Over this summer term, almost 170 students completed their expeditions for the Duke of Edinburgh Award; 2-4 days out in the countryside, learning about themselves, team work and the world in which they live.
It all started with 94 students completing both a practice and assessed expedition for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. They walked for 24 hours over the course of four days, traversing the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They reported that the best parts were enjoying each other’s company and getting to know the countryside. A parent of one of the Year 9 students said it was “a real boost” to their child’s confidence.  Less than two weeks later and the Year 10 Silver Award students were out and about on their own expeditions – 39 students walking for 5 days for 45 hours in total.
There is more to come, with returning Year 12 and 13 students aiming to complete their Gold Award at the end of July. They will be embarking on a 7 day canoeing/camping expedition along the River Severn from Llandrinio in Powys to Bridgnorth in Shropshire – a very challenging trip!