Directory

Access tools

Set Text size

A

|

A

|

A

Set Contrast

A

|

A

|

A

Text only
Translation
Listen

News

Poole Celebrates Duke of Edinburgh Success

Young people from Poole Grammar, Parkstone Grammar, Canford, Uplands and Corfe Hills schools, together with the Creekmoor Open Award Centre were recently celebrating bronze and silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards success.

A presentation was held at the Hamworthy Club, Canford Magna on the evening of the 14 October in the presence of the Mayor of Poole, Cllr Les Burden and the Sheriff of Poole, Cllr Lou Knight. In total, 97 awards were presented to the students, 26 silver and 71 bronze, which represented a huge achievement for the Borough of Poole. The Borough of Poole has one of the highest success rates of the Duke of Edinburgh Award in the South West Region.

Peter Read, Head of Youth Services, Borough of Poole, said: "I am delighted to say I have seen the number of Duke of Edinburgh Awards treble in Poole during the last five years. This is ultimately due to the dedication and support of very many volunteer leaders who assist young people across the four sections of the Award with their skills, physical training, service and expeditions."

Cllr Tony Woodcock, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Learning, Borough of Poole, said: "I congratulate all these young people on their achievements. The Duke of Edinburgh Awards are an excellent scheme and I’m delighted that so many young people in Poole are getting involved and would like to see more schools offering this scheme to their students."

If you would like to further information about the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, please contact Youth Worker, Carol Mayne, on 01202 262281 or 01202 605340.

Carol Mayne, Duke of Edinburgh Award Officer, Youth Services, Borough of Poole, tel 01202 262281