Ignite Award is a challenging program of discovery for young people aged 9 – 13 years and provides a framework to learn valuable skills, be physically active, assist others in the community and experience adventures. It is a great tool for young people to transition into secondary school and fosters positive self-development and leadership skills.
There are 4 levels of Ignite Award:
- Levels 1 & 2
- Levels 3 & 4
To achieve any level of Ignite Award, young people create a unique program of activities across four activity sections: Physical Activity, Hobby, Volunteering and Adventure. Young people can complete the activities in a single session; however, they are encouraged to undertake the activities over a period of time.
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | |
Hobby | Minimum 3hrs | Minimum 6hrs | Minimum 10hrs | Minimum 15hrs |
Physical activity | Minimum 3hrs | Minimum 6hrs | Minimum 10hrs | Minimum 15hrs |
Volunteering | Minimum 3hrs | Minimum 6hrs | Minimum 10hrs | Minimum 15hrs |
Adventure | Minimum 3hrs | Minimum 6hrs | Minimum 10hrs | Minimum 15hrs |
Hobbies can include Art/craft, Astronomy, Card making, Coaching, Cooking, Dance, Fishing, Jewellery making, Pet care, Photography School production
Physical activity can include Aussie Rules Football, Athletics, Basketball, Canoeing, Cycling, Dancing, Golf, Horse riding, Ice skating, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Yoga
Volunteering can include School council, Peer Support, Fundraising, Litter collection, Cadet groups, fundraising, School band playing at centres/hospitals, Reading for the elderly
Adventure can include walking, canoeing, cycling, visiting Museums, Art galleries, Libraries, National Trust properties, Historical landmarks/sites, Zoo, Planetariums, Aquariums, Observatories
The Ignite Awards would prepare students well for embracing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award at the age of 14.
For more details please see https://www.awardswa.org.au/doing-an-award/ignite-award/
Ignite Awards have released at home activity ideas. Click here to view.