A Whole Year Approach to the Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
Wednesday, 31st July 2024
This year, we launched our whole year approach to the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award with Year 9. All students were signed up for all aspects of the award, including the expeditions. We have seen a fantastic response from the year group; they have undertaken some excellent work for their volunteering section, learned new skills and took up new sporting activities. Their conduct on the expeditions was exemplary, working well in teams, and their navigation and campcraft were second to none.
Let's not forget our Year 10 Silver and Year 12 Gold awards as well. Our participants completed their expeditions this year despite challenging weather conditions, demonstrating resilience and perserverance while thoroughly enjoying their experiences.
Mr Catterall said, "It was great to see so many students pushing themselves outside their comfort zone to try something new with their expeditions, especially in Year 9 with some of our SEND students taking part too."