Great Marlow School offers students the opportunity to participate in the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. The award takes students outside the comfort zone of the classroom and their social circle, broadens their horizons and gives them a positive approach to overcoming challenges and reaching goals.
Young people choose their own activities and set their own targets – so their level of achievement depends on their own enthusiasm, commitment and self-motivation. This boosts their independence, responsibility and ability to reflect on the impact of their actions. They learn to work well and respectfully with others; become more confident; and expand their aspirations. They learn teamwork, grow in confidence and gain a deeper understanding of other people’s views, perspectives and beliefs.
Participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at GMS enables our students to develop the skills and attitudes they need to become more rounded, confident adults – qualities that colleges, universities and employers are attracted to.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award promotes:
The point of contact is Miss H Murray, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manager email – DofE@gms.bucks.sch.uk
Every year the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is launched at GMS for Year 9. The cohort are offered the opportunity to participate in this internationally renowned award. The DofE is a great chance for students to broaden their horizons, discover new interests and talents, have fun with friends and to develop essential skills for their future.
Information about the DofE award can be found on the school website, or by visiting www.DofE.org
The registration letter and enrolment form link is emailed to all Year 9 parents and carers. Please note: the enrolment deadline for the Bronze DofE Award, this year, is Friday 6th November 2020. If you have not received the email, or have any queries about the award, please email Helen Murray at: DofE@gms.bucks.sch.uk