We were delighted to celebrate our Duke of Edinburgh Award participants at last night’s Rewards Evening.

Pupils who completed their Silver Awards delivered group presentations, reflecting on their expedition experiences and the skills they developed. Each presentation showcased their personal growth and the impact of taking part in the programme. All participants received a certificate and badge in recognition of their achievements.

A huge thank you to Mrs S Pickin, our Duke of Edinburgh Leader, and her fantastic team, whose tireless support ensured every expedition ran smoothly and safely. We’re also incredibly proud to share that Mrs Pickin was recently honoured with the ‘Unsung Hero’ award as part of the national ‘Thank a Teacher Day’. This award celebrates the incredible staff making a difference in schools across the UK and, as only a small number of nominations are selected, this a truly outstanding achievement and we are grateful to Mrs Pickin for the support she gives to our school.

Congratulations to all pupils for completing your awards and for making the evening such a memorable celebration of success!

If your child is interested in joining the Duke of Edinburgh Award next year, we’re holding an information evening on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 6pm. The award is open to all pupils in Years 8 to 12 and is open to new pupils thinking about enrolling and current participants wanting to learn about the next level.