Master your passion with your friends!

Hey future skill masters! Ready to learn something new and have fun with your friends? The Skills section of the Award is the perfect way to turn learning into an exciting group activity, creating memories for a lifetime. From cooking classes to coding sessions, there’s a skill for everyone. Grab your besties, pick something you’re all curious about, and start mastering new talents together. Let’s get learning and have a blast!

The Arts – Like Band/Orchestra 

• Activity Idea: Join the school band or orchestra. Practice together after school, learn new pieces to play, and perform at school events. 

• Example SMART Goal: I’ll join the school band and practice together after school on Tuesdays and Fridays. My goal is to perform as a lead violinist at the school concert by the end of the semester. My Award Mentor will help give me tips as they are a lead violinist and finishing their Gold Award. I’ll take lessons too and learn by watching my favourite violinists online. 

• ORB Category: Musical Instrument 

• ORB Subcategory: Violin 

• Example Assessor: Band instructor/Music teacher 

Technology – Like Coding/Programming  

• Activity Idea: Work on projects together, such as creating apps or websites. Participate in local or online hackathons to solve problems through technology. Work in teams to develop apps or software solutions.

• Example SMART Goal: I signed up for a hackathon in 4 months with my friends. We’ll meet twice a week after school to work on our coding skills. My goal is to improve my coding skills so we can get a top 3 finish at the hackathon by the end of the semester.

• ORB Category: Life and Vocational Skills

• ORB Subcategory: Other -> Coding/Programming

• Example Assessor: IT Teacher/Computer Technology Teacher 

Fun at Home 

• Activity Idea: Play Fortnite, the newest 2K, Rocket League, and more with your friends. Set targets on promotions, ranking up, and practice and compete with your friends as you all grow. 

• Example SMART Goal: I’ll play Fortnite with my friends on Discord three times a week after school. My goal is to rank up to Diamond II by the end of the semester. I’ll work on teamwork and research strategies to get better.

• ORB Category: Games

• ORB Subcategory: Other -> Esports
• Example Assessor: Esports coach/instructor

Want more ideas? Check out the Award Activity Zone for more examples!

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