Welcome to the Duke of Edinburgh Award at The Windsor Boys’ School. Here you will find out information how you can participate in this internationally recognised award.

It is all about gaining new skills, pushing yourself physically, helping others and exploring new territories. At the same time, you’ll develop friendships, gain experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. By completing this Award future employers, colleges and universities will know that you have a whole array of skills. 

At TWBS we offer Bronze and Silver Awards. Bronze starts during Year 9 and Silver starts in Year 10. It is possible to complete your non-expedition sections using the extra-curricular activities offered at school. However, you are also encouraged to pursue activities away from school, the choice is yours. 

Bronze Award:

The Bronze Award is the introduction to the DofE Award. Each section must be completed for one hour per week for three months. Then, you must choose ONE of those sections to continue for a further three months.

Before you begin your activities, you will need to log what you intend to do on eDofE, The Duke of Edinburgh Award App. At the end of each section you must get your activity assessed by your assessor which should be someone who has witnessed you undertaking the activities you have chosen to complete. They should then complete an assessor’s report using your eDofE number. 

Participants will also be required to complete a two day, one night expedition during which they will be expected to self sufficient; navigating, cooking, setting up tents and completing their planned expedition route.

Silver Award:

The Silver Award is the second stage of the DofE Award. Each section must be completed for one hour per week for six months. Then, you must choose one of those sections to continue for a further six months and another for for three months.

Before you begin your activities, you will need to log what you intend to do on eDofE, The Duke of Edinburgh Award App. At the end of each section you must get your activity assessed by your assessor which should be someone who has witnessed you undertaking the activities you have chosen to complete. They should then complete an assessor’s report using your eDofE number. 

Participants will also be required to complete a three day, two night expedition during which they will be expected to self sufficient; navigating, cooking, setting up tents and completing their planned expedition route.

Here is an amazing video that explains what the award is all about. 

The TWBS DofE Team