Gold Qualifying Expeditions 13-16 June

Congratulations to our Year 12 students who, last weekend, completed their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Qualifying Expedition. 
Over four days the students walked in the region of 75km (46 miles), reaching heights of up to 800m within the Snowdonia National Park all whilst carrying all of their kit, in some cases weighing up to 17kg

They not only had to endure heights, distances and workload, but also heavy wind and rain and the soaking of clothes and tents that comes as a consequence of that weather. They did so without complaint all whilst dealing with aches, strains, injuries (new and recurring), blisters and swarms of midges at the campsites.

As students on DofE are not allowed to buy anything on the  expedition, all food and provisions they need are carried by themselves at all times and cooked each night on Trangia burners. Students are responsible for guiding themselves from start to end points on each day using their learned map and bearings’ skills. 

 

To see them smiling at the end is testament to them as individuals and we are proud of them all. 

  

Gold Practice Expeditions 18-20 April

  

  

Silver Practice Expedition 2-4 May

  

Bronze Practice Expedition 17 - 18 May 

Gold Training Day 5 March 2024 - White Peak in Derbyshire