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Bronze D of E expedition

What is the DofE?

World’s leading youth achievement award Recognised internationally Personal Flexible Include what you already do Set your

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25th birthday Design your

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programme

And 5 sections...

Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition Residential (Gold only)

There are 3 levels….

Bronze Silver Gold

Volunteering

Volunteering is simple. It’s about choosing to give time to do something useful without getting paid. Volunteer individually or as part of a team. Examples

• Coaching at a football club
• Being a weekly visitor to an older person
• Raising money for a charity
• Peer mentoring at school
• Youth club leader
• Volunteering at school (being a prefect counts!)

Physical

Anything that requires a sustained level of physical energy and involves doing an activity can count – as long as you show interest and improvement over time You can use a team sport or individual fitness programme Examples

• Playing football for a local team
• Dance class such as zumba
• Joining a free running group
• Gym
• Swimming

Skills

Something old, something new – it doesn’t matter. Improve an existing skill or develop a new one. Examples

• Learn to draw
• After school drama classes
• Learning a musical instrument
• Learn a new language
• Cooking

Expedition

Planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey as part of a team. Before your expedition, you will need to identify your expedition aim, mode of travel and location. Examples

• Planning a route in Epping Forest by foot to take a series of

photographs to use in a calendar.

• Exploring team dynamics and skills with a different team

leader each day as you explore the Chilterns.

• Planning an expedition on horseback in the countryside.

Who is going and when?

• Bronze (year 9)
• Thursday 20th – Friday 21st June =

PRACTICE

• 16th – 18th July = QUALIFYING

Timings

• Day of departure
• Arrive at school at 7am.
• Check kit
• Make sure everything is waterproof
• Repack bags to make them more comfortable (!)
• Distribute group equipment.
• Leave to head to Sainsbury’s around 8am for food shop.
• Head to starting point using the minibus / coach.

What will I be doing?

• Walking for about 4.5 hours (Bronze) each day.
• Navigating your way around the countryside using maps and

compasses.

• This is a route that you will have made up yourselves and that will

have been checked by teachers.

• Checking in with staff members at several points during the

day.

Where will I be walking?

• We will be starting at Downe Scout Activity Centre.
• We will be walking on various routes around Downe and

Biggin Hill.

• We will then end at Downe campsite where you will be

camping.

• On the following day you will be doing another circular route

from the campsite.

Evenings

• Setting up your tents.
• Cooking your meals / cleaning up and free time.
• Group gathering.
• In bed by 10pm(!)

What equipment does the school provide?

• Tents
• Roll mats
• Sleeping bags
• Stoves
• Rucksacks
• Compasses
• Maps

What do I need to bring?

• Walking boots / sensible walking

shoes

• Clothes
• Jumpers
• (Flip flops)
• Torch (preferably head torch)
• Water bottle (2L)
• Sun cream
• Thick socks
• Waterproof jacket
• Bowl
• Knife, fork, spoon
• Mug
• (Towel)
• Wash kit
• (Playing cards)
• (Book)
• (First aid kit)
• (Hat)
• (Penknife)
• (Pillow)

What do I need to do now?

• If you would like to do the Duke of Edinburgh, you need to

complete the form and get your parents to sign the consent form.

• This needs to be done BY THIS FRIDAY (7th June) so that I can get you

put on the eDofE, book the campsites etc.

• I need £30 in cash by Monday 10th June. This is to cover the

cost of your meals.

• Remember, the dates are: Thursday 20th – Friday 21st June =

PRACTICE, 16th – 18th July = QUALIFYING

Any other questions?

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email me at ethomas@thequestacademy.org.uk