Duke of Edinburgh Award Training Day 2024

Run by our DofE expedition partner, H5 Adventure Ltd, the day helped students to prepare for the wide range of skills they’ll need to be able to complete their expeditions safely and successfully. The training included map reading and route planning, meal planning and cooking on Trangia’s, erecting tents and campcraft, first aid and emergency procedures, equipment and how to pack a rucksack (because all bags and equipment will need to be carried!)

“It was a fabulous day, the DofE Award students did us proud. They were engaged and interested and seemed to learn a lot from the activities. It was lovely to see teams starting to bond and work together drawing on their different strengths. I am now really excited to see them go on to their expeditions later in the year – first their practice and then their assessed expeditions.” 

- Mrs McCormack, Maths Teacher and DofE Supervisor

“[My daughter] is enjoying all of her experiences so far with DofE Bronze and was particularly buzzing when she came home Saturday. Thank you!"

- Year 9 Parent

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