Gold DofE

The Gold Award is undertaken by approximately 140 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 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).

The DofE Helpdesk is open in the Reception area during breaktime on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays offering participants the opportunity to speak with a member of the DofE team for advice & guidance regarding their award.

Key dates Year 12 for 2025-26

Deadline for enrolment forms to be returned in person to Mr Dixon, Miss Street or Mrs Kershaw in person: 26 September

Deadline for enrolment/admin payment to be made online: 26 September

Expedition training starts on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes: Summer term for Y12

Y12 expedition payment due: 1 March 2026

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

Practice Expedition (Year 12): Monday 5th - Thursday 9th July 2026

Compulsory Expedition debrief day in school (8:45 to 3:00): Friday 10th July 2026

Key Dates for Year 13 for 2025-2026

Expedition payment due: 1 March 2026

Year 13 Brecons training camp: Wednesday 11th - Sunday 14th March 2026

Year 13 Qualifying Expedition: Sunday 28th June - Friday 3rd July 2026

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.

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