Duke of Edinburgh

Marshalls Park Academy offers Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze and Silver Awards. Students from Years 9 and 10 take on the challenges posed by the different aspects of these awards. The awards are achieved by completing a personal programme of activities broken down into sections (see below). More details about the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme can be found at: www.dofe.org or email Mr Dowsey who co-ordinates our Duke of Edinburgh Awards: dowseyb@mpa.swecet.org

You achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections:

• Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community.
• Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities.
• Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests.
• Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad.

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