DofE
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a personal development program for 14 to 24 year olds. The award is designed to be enjoyable whilst learning a wealth of new skills, such as self-reliance, teamwork and leadership. The award also helps students to push themselves physically, help others and explore new territories. Please take a look at the video below to find out more about what the DofE is all about :
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a recognition of a young person’s successful journey of self-discovery and development, the benefits of achieving an award at any level are endless. It’s difficult to list them all here … but students should know that they will have fun and will push themselves to do new things that will help them to grow in confidence and develop useful skills. A DofE Award can also give students the edge when they apply for college, university or a job.
We are excited to recruit Year 8 and Year 9 students for the DofE Award at the Bronze level. It is a personal challenge available to all students however it does require students to commit some of their own time to undertake their selected activities. Bronze award has four sections to complete, Volunteering, Skill, Physical and Expedition. Activities for each DofE section take a minimum of one hour per week over a set period of time, so that they can be fitted around students’ studies and life outside school. Students will also need to participate regularly and show that they’re committed to their DofE during this time.
Please follow the link to find out more about Bronze award:
DofE Bronze | Welcoming young people | Choose your activities
There are four sections:
Volunteering is all about taking action and making a difference to other people’s lives. Maybe you’re interested in animals or tackling climate change? Or you want to raise money for a cause that means a lot to you? From coaching a local football team or collecting for a foodbank to starting a campaign, you’ll give up your time to help others and change things for the better. It’s extremely rewarding, grows your confidence and independence — and can give you the chance to experience the world of work too.
The Physical section is a chance for you to focus on your health and fitness and have fun along the way. Try something completely different or concentrate on something you already do, as long as it requires a continuous level of energy and physical activity. From yoga to going to the gym, skateboarding to wheelchair tennis — almost any dance, sport or fitness activity can count. And doing more physical activity can give your mental health a great boost too. You can decide to join a team or do it on your own — it’s up to you
From coding to cookery, the Skills section lets you learn a new talent, develop existing skills and discover new things you love. By developing practical and social skills and gaining interests and talents, you’ll enjoy yourself and get a real sense of achievement. If you’re interested in a specific field, this could be the perfect chance for you to do something related to it. So, if you’re interested in photography, you could do it as your skill. You’ll grow your confidence and show you’re committed, motivated and can rise to a challenge.
Getting into the great outdoors and spending a night away with your friends – your expedition will give you lifelong memories. As part of a small team, you’ll plan your aim, choose your location and do some training to make sure you’re prepared and know what you’re doing — then spend two days and one night away. You can choose how you want to travel – it doesn’t have to be on foot. You could do it by bike, canoe, kayak, wheelchair, sailing boat or even on a horse. Your expedition will improve your resilience, communication, teamwork and leadership skills. You’ll come home with a rucksack full of washing — and an experience you won’t forget.