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Last Updated: Feb 6, 2017 - 2:32:04 PM |
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island: March 23rd, 2011 Photo: Lena Chandler
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Freeport, The Bahamas - His Royal Highness, Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex, and Governor General, His Excellency
Sir
Arthur Foulkes visited Grand Bahama Island today and were greeted by various schools.
Scores of school
children from Bishop Michael Eldon School lined up to see Prince Edward.
GGYA students from other schools on the island were also in attendance, and an awards presentation for them took place in the BMES Auditorium.
Sunland Baptist Academy put on a Junkanoo display for the esteemed visitors.
The Royal Highness comes to The Bahamas to
support of the Governor General's Youth Award (GGYA) and
the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. While here he presents the Gold Award which goes to children who are 17 years or older and show commitment, improvement, effort, 60 hours of service, and participation in Adventurous Journey (4 days, 3 nights hiking and camping covering 50 miles minimum, and is accompanied by a personal report). They must also obtain 36 points in physical recreation.
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island: His Excellency the Governor General of The Bahamas, Sir Arthur Foulkes, His Royal Highness, Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex on March 23rd, 2011 Photo: Lena Chandler
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After taking part in the Award Programme, a young person should have developed much of the following:
Self belief and self confidence; a positive and realistic self image; an independent and self-motivated attitude; a sense of responsibility to others; a connection to the broader society; new or improved interests, skills and abilities; willingness to try new things; new friendships with peers and old people; an ability to plan and make the plan happen; team skills; and life skills: negotiation, research, communication, problem solving, presentation skills.
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island:School children from Bishop Michael Eldon wait to see His Royal Highness, Prince Edward on March 23, 2011 Photo: Lena Chandler
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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island:His Royal Highness, Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex greets school children of Bishop Michael Eldon on March 23rd, 2011 Photo: Lena Chandler
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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island: Left to right, His Excellency the Governor General of The Bahamas, Sir Arthur Foulkes, His Royal Highness, Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex, and the Hon Charles Maynard, Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture on March 23rd, 2011 Photo: Lena Chandler
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SLIDE SHOW Photos: Kristi Jankevics
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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island: official photo with winners of the Governor General Award Photo: Kristi Jankevics
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