Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme by Playful Scholarship Portfolio - Pursuits

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Playful Scholarship Portfolio - Pursuits

Only available to students of Wimbledon High School GDST.

Challenge. Growth. Leadership.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Wimbledon High offers students the opportunity to develop resilience, leadership, and a spirit of adventure through one of the UK’s most respected and widely recognised youth development programmes.

Across three levels — Bronze, Silver, and Gold — students are challenged to step outside their comfort zones, serve their communities, develop new skills, and work together to navigate real-world challenges.

Each stage of the DofE journey is designed to foster a deeper commitment to personal growth, practical skills, and community engagement:

🥉 Bronze Award

Building Foundations

Students undertake activities across volunteering, physical activity, skill development, and expedition. The focus is on participation, discovery, and developing the habits of commitment and perseverance.

🥈 Silver Award

Deepening Skills

At Silver, students stretch themselves further — extending their commitment, taking greater responsibility, and balancing independent challenge with teamwork. The experience builds confidence and prepares them for greater leadership.

🥇 Gold Award

Leadership and Independence

The pinnacle of the Award, Gold demands sustained personal commitment, leadership, resilience, and initiative — including a Residential experience. Completion of the Gold Award is a nationally recognised mark of excellence and is highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

🌟 Key Skills Developed Across the DofE Pathway

Leadership and teamwork

Resilience and problem-solving

Community engagement and volunteering

Goal-setting and time management

Confidence and communication

Expedition skills, self-reliance, and outdoor learning

✨ The Bigger Picture

The DofE Pathway at Wimbledon High isn't about being the fastest, the strongest, or the first. It’s about showing up, persevering, and growing through new experiences — becoming more confident, capable, and connected to the wider world.

From the first volunteering session to the final step of an expedition, each participant writes their own story of challenge, curiosity, and personal achievement.