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