Duke of Edinburgh
All pupils are given the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.
Pupils achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections:
- Volunteering: undertaking a service to individuals or the community
- Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities
- Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests
- Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad
Benefits:
- A sense of responsibility
- Awareness of their strengths
- New talents and abilities
- The ability to plan and use time
- Leadership and team-working skills
- New friendships
- Self-belief and self-confidence
- A sense of identity Initiative
- Problem solving, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to learn from and give to others in the community
There are three levels available:
Bronze, Silver and Gold