Easter Gold Expedition to the Peak Distrcit
Congratulations to all Duke of Edinburgh participants who successfully completed their Gold expedition in the Peak District during the Easter holidays.
This was the largest Gold expedition to take place so far, with twenty six participants. The pupils walked for four days, sometimes for 11 hours a day, carrying all their food and camping gear for the expedition. The terrain they covered was varied and at times tough, crossing peat bogs and during some steep climbs. The weather was dry, but cold with snow still present in the hollows on the hill tops.
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Three of the group successfully completed their Assessed expedition. The remainder had a highly successful practice and are travelling to the Brecon Beacons during Activities week in June for their assessed expedition.
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The first KES Gold Award was received by Peter Bennett, now at Medical School in London, in March. Alan Bowman and Nora Spicer, both in Year 13, have also completed their Gold Awards. This is a real achievement to have completed all sections of this prestigious award whilst still at school. Claire Bowman has successfully completed her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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