Island School
20 Borrett Road, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2524-7135
Fax: (852) 2840-1673
www.island.edu.hk
Principal
Chris Binge, MA (Cantab)
Paul Bayne, Hong Kong Award for Young People
15 February 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians,
HONG KONG AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, BRONZE AWARD
I am to explain the procedure for joining the Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP),
formerly the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. The AYP is an excellent CAS activity and
is an internationally recognised award, which is highly valued by universities and employers.
The Award is an exciting challenge, which aims to actively promote the development of young
people through involvement in four major activities. Bronze requirements are:
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Community Service (15 hours, over a minimum of 3 months)
Physical recreation (12 hours, over minimum of 12 weeks)
Non-physical skill (6 months of activity)
Expeditions (2 two-day practice expeditions and one two-day qualifying expedition
which requires a minimum of 24km)
Perseverance and progress are underlying principles and the Award is not for the faint-hearted.
Activities undertaken during school academic teaching time cannot count, but extra-curriculum
activities organised through school (eg. school sports and clubs) can be counted. Completion of
the Award will require considerable involvement in out of school activities, particularly for the
Community Service and Expeditions. Bronze Award is only open to Year 10 students, who
have chosen this as their Escape Component in Semester One. The training in the Escape
programme will include camp craft, navigation and First Aid training.
The expeditions are traditionally the highlight of AYP. However, students who are not on
track to complete the Award (by falling behind with their community service, physical or
non-physical activity) will not be allowed on the expeditions, since this involves time out of
school. This is explained in the draft schedule attached to the letter.
I would be grateful if parents and students would complete and return the attached consent and
information form. The cost of the AYP Bronze is $1000, including the registration fee for the
Schools Operating Authority, bus hire, campsite fees, and provision of tents, stoves, maps and
compasses. Students are expected to provide their own personal equipment, including their own
rucksack, sleeping bag and sleeping mat, as well as food for the expeditions.
I cannot overemphasise the importance of a strong pair of boots to protect ankles on rough
ground. Please also note that at times, in suitable places, during the expeditions, the participants
may not be under direct supervision as they may be given opportunities to develop their team spirit
and leadership independently. AYP expeditions, as with all out-of-school trips, has inherent
dangers, such as: snakes, spiders, risk of separation, injury owing to a fall, fatigue owing to cold or
heat. However, the students receive training to deal with the inherent risks.
Students must register for the Award IN PERSON with Mr Bayne in Lab 132.
Looking ahead, in Year 12, students may choose to continue their AYP programme and take the
Silver Award. There will be a priority system for places on the Silver Award:
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1st Priority
Students who successfully completed the Bronze Award.
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2 Priority
‘Direct entry’ students who have not yet had the AYP opportunity.
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3rd Priority
Students who failed to complete their Bronze Award.
The AYP is an exciting and enjoyable challenge. It is demanding, but very rewarding and
worthwhile. I hope that your son/daughter makes the most of this opportunity. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.
Yours sincerely
P BAYNE
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO MR BAYNE in 132
Bronze AYP Consent and Information Form
Student Name ……………..…..……………
Date of Birth ………..……….
Student’s form ………
Sex (M/F) .....…
HK Identity Card Number (essential)…………………….
Student’s School Email Address ………………………………………………………………….
Student’s own mobile phone number ………….……… Student’s Blood group ………………..
Name of Primary emergency contact ……………...…………… Mobile Number ……….…….
Relationship (eg. mother/father) ……………………..
Tel number(s) for other parents/guardians ……………………...……………………………...…
 Intended Skills to be undertaken if known (we will discuss this in our first meeting):
o Physical …………………………………………….
o Non-physical ……………………………………….
o Service ……………………………………………….
Refer to this website to help you chose a suitable non-physical skill:
http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/doing-your-dofe/activities-sections/skills/
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I enclose a cheque for $1000, made payable to “Island School” (in full please).
I enclose one passport sized photo
I enclose the ESF Medical Information Form and Appendix S Consent Form
I give my permission for ………………………………… (student) to participate in the
HKAYP, which will involve expeditions and overnight camps as detailed in the school
calendar and attached schedule.
I acknowledge the inherent risks involved in expeditions to rural areas.
I acknowledge that I have been advised to protect my child’s ankles by purchasing a strong
pair of walking boots.
I acknowledge that at times, in suitable surroundings, during the expeditions, the participants
may not be under direct supervision.
I acknowledge that students must endeavour to complete all four components of the award and
that students who are not on track with the programme will not be released from school days to
participate in the expeditions.
