Gordano School is delighted to announce a record-breaking year for enrolments in the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award, with an incredible 400 students enrolled across Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. This milestone represents a significant increase in involvement and reflects the enthusiasm, resilience and commitment of both students and dedicated staff.

This year, 230 students are undertaking the Bronze Award, 118 are working towards Silver, and an impressive 52 students are pursuing the prestigious Gold Award. The growth across all three levels highlights the strong culture of ambition and personal development at Gordano School, as students challenge themselves both inside and outside the classroom.

Head of Outdoor Education Polly Oakman said: ‘This outstanding achievement highlights the enthusiasm and spirit of our school community and is something our team is incredibly proud to share and celebrate.'

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally recognised programme that encourages young people to develop essential life skills through volunteering, physical activity, skills development and adventurous expeditions. Participation supports confidence, teamwork and independence, while also encouraging students to give back to their local and wider communities.

Gordano School has a long-standing and successful history with the DofE Award, with students collectively contributing thousands of hours of volunteering and consistently achieving high completion rates. In recent years, Gordano students have also been recognised at regional and national celebrations, including Gold Award presentations at Buckingham Palace. It has also been recognised as the school with the highest number of starters in the South West for two years running.

This record number of enrolments is a testament to the dedication of both students and staff, whose support ensures participants are well-prepared for the challenges and rewards of the programme. The school is proud to see so many young people embracing opportunities for growth, service and adventure. It really embodies the school values to Dream Big, Do Your Best and Give Back.

Gordano School looks forward to supporting students throughout the year as they progress on their DofE journeys and continue to represent the school with commitment, determination and community spirit.