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KS4 option - Duke of Edinburgh

Subject lead: Mrs D Draycott

Join us for an adventure- join DofE!

What is the Duke of Edinburgh Award?

The Duke of Edinburgh award (otherwise known as ‘DofE’) is an award scheme that gives young people aged 14-24 the chance to develop skills for life and work, fulfill their potential and have a brighter future. DofE encourages teamwork and social interaction and helps young people to stand out of the crowd when applying for college or jobs.

There are 3 different levels of DofE starting with Bronze, then Silver and finally Gold. These award levels have time scales which aim to guide young people though completing different sections of their award. Sections are recorded by pupils online through their personal account on eDofE, which records evidence of the hard work and time they spend working towards their award. There is also an expedition at each level of the award, which involves camping and planning/navigating a route to walk in a team. Each level of the award involves completing 3 different sections of activity which pupils complete in their own time:

  • Volunteering Voluntary work to help others
  • Skill Developing a skill
  • Physical Progressing in a sport or physical activity 

DofE at West Kirby School

At WKS we’ve been providing our pupils with the opportunity to take part in the DofE award for several years. In this time, many pupils have successfully achieved their BronzeSilver and Gold awards.

The DofE is a national award scheme which is renowned and greatly valued by colleges, companies and work places. Our pupils are as proud of their DofE achievements as they are with any other academic qualifications or achievements they gain at WKS. 

Here’s what some of our pupils say about doing their DofE:

 “I’ve discovered more about myself and what I’m capable of and I’ve also learned more about my peers and been able to make some great friends. I’ve become more independent and I’ve learned a bunch of new skills like map reading. I think without a doubt that if I hadn’t done DofE then I wouldn’t be as happy as I am today and I would be doing as well as I am in school.” - Euan

 “I feel proud I did it!”  

“Absolutely amazing in every aspect! I learned new things, saw new things etc. Even when we had some issues, everyone fought through them and kept their spirits up. I genuinely will never forget this” 
- Antony

“I’ve gained great confidence. I know that I can cope in difficult situations and I am more resilient” 

For more information about the Duke of Edinburgh award, see Mrs Draycott in school or go to www.dofe.org 

Follow our DofE adventures on twitter! @WestKirbySchool #wksdofe

West Kirby School and College, Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DH

0151 632 3201