FRAMEWORK+d.Recognition+and+Celebration

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= Background = Celebrating and recognising personal and group achievements is an important and positive component of any project or partnership and encourages continued effort and commitment.

Everyone should make the effort to recognise and celebrate achievements along the way as well as at the end of the project or series of activities.

Recognition and celebration can range from informal acknowledgments that take place within the group, to formal public events incorporated throughout the program rather than only at the conclusion.

Schools continue to report on a range of ways in which the achievements of young people, schools and community organisations were celebrated, including:
 * < * a party
 * profiled in local papers || * dining out with a meal away from school
 * holding a formal event and presentation || * participating in a celebratory camp
 * awarding of certificates ||~  ||

= = = 2017 Advance Participation Certificates =

The following certificates of participation have been developed by the Department of Health & Human Services for use by Advance coordinators in recognising the achievements of young people participating in the program.

There are two certificate templates. One provides the opportunity for the school Principal and Advance coordinator to hand sign, while the other only includes provision for the participant's name and school details.

We hope they are of value to you in acknowledging the work undertaken by your students this year.

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= Your Recognition and Celebration Resources = advance@dhs.vic.gov.au
 * **(Add your file here - followed by the name of your school)**