QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 42
PUSHING LIMITS
Adventure, Teamwork and Achievement
Students across our Duke of Edinburgh Award
programme have recently completed their
Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions. Each group
took on long days of walking, challenging terrain
and changeable weather with determination and a
great team spirit.
Our Bronze students explored the hills of Moel
Famau, tackling steep climbs and open moorland
before camping overnight. For many, this was
their first experience carrying full expedition
packs, cooking outdoors and navigating
independently, and they did so with real resilience
and positivity.
The Silver group travelled further afield to the
beautiful coastline and hills around Harlech and
Barmouth, completing a demanding two-night
expedition. Their route included both woodland
and mountainous paths, putting their stamina and
teamwork to the test. In preparation, they also
trained in Ullswater in the Lake District,
developing their navigation, campcraft and safety
skills.
Meanwhile, our Gold participants completed an
impressive three-night expedition in the Harlech/
Barmouth area. This was their biggest challenge
yet, requiring careful planning, strong leadership
and the determination to keep going over long
distances. Like the Silver group, they also
completed specialist training at Ullswater to
prepare for the demands of the expedition.
We are incredibly proud of all our DofE students.
What a fantastic achievement!
Taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh
Award is about so much more than completing
an expedition. It helps students grow in
confidence, develop independence and build
skills that will stay with them for life.
Miss Sumner, D of E Co-Ordinator
