National Youth Achievement

Award

NICK MAGNUS

HEADMASTER OF DULWICH COLLEGE (SINGAPORE)

我们鼓励我们的

学生成为自信的人,

矢志不渝任何东西

we encourage

our students to be

confident individuals,

unfazed by anything

• More than 111 countries operate the “Duke

of Edinburgh Award” under different names

• The “NYAA” is the Singaporean version of

the Duke of Edinburgh Award

• The NYAA is one of Singapore’s premier

youth development programmes

• The NYAA was launched in 1992 by

President Wee Kim Wee

• It is a flexible programme that helps to

develop young people for life and work

Discover your new interests and talents

Get your achievements recognised

Supported by governments, employers

and universities

What is the NYAA?

National Youth Achievement

Award

How does the NYAA work?

Bronze, Silver, Gold

• Each level requires greater commitment and

determination

• Within each level, you are required to

complete various non-competitive activities

in several areas

Areas

• Service

• Adventurous Journey

• Skills

• Physical Recreation

• Residential Project (Gold only)

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• Anyone can do this – everyone should do

this

• We will start with the Bronze award this year

for Year 10

• We intend that all DCSG Year 10 students

will participate – you will be doing a

component of it during your Year 10 trip

• This is not extra work but will gain credit for

activities that most students are doing

anyway

• It will prepare you for the CAS part of the IB

diploma.

Who is the NYAA for?

Year 10 (and upwards from next

year)

What do I have to do for each activity area?

Bronze

Service

• 15 hours over 3 months

• Examples: Food Bank ECA, Young Leaders

with Scouting

Adventurous Journey

• 2 Days & 1 Night

• February 2017 Year 10 Residential Trip will

include the training for the Adventurous

Journey, which will be done later in the year

Skills

• 6 months

• Examples: play an instrument, learn to cook

Physical Recreation

• 20 hours over 8 weeks, almost any sport

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What do I do next?

1. Fill in the enrolment form

2. Parents sign the form

3. Return form to Form Tutors

How will we keep track of students’ achievements?

• Students will record their progress using “ManageBac” (an application students will be introduced

to soon)

• Each student will have a teacher guiding them

Who knows? Maybe our

“Adventurous Journey” will

take us to the moon!

Q&AHow long does it take?

• Proceed at your own pace and take as long as you like provided you finish the programme before

your 25th birthday.

Do school (lesson) activities count?

• No, but ECAs can.

Can I change the activities for the programme?

• Yes, though you are encouraged to stick to one activity.

Can I continue to do the same activity for a higher level?

• Yes, you can. However, we encourage you to try new things to broaden your horizons and

development.

Can I use past activities for the programme?

• No, only activities that you have undertaken after you've signed up can be credited for the

programme.

How difficult is it?

• Doing the NYAA is a personal challenge and not a competition against others; it pushes young

people to their personal limits and recognises their achievements consistently. Of course, the

NYAA Programme can be quite demanding but it is very rewarding.

Where can I get more information?

• Dr Waldin (drop into room SS2-07 or e-mail teresa.waldin@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg)

Award requirements by level