As we come towards the end of the year in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award we have had yet another successful year with record numbers showing an interest in the award at all levels and once again high numbers gaining their award at Bronze and Silver levels. 57% passed their Bronze award and 91% passed at Silver award.
The Bronze and Silver Qualifier Expeditions all went very well and the young people have had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the countryside regardless of the weather despite some enduring a very, very wet start. All Bronze teams that went out successfully completed their expeditions and passed this section. The Silver teams had some obstacles to overcome with one team having to merge into other teams and another team having to replan their expedition section.
We are also excited to share that the Academy has had 2 students go through and complete the Duke of Edinburgh Young Leaders Award. These are the first two students from SGLA to have completed this award and will receive their certificates at our annual presentation evening in November.
So a very successfully year for DofE and hopefully we gain higher numbers and bigger percentage passing next year and have our first Gold awards completed. Positives all round and long may it continue.
Mr Hills
DofE Manager SGLA