News

There is a lot happening at our organisation. Explore our latest blog posts and let’s celebrate all the achievements and difference we make to Young People!

How DofE builds Friendships – Kayleigh Ptak

Jun 19, 2025 | Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Skills Development, Success Bulletin, The Starfish Way

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...

New Partnership with Mindspace

Jan 29, 2025 | News, Partnerships

🤝We are excited to share our new partnership with Mindspace🤝 The nature group for wellbeing is designed for young people ages 12-16, offering a safe...

Paddle Start Awards – well done!

Sep 27, 2024 | News, Success Bulletin, The Starfish Way

Last Tuesday, the Open Bronze group received their Paddle Start Awards - very well done, everyone! 🥳🌊Success bulletinWe are here to give young...

Navigation Skills for Expedition Prep

Sep 7, 2024 | Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Expedition, News, The Starfish Way

Our Bronze group have been working hard on their navigation skills last week at Kinnoull Hill. They will be heading out on their expedition later...

Heanock’s Qualifier Expedition

Jul 31, 2024 | Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Expedition, Success Bulletin, The Starfish Way

Heanock recently embarked on the qualifier and had a fantastic time supported by Jacob. The photos speak for themselves The Starfish WayOnce upon a...

Gold Canoe Expedition

Jun 21, 2024 | Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Expedition, News, Success Bulletin, The Starfish Way

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...

Expedition Prep, Survival and First Aid Skills

Jun 7, 2024 | Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Expedition, News, Success Bulletin, The Starfish Way

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...

Why volunteering for your DofE is rewarding!

Apr 20, 2024 | Duke of Edinburgh's Award, News

Why you should volunteer for your #DofE! Kayleigh shares with you her volunteering for her DofE Award and how it has benefited her. Volunteering is...