Duke of Edinburgh (Practice Walk - 09th July 2018)

Yesterday pupils in Year 10 from Abersychan School involved in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award completed their practice day walk. The pupils met at 8:30 AM ready to leave for a short bus trip to Abergavenny. The planned route started in Abergavenny town and pupils had to navigate using maps, compasses and route cards up to the summit of the Sugarloaf Mountain. The Bronze group were divided into three smaller walking groups and rotated roles such as navigation, timings and carrying a fully stocked expedition rucksack. The weather conditions proved very challenging yesterday with temperatures as high at 28 degrees. Pupils had to ensure they drank plenty of water to keep well hydrated on the hike to the summit. A huge well done to all the pupils who completed yesterday’s walk and they are now fully prepared for their qualifying expedition in September. 

Please also see the below link for pictures that were taken during the course of the day.

Duke of Edinburgh (Practice Walk - 09th July 2018)

Pupils involved:

Jade Harris

Jade Morgan

Rebekah Macmillan

Rebekah Huntley

Cheyenne Busi

Dominic Leek

Ellie Lloyd

Markie Cobley

Abbie Kinnersley

Ella Mai Groves

Laura Hayward Price

Zara Mujica

Rachel Davies

Eleri Wooding Reed

Millie Price

Madaline Brown

Caitlin Hewkins

Holly Evans

Elliemay Meek

Maddison Lavelle

Elena Scrivens

Luci Ann Clark

Mair McRae