Civic Award Information
2025 will be the 40th anniversary of the Civic Award.
Forty years ago, a secondary teacher delivered the Duke of Edinburgh Award to his pupils. He was frustrated that younger children didn’t have a similar award – so created the Civic Award which has since been completed by thousands of children around Hampshire.
With our children growing up in increasingly more challenging times, we strive to instil in them a sense of belonging and teach them that not only are they part of the Locks Heath Junior School community, but that they also belong to the wider community around them. This year, as part of the Year 6 PSHE curriculum, we would like all our pupils to participate in a small part of the Civic Award. This will run from Monday 7th October to Friday 29th November.
At the end of this time, your child can then make the decision if they would like to continue working towards the full award which runs from December until June 2025. Those who successfully complete the full award are invited to a ½ day fun-day and to attend a certificate giving ceremony later in the school year where family members, school staff and special guests are invited to celebrate the children’s achievements.
Civic Award 2025
What is the Civic Award?
The Civic Award is a Citizenship programme and a preliminary to the Duke of Edinburgh Award. It is designed to challenge children to participate in a range of different activities over a period of at least 6 months.
What activities do I have to complete?
Physical Hobby
Any activity that raises your heartbeat! Ideas might be:
running, walking the dog, football, dance, gymnastics, horse-riding, swimming, karate, gymnastics, rugby, netball or something of your own choice.
Non-physical Hobby
Choose to learn something new such as:
reading, learning a new language, playing an instrument, arts and crafts, baking, model-making, sewing, knitting or something of your own choice.
Service to the School
This could be a combination of jobs which could include:
representing the school at sports and music competitions, monitor jobs, school council, play leader, helping in the classroom.
Service to the Community – you may need support from your parents to help you complete these tasks
This could be a combination of things which might include:
helping at a local sports group, sponsored events, being part of the Scouts, Guides or Cadets, participating in a bake sale or an organised beach clean.
How long will the award take to complete?
The award will run from October 2024 to June 2025. During this time you need to aim to fill in all of the boxes in your booklet.
How do I show that I have taken part in different activities?
Photographs! Ask someone to take photos of you participating in different activities. You can either print these out and bring them in or an adult could send them to
d.clarke@locksheath-jun.hants.sch.uk
How will school help me to complete the award?
LHJS is alerted to lots of community events. We will let you know of different things you might want to get involved with. You may have to arrange to attend these events with a family member rather than with a teacher from school.
How will my achievements be recognised?
In June, all the children who have completed the whole award will be invited to a ½ day of fun. More information about this will be shared nearer the time. There will also be a formal presentation ceremony where friends and family will be invited to celebrate the children’s achievements.
