MIS is delighted to have been certified to deliver the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (DofE). 

MIS strongly believes in inspiring our students to become independent, resourceful and resilient young adults. We should be eager to take on a challenge, be able to accept and manage risk whilst at the same time recognise our own strengths and weaknesses. The Duke of Edinburgh Award does just that.  

MIS offers DoE in three stages 

爱丁堡公爵国际奖做什么

DofE has three different levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold. It is a personal challenge available to students aged 14 and above and it requires students to commit some of their own time to undertake their selected activities. Each level of the award has five sections to complete, Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and Residential. 

Service 

志愿服务

MIS Arbor Day, 2021

Participants volunteer in their community, make a positive contribution to society and demonstrate social responsibility. 

Physical Recreation

体育锻炼

MIS Swimming Course

Encourages young people to improve their fitness and performance and enjoy healthy lifestyles for good mental and physical wellbeing.

Skills

技能学习

MIS D&T Course

Enables participants to develop their talents, broaden their abilities, increase their self‐confidence and improve their employability. 

Adventurous Journey

户外探索

MIS Chanllenge week, 2019

Young people discover a spirit of adventure and gain a deeper understanding of the environment and the great outdoors. 

Residential Project

团体生活

MIS Boarding Life

Participants broaden their experience by staying in an unfamiliar environment with other young people, taking part in a worthwhile project and building new relationships. 

Enhancing our Young Learners portfolios 

参加爱奖的十大理由

Here are ten reasons to choose DofE, and why the award is worthwhile. Quotes from a DofE Gold Awardee.

Challenge yourself

挑战自我

For the skills section, you can virtually do anything, from learning how to bake to completing a sign language course. It’s completely up to you. Learning a new skill is both challenging and rewarding. It can also open new doors such as possible career opportunities. For example, for my Silver DofE Award, I learnt psychology. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I’m now considering taking it to an A level. Along with future career opportunities, it’s also very rewarding learning a new skill, and it could motivate you to go further in life. 

Get Fit

有益运动

Although running around and getting sweaty might not be your thing, there are many other ways to complete the physical aspect of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 

It’s important to get fit not only to be able to finish the expedition, but studies have also shown that people who do some physical activity lead a happier healthier longer life, which makes the sweat and effort worthwhile! 

For my Silver DofE Award, I chose running. At first, it was a big effort, but I soon got into the routine of attending my local Park Run every Saturday morning. It sets me up for the day, and I am now hooked! 

Give something back

培养奉献精神

Give something back to the community or the environment and make a difference. That’s what volunteering is all about. There’s no better feeling than helping others. Volunteering gives you the chance to gain experience in a working environment, test out a possible career, develop new skills, or build on existing ones. Communication, confidence, or building self-esteem are just some of the skills learnt from volunteering. For my Bronze DofE I volunteered at my local cat rescue shelter, it was a great feeling each week knowing I was helping cats to have a better life. 

Self-discipline

培养自律习惯

DofE requires dedication and commitment. People depend on you in all areas, from turning up on your volunteering shift, to the importance of team work on your expedition. If you take DofE, you are gaining valuable life skills. 

Make new friends

扩展朋友圈

DofE is an excellent way to meet new people and make new friends. 

Working together in the wilderness on your expedition forms new bonds and great memories. Through volunteering, you meet many different people in a working environment, which prepares you for the working world. 

Enhance your CV

提升简历

Finding employment is difficult. There is so much competition for one job. Having the DofE Award on your CV might just give you the edge over other applicants. Employers highly respect the Award. It demonstrates a rounded, confident individual who can work independently and as part of a team. The award will give you an extra step ahead for the chance of success. 

Independence

增强独立意志

On an expedition, you have to carry your rucksack, navigate to a certain point, and take responsibility for your cooking, water and most importantly: yourself. Independence is a great life skill to achieve.

Teamwork

培养团队精神

Working as a team is an important part of DofE. Navigating, pitching a tent and looking after each other all involve working together as a team. On my Bronze Expedition teamwork was vital when a member of the group was poorly. Working together ensured everyone was safe and a satisfactory outcome for all involved. 

Explore somewhere new

探索新世界

My favourite section of the award is the expedition section. It’s a chance to do something different, learn to be an explorer!  It’s so easy to sit on the sofa and not venture far, but DofE motivates you to get outside. You get to sleep under the stars, witness incredible scenery and natural landforms, which you don’t get to see sitting at home! On my silver DofE, we wild camped. I loved it; waking up next to a beautiful lake was fantastic and very memorable. 

Achievement

增加成就感

Completing your DofE Award is a great attainment, with a self-satisfying “I did it!” Although the award requires a lot of effort, time and dedication, it’s well worth it. That feeling when you finally take off your walking boots and realise you have completed your challenge is immense. 

If you’ve got the chance to do a DofE Award, then go for it!! 

