Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Newsletter

Our Sixth Form DofE groups are well underway with their Bronze and Silver Awards this year, with around 20 students taking part. They’ve recently completed their Volunteering and Skills sections, where they had full ownership over their choices—an important part of the DofE experience. From baking and drawing to learning forest skills, our students have developed a fantastic range of new talents. Their volunteering efforts have been just as varied, including litter picking, helping to maintain the beautiful gardens at Sacred Heart Church, and even dog walking with the ever-enthusiastic pug, Stella! Many are still working towards their Physical section, taking part in activities such as walking, multi-sports, or hitting the gym at Pure Gym Debdale.
With expedition season fast approaching, students have now begun their training to prepare for their end-of-June adventures. This week, they kicked things off with a first aid session, successfully completing the British Heart Foundation’s RevivR online course. It was great to see them develop their confidence in life-saving skills! Over the next 10-12 weeks, they’ll be learning everything from map reading and campcraft to cooking outdoors—ensuring they’re ready to take on the challenge as independently as possible. We can’t wait to see their hard work pay off on expedition day!

Follow this link for more information on RevivR https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes