Duke of Edinburgh Award
Here at Meadowhead School, we are delighted to be a Directly Licensed Centre for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
We are currently running the Bronze level Duke of Edinburgh scheme with our Year 10 and Year 12 students, and will be sending out information in September for this year’s scheme 2024-25, which will be open to our students in Year 10.
Please see information below for key dates and information
Contact: dofe@meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk
Miss Deacon will be in the MEZZ every Thursday after school for Y10 / Y11 / Y12 / Y13 to all complete their awards.
| “Being asked to take on the role of patron after my father is a particular honour and quite a responsibility. Sustaining and enhancing what is arguably his greatest legacy around the world matters a great deal to me, as does pursuing the award's long-term ambition of universal access so that every eligible young person has the opportunity to participate.” Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh. |
Login DetailsAll students will receive their eDofE login details (eDofE.org) and an information pack containing the kit list (below). Please add your personal email address and home address. Sign up to receive your outdoor discounts! |
Dates for your diary
DofE Expeditions:
Practice: Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th July 2025
Start - Hope Valley car park
Campsite – North Lees Campsite
Finish – The Sands carpark
Qualifying: Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st September 2025
Start – Hope Valley car park
Campsite – Newfold Farm Campsite
Finish – Hope Valley car park
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The payment schedule coming soon for 2024-25 |
Expedition groupsExpedition groups are formed, which will be the groups for both the practice and qualifying expeditions. If any students drop out, groups may need to be changed to ensure we are not running groups below the minimum numbers. If this does happen, we will work to ensure all students are still in a group with others they know. |
Both expedition weekends and the in-school training day are run by BXM Outdoors. Please visit the parent information section on their website for lots of useful information, including full kit list information and food advice:
https://www.bxmoutdoors.com/prepare-for-expeditions/
Quick Kit List Checklist
| Clothing | Camping Equipment |
| Walking boots | Sleeping bag (3 season) |
| Waterproof jacket | Sleeping mat |
| Waterproof trousers | Mess tin/cooking pot |
| 2 mid-layers (fleece) | Cutlery |
| 2 base layers | Cleaning equipment |
| 2 walking trousers/shorts | Food |
| Several pairs of walking socks | |
| Underwear | Optional Items |
| Appropriate hat | Notebook and pencil |
| Gloves | Sunglasses |
| Watch | |
| Essentials | Camera |
| 65 litre rucksack | |
| Head torch | |
| First Aid kit | |
| Mobile phone | |
| 2 water bottles (1 litre) | |
| Compass | |
| Survival bag | |
| Wash kit and towel |