Welcome to the Duke of Edinburgh parent and student support hub at St Paul’s Academy. On this page you will find useful links connecting you to relevant sites and articles supporting your child’s journey through the award.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my congratulations to all of the students who have now embarked on the Bronze Award and wish you the best in luck to the completion of it. I would also like to extend support to any parents who would like guidance on the award. Please do not hesitate to contact me on my details below.
Kindest regards,
Mr. Davis (gordon.davis@stpauls.greenwich.sch.uk)
D of E students
Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh students complete their practice walk
Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh students have spent the last couple of weeks planning their route cards using OS Maps for their practice walk. Students have worked on using 6 figure grid references, map symbols and distance to plan their route from St Paul’s Academy to Oxleas café at Shooters Hill.
Year 11 students working on their route cards.
On Friday 24th March, the Year 11s walked with full kit – including stoves and tents – from the school. Students work in groups independently to navigate along the Green Chain walk and meeting staff at checkpoints.
Team photos of the Duke of Edinburgh teams beginning their practice walk from St Paul’s Academy.
The teams battled inclement weather of winds and heavy rain. All students completed the walk within 3 hours and should be commended as this was the first time many had navigated independently. We look forward to their qualifying expeditions in July.
