The Duke of Edinburgh programme is a life changing experience for 14-24 year olds.  Those taking part get the chance to develop essential skills for life and work whilst having fun, engaging in new experiences and making new friends. When successfully completed the programme leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

We are delighted that some of our students completed and passed their gold expedition section this week.  They have climbed over 800m, travelled between 15 -18km per day and all while carrying heavy rucksacks.  They have seen all sorts of weather conditions and survived the plague of midges!!!

Mr Deeming, expedition leader said, “I can’t express how unbelievably proud I am of of all the students who have taken part this week and what they have accomplished. I believe this is the first group of students to achieve the  Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award at St Edmunds. They have all been so amazing”.