Duke of Edinburgh – Bronze Award Expedition

The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award offers a fun, life-changing experience and the opportunity to discover new interests and talents. Participants develop essential communication, leadership, and teamwork skills while making a positive impact on their community.

The DofE Bronze Award is divided into four sections:

  • Volunteering: 3 months
  • Skills: 3 months
  • Physical: 3 months
  • Expedition: 2 days (1 night)
5 students posing for a photograph by the roadside
5 students posing for a photograph by the roadside
4 students posing for a photograph by the roadside

On the weekend of July 6th-7th 2024, 20 Year 10 students successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award expedition. This challenging adventure required them to plan and hike a route over two days, cook their own meals, and carry all the necessary equipment.

Throughout the expedition, the students demonstrated exceptional teamwork and determination, maintaining high spirits despite facing strong winds and heavy rain. They adeptly applied their map-reading skills to navigate across the South Downs, eventually setting up camp and cooking well-earned meals on camping stoves.

Students with hoods up putting on the waterproof material for their rucksacks
6 students posing for a photograph by the roadside
Students walking down a path sounded by fields

The external staff who supported The Duke of Edinburgh expedition praised the students for being one of the most prepared and capable groups they had ever worked with. They commended the Longhill group for their respectfulness and exemplary behaviour, highlighting the students as brilliant young adults.

For more information about The Duke of Edinburgh award visit: https://www.dofe.org/

Wide shot of a dozen student tents set up while a pair are talking.

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