The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Y9 Launch Assembly

23 Sep 2025

We believe that The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award offers young people a fantastic opportunity to form new friendships and learn new skills and interests for their lives ahead. An assembly introduced the DofE award to our year 9 students who are able to sign up to take this prestigious award.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive and enjoyable activities in their free time with a well-recognised award at the end to show a future employer their determination to commit and undertake challenges.

What does the programme consist of?

Bronze (for those in Year 9)

• Volunteering – undertaking service to individuals or the community, 3 months 
• Skills – developing practical, social skills and personal interests, 3 months 
• Physical – improving an area of sport, dance or fitness activities, 3 months
• Expedition – planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey, 2 days/1 night
• All participants must undertake a further 3 months in one of the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections.