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OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Meanwhile, this year’s Gold challengers
enjoyed a practice expedition to the
Brecon Beacons, despite difficult
Duke of Edinburgh conditions. Their final expedition took
place in the Lake District in July. Our 75
Bronze students went on expeditions
Successful Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold students collect their in North Oxfordshire (practice) and
Awards from Buckingham Palace. Shropshire. Completion rates for
this popular scheme are now over 55
percent.
Three Peaks Challenge
In incredibly harsh conditions for September,
Bloxham students successfully climbed Ben Nevis and
Scafell Pike in aid of Mary’s Meals. Each one alone is
incredibly tough and to conquer two was a fantastic
achievement, with the students displaying great
determination and teamwork in what were difficult
climbs. In the end, weather and time beat the group
out of conquering the third peak. However, not to be
defeated, they made the journey back to Snowden in
June and were victorious. A brilliant achievement,
which raised almost £4,000 for the charity.
A total of
£5,934.19
has been raised for
Mary’s Meals this year
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