Wyedean DofE

Duke of Edinburgh Award providers at Wyedean School, Chepstow

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Gold DofE expedition in Svartlaven, Sweden. Two days done, two to go. Beautiful scenery with moody skies. Students keep spirits high as they cope with the downpours and midges. @WyedeanSchool #waterproofs #nets

[Wyedean DofE @DofEWyedean]

Day of travelling from Gothenberg to the start of the canoe expedition in Varmlandsgarden. Beautiful evening here for our final preparations before setting off tomorrow. #kitpreparation #tranquil #somemidges!

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A day in Gothenberg at the start of the Gold DofE trip in Sweden. 33 year 12 students taking in the sites of the city. #cycling #markets #culture #botanicalgardens #expeditionpreparation

[Wyedean DofE @DofEWyedean]

A day in Gothenberg at the start of the Gold DofE trip in Sweden. 33 year 12 students taking in the sites of the city. #cycling #markets #culture #botanicalgardens #expeditionpreparation

[Wyedean DofE @DofEWyedean]

Bronze DofE groups set off on day one of their Expedition. Seven Year 9 groups over the next 2 days and more Thursday and Friday. @WyedeanSchool #heavybackpacks #navigationskills

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DofE Gold canoeing expedition in Svartalven, Sweden, completed! @WyedeanSchool

[Wyedean DofE @DofEWyedean]

The last few strokes of an epic 4 day canoe trip. The last day was particularly challenging with 6hrs of paddling, 4 portages, headwinds and biting insects! Superb effort from all involved. @WyedeanSchool

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Final lunch stop on @WyedeanSchool Gold expedition

[Wyedean DofE @DofEWyedean]

Day 4 Gold Expedition in Svartalven. Quality open water paddling with multiple portages made a tiring last day. Last nights camp was wet and wild so some fair skies have been very welcome.

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Day 3 lunch Svartalven, Sweden @WyedeanSchool

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Camp 2 after a great day paddling in the sun. @WyedeanSchool

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Gold expedition day 2 Svartalven.

[Wyedean DofE @DofEWyedean]

From the luxury of a Gothenburg hotel to a slightly damp but cosy camp at Varmlandsgarden

[Wyedean DofE @DofEWyedean]

Pre-expedition in Gothenburg. Travelling north to the Black River today. @WyedeanSchool

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Silver expedition day 2. Stunning weather after a tough first day compounded to make another challenging day in the hills. All teams making good time and demonstrating their improving skills with navigation and team dynamics. Great day by all.

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Silver expedition day 3. Early start and easier last day through the waterfalls in the sunshine. Pizza to finish. Assessors and staff are all impressed once again with this fantastic group of students.

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Just some pictures of a day in Wales. Silver expedition 2023.

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Silver Expedition Day 1. A very testing day of walking in Wales. After a mid day start, teams covered 20km including an ascent of Pen y Fan, arriving in camp late evening into dusk. All teams performed exceptionally.

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Silver expedition day 3. Early start and easier last day through the waterfalls in the sunshine. Pizza to finish. Assessors and staff are all impressed once again with this fantastic group of students.

[Wyedean DofE @DofEWyedean]

Silver expedition day 2. Stunning weather after a tough first day compounded to make another challenging day in the hills. All teams making good time and demonstrating their improving skills with navigation and team dynamics. Great day by all.