Exciting News: Duke of Edinburgh Assembly and Program Enrolment
We are thrilled to announce that students in Year 9, Year 10, and Sixth Form will have their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Assembly on Friday, 18th October. Following the assembly, we will begin enroling students into the AVA Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, marking the start of this exciting journey.
Recently, some of our team have already been out revisiting Coombe Hill, honing their map reading skills in preparation for the upcoming expeditions.
Pre-Assembly Webinars for Parents and Carers
Before the assembly, parents and carers are encouraged to attend the DofE information sessions via webinars provided on the DofE website. These sessions are designed to help parents and carers understand how to best support students as they participate in the program. You can find more details and access the webinars here.
Upcoming Expedition Dates
While we're still finalising the dates for our expeditions, we are pleased to confirm that a practice walk and camp-out, including essential tent and cooking skills, will be held in April. The official expeditions for both practice and qualifying rounds are scheduled for May, June, and July.
- Bronze Expedition (Year 9): 2 days and 1 night
- Silver Expedition (Year 10 and above): 3 days and 2 nights
Costs and Enrolment
- Enrolment: £30
- Bronze Expedition: £42
- Silver Expedition: £62
We are also exploring the possibility of starting a **Gold Award** in the near future, so stay tuned for more updates on this.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at dofe@theacademy.me
We look forward to seeing our students take on this exciting challenge!