Another successful DofE Expedition

On the first weekend in July, 25 students from the Academy successfully completed their two-day expedition as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award. For many this was a significant challenge with over three hours of walking each day carrying heavy backpacks. Student also successfully navigated through unknown landscapes using only a paper map, a compass and a route card. The teamwork and problem-solving skills shown by these students was excellent, and they were a brilliant representative for the Academy.

In the run up to the expedition, the students had undertaken 8-hours of training spread across a range of after school sessions, run by teaching staff, covering topics from navigation and map reading to stove safety and tenting. All 25 students successfully completed their expedition and have passed this section of their award. As an Academy, we are very proud of their brilliant achievement and the resilience they showed across the weekend. Whether they had wet feet or sore shoulders from heavy backpacks, they kept on going and pushed themselves out of their comfort zones. For many students, this was a real challenge but also a huge accomplishment and fantastic experience that they will remember for years to come. Congratulations to all DofE students!