The DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It does not matter who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there is more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by.
Levels
You can do programmes at three levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Sections
You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential.
You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter,developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).
The best bit is - you get to choose what you do!
Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing, and along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
If you need any further information, please talk to Mr Carroll or Mrs. Lesslie, to be found in the Humanities office.
If you have decided to do your DofE, then you can find out more information on by clicking the DoE logo above linked to the award website.
The award has three levels - Bronze from 14 years , Silver from 15 years and Gold from 16 years
There are several sections to the award - Service, Skill, Physical Recreation and Expedition.
Service - to encourage service to individuals and the community. For example first aid, fund raising, sports leader.
Skills - to encourage the discovery and development of personal interests, social and practical skills. For example boat building, film/video making, fishing.
Physical Recreation - to encourage participation and improvement in physical activity. For example cycling, athletics, judo, canoeing.
Expeditions - to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. This will be introduced in the Bath area moving further afield into wild country as the young people gain experience.
Residential Project - (Gold level only)
Above is only a very small selection of the various activities that may be undertaken but in the first year I would expect all members of the group to undertake a first aid course.
Clearly there is a cost both in money and time. Some of the expected expenses are the log look, transport , accommodation , equipment wear and tear and the necessary personal equipment. The school has a set of camping and expedition gear but boots, sleeping bag first aid kits water bottles etc will be part of the personal equipment. At times it may be necessary to call upon parents to transport their children to a venue. There will be around five expeditions plus around ninety hours will need to be set aside for the Service, Skill and Recreation sections.
Levels
You can do programmes at three levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Sections
You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential.
You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter,developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).
The best bit is - you get to choose what you do!
Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing, and along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
If you need any further information, please talk to Mr Carroll or Mrs. Lesslie, to be found in the Humanities office.
If you have decided to do your DofE, then you can find out more information on by clicking the DoE logo above linked to the award website.
The award has three levels - Bronze from 14 years , Silver from 15 years and Gold from 16 years
There are several sections to the award - Service, Skill, Physical Recreation and Expedition.
Service - to encourage service to individuals and the community. For example first aid, fund raising, sports leader.
Skills - to encourage the discovery and development of personal interests, social and practical skills. For example boat building, film/video making, fishing.
Physical Recreation - to encourage participation and improvement in physical activity. For example cycling, athletics, judo, canoeing.
Expeditions - to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. This will be introduced in the Bath area moving further afield into wild country as the young people gain experience.
Residential Project - (Gold level only)
Above is only a very small selection of the various activities that may be undertaken but in the first year I would expect all members of the group to undertake a first aid course.
Clearly there is a cost both in money and time. Some of the expected expenses are the log look, transport , accommodation , equipment wear and tear and the necessary personal equipment. The school has a set of camping and expedition gear but boots, sleeping bag first aid kits water bottles etc will be part of the personal equipment. At times it may be necessary to call upon parents to transport their children to a venue. There will be around five expeditions plus around ninety hours will need to be set aside for the Service, Skill and Recreation sections.