Forty-one pupils successfully completed their qualifying expedition for the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award, navigating a difficult route across Exmoor. Over three days they navigated through moorland and over coastal paths, walking for seven hours each day whilst carrying all of their own equipment.
Resilience in Action
The pupils faced a range of weather conditions throughout, from dry winds to heavy rain, and had to overcome some unexpected challenges along the way. Before the expedition several pupils sustained injuries, including sprained ankles, torn ligaments, and even a broken collarbone. Nevertheless, they worked incredibly well together keeping morale high, supporting each other throughout, all driven by a quiet determination to ensure the challenge was a success.
Environmental Responsibility
One group chose to focus their team goal on the environment by collecting litter along the route. As they walked, they used the time not only to clean up the paths they travelled on but also to reflect on wider issues of sustainability and social responsibility. Their conversations explored ideas for a campaign to reduce littering in society, thinking critically about how small actions can inspire big change.
Team Success
All 41 pupils successfully passed the expedition, marking a significant milestone in their Duke of Edinburgh Award journey. They will now work towards completing the other three sections – volunteering, skills, and physical – to achieve the full award.
The expedition offers an opportunity for pupils to develop essential skills such as map reading, adaptability, teamwork, and both mental and physical resilience. The experience underscored the importance of perseverance and collaboration, qualities that will serve them well in their future endeavours. We wish them all the very best of luck in the next stages of the award.
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