It was the Silver DofE Expedition during the first week of Easter break for 19 of our students in the Brecon Beacons! They were required to walk for three days and camp for two nights, alongside engaging with seven hours of planned activities each day. Helping oversee them was Assistant Head of Sixth Form Richard Duckett, and Maths teachers Duncan and Kirsten.
On Thursday 26th and Friday 27th March, students trained with staff and Mountain Leaders at the Llangorse Activity Centre, focusing on skills development with attention to fatigue. Then on Saturday 28th March, the self-sufficient expedition began, setting off from Pencelli Activity Centre with Crickhowell as the ending point (covering between 20-30 miles!). Many a mountain was climbed, as well as a diverse range of weather from sunny skies to wind with some light hail.
Our students were certainly tested on this expedition but returned with smiles on their faces having made memories and overcoming challenges they faced. Congratulations to all who took part!
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