Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School is a proud supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme. We are delighted to be offering the opportunity for pupils to start the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award through the school during Year 9. We also offer Silver and for our Sixth Form students, we are now also running an ‘Open Offer’ for the much coveted Gold Award, which means we will support students to plan and run their own activities. This will be invaluable for UCAS personal statements and university or job interviews.

The aim of the scheme is to help young people plan and undertake their own programme of activities which allow them to develop mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually, becoming more motivated, disciplined and balanced as individuals. It’s not all about expeditions! The Award is equally about them learning new skills, exploring cultural heritage, assisting people within the community, or just doing what they love. Ultimately, the Award helps to bring the best out of young people in a non-competitive environment. The skills they develop are truly valued by employers and will continue to reward them long into their working lives.

For current pupils and students who are working through their DofE programme, these links will be useful for you: