Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Achieve your Silver or Gold award with the help of our dedicated Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme at Sir John Deane’s

Silver & Gold Awards

The college’s thriving Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme enables students to develop their physical skills, knowledge, leadership and teamwork.

These qualities are highly sought after by universities and employers.

Students demonstrate perseverance, resilience and determination to complete a range of challenges and expeditions and are supported every step of the way by our dedicated Duke of Edinburgh’s Award leader.

All students are welcome to sign up for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver or Gold Award when they join the college, even if they haven’t completed the Bronze Award.

This year, more than 200 Sir John Deane’s students are working towards their Silver and/or Gold Awards.

There are four sections you need to complete to achieve the Silver or Gold award. They are:

  • Volunteering
  • Physical
  • Skills
  • Expedition (4 days/3 nights)
  • Residential (5 days and 4 nights) (Gold)

More information can be found on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website.