Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was launched in school last week giving pupils in Y10 and Y12 the opportunity to take part. Students achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections which will involve them helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills and going on an expedition. Three of the four sections (volunteering, physical and skills) will need to be completed in students own time therefore, participants need to be enthusiastic, motivated and committed. Disability does not preclude anyone from participating.

Each programme is individual and can be full of activities and projects that personally interest each student. Along the way they’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. The expedition and training will take place in the spring/summer term.

Year 10 students are being given the opportunity to complete the Bronze Award whilst Year 12 are being can complete the direct entry Silver Award which is a great opportunity, especially for those looking to build up their CV before university/job applications.

For Y10 students and parents to find out more about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award at St Wilfrid’s, an open evening will be held in the school theatre on Monday 5^th October, 2009 at 6pm.

More information on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award can be found at http://www.dofe.org/ or please contact Miss Egan at school.