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Duke of EdinburghWe are a registered centre to run Duke of Edinburgh.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities for all young people, whatever their background or ability.
The Award is a four-Section programme with three levels:
Bronze (for those aged 14 and over) …students coming up to their 14th birthday can commence the Award.
Silver (for those aged 15 and over) and
Gold (for those aged 16 and over).
The Sections involve:-- Service (helping people in the community)
-- Skills (covering almost any hobby, skill or interest)
-- Physical Recreation (sport, dance and fitness)
-- Expeditions (training for, planning and completing a journey on foot or horseback, by boat or cycle)
-- Residential Project (Gold Award only) (a purposeful enterprise with people not previously known to the participant)
It would usually take a participant between 6-12 months to complete a Bronze Award; 12-18 months for a Silver Award and 18-24 months for a Gold Award. It may take less time for completion of the Silver or Gold Awards if the participant holds the preceding Award.
The Award is widely recognised by employers and people involved in education. Some of the benefits to young people include developing self-confidence and self-reliance; gaining a sense of achievement and a sense of responsibility; discovering new skills, interests and talents and developing leadership skills and abilities. They can also discover exciting opportunities; make new friends; experience teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making; increase their motivation; enhance their self-esteem and develop their communication skills. They will also, of course, have fun!
The Award is being launched at the school this year. Student expeditions will be planned. If you have any experience and want to volunteer for helping with the Award, please do contact the school.
The official site for Duke of Edinburgh is www.theaward.org.
