Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Kingsdale Foundation School

Kingsdale Foundation School is proud to be associated with this prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Over the past few years, The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme has become progressively more popular at Kingsdale. Open to students in Year 9, it provides all with an enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding programme, focusing directly on the student’s personal independent development. Students start at the Bronze Award level in Year 9 and then go on to complete their Silver award in Years 10 to 13. The scheme is unique; the student becomes responsible for their own progression rather a competitive experience. With that in mind each student’s programme is centred on abilities and interests chosen by them.

When students undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award, they develop transferable skills and attributes that help them become well-rounded individuals and confident young adults. The Award is highly regarded by colleges, universities and employers who value its significance and the range of skills it can develop in young people.

These include:

Self-belief & self-confidence.

A sense of identity initiative.

A sense of responsibility.

An awareness of their strengths.

The ability to prioritise and use time effectively alongside their school work.

The ability to learn from and give to others in the community.

Problem solving, presentation and communication skills.

Leadership and teamwork skills.

Students from Year 9 upwards can express an interest in joining the Award, which involves participating in a range of activities including overnight camping excursions and hikes.

For more information about the Duke of Edinburgh Award provision at Kingsdale and how your child can participate in this scheme, please contact Mr Dennington by email at doe@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

You can also visit the following useful links:
What is the Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme?