Island School
20 Borrett Road, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2524-7135
Fax: (852) 2840-1673
www.island.edu.hk
Principal
Chris Binge, MA (Cantab)
Hong Kong Award for Young People
15 February 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians,
HONG KONG AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, SILVER 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. Silver requirements are:
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Community Service (30 hours, over a minimum of 6 months)
Physical recreation (15 hours, over minimum of 15 weeks)
Non-physical skill (At least 6 months of activity for those who have completed Bronze,
otherwise 12 months of activity for silver direct entrants)
Expeditions (1 two-day practice expedition, 1 three-day practice expedition and one
three-day qualifying expedition which requires a minimum of 40km)
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-curricular
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.
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 training is of course free of charge, but the cost of the AYP Expeditions 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 (one that is appropriate for hiking long distances),
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 Hunter.
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
I HUNTER
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO MR HUNTER
Silver 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 Hunter
Draft - Silver Award Schedule, 2015 – 2016
Date
Before Tue 8
Sep 2015
Tue 15 Sep
2015
Silver AYP - This will be your Y12 Games option for Sem. 1
Submit Application form, medical form and cheque to Mr Hunter.
(After-school) Introduction, activity choices. Walking groups decided, tent
allocation, Map/compass navigation introduction. Deadline to start Non-
Physical Skill
Tue 22 Sep 2015 (After-school) Plan expedition, route cards. Demonstration of required
expedition equipment and also menu training. Deadline to start
Community Service
Tue 29 Sep
2015
(After-school) First Aid Training.
SILVER PROGRESS CHECK – ALL 3 ACTIVITIES TO BE STARTED
TO PROGRESS TO TRAINING EXPED
Deadline to start Physical activity
Thu 15 Oct
2015
Thu 19 Oct
2015
Tue 29 Oct
2015
Tue 12 Nov 2015
Tue 19 Nov 2015
20-21 Nov 2015
Thu 26 Nov 2015
Thu 3 Dec 2015
Thu 10 Dec 2015
10-12 Dec 2015
Thu 17 Dec
2015
Tue 5 Jan 2016
7-9 Jan 2016
Tue 12 Jan
(During Y12 Games, p.5 - clash with IH Waterpolo if competing in that) Plan
exped, route cards,
(During Y12 Games, p.5 - clash with IH Volleyball if competing in that) Kit
Issue (tents, stoves, Gas, pans, etc…). Practice camp craft (tents)
Half term
(After-school) Plan expedition, route cards completed.
Practice Navigation – Hong Kong Park or Bowen Road
Quest Week
(After-school) Care for environment and safety briefing. Menu planning.
(After-school) Review expedition plan, equipment check. (bring rucksacks)
Silver Training Expedition - Lantau.
Depart Friday 11.00am to Pui O: 1. Navigation Training, 2. Campcraft, 3.
Cooking (dinner), 4. Survival Skills.
Saturday return approx 15.30pm
(During Yr12 Games, p.5 - clash with IH football/table tennis if competing in
that) Debrief Expedition I and Plan Expedition II
(During Yr12 Games, p.5) Plan Expedition + Menu planning
(During Yr12 Games, p.5) Completed route cards. Safety Briefs and Plan
Expedition. Equipment refresh (gas etc….)
PROGRESS CHECK:
Physical activity must be complete and logbook submitted to proceed to
Practice expedition
Silver Practice Expedition – Sai Kung
Depart Thursday 1:30pm Thursday camp at Pak Sha O YHA.
Friday camp at Tai Long Wan
Saturday return approx 15.30pm
(During Yr12 Games) Debrief Expedition II. Plan Expedition Qualifier +
purposes + menus
Christmas
(After-school) Submit Qualifying Expedition 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
SILVER AYP Qualifying Expedition, Tai Lam Country park,
Thursday 7th, depart to New Territories at 8am,
Expedition returns 1530 on Saturday 9th
(After-school) Debrief + prepare purposes + Equip return
2016
Tue 19 Jan
2016
28 Feb 2016
(After-school) Present purposes + Equip return
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Non-Physical skill must be complete and signed off and complete
logbook submitted to receive the Bronze Award.
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:______________________________