Students working towards their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award recently completed a successful practice walk at Darwen Tower, taking another important step in their expedition training.
The walk provided an excellent opportunity for students to develop and refine key expedition skills, including navigation, teamwork, and resilience. Tackling the varied terrain around Darwen Tower, the group demonstrated determination and a positive attitude throughout, supporting one another and building confidence in preparation for their upcoming challenges.
This practice forms part of a structured programme leading into their training expedition in Yorkshire this May, where students will further develop their independence and outdoor skills. Following this, they will undertake their qualifying expedition in June in the Lake District, putting all they have learned into practice in a more demanding environment.
Miss Smith, the school’s Duke of Edinburgh Leader, praised the students’ efforts and reflected on the wider impact of the experience:
"The students showed great perseverance and teamwork during their practice walk. Experiences like this are central to our commitment to provide our students with an Education With Character, helping young people to grow in confidence, resilience, and independence. I’m really proud of how they supported each other and embraced the challenge."
We wish all students the very best as they continue their Duke of Edinburgh journey and look forward to hearing about their achievements in the months ahead.