Gold DofE

The Gold Award is undertaken by approximately 150 students in the sixth form. Students begin their Gold Award in Year 12 and complete it with their Qualifying expedition after their exams in the summer of Year 13.

The Gold Expedition section is led by Mr Hill (HL) and Mr Haden (JHH). The Gold team consists of approximately 12 experienced and well qualified supervisors who take responsibility for supporting groups of students during the Tuesday afternoon training and route planning sessions, and during the expeditions themselves.

The Gold team is supported by Mr Dixon (Director of DofE), Mrs Kershaw and Miss Street (DofE Administrators).

Key dates Year 12 for 2024-25

Deadline for enrolment forms to be returned in person to Mr Dixon, Miss Street or Mrs Kershaw in person: Friday 11 October

Deadline for enrolment/admin payment to be made online Friday 11 October

Expedition training starts on Tuesday afternoons: Spring term for Y12

Y12 expedition payment due: 1 March 2025

(An additional expedition payment is due in the spring term of Y13)

Practice Expedition (Year 12): Sunday 6 July to Thursday 10 July 2025

Compulsory Expedition debrief day in school (8:45 to 3:00): Friday 11 July 2025

Key Dates for Year 13 for 2024-2025

Expedition payment due: 1 March 2025

Year 13 Brecons training camp: Wednesday 27 March to Saturday 29 March 2025

Year 13 Qualifying Expedition: Sunday 29 June to Friday 4 July 2025

How much does it cost (Year 12 students)?

See the details in the enrolment booklet.

How much does it cost (Y13 students)?

Please refer to the application/enrolment information provided in Year 12. Information about the payment schedule will be provided in January. If you have any queries in the meantime, please contact Mrs Kershaw.