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The Robert & Daphne McIntyre Citizenship Award is open to any student from years 10 to 12 whose primary place of residence is in the Shire of Dumbleyung or their parent/guardians are ratepayers to the Shire of Dumbleyung.

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The application period will commence on 1 June each year and will end on the middle Friday of the end of term two school holidays. Interviews will be held on the final Friday of the end of term two school holidays. Online interviews can be arranged, however the value and experience of a face to face interview is important and preferred.​

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The Selection Panel will judge the candidates on two (2) major elements:

a)   Quality of written application.
b)   Their presentation at the interview and their approach to the questions asked at the interview.

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The successful recipient will agree to send in writing to the Selection Panel by 30 June the year after receiving the award, a letter or email acknowledging the support of the McIntyre Family with a detailed explanation of the following:

a)   What the funds were spent on; and
b)   An explanation of how winning the Robert & Daphne McIntyre Citizenship Award has benefited them and how it will make an impact on              their future.​

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Information about the Selection Criteria
To complete an application for the award you need to tell us about yourself.  To do this you will need to address the selection criteria by providing written detailed examples of ways in which you demonstrate the following qualities.

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In your detailed answer you must assume that the reader of the interview panel has no prior knowledge of who you are or what you have achieved, please elaborate on your achievements.

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When  choosing  the  successful  applicant,  the  information  you  include  in  this  application and selection  criteria  below  is  considered together  with  your  interview.  It  is  essential that  the information you provide is clear. as it may not be possible to interview all applicants and therefore, addressing the selection criteria thoroughly could be crucial to gaining selection for an interview.

 

Your selection criteria responses are the most important part of your application.   Responses must be a maximum of 300 words per criteria and all must have a response.  Responses may be either typed or handwritten and submitted with the application.

Selection Criteria

1.       Leadership: e.g. takes responsibility, sets an example to others.

2.       Energy: e.g. shows spirit, initiative and enthusiasm.

3.       Enterprise: e.g. shows resourcefulness in school, community or home life.

4.       Participation: e.g. does voluntary work in and for the community.

5.       Work Ethic: within the school and home life.

6.       Scholastic Ability: demonstrates strength in chosen learning pathway.

 

Application Form & Further Details
To access the Robert & Daphne McIntyre Citizenship Application Form please click on the link below or contact the Shire of Dumbleyung on 9863 4012.