Duke of Edinburgh

Go on an adventure!
Set off on a route full of discovery, build new skills, uncover your strengths, and—most importantly—have fun along the way!

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the world’s leading youth achievement programme, and at Bohunt Farnborough, we are thrilled and proud to offer this incredible opportunity to our students.

If you’re aged 14-24, you can get involved. We currently run a Bronze Award programme for our upper school students, with applications open to Bohunt students at the end of Year 9.

The Award is made up of four exciting sections – Volunteering, Physical, Skill, and Expedition. Throughout the year, we run weekly sessions to help participants prepare for their expedition and support them as they plan and complete their Volunteering, Physical and Skills activities.

Start your DofE journey with us and discover what you’re truly capable of!

What is the Duke of Edinburgh award?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a prestigious youth achievement program designed to help young people develop essential life skills, confidence and resilience. This award will be open to individuals starting in Year 9 all the way through to Year 11, the DofE offers three levels of awards: Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Each level comprises four key sections: Volunteering, Physical Activity, Skills Development and an Expedition. The school will be signing the students up to the Bronze award (Year 9) and Silver award (Year 10).

What is DofE?
The DofE program encourages participants to challenge themselves and gain valuable experiences that will aid their personal development. It is recognised by universities and employers as a testament to commitment, time management and resilience.

Award Levels
Year 9’s Bronze Award
Duration: Typically completed in one year
Requirements:
– Two activities sections for a minimum of three months each
– One activity section for a minimum of six months
– Participation in a two-day, one-night practice expedition and a two-day, one-night qualifying expedition
Silver Award
Duration: Usually completed in six months if the Bronze award has been achieved; otherwise, completed
in one year
Requirements:
– Two activity sections for six months each
– One activity section for three months
– Participation in a three-day, two-night practice expedition and a three-day, two-night qualifying expedition
The Activity Sections Explained
Volunteering
Participants engage in community service activities that benefit others while enhancing their own
wellbeing. Examples include working with local charities, litter picking or supporting elderly individuals.
Physical Activity
This section promotes healthy living through sports or physical challenges. Participants can choose from
various activities such as team sports, martial arts, or fitness challenges such as going to the gym or
completing 1 mile runs.
Skill Development
Participants can either improve existing skills or learn new ones over time. This could involve music
lessons, arts and crafts, or learning new languages.
The Expedition
This component involves planning and undertaking an expedition that challenges participants physically
and mentally while fostering teamwork. This is where the school will provide the children with off-site
expeditions of varying difficulties.

Benefits of Participating
Engaging in the DofE program helps young people build self-confidence, leadership skills, teamwork
abilities and problem-solving capabilities. These attributes are highly valued by educational institutions
and employers alike. Additionally, participants often form lasting friendships while enjoying new
experiences.
How to Get Involved
Students interested in participating should speak with their school’s DofE Lead Mr Wilson or visit the
official DofE website for more information on registration processes and upcoming events.
For further details about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program at our school or any questions
regarding participation, please contact our DofE Lead Mr Wilson.