09/06/2026
Students undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award are currently finalising their plans for the expedition at the end of the month. Students have assigned roles (timekeepers, map readers, motivators, equipment managers, food and meal managers, activities managers, photographers and lead walkers), planned activities (including map reading, diary keeping, a scavenger hunt and various games) and put together meal plans for the expedition.
The expedition encompasses a journey from school to Brownsea Island including an overnight stay, which includes a six-mile walk, travelling by train and boat, putting up tents, and planning and making three group meals. The expedition is an opportunity for students to step outside of familiar territory and demonstrate their abilities to work as a team, develop their independence and use their initiative. The expedition is very much a student led activity; with staff members Roz, George and Rudi present just to oversee the expedition and assess the students' performances .
A practice walk to Hengistbury Head will be undertaken by students ahead of the trip where students will be assigned their equipment, with the expedition taking place at the end of June.
