The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The DofE is all about going the extra mile – gaining new skills, pushing yourself physically, helping others and exploring new territories. At the same time, you’ll gather friendships, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, as long as you’re in year 9 to age 24, you can choose the activities that motivate you and go on your own personal journey. We know from other participants that the DofE helps you stand out from the crowd when you apply for college, university or jobs.

This year at JOG you can enrol on the Bronze Award in Year 9 and 10. We will run Silver if we have the numbers.

There are 4 activities within each award that require different time commitments:

Volunteering – Helping individuals or charities – Examples: Involved in the Plastic Free Schools, litter picking, working in a charity shop, assisting with a sports club at school, youth leading and scout leading.

Skills – Learning and developing a skill. Examples: a musical instrument, learning to juggle, art and craft to name just some.

Physical – Developing in a sport, dance or any physical activity.

Expedition – 2 days and a night (Bronze) Hiking and camping as small team independently. Training is provided over the school year and the final expedition is completed at the end of the summer term. (Silver is 3 days and 2 nights)

Enrolment is NOW! Meetings usually held Thursdays normally afterschool with some lunchtimes.

To find out more about the award and how to enrol speak to any of the leaders or look out for an email coming your way.

Regards

Mr Bilsdon

Contact Mr Bilsdon for more information