Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is very popular here at Talbot Heath and we have over 100 girls currently working on their Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Programmes.

The Bronze award is offered to pupils in Upper 4 and participants complete volunteering, physical and skills activities throughout the year. During the summer term they undergo training and practice for a 2-day expedition, walking through the beautiful Dorset countryside and camping overnight.

The Silver award is offered to pupils in Lower 5 and their expedition will be over 3 days and includes wild camping in the New Forest and Dartmoor national park – an opportunity to really get away from it all! Girls can begin their Gold award as soon as they turn 16 years old.

At Gold level they have to complete an additional ‘residential’ section and take much more responsibility for planning their expeditions. Recent Gold expeditions have ventured to the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia – a very long drive in a minibus but worth it for the breathtaking scenery!

Gold awards are usually presented at St. James’s palace and we are very proud of all of the pupil and former pupils who have recently achieved their awards. For further information about the Duke of Edinburgh Award at Talbot Heath School please contact Mrs Palmer.