Duke of Edinburgh Award

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Commencing in September 2009, we will be offering the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme for Year 10 & 11 pupils.  This is a challenging programme of activities aimed at young people aged 14 years and over; it will help them to learn new skills, to help others and  to experience adventure,  as well as giving them a great sense of achievement.

The programme involves the completion of three areas, namely Service, Skills and Physical Recreation, together with a 2 day (1 night) expedition.  The three areas each have a timescale of completion within three months.  It is anticipated, therefore, that this Bronze Award will be achieved during their Year 10 Academic Year.

The school will support the pupils throughout the programme with regular updates, together with an opportunity to prepare for the 2 day adventure.

We will be holding a meeting early in the Academic Year from which we will then be able to establish commitment to the programme.  Places will be limited and I should like to remind everyone that all of those who start the Bronze Award must be prepared to see it through to its conclusion.

Information about the award from the Duke of Edinburgh Award website

A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by.
You can do programmes at three levels, Bronze, Silver or Gold, which lead to a Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
You achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold).
You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).
But here's the best bit - you get to choose what you do!
Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing. And along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Link to DofE Website
http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/home/home.aspx