To all participants. Hopefully as the stress of exams come to an end, you are all looking forward to your expedition next week (6th June – 10th June). As part of the expedition, it is important you are all aware of the “20 Conditions for DofE Expedition”. Over the weekend please take a bit of time to familiarise yourself with all of the following conditions which are listed below. You’re expedition will be directly linked to these conditions so it is important that you are aware of what is required. If there are any issues before Monday, please contact me on my email address as soon as possible.
With regards to kit to take next week, I sent a text message to all parents/carers a few weeks ago with a hyperlink to the “Latest News” tab on this screen. Please check this screen for the kit list that was sent out. In terms of food, the centre will provide food for both the practice and assessment expedition along with breakfast, lunch and dinner on the days that we will be staying at the centre. Participants can take their own food but I recommend that they take small items, packets of sweets etc. This is so that they do not add unnecessary weight to their bags while walking. I have also omitted sleeping bags from the list. At the information evening I mentioned that participants could get access to a sleeping bag from the centre but that they would most likely take their own. Again, if you require any kit for the trip including sleeping bag, walking boots or waterproof jackets then please let me know as soon as possible.
Participants are asked to arrive at school at 8.15am where they will take their bags to the fire door of the fitness suite.
If there are any other issues or questions then please do not hesitate to contact me.
LowA1@st-ninians.e-renfrew.sch.uk
20 Conditions of Expedition
This is a summary that is relevant for everyone about to do their DofE qualifying expedition. Please talk to your DofE Leader or Expedition Supervisor if you have any questions or need further advice.
Enjoy your expedition!
1: Your expedition must be by your own physical effort, without any motorised or outside assistance.
2: Your expedition must be unaccompanied and self-sufficient.
3: Your expeditions must be supervised by an adult who is able to accept responsibility for the safety of you and your team.
4: Your expedition must have an aim.
5: You must be properly equipped for your expedition.
6: You must have completed the required training and practice expeditions.
7: At least one practice expedition must be undertaken at each level of the programme, in the same mode of travel in a similar environment to the qualifying expedition.
8: You and your team must plan and organise your expedition.
9: You must be assessed by an approved accredited Assessor to the DofE.
10: There must be between four and seven people in your team (eight people may be in a team for modes of travel which are tandem).*
11: You must be within the qualifying age of the DofE programme level.
12: Participants must be at the same level of assessment.
13: Your team must not include anyone who has completed the same or higher level DofE expedition.
14: Your overnight accommodation should be camping.
15: Your expedition must be the minimum number of days required for your DofE level.
16: Your expedition should normally take place between the end of March and the end of October.
17: Your expedition should be in the recommended environment for your DofE level.
18: You must do the minimum hours of planned daily activity for your DofE level.
19: You should cook and eat a substantial meal each day.
20: You must create and deliver a presentation after your expedition to complete the section.
Don’t forget that all your team must meet these conditions!
If you or one of your team has individual needs that mean one or more of the above conditions cannot be met, then you can apply for a variation to these conditions to enable you or them to participate in their DofE expedition. Your DofE Leader/Supervisor will help advise you if this is the case.
