The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
To develop students’ extra curricular journey beyond Year 8, all students in Year 9 are given the opportunity to participate in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is:
- An Adventure – The world’s leading achievement award for young people
- An Opportunity – Recognition of student achievements
- A Challenge – A life changing programme of activities
Students need to complete 3 months in each of the key strands: and 6 months in one of their choice. The strands are: volunteering, physical, skills. They also complete a 2 day and 1 night practice and qualifying expedition.
We have also offered the Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the past (last offered in 2024/25) and will run it again in the future for students who wish to further their DofE journey.
Students are also encouraged to participate in the clubs and teams within school so they can complete the award.