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Senior Co-Curricular Activities

The President’s Award

Our pupils’ participation in The President’s Award continues to inspire them to set worthwhile goals and to experience a sense of achievement.

The President’s Award

Overview

The President’s Award is part of Roedean’s co-curricular programme and offers pupils many opportunities to participate in service projects, skills development, physical activities and to enjoy Adventurous Journeys on the bronze, silver, and gold levels.

The camaraderie that our students experience often forms some of the most cherished memories of their years at Roedean:

“The President’s Award has been amazing. I learnt compassion, empathy, and persistence. I learnt that I could do something which benefits me and others at the same time. It truly has been a very fulfilling experience.”
– Nicola Jury

“From sleeping in tents, to spending afternoons around the hockey field, the President’s Award has really changed my life for the better. During the Adventurous Journeys, I was completely isolated from all technology and the luxuries of city life which made me gain a greater appreciation for the beauty of nature. The President’s Award has pushed me to appreciate the importance of teamwork. Participating in my skill has taught me the importance of commitment. I learnt that I don’t need to be super talented to participate in the Award, as it is for everyone who is willing to put in the effort to go beyond their comfort zone and complete what is required.”

Dale Quaker

Dale Quaker is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Cupric Africa, a private equity owned mining company which through its Botswana sister company Khoemacau Copper recently completed the building of its copper silver project.

He was previously the CFO of the Khoemacau Group leading the finance function as the Group transitioned from an exploration company, through the fundraising of a $650m debt, streaming and equity funding package through to completion of construction..

Prior to joining Cupric, he was an independent consultant to the mining and construction industries. In his last corporate role, he headed up the marketing and logistics function for Xstrata Coal South Africa, after having fulfilled a senior finance role in the company previously..

Dale held roles at BHPBillition subsidiary, Samancor Chrome, both at the operations and corporate office in Johannesburg. Dale is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Management Accountant and has three daughters at Roedean.