Although inspired by the principles of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Junior Duke is an independent programme created by Dawn Waugh of Hutchesons’ Grammar School. Since its inception, the initiative has helped thousands of children aged 3 to 13 develop life skills through challenges such as planning trips, cooking, performing, and caring for others.
The Junior Duke Award is a ten-level programme that provides pupils with a non-academic platform to achieve success and build self-esteem. With inclusivity at its core, the award ensures that every pupil, regardless of their background, can gain confidence and practical skills through engaging and meaningful challenges.
Miss Rona Leese, Assistant Head of Strathallan Prep School, shared her enthusiasm for the new programme, “We are thrilled to introduce the Junior Duke Award at Strathallan Prep. It’s designed to be inclusive, allowing every one of our pupils to benefit from the confidence and competence that these challenges develop. Our pupils are already diving in, and we can’t wait to see them thrive through this fantastic initiative.”
By adopting the Junior Duke Award, Strathallan Prep School is reaffirming its commitment to nurturing well-rounded, confident, and capable young individuals who are ready to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
More information about Junior Duke Awards can be found here: http://juniorduke.com/
