What is DofE?
Whilst the Duke of Edinburgh award is an individual journey, it is a life changing experience for all who join and involves the following aspects:
- Fun with friends
- Discover new talents and interests
- Develop new skills
- Develop your employability skills
- Gain a recognised mark of achievement by all employers
If this is something that interests you remember any young person can do their DofE – regardless of ability, gender, background or location. Achieving an award isn’t a competition about being first, its about setting personal challenges and pushing yourself to achieve.
Our school Vision is to work together; succeed together. Duke of Edinburgh is an award where we see this Vision become a reality.
How do I get involved?
Here at St Mary’s Catholic College we offer all levels of the award.
- Bronze – Year 9/10
- Silver – year 10/11
- Gold Year 12/13
If you or your child Expresses interest and wants to learn more you can do this by visiting the DofE website included below:
And by Visiting Miss Unwin who is our current Duke of Edniburgh Coordinator. The school also organises the expedition sections which includes training and qualifying expeditions in the north of England.
If your child is already involved please find attached all the important dates they need to know for training sessions and the relevant training booklet for their group.
