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PIXL Edge
At NWSSSS the Edge Award is integrated into the school curriculum to provide a structure that we can use to inspire and develop students as individuals.
The Edge is a framework to develop and accredit in students those personal attributes that are essential for employability and life.
The key attributes for development are:
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Leadership
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Organisation
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Resilience
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Initiative
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Communication
The type of activities that a student or class may follow depend very much on their interests, curiosity and personal developmental needs.
Students are encouraged to reflect on their progress in terms of the characteristic that they are working on and this is logged online.
Students have to successfully complete 2 activities for each attribute to earn the Apprentice level award.
Examples of activities that have been undertaken:
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Attribute |
Activity |
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LEADERSHIP |
Teach an element of a Maths lesson to younger students. |
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LEADERSHIP |
Take responsibility for developing an area of the school garden to grow vegetables or flowers. |
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ORGANISATION |
Prepare a range of meals for the whole school. |
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ORGANISATION |
Plan a whole school reward trip. |
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ORGANISATION |
Design matching wrapping paper, gift tag and card |
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RESILIENCE |
Persevere to improve your typing speed by 30%. |
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RESILIENCE |
Complete a 1 mile run twice a week. |
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INITIATIVE |
Create a puzzle magazine to raise money for charity. |
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INITIATIVE |
Create a board game for a target audience. |
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COMMUNICATION |
Deliver a YouTube talk on how to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. |
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COMMUNICATION |
Perform a short Magic show in assembly. |
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COMMUNICATION |
Speak in a range of ‘Hot Topic’ lessons. |
Student Work
