GOLD AWARD DUKE OF EDINBURGH STUDENTS CONQUER THE WILD

Over four unforgettable days, nine determined students took on the breath-taking but demanding terrain of the Lake District as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition.

Hiking through the hills and valleys around Keswick, they battled constantly changing weather—sunshine one moment, rain the next—with unwavering resilience and team spirit. Navigational challenges added to the adventure, with one group boldly opting to summit High Rigg rather than skirt around it as planned, proving that sometimes the scenic route is also the steepest!

Even a pair of soggy boots left out in the rain overnight couldn’t dampen their spirits. Isla, Alice, Winter, Libby, Doreen, Alyssa, Zoe, Savannah, and Dervla all successfully completed the expedition, showing grit, good humour, and teamwork throughout. Their well-earned takeaways on Tuesday night tasted all the better after four days of conquering the wild—and each other's company!"