Achieving the Gold award is no mean feat, whereby Ciara had to successfully navigate a 4 day expedition in the Brecon Beacons, complete a year of volunteering, learn a new skill and record a year’s worth of physical exercise. The Gold award also requires a residential section, for which Ciara completed a week long conservation and ranger course in Wellington.  Ciara is now awaiting her invitation to either St. James’s Palace or Buckingham Palace Garden to receive her award.

If you are a year 11 student thinking about the Gold DofE Award and are planning on continuing your studies with us within the Areté Sixth Form, please see Mr Sutton for more information.