MORE than 100 secondary school pupils will receive awards for taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.

The 14 to 20 year olds will receive bronze and silver certificates for their work volunteering, developing skills and undertaking expeditions.

The recipients are from Duke of Edinburgh award groups established in all five secondary schools, King William’s College, the Southern Explorer Scouts and the Foundry Youth Group.

In the past year, more than 350 young people have registered for the award scheme which started in the Isle of Man in 1959.

To gain a bronze award students aged 14 and over must complete three months work in the three award sections - volunteering, physical and skills.

They must also complete a further three months in one of the sections as well as undertaking a two day expedition.

To gain a silver award students aged 15 and over must complete six months work in the three award sections, and a further three months on one of the sections. They must also undertake a three day expedition.

Young people who have achieved their gold award are honoured separately at Easter.

Long service certificates will also be presented to adult leaders and helpers.

The annual awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September 14 at 7pm in the Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.

Admission is free and anyone interested in the scheme is welcome to attend.