DofE Silver Pre-assessed Expedition Weekend

On Saturday 3rd May, 2025, seventeen of our Year 10 students taking part in Silver Duke of Edinburgh, departed from the school to take part in their pre-assessed expedition weekend.

Taking place in Wendover Woods, the weekend trip required students to demonstrate their independence and resilience. On expeditions students are expected to be completely self-sufficient, carrying a large backpack, planning their routes and meals and working as a team. Before heading out on the trip, all Duke of Edinburgh students had already taken part in a training session to ensure they were fully prepared for the adventure. Once the students reached their camp, they had to set up their tents and prepare their own dinner - pasta. The second day saw the students completing another four-hour hike, before another night sleeping under the stars.

Once the students reached their camp, they had to set up their tents and prepare their own dinner. The second day saw the students completing another four-hour hike, before another night sleeping under the stars.

Masato, Year 10, said: “It was fun. I really enjoyed the walks and it was great to spend time with my friends, completing something challenging.”

Ms Vora, who attended the trip with the students, said: “All of the students were in excellent spirits - they behaved very well and supported each other throughout the expedition. They also showed they are RHS students through and through, as after they had set up their camp, they sat down to dinner - testing each other and revising ahead of their GCSE Citizenship exams! I’m so proud of them.”

The students will complete their assessed expedition weekend for the Silver Award at the end of June.