Thanks to all the parents and carers who were online for the Parent/Carer – Expedition Presentation last night.

If you missed the presentation the key messages were:

Practice Expedition – Thurs & Fri 24th & 25th April

1. DOFE students are out of school on the 24th & 25th April to complete their practice DOFE expedition. Students are required to make their own way to Strathaven (ML10 6 DU) on Thurs, 24th April for 9.30am. They should come prepared for a day of hillwalking including bringing all of their kit, plenty water, lunch, snacks, waterproofs, a hat, sun cream (see kit list below).
2. The expedition kit collection date is Tuesday, 22nd April from 4pm – 5pm. Kit is issued from the Fairweather Hall (near Asda in Newton Mearns). On collection of the kit, students are required to hand in a £50 deposit in a sealed envelope with the students name written on the front. The deposit can either be in £50 cash or  a cheque made payable to East Renfrewshire Council.
3. Students will need collected from Williamwood High School on Friday, 25th April from 2pm onwards. Students will message parents/carers when nearing Williamwood High School.
4. Students will need to return their kit in on Tuesday, 29th April at 4pm. Students should clean and dry all kit to ensure they do not lose their deposit. All tents should be wiped down with a damp cloth then hung up to dry . All Trangia stoves should be scrubbed clean using a brillo pad.  Trangia stoves should not be put in a dishwasher. All sleeping bags should be washed and dried.

Assessed Expedition – Thurs & Friday 8th & 9th May

1. Students should meet staff at Barrhead train station at 830am on the Thursday morning. Students do not need to buy a train ticket.
2. Students will travel to Drumfrochar train station, with staff, where their assessed expedition commences.
3. Students will return to Barrhead train station on Friday, 9th May at around 4pm, where they can be collected or dismissed.
4. Students are responsible for all the kit that they borrow. They should wipe down their tent with a damp cloth then hang it up to dry. Their Trangia stove is scrubbed clean using a brillo pad. Trangia stoves should not be put in a dishwasher. Their sleeping bag should be washed and dried.
5. All kit should be collect from the Fairweather hall on Tuesday, 6th May from 5pm – 6pm.
6. All kit should be returned to the Fairweather hall on Tuesday, 13th May from 4pm – 5pm.

DOFE Progress

All DOFE students should have all three sections (Physical, Skill & Volunteering) fully completed by the April expedition. 

1. For more DOFE updates, including progress on our expedition, please follow our Barrhead High DOFE Twitter account:  @Barrhead_DOFE

Further info:

DOFE Presentation: DOFE Expedition Presentation (March 2025)

Lyme’s Disease leaflet: Lymes Disease Leaflet

DOFE Expedition Kit List: Expedition Kit List

Thanks,

Mr Boag

DOFE Coordinator

To All S3 DOFE Parents/Carers:

There will be an online Parent’s/Carer’s Expedition Information Evening on Tuesday, 4th March at 7pm.

Students should access the online meeting through our S3 DOFE Google Classroom (click the ‘Join’ button under Google Meet: (https://meet.google.com/iac-gpuo-sfo).

I am hoping the presentation covers all of the questions you may have around DOFE expeditions, but feel free to ask questions during the presentation.

I will ensure the presentation and any further information are posted to the school website after Tuesday.

Thanks

Mr Boag

DOFE Coordinator

This is the last notice for any S3 students wishing to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh award to  see Mr Boag in room 202 ASAP.

The deadline for registering students will be next week, so students should notify Mr Boag as soon as they can.,

Additionally, students that have been attending DOFE meetings should have paid the £50 registration payment. If you have not made this payment as yet, could this be paid by Sunday, 27th Oct using Parent Pay.

Thanks

Mr Boag

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Posted edited on 2nd Oct at 930am

Apologies but I am having to move the time of the presentation to 730pm,  on Thursday evening. 

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Mr B

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To all S3 Duke of Edinburgh students:

Our DOFE Parent & Carer Information Presentation will take place on Thursday, 3rd October  at 7pm (NOW 730pm).

All students should have access to our S3 DOFE Google Classroom and the online meeting will take place using the posted link in the Google Classroom.

The presentation will cover all aspects of the Bronze DOFE award including uploading evidence, section deadlines, payments and expeditions.

It is imperative that students do not attend this meeting by themselves. Typically, students that are supported at home, and in school, go on to achieve the Bronze DOFE Award. We request that students join the meeting accompanied with a parent or carer.

Still time to join

If any S3 student has not had a chance to sign-up for DOFE, they should see Mr Boag ASAP. All S3 students wishing to undertake DOFE this year should attend this meeting.

DOFE Twitter

For up-to-date information on the Bronze DOFE group, please follow us on twitter @Barrhead_DOFE.

As always, further information on completing DOFE can be found on the DOFE.org website: https://www.dofe.org/do/parents/

The S3 DOFE Club is up and running.

Any S3 students wishing to undertake the bronze DOFE award should see Mr Boag ASAP.

The cost of the award, including expeditions, will be £200. This will be paid in three instalments (funding is available to assist some students, depending on postcode).

Useful presentation on starting the DOFE Award: https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DofE-Bronze-recruitment-presentation-short.pdf

WELCOME TO THE DOFE BRONZE AWARD.

The arrangements for the assessed DOFE expedition are:

1. Students should meet at the Barrhead train station on Thursday, 16th May around 830am (we must catch the 8.56am train to Glasgow Central). ** Do not buy a ticket, these have been purchased for you!
2. Students should make sure they follow the advice from the practice expedition: being ready to cook a substantial meal and bring your own rubbish bags so you can carry your rubbish home.
3. Students should stay together when in their walking groups – as per advice from the practice expedition.
4. The weather is looking better, tomorrow and Friday. Adjust the amount of clothes you bring, but also think about a hat to keep the sun off your face and neck, sun tan lotion, midge spray, midge net etc.
5. Students should still be prepared for a rain shower or two. You’ll need a waterproof jacket and trousers and have a change of clothes for when you get to camp.
6. We are hoping to be back at Barrhead train station by 3.30pm on Friday although this may be 4.30pm if we have to catch the later train. Students can be collected or dismissed from the train station. Follow our X (twitter) account for updates: @Barrhead_DOFE

Our senior school supported study timetable was published earlier today:

Supported Study Timetable Feb-March 2024

Please encourage your child to attend as many sessions as they can.