Signed …………………….………….. Name ……………....……………… (parent/guardian)
Date ………………………..
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO Mr Bayne in 132
Draft - Bronze Award Schedule, 2015 – 2016
Date
Before 28 Aug
3 Sep 2015
Bronze (Thursday after school)
Submit Application form, medical form and cheque to lab 132.
Introduction, activity choices. Walking groups decided, tent allocation,
Map/compass navigation introduction. Deadline to start Non-Physical
Skill
10 Sep 2015
17 Sep 2015
Plan exped, route cards. Demonstration of required expedition equipment
and also menu training. Deadline to start Community Service
First Aid Training.
BRONZE PROGRESS CHECK – ALL 3 ACTIVITIES TO BE STARTED
TO PROGRESS TO TRAINING EXPED
Deadline to start Physical activity
Plan exped, route cards, Naismith’s Rule
Kit Issue (tents, stoves, Gas, pans, etc…). Practice camp craft (tents)
Practice camp craft (cooking)
Half term
29 Oct 2015
Plan exped, route cards completed.
Practice Navigation – Hong Kong Park or Bowen Road
Quest Week
12 Nov 2015 Care for environment and safety briefing. Menu planning.
19 Nov 2015 Review exped plan, equipment check. (bring rucksacks)
20-21 Nov 2015 Training Exped - Lantau.
Depart Friday 11.00am to Pui O: 1. Navigation Training, 2. Campcraft, 3.
Cooking (dinner), 4. Survival Skills.
Saturday return approx 15.30pm
26 Nov 2015 Debrief exped I and Plan Exped II 1
3 Dec 2015
Plan Exped + menu planning
10 Dec 2015
Completed route cards. Safety Briefs and Plan Exped. Equipment refresh (gas
etc….)
PROGRESS CHECK:
Physical activity must be complete and logbook submitted to proceed to
Practice exped
11-12 Dec 2015 Practice Exped – Sai Kung
Depart Friday morning 8am. Friday camp at Tai Long Wan
Saturday return approx 15.30pm
17 Dec 2015
Debrief exped II. Plan Exped Qualifier + purposes + menus
Christmas
7 Jan 2016
Submit Qualifying Exped routecards + purposes + menus + gas refresh
PROGRESS CHECK: Submit completed logbook:
- Physical activity must be complete and signed off
- Community Service must complete and signed off
8-9 Jan 2016
BRONZE AYP Qualifying Exped, Tai Lam Country park,
Friday, depart 08:30 to New territories,
Sat exped returns 1530
14 Jan 2016
Debrief + prepare purposes + Equip return
21 Jan 2016
Present purposes + Equip return
28 Feb 2016
- Non-Physical skill must be complete and signed off and complete
logbook submitted to receive the Bronze Award.
24 Sep 2015
8 Oct 2015
15 Oct 2015
Appendix S
Parental Consent Form for Out of School Visits and Activities
I consent to my son/daughter________________________ of Form/Class ______________ being
allowed to join educational visits and out of school activities organised by Island School as part of
the HK Award for Young People Programme. I agree to him/her taking part in any or all of the
activities proposed.
I have ensured that my son/daughter understands that it is important for his/her safety and the safety
of the group that he/she obeys any rules and instructions given by the staff in charge and in particular
follows the following Code of Conduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students will be expected to exercise self-discipline, to show courtesy and consideration to staff,
fellow students and members of the public.
Additionally, for parents of secondary school students:
 Smoking, drinking alcohol and the consumption of drugs that are illegal in Hong Kong are
expressly forbidden.
Should my son/daughter break this code of conduct, I agree to support the school’s implementation of
appropriate disciplinary action which may include returning the student home at my expense.
I understand that, whilst the staff in charge of the members of the group will take all reasonable care
for their health and safety, they cannot be held responsible, unless they are found to be negligent, for
any injury, illness, damage or loss suffered by my son/daughter during or arising out of the journey. I
authorise the leader of the trip or any member of the school staff present, to consent to such medical
treatment – including inoculations, surgery, blood transfusions – which, in the opinion of a qualified
medical practitioner, may be necessary for my child in the course of the trip. I, therefore, agree to
indemnify the English Schools Foundation, its employees and agents against all liability for injury
(including death), illness, loss to person or persons or damage of property caused by my son/daughter
unless this can be shown to be due to the negligence of the English Schools Foundation or any of its
employees.
Parent's signature:________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________
Parent’s name in block letters:______________________________