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How DofE builds Friendships – Kayleigh Ptak

How DofE builds Friendships – Kayleigh Ptak

We offer many awards in our Starfish Way program – one is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. In our program young people participate in a wide range of activities which help to develop their teamworking skills which is progressed when they participate in our expeditions...

Paddle Start Awards – well done!

Paddle Start Awards – well done!

Last Tuesday, the Open Bronze group received their Paddle Start Awards - very well done, everyone! 🥳🌊Success bulletinWe are here to give young people the chance to participate in our life-changing programmes!The Starfish WayOnce upon a time, there was an old man...

Heanock’s Qualifier Expedition

Heanock’s Qualifier Expedition

Heanock recently embarked on the qualifier and had a fantastic time supported by Jacob. The photos speak for themselves The Starfish WayOnce upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing.  He had a habit of walking on the beach every...

Gold Canoe Expedition

Gold Canoe Expedition

Here are some photos on the water from our Open Group on their Gold Canoe Expedition!   We all had a fabulous time and well done to the young people! 🥳 Find out more about our upcoming programs: alex@pkdofe.com The Starfish WayOnce upon a time, there was an old man...

Expedition Prep, Survival and First Aid Skills

Expedition Prep, Survival and First Aid Skills

Here are some photos from our Forfar and the Bronze Open group from the last few weeks.   They did very well with their map reading and walking for expedition preparation as well as their first aid and survival skills. We all had a fabulous time and well done to the...

Navigation Skills in Bonnie Weather!

Navigation Skills in Bonnie Weather!

Lisa and Heanock enjoyed a walk and navigation session last week. The weather was also lovely, making it a great day to be out and about! 🧭 What's your favourite spot to walk? ... Despite whether it rains or is sunny 😉 Click on each image to open them in full...

Celebrating Bronze and Silver Awards! #SuccessBulletin

Celebrating Bronze and Silver Awards! #SuccessBulletin

Click on each image for a full-size image.Our youngest trustee, Liliana visited the open group and joined in with our litter picking and den building.  Liliana spent time talking with the students and seeing what we get up to. Jay was also awarded his Bronze award and...

Kayleigh’s story: Becoming Friends for Life through DofE

"As many of our followers will know, the friendships you gain with the people you did your Duke of Edinburgh Award with are so special because you have experienced something that no other young person has unless you have been through this incredible journey...

ASN Open Group Gold Award Celebration 2023

Having completed their DofE Award last year, this close-knit group attended the Award presentation celebrations at Holyrood to receive their Gold Awards, completing their DofE journey.Kayleigh was front and centre at the event, giving a speech on her DofE journey and...

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The Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh's Award Association SCIO is a Scottish Charity, SC051572​, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).