Over the past couple of weeks, two groups of our Year 9 students have successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award qualifying expeditions in the beautiful hills around Church Stretton. Each group spent two days navigating the Shropshire countryside, carrying their kit, and working together to tackle both physical and mental challenges. Along the …
Earlier this week, first aid training sessions were given to 72 Year 9 students ahead of their upcoming Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award practice and qualifying expeditions. A team from St John Ambulance came into school to cover essential topics, including CPR, defibrillator training, how to help someone who’s choking, and caring for bleeds. Each …
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Last week, Year 11 students finally got the chance to complete their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s practice expedition which had to be called this summer, due to a heatwave. The group headed off to the beautiful valley of Corvedale on Wednesday morning and walked 30 miles over three days, carrying all their food and equipment …
Over the past few weeks, groups of Year 9 and Year 11 pupils have been heading off to carry out their highly-anticipated Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions. The Year 11s completed a three-day practice in the lovely, pastoral landscape of the White Peak District, with its rolling green fields and dry stone walls. DofE Leader, …
It’s been an extremely busy time for Year 9 and 10 students, who have been working towards the Expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award over the past couple of weeks. After a long break, due by the coronavirus pandemic, the popular activity finally made a comeback with a jam-packed agenda of essential …
Expedition Report by Mr Clayton Just before half term, a number of Year 11s embarked on their second Silver Practice Expedition, which took place in the spectacular White Peak District. Due to heavy rain in the days prior, the campsite was extremely muddy; something that posed a new challenge for the students. However, the expedition …
On the last day of term, fifty Year 9 and Year 10 students camped overnight on the school field in preparation for their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award qualifying expeditions, which will take place in the summer. Now an approved Licenced Centre for the Award, Bridgnorth Endowed’s DofE team decided to take an exciting new approach …
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