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DUKE OF EDINBURGH
The Form 10 Silver Duke of Edinburgh participants recently completed their practice expedition, exploring the Surrey Hills.

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The 20-strong team met their instructors and group leaders near Hurtwood House on a Friday morning for a team briefing and equipment check. The first morning we spent re-visiting some of the skills they learnt from their ‘bronze’ expedition, including First Aid, map reading and camp craftx. They spent the night at Etherley Farm campsite where Mr Sikipa joined them for the overnight camp – and brought doughnuts! The next day the group set off in the early morning and sharpened their navigation skills as they headed towards Faurfolde Campsite. Once there, they planned their walking routes for the qualifying expedition, which will be in the New Forest in September. Mr Reckless brought the doughnuts for the second night and the group enjoyed some downtime on the assault course and around the campfire that evening. After another early morning wake-up call and breakfast the group struck camp and set off on their final day, walking 16km. Their parents were a welcome sight on Sunday evening, after two nights and three days of walking. Bring on the qualifying expedition!
The Form 9 pupils eagerly started their Duke of Edinburgh programme this term and are getting stuck into the various sections that they need to complete – all choosing a skill, physical and volunteering. Lots of different and interesting options have been chosen!





