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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award [DofE] at The Bulmershe School is a thriving as aspect of our curriculum Leadership and Challenge block taught in year 9. There is an opportunity for students to complete Silver Award in 6th form in extra-curricular time.
Through DofE, Students will develop their independence, confidence and organisational skills. A DofE Award not only enhances CVs and University applications, but also provides participants with plenty of opportunities to build on teamwork, survival and life skills.
DofE Awards
Outline of the Scheme
There are 4 sections for both the Bronze and Silver Awards.
| COMPONENT | EXPLANATION |
|---|---|
| Volunteering | Students undertake service to individuals or the community |
| Physical | Students aim to improve in an area of sport, dance or fitness |
| Skills | Students develop practical and social skills and personal interests |
| Expedition | Students plan and train for the completion of an adventurous journey and camping in the UK |
For more information about the award and how you can support your child in completion please visit the DofE website.
DofE Kit list
Students are expected to provide personal items for their expeditions. Group kit is provided by the school.
Kit: The kit list contains essential items, and it's crucial that it's up to the task. Rucksacks should be of a suitable size, and walking boots should be worn correctly to support the feet and ankles, ensuring safety and enjoyment. Excess gear can slow the team down and detract from the experience. The DofE guide provides detailed insights into key aspects of the kit: DofE Kit Guide.
Kit Packing: Ensure all bags are comfortable to carry and protected from getting wet, damaged, or lost. All items (except large foam roll mats if they really don't fit) should be packed inside the bag. It's also important for students to pack their own kit as they're responsible for its use and repacking. For more information, see the DofE article: Everything You Need to Know About Packing Your Expedition Rucksack.
Food: Students need to bring food for two lunches, an evening meal (two courses), and breakfast. Meals should be balanced, containing major food groups and providing the energy needed for exercise. Students also need to consider weight, pack size, and ease of cooking. Avoiding fried food can save hours of scrubbing grease off pans.
EDoE log in
Students can record their progress by using EDofE.
Dates:
Bronze (Year 9) DofE
Practice expedition: 8th - 9th May 2025
Qualifying expedition: 22md - 23rd May 2025
Silver (Y10 and y12) DofE
Practice expedition: 2nd - 4th May 2025
Qualifying expedition: 4th - 6th July 2025
Gold DofE
Qualifying expedition: 18th - 21st July 2025
How long does the DofE Programme take to complete?
DofE Responsibility
Responsibility is a school value, so we encourage our DofE students to take responsibility for their own award (with your support). They can do this by speaking to their DofE teacher or DofE Manager directly about any concerns or queries. There is also a google classroom set up for all of the DofE groups which should answer most of their questions. Parents should be able to see all the resources posted so that you can best support your child.
More ideas about how you can support your child here. https://www.dofe.org/do/parents/
To get an assessor's report uploaded once you have completed a section: send your assessor the link - https://www.dofe.org/assessor/along with your ID number, section and level
DofE Manager for the Bulmershe school
Dr Harris
Nharris@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
Assistant DofE manager
Miss Pooler
