Head for the Hill

Congratulations to the boys from King Edward's School, Birmingham who completed their Silver Qualifying expedition in the Long Mynd and Shropshire Hills today. They coped wonderfully well with the early starts and the challenge of the hot, sunny days. Navigation and camping skills improved, along with their ability to solve problems under pressure, work effectively in a team, communicate clearly and look after each-other. All skills that help young people flourish and make a positive impact within their community. The school and parents can be very proud of their achievement. 😃👏

Congratulations to the wonderful young people from Crestwood School Kingswinford who completed their DofE Bronze Qualifying expedition in the Enville and Kinver area. The hot weather brought its challenges but these young heroes demonstrated great spirit, resilience and perseverance and rose magnificently to the challenge.
Well done to all. 👏👌👍

What a fantastic day out for the girls from King Edward VI High School for Girls. They spent their Saturday climbing at Ramshaw Rocks with the legend of British climbing, Andi Turner (and little old me 🤣). Thanks also to Toney Smith who's incredible enthusiasm kept everybody smiling. 😃🙏👍

Even in torrential rain and gale-force winds, the Welsh mountains have a unique charm and beauty. Congratulations to the lads from JP Alternative Education who battled through the wind and rain to complete a circuit on the Miners' path and the PYG track on Yr Wydda - (or Snowdon to those of us from East of the Welsh border). 👊👍

It's been a crazily busy, not to mention wet, start to the summer months. Well done to the King Edward's, Edgbaston boys who endured incessant heavy rain to complete their Silver training in the Severn Valley and Wyre Forest. Here's hoping for better weather for the qualifier in the Long Mynd to come. 🙏🤞🤣

Congratulations to the wonderful scholars of Brook Mead Academy on completing their Bronze DofE expedition in rather warm conditions in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside. Despite the heat, they persevered, remained cheerful and were incredibly encouraging to each-other. Thanks also to the hard working staff who made this all possible. It was a delight to be there. 😃👏

It was an honour to be invited to the gardens of Buckingham Palace to celebrate 70 years of DofE. Congrats to all those young people receiving the Gold Award.It was nice to see lots of parents beaming with pride. 😃👏

Congratulations to the 16 intrepid explorers from Thomas Adams School - Wem who completed 5 days on the River Severn, from Nescliff to Shrewsbury for the Silver DofE Practice, then from Atcham to Arley via Ironbridge and Bridgnorth for the 3 day Qualifier. The weather wasn't kind at times, with hailstones and strong winds, but they stayed positive, remained stoic and were rewarded with sunny spells and bumpy rapids to add to the excitement. A massive well done to all. 😃👏

Congratulations to the pupils of Redhill School, Stourbridge, who overcame the hot days and freezing nights of April to successfully complete their DofE Bronze Qualifying expedition. All had a fantastic time despite the heat of the second day, and everyone passed with flying colours. 😀👍👏👏👏