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'While we have time let us do good to all’. (Galatians 6:10)'

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Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Duke of Edinburgh Award Manager   Mr D Unwin 

 

Assistant Manager Miss G Keenan (PE)

 

See the Google Classroom for meetings schedule

 

Key Dates for 2024/25

 

Expedition training sessions for students will take place on alternate Thursdays from 3.30-4.30 on the following dates.  Locations may vary due to the activity but we will base ourselves in 009. 

 

9th Jan Bronze

16th Jan Silver

23rd Jan Bronze

30th Jan Silver

6th Feb Bronze

13th Feb Silver

27th Feb Bronze

6th March Silver

13th March Bronze

20th March Silver

27th March Bronze

3rd April Silver

 

During these sessions participants will cover expedition skills such as map and compass work, navigation, campcraft and cooking, first aid and emergency procedures. 

 

April 7th Onsite Training Day Bronze

April 8th Onsite Training Day Silver

 

May 3rd -4th  Bronze Practice Expedition in Local Area

June 13th-14th Bronze Qualifying Expedition in Local Area

 

May 23rd-25th Silver Practice Expedition  Peak District, Derbyshire

July 4-6th Silver Qualifying Expedition  Long Mynd,  Shropshire

 

 

 

 

After School Training Session Parent letter

Parent's Q and A presentation October 2024

'While we have time let us do good to all’. (Galatians 6:10)'

 

Welcome to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

 

The DofE is an internationally recognised organisation that provides young people aged 13-25 with the opportunity to develop a range of life skills.

 

The programme has been running for several years at Harris CofE Academy and we are proud to be able to offer places on the Bronze to Year 9 students and the Silver award to Year 10 students. 

 

For more information please use the links below.

Start your Bronze DofE video presentation

Narrated by Chris from the DofE South East team.