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Silver DofE Assessed Expedition

Six determined students from Ash Manor School recently completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award assessed expedition, spending three days, trekking through the beautiful but challenging landscapes of the New Forest National Park. The weather may have been cold, wet and very foggy - but this proved to be no issue for our intrepid adventurers. 

The expedition, which took place in early March, required the students to plan their own routes, navigate independently, with remote supervision and work together as a team while carrying everything they needed for the journey, managing putting up their tents in the dark and the rain, and cooking breakfast on early foggy mornings. Over the course of the weekend, the group were able to demonstrate resilience, determination and a strong commitment to completing the challenge - because they didn't want to do it again!

As with any expedition, the students faced a few difficulties along the way. Long days of walking inevitably resulted in a number of blisters and having to adapt to the water-logged environment, which added time onto their walk. But despite the sore feet, they all successfully completed the expedition. The group showed impressive perseverance and a willingness to push through challenges: valuable qualities that sit at the heart of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.

Following the expedition, the students will now continue working towards completing the remaining sections of their Silver Award, including volunteering, physical activity and skills. With their expedition now successfully completed, they are well on their way to achieving their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

A special thank you goes to Andy Green, who volunteered his time to support the expedition as the official assessor. His commitment and dedication helped ensure the expedition ran safely and successfully for all involved.

  

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Culture Day - Nov 2025
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MFL Blog - Nov 2025
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Silver DofE Training Expedition - Oct 2025 
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