On March 25th, a group of students (Durukan, Kayra, Filip, and Andrei) set out on a challenging four-day journey through the Brecon Beacons as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Gold expedition. This unaided hiking trip tested their skills, resilience and teamwork, proving to be a remarkable learning experience.
The expedition required the students to discover a range of essential outdoor skills, like hiking through varying terrains, assembling their camping equipment, cooking their meals, and navigating the landscape using only a map and compass. These skills were necessary for the DofE Gold Award, which encourages self-reliance, leadership, and perseverance among young people.
At the beginning of their journey, the group were initially greeted with a light layer of snow. However, as they progressed through the Brecon Beacons, these cold conditions weathered their path. The students still pushed ahead, through water-logged dirt paths and cold agile winds, turning what was already a demanding challenge into a true test of their skills, endurance and teamwork.
Despite the adverse conditions, their determination saw them through three nights of camping, which were particularly challenging. Setting up tents and cooking in such cold weather required additional effort and quick thinking from all the students.
Navigating through the rugged terrain of the Brecon Beacons, the students demonstrated exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Each playing a crucial role, whether it was guiding the way, setting up camp, or preparing the meals. Their effort made sure that they remained on course and in high spirits, despite the challenges they faced.
Congratulations to Kayra, Durukan, Filip and Andrei on this fantastic achievement, marking the end of their four-day expedition by reaching the peak and successfully completing their DofE Gold award. A fantastic accomplishment which is sure to inspire the next group of adventurous learners within our college community to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh awards.
