NEWS, EV ENTS & AC T I V I T I ES
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award “In a very competitive job market it is increasingly important that an individual finds a way to stand out from the crowd, not just in terms of their academic qualifications but also in terms of their personal character. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a sign of someone who has drive, energy, resourcefulness and compassion – all the qualities that will help them succeed in life and in the workplace. It is, in our view, a real positive.” Adam Crozier, ITV Chief Executive The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a hugely popular co-curricular activity at St Peter’s School, involving well over a hundred pupils each year. As part of the expedition section of the award our pupils’ map reading and navigation skills have certainly been tested this year in the Howardian Hills and further afield in the Yorkshire Dales, The Moors and the North Pennines.
“Pupils’ map reading and navigation skills have certainly been tested this year.” The Howardian Hills are a patchwork of pastoral farmland, rolling hills, native woodland and landscaped parks, which can present a challenge for an expedition at Bronze level. Eighty third form have been working towards their Bronze award this year, and many are well on their way to completing the four sections. For the volunteering section our third form pupils have been raising money for charity, helping with junior school clubs and sports, and a few of our talented musicians have been offering coaching to younger pupils. For the skills section we have seen plenty of
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