Enrichment and the co-curriculum is a key part of the fabric of Orchard Mead Academy. The aim is for the opportunities afforded to our pupils to be as good as that of any type of school in the country. We will be growing our pupils’ skills and desired character traits, so as they develop their whole self.

For student clubs please visit our Pupils Club’s page.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is recognition of a young person’s successful journey of self-discovery and development, renowned by employers and universities alike for the qualities young people have who’ve achieved a D of E Award.

Its balanced programme develops the whole person – mind, body and soul, in an environment of social interaction and team working.

There are three progressive levels of D of E programmes which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

In order to achieve the Award participants need to complete a programme of activities in four sections that involve helping the community/environment (volunteering), becoming fitter (physical), developing new skills (skills), planning, training for and completing 2 expeditions.

With the help of DofE Leaders, participants select their own programme of activities and set themselves objectives. It’s not a competition or about being first. It’s all about self-development.

In order to achieve the Bronze Award students must attend all of the training sessions, plan and prepare for a practice expedition and complete an assessed expedition.

If you would like further information about the D of E Award please click here to go to the D of E website: http://www.dofe.org.

For more information speak with Miss Noble or read the letter below:

2022 02 21 DofE Certificate of Achievement (awaiting link)

As part of our Orchard Oath, Be Kind, we aim to support charities identified by staff, pupils and our community throughout the year.

This is achieved through non uniform days, charity appeals, and the wonderful work of our Charity Committee Club, led by Miss Shallow.