Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

What is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?

Most people who know about the DofE award think of a group of students hiking through the countryside weighed down with an overloaded rucksack. This is a major part but there are 3 (4 in the case of Gold) sections to be completed. These are:

• Expedition
• Physical Skill
• Volunteering
• Residential (Gold only)

More details can be found here

It is this framework of activities that make up the award.

Why do a DofE award?

There are many reasons to do your DofE award but here’s a few:

• It is fun.
• It is an adventure.
• It is a challenge full of new experiences.
• It enables you to discover new talents.
• It is a recognised award (and you may include things you do anyway).
• It is a way to make a difference in the community, be healthier, make new friends and some fantastic memories.
• It provide skills for life and work – see what the newspapers say; Telegraph, Independent.
• It is looked upon favourable by Companies and Universities.

What awards can you do at Belper School?

This year the intention is to run Bronze and Silver Awards.  In the first instance contact the Duke of Edinburgh co-ordinator – maw@belperschool.co.uk.

Year 10 students considering the Bronze Award may find the following information useful – Year 10 Presentation

Provisional dates for the Academic Year 2021-2022

• Duke of Edinburgh Silver – Wed 13, Thu 14 and Fri 15 July 2022 

• Duke of Edinburgh Practice – Thu 7 and Fri 8 April 2022
• Duke of Edinburgh Final – Thu 30 June and Fri 1 July 2022

• Duke of Edinburgh Practice – Thu 12 and Fri 13 May 2022
• Duke of Edinburgh Final  – Tue 19, Wed 20 and Thurs 21 July 2022