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?

The intention is to run Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. In the first instance contact the Duke of Edinburgh co-ordinator at belperschool@belperschool.co.uk.

Students considering the Bronze Award may find the following information useful
What is the DofE Award

Provisional dates for the Academic Year 2024-2025

Year 10
Day Walk – Friday 25 April 2025
Bronze Final – Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May 2025
Silver Practice Expedition – July 2025

Year 11
Silver Final – Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 June 2025

Year 12
Gold Practice Expedition – July 2025

Year 13
Gold Final Expedition – Monday 20 June to Friday 4 July 2025