Duke of Edinburgh
Ockbrook students preparing for outdoor activities
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is available to students in School from Year 9. The Duke of Edinbugh’s Award is “a voluntary non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities designed to support the social development of young people aged 14-25”. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities.
There are three separate Awards – Bronze, Silver and Gold with different minimum starting ages and periods of participation. At each level there are four sections:
Service – to encourage service to individuals and the community
Skills – to encourage the discovery and development of personal interests and social and practical skills
Physical Recreation – to encourage participation and improvement in physical activity
Expeditions – to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery.
Students prepare to make camp
There is an additional requirement at Gold level:
Residential Project – to broaden experience through involvement with others in a residential setting.
Below is a calendar of Duke of Edinburgh Award dates for your 2009 diary.
| Date | Activity |
| May 2-4 | Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Silver practice expedition |
| May 16-17 | Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze practice expedition |
| June 20-21 | Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze qualifying expedition |
| July 11-13 | Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Silver qualifying expedition |
Students receiving their awards certificate