The DofE Assessment Expedition is taking place on 15th – 16th July 2017 in the White Peak area of the Peak District.
Please read the attached Trip Information carefully and let us know if you have any questions.
We are heading to Shropshire for the bronze practice expedition on 1st July – 2nd July 2017. It will provide some essential preparation, working on all elements of the expedition part of the Bronze DofE award. This weekend is mandatory for all bronze participants to ensure you are well prepared for the assessment expedition on 15th – 16th July 2017.
Please refer to the attached Trip Information for full details and your action.
You may have heard we are running a camping weekend on March 17th – 19th: the details have been sent out previously but we’ve had a few requests for the documents. Read more
It’s finally here!! (Half of it is anyway).
We’ve finally managed to get a program published, and seeing as we have passed the half way point we have just included the second half of term in it. Read more
We are running a weekend camping and hiking trip to Andy’s Farmhouse in Ditton Priors on the weekend of March 17th – 19th 2017. It’s an awesome weekend which promises lasting memories. Read more
We’re inside tomorrow but we’ll try to get outside for a short activity if possible.
It’s Lemon Drizzle week in the cake challenge so have a go if you want – it’s just a bit of fun and worth some points.
On Wednesday, Nov 2nd, it is our D of E information evening. This is for everyone who is taking part or interested in taking part in D of E, which is for all year 9’s and above. If you are interested in taking part or are already taking part, you need to be at the information evening.
We will be starting our D of E program in January and need more new members to take part. There are lots of students at your school who haven’t been able to take part in their school program, so if you want them to join you to have an awesome experience, then bring them along.
The presentation starts at 7.30pm and should last about an hour – we look forward to seeing you!
We are going out for our annual End of Year awards to the Ellora in Knowle on December 15th. We will have a meal and then give out some awards such as D of E and best in year group, etc– there’s also a quiz for members to have a go at with some prizes for the highest scorers. It’ll be a larf! Read more
We are running an activity weekend on 13th – 15th November as per the programme. However, the location has changed so instead of Castleton we are heading to the Brecon Beacons in the Welsh Mountains. The weekend is extra special, as it is partially funded by a National Lottery “Awards for All” grant. You will not want to miss this trip, it’s going to be a blast!
This trip is for all members and we hope you will join us. Read more
Good luck to the silver DofE participants this weekend, it is time for your assessment! Best map reading skills at the ready and please make sure you pack everything you need for the weekend.