During May andpupils took part in Gold, Silver and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
For the Silver Awards, 31 Fourth Formers took part. departed Downside School for their Silver DofE Practice expedition on Exmoor. Starting in a secluded carpark just outside of Minehead the teams trekked 12km along beautifully scenic coastal paths and woodlands before finally arriving and setting up camp in Porlock, The threats of rain held off for a picturesque evening overlooking the sea. On Monday morning it was ‘all hands on’ to get breakfast cooked and tents packed away ready for another day’s walk. There were some very tired and weary students arriving at the final checkpoint on Monday afternoon after a very sunny two days.