The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

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Malvern College provides pupils with the opportunity to undertake The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) at Silver and Gold level.

The Award is a challenging programme of activities and pupils complete five sections: volunteering, skills, physical, expedition and residential.

All pupils are able to enrol at Silver level in the Remove (Year 10) and should be able to complete their programme over the course of the year. Most pupils then continue to Gold level in the Sixth Form. Because pupils will be direct entrants at the Gold level, they need to be prepared for the fact that their programme will take eighteen months – meaning that it can comfortably be completed over the course of their time in the Sixth Form.

Throughout their time working towards their DofE awards, pupils are supported and guided by staff. Expedition training forms a core part of the participants’ co-curricular activities and pupils complete their practice and qualifying expeditions with us. We are also on hand to advise pupils about their choices for the other sections and encourage them to finish their programme and achieve their Award.

A group of six young hikers stands together smiling atop a foggy mountain, proudly displaying their achievements for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. They are dressed in outdoor gear, with backpacks and some with beanies. Two of them are giving thumbs up. The fog obscures the background, making it look ethereal and misty.
A group of hikers with large backpacks and outdoor gear walk in a single file along a trail surrounded by greenery and trees. The hikers, participating in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, wear colorful jackets and pants, indicating cool or mild weather.
A group of people in yellow pants, red life vests, and orange caps stand with their backs turned, facing a canal with trees and moored boats. The scene is vibrant with greenery and water, and the group appears to be preparing for an activity by the water as part of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
A vehicle towing a trailer loaded with kayaks travels down a long, winding road in an expansive, mountainous landscape. Inspired by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the journey unfolds under an overcast sky with clouds hanging low over the distant peaks, creating a dramatic and serene atmosphere.
A group of eight people in red jackets are sitting in kayaks on a calm lake surrounded by mountains. The kayaks are arranged in a line, creating a peaceful and scenic outdoor setting with reflections on the water's surface, making it an ideal co-curricular activity to connect with nature.
A group of eight people in red jackets are sitting in kayaks on a calm lake surrounded by mountains. The kayaks are arranged in a line, creating a peaceful and scenic outdoor setting with reflections on the water's surface, making it an ideal co-curricular activity to connect with nature.
Two people in red life jackets sit in a yellow kayak on calm water. One person, wearing a cap, leans over to help the other adjust something. The cloudy sky and distant shore with trees add a serene backdrop to this scene, reminiscent of an adventurous day inspired by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
A group of people kayaking on calm waters under a cloudy sky participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The yellow kayaks are spread out with each person paddling, while a small, tree-covered island is visible in the background. The water reflects the overcast sky and the distant trees.
3 pupils on canoes in the middle of a lake
A white van with
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