Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)
Welcome to the Wanstead High School Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
We have delivered the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) scheme for many years and are excited to continue to offer such an enriching programme to our young people.
The DofE is a nationally recognised award that perfectly illustrates the school’s commitment to providing high quality extracurricular activities to complement excellent academic attainment.
The components of the award also reflect our desire to equip pupils with relevant life skills that will also serve them well as they make their way towards the next step in their education and employment.
We offer both the Bronze and Silver Award, which is open to pupils from Years 9-12.
Pupils will achieve the award by completing activities in the following categories:
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 and the completion of an adventurous journey in the UK.
Contact information:
Miss Feeney (Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator) – dofe@wansteadhigh.co.uk
Duncan Moore (Director of Let’s Get Out) – Duncan@letsgetout.co.uk
Please direct all general Duke of Edinburgh queries to Miss Feeney, unless this is payment related.
Information Bronze & Silver
Dates & Sessions
Silver Award
- In school training - Thursday 13th February 2025 (2 hours)
- Training week - Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March 2025
- Expedition week - Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd, and Sunday 4th May 2025
Bronze Cohort 1
- In school training - Saturday 18th January 2025 (8am – 12pm)
- Training day - Friday 16th May 2025 (9am - 5:30pm)
- Expedition weekend - Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd May 2025
Bronze Cohort 2
- In school training - Saturday 1st February 2025 (8am – 12pm)
- Training day - Friday 13th June 2025 (9am - 5:30pm)
- Expedition weekend - Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June 2025
Activity ideas
Use of the ‘eDofE’ platform guide
Kit List
Kit and Food ideas for Expedition
Guide on writing an assessors report
Spare assessor cards