Here at Kingsdown we value enrichment and the learning it can offer outside of the classroom. We have a range of activities covering an array of skills and values, all of which add to the cultural capital of young people, whilst underpinning our values.
Please be aware below are subject to changes such as COVID restrictions, etc.
Arts | Sports | Creative | Technical | Personal | Community |
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Arts | Sports | Creative |
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Ceramics | Badminton | Dance |
Crafts | Running Club | Film Club |
Productions | Walking | Afternoon Tea |
Carnival Headdresses | Non Contact Boxing | Time to Bloom |
Relax Art | Strength & Conditioning | Baking for Beginners |
Henna Art | Darts Club | Bracelet Making |
Samba Drumming | Cheerleading | 3D Drawing |
Netball |
Technical | Personal | Community |
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Rubix Cube | Public Speaking | Prom Fundraising |
Science CREST Award | Book Club | Primary Reading |
Bike Maintenance | Languages Club | Radio Station |
Robotics | Chess & Backgammon | Allotment |
Autonomous Vehicles | Board Games | School Newspaper |
Rocket Car Competition | Mindfulness & Meditation | Social Media Club |
Inspirational People | Community Spirit | |
Gothic Culture | Primary French | |
Archaeology | Ecology Club | |
Mythology | ||
Globetrotters |
Keep up to date with the latest expeditions and Duke of Edinburgh Award related events with Kingsdown’s DofE blog - http://kingsdowndofe.home.blog
Kingsdown School is a Licenced Organisation for the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and currently offers Bronze Award from year 9, and Silver award from year 10, with Gold Award waiting to be rolled out. We ask the students commit to:
- 1 full day training based in school
- 2 days walks to assess map reading competency
- 1 training weekend
- 1 expedition weekend
Plus the required time for their sections which are:
It will usually take you at least 6 months to complete your Bronze programme.
You also have to spend an extra three months on one of the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections. It’s your choice which one and, though you can change your mind later, you should decide which section you want to do for longer at the beginning. Knowing how long you’re going to do it for will help you to choose your activity and set your goals for each section.
It will take you at least 6 months for Silver if you’ve already achieved your Bronze, or 12 months if you’ve jumped straight into Silver.
If you didn’t do Bronze, you must undertake a further 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections.
For Gold, you’ll need to do your programme for at least 12 months if you’ve achieved your Silver Award, or 18 months if you’ve started at Gold level without doing your Silver – even if you’ve done Bronze. The big difference at Gold is you’ll also do a Residential section – staying away from home for five days and four nights doing a shared activity with people you don’t know.
If you didn’t do Silver, you must undertake a further 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections.
Further information can be found at www.dofe.org
Find online welcome packs at www.dofe.org/welcome-packs-dth
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Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN2 7SH
Tel: 01793 822284
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If you would like a hard copy of anything on the website please contact enquiries@kingsdownschool.co.uk
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Kingsdown School is an academy which is a part of the River Learning Trust which is an exempt charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered company number 7966500 and its registered office is C/O Gosford Hill School, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2NT