This week Year 10 have taken part in their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award Expedition. Over the 2 days the group walked 15 miles.

Day 1 saw the group use their map reading skills to navigate the route from school to Dearden Wood Campsite to meet up with another group of learners on their expedition. It was fantastic to see the learners support each other in their groups and carry the group kit. Once at the campsite the group did some outdoor cooking, making an array of food including,  pizza and chicken curry, noodles and of course beans.  The route back to school dropped down to Irwell Vale and back to school. 

Day 2 was the reverse of the route form the day before. The groups confidence had grown immensely and they travelled quickly, arriving at Dearden Wood Campsite at 11.30am. Once at the campsite, the group set up tarps and cooked again before assembling a hammock. On the return to school the group opted to extend the walk and enjoyed a scenic walk following the River Irwell. 

Well done to all the learners who took part and thank you to all the staff who supported on the expedition!!!

DofE Bronze Award Year 10's