Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The bronze DofE Award is offered to year 10 students. The award develops students’ skills, confidence and importantly a view on life that employers, colleges and universities are looking for.
Whilst enrolled on the award students are expected to complete a personal programme of activities designed to challenge them both physically and mentally. The award consists of 4 disciplines which all enrolled students will be required to complete. These will last for either 3 or 6 months.
They are: -
· Volunteering in the their community
· Regularly participating in a physical activity
· Learning a new skill
· Completing an expedition (including training weekends and walks)
Please see the DofE coordinator Mr Richards in Student Support if you would like to get involved, whether you are a complete novice or have lots of experience in the area.
Volunteering
Working over a period of time providing support for a group or
local community organisation or taking a short course in a designated area, e.g. first aid
Physical
Quite wide ranging but with same parameters as the Hobby.
Skill
To follow an interest or skill e.g. photography over a period of six
months and show measurable improvement. Usually this is monitored
by an adult with an interest in the field of study.
Expedition
Including practice walks, camps and training sessions.
RUA2109S
Leaders
Miss Worthy-Jarvis
Mr Nickson
Expeditions
Students MUST attend all weekends.
Fri - Sat April 2022 (TBC)
Training
School Site and the Local Area
DoE Training Weekend - Bronze
May 2022 (TBC)
Practice
Trip to the Local Area Kilve Court
Practice Information Letter
Sat July 2022 (TBC)
Trip to Exmoor