We are delighted to let you know that we are launching the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) for Year 9 and Year 10.

Why do DofE?  

The DofE is a brilliant way for students to discover just how much they are capable of; it gives them the chance to make new friends, follow their passions, learn new skills and make a difference in our community. Achieving a DofE Award is a great way to impress employers and it helps students to see themselves differently and gain a new
level of confidence. We always say that after taking on your DofE, you know that whatever life throws at you, you are ready to deal with it.  

The DofE is a non-competitive and powerful way for every young person to build belief in themselves, whatever their background, interests and abilities.   

How it works  

There are three levels of DofE Award – Bronze, Silver and Gold. To achieve their Award, students will need to complete four sections:

• Volunteering
• Physical
• Skills
• Expedition

Students can choose what they would like to do for the first three sections, and we will provide all the guidance and support they need. The Expedition involves spending two days and one night in the countryside. We provide comprehensive training beforehand to ensure everyone is fully prepared and has the best possible experience.   

Next steps  

We hope many of our students will take up this opportunity to get involved with DofE. The cost is to be decided, but we will only charge the minimum we need to. If your child is interested in taking part but the cost is prohibitive, please do contact us on dofe@oaksparkhigh.org.uk as we may be able to arrange financial support. 

We have planned an online information event for parents, carers and students on Thursday 27^th January at 5pm. More information to follow. 

If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact us on dofe@oaksparkhigh.org.uk. You can also find lots of helpful information on the DofE website www.dofe.org

Fran Cioffi DofE, Manager & Mr Williams, DofE Leader