The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Students across the Federation are involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme in which they work towards gaining accreditation at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. The Gold achievers attend an awards ceremony at either Buckingham, or St James’ Palace to receive the award from the Duke himself.

What is the Duke of Edinburgh all about?

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.

Levels
 

You can do programmes at three levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Sections

You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential.

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).

“The best bit is - you get to choose what you do whilst having great fun!”

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.

Why do your Duke of Edinburgh?

Good question! Because, from the first day to the last it’s a real adventure. Every section gives you something different - that's the fun of it!

You’ll enjoy loads of new experiences, discover talents you never thought you had, challenge yourself and meet lots of people just like you. Plus you’ll do things you love and get a kick out of. It’s a real buzz!

Then there’s all the other stuff;

• achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges and universities.

• you're getting recognised for doing things you want to do (and may even be doing already).

• you’ll make a difference to other people’s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime.

   

And above all, it's a great laugh - the question should really be, “Why wouldn't you bother!”

If you've decided to do your Duke of Edinburgh, then find out more info on; getting started, choosing your activities and how to complete your Duke of Edinburgh and achieve your Award.

Check out the website at www.dofe.org.

If you need any further information, please talk to Mr Cronin,  or click here to email.