Our DofE Award explorers go Gold!

Mrs Draycott told us about the adventure...

"We had a mixed bag of weather, but the team overcame both personal and team challenges. The team started in Rhyd-Ddu, navigating through Beddgelert forest to the Cambrian Way to Hafod-y-Llan campsite. We then went East towards Dolwyddelan where we camped near the castle. On the final day we set off East along the river and through the forest towards Rhiwddolion, eventually finishing  at Betws-y-Coed.

Highlights included:

• Dan’s delight as he caught sight of the steam train several times on the way to Beddgelert.

• Toasting marshmallows and using warm rocks to dry out our soggy boots.

• We took advantage of actually having a phone signal and huddled around Mr Scullion’s phone to watch England beat Netherlands 2-1 in the Euros, along with 10,000 midges!

In total the team walked around 45 km and climbed 1250m, an amazing feat. Congratulations to Harvey, Dan & Thomas".

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered to pupils in Years 10, 11 and Post 16. DofE is delivered by our own experienced and dedicated staff. Taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award has countless benefits, examples include:

• Self belief and self confidence
• A sense of identity
• Initiative and sense of responsibility
• A real awareness of their strengths
• New talents and abilities
• The ability to plan and use time effectively
• Learning from and giving to others in the community
• Forming new friendships
• Problem solving, presentation and communication skills
• Leadership and team-working skills

As a school we look forward to welcoming our new cohorts of avid adventurers.