前日，在历经严格的审核之后，曼校终于通过了著名的爱丁堡公爵奖（爱奖）的授权认证。

曼校以把学生培养成为独立、睿智、有韧性的有为青年为使命。曼校的学生们理应接受、渴望并能驾驭风险及挑战，并在应对挑战的过程中不断地深化自我认知、探索自己的无限可能。爱丁堡公爵奖正是为我们提供了这样的机会。

MIS offers DoE in three stages 

爱丁堡公爵国际奖做什么

爱奖一共分为三个级别：铜奖、银奖、金奖。爱奖针对14岁及以上的学生开放，奖项参与者需完成五个部分的个人成就挑战。

Service 

志愿服务

曼校植树节，2021

参与者自愿加入社区服务，为社会做出积极贡献，展现社会责任感。 

Physical Recreation

体育锻炼

曼校游泳课

鼓励年轻人加强身体素质，享受身心健康的生活方式。

Skills

技能学习

曼校DT课堂

提升参与者的才华，扩展技能，增强自信，提高就业能力。

Adventurous Journey

户外探索

曼校挑战周，2019

发掘年轻人的冒险精神，加深对自然和环境的了解。

Residential Project

团体生活

曼校寄宿生活

通过共同经历一个陌生的环境，使参与者与其他年轻人拓宽生活经验，建立有价值的人际关系。

Enhancing our Young Learners portfolios 

参加爱奖的十大理由

一位爱奖金奖得主曾如此谈及参加爱奖的十大理由以及爱奖于他的价值。

Challenge yourself

挑战自我

从烘焙到手语，“技能学习”的部分你可以参与任何你感兴趣的活动，这完全取决于你。学习新技能富有挑战性但同样也会带来很多收获。一门新技能可以帮我打开新世界的大门，例如可能的职业机会。我参与银奖阶段，学习了心理学，我由此喜欢上了心理学，并正在考虑继续进修提升等级。除了对于职业生涯有益之外，学习新技能也可以帮你探索新世界，扩充自己的生活边界。

Get Fit

有益运动

或许对于跑步出汗，你还不太适应。也有一些其他的项目可以帮助你完成爱奖的“体育锻炼”的部分。

运动锻炼的意义不仅仅是为了完成某次远征徒步的探险，实际上，有研究表明，做一些体育运动的人会能够延长寿命，享受健康幸福的人生，为此付出汗水和精力是非常值得的。

我在参与银奖阶段，我选择了跑步。最初，我需要耗费巨大的精力和耐心才能完成，但我很快找到了自己的节奏：参加每周六早上的公园跑。现在，公园跑已经成为我的生活日常，我非常享受这个新的生活习惯。

Give something back

培养奉献精神

有所行动，回馈社区和身处的环境，这就是志愿服务的全部。不会有比付出更令人愉悦的感受了。志愿服务的工作让你有机会在一个全新的工作环境中积累经验、探索可能的职业发展方向、发展新技能或持续提升自己的某项能力。沟通能力、自信心、自尊心均可在志愿者服务的工作中得到锻炼。我在铜奖阶段，选择去当地的猫咪救援庇护所工作，每个兴趣都感到非常高兴，因为我知道我正在帮助猫咪过上舒适的生活。

Self-discipline

培养自律习惯

参与爱奖，需要风险和责任感。作为团队的一员，从提高轮值志愿服务的频次到远征中你在团队中担任重要角色，其他成员需要你在不同方面做支持和托举。如果你选择参加爱奖，你将会获得许多人生的美好品质。

Make new friends

扩展朋友圈

参与爱奖绝对是一个结交新朋友的好途径。

在旷野一同远征探险，会形成新的关系纽带和共同的美好回忆。通过志愿服务，你也可以遇到不同的工作伙伴，这让你对未来可能面对的工作场景做好了完全的准备。

Enhance your CV

提升简历

找到一份适合自己的工作并非易事。每一个心仪的岗位都会有很多竞争对手。参与爱奖会帮你在简历上留下浓墨重彩的一笔，从而从众多应聘者中脱颖而出。雇主非常重视爱奖，因为获得爱奖意味着这是一个圆融而自信的人，他/她可以在工作中独当一面，在团队中配合默契。爱奖会让你离成功更进一步。

Independence

增强独立意志

在一次远征探险中，你必须负重徒步，学会用导航定位，喂饱自己，管理水的摄入，更重要的是：对自己负责。独立是一项伟大的生存技能。

Teamwork

培养团队精神

团队合作是爱奖锻炼的非常重要的一个精神。导航、搭帐篷、、互相照料都需要有团队协作。在我铜奖的远征探险中，某位成员生病，只有团队协作，互相补位，才能共同克服眼前的困难。一起工作，确保每个成员的安全，这会让每个参与其中的成员感到有归属感和成就感。

Explore somewhere new

探索新世界

我最喜欢的爱奖的部分就是户外远征。这让我有机会学到一些平日里接触不到的生存技能，让我成为一个探险家。我在沙发里很容易，但爱奖会让你见识世界。你以天为盖以地为庐，欣赏难以置信的大自然的鬼斧神工，这些都是你坐在家里沙发上看不到的。在我银奖阶段，我参与了户外野营的项目，我深深为此着迷，在一个幽辟宁静的湖边醒来是一件非常梦幻而令人难忘的经历。

Achievement

增加成就感

完成爱奖，会给你带来巨大的成就感——“我做到了！”虽然获得奖项会需要付出大量的努力、时间和奉献的精神，但这一切都是值得的。当你最终脱下徒步鞋并且意识到你完成了一个巨大的挑战时，这种成就感是难以形容的。

如果你有机会参与爱丁堡公爵奖，那么现在就行动起来吧！

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