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Gaisce - The Presidents Award
Gaisce-The President's Award is an award earned
by young people between the ages of 15 and 25
for participating in several activities for a
certain period of time. There are three awards;
bronze, silver and gold. Participants must be
between 15 and 25 years of age.
The term "Gaisce" is from the Irish language and
can be translated as "valour". The award is part
of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award International
Association.
Great emphasis is placed on earning the award,
rather than winning it, as one of the primary
aims of the scheme is to promote self-confidence
among young people and to introduce them to new
activities. To earn the award, participants must
complete four sections:
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Personal Skill- e.g. ECDL or
music lessons. Requires one hour
per week for 26, 39 or 50 weeks
(Bronze, Silver and Gold)
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Community Involvement- e.g.
taking a life saving class.
Requires one hour per week for
12, 15 or 60 weeks.
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Physical Recreation- e.g.
football, swimming or any other
sport. Requires one hour per
week for 12, 15 or 18 weeks.
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Venture- e.g. (example canoeing,
cycling or hiking with overnight
camping)
Additional information is available at
http://www.ncge.ie/links.htm
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