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With the rescheduled second group of Duke of Edinburgh final less that a week away we would like to wish all the students good luck in completing this monumental task and that we hope the weather stays great for you, and as a reminder that this will take place on 18th & 19th September.

For the parents and carers of the young people please find below copies of all the letters that have been sent home with the young people. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mr Tuckwood or Mr Meek.

DofE Bronze Final Itinerary

All timings are subject to change throughout the day dependant on how well group are doing and other external factors.

Tuesday 18^th September 2018

09:00 Arrive at school

09:15 Leave School in Minibus

10:15 Arrive at Carpark at Mining Low (Derbyshire)

10:30 Begin Expedition

AT & SB to walk with Group, TM to meet at checkpoint throughout the day

17:00 Arrive at campsite                  (Rivendale Campsite)

• Set up tents
• Cook food
• Debrief on Day
• Relax & Sleep (Pupils may contact parents if they wish too)

Wednesday 19^th September 2018

07:30 Wakeup call

• Cook Breakfast
• Pack rucksacks
• Drop and pack away tents
• Brief for the day

09:00 Leave Campsite

AT & SB to walk with Group, (If the group have performed well on the Tuesday then AT & SB will drop back and supervision will become close rather than Direct.) TM to meet at checkpoint throughout the day (If the group performs well whilst in close supervision they will complete the last section of the Tissington trail with remote supervision.

16:00 Arrive at finish point (Tissington Trail Carpark)

16:15 Set off for school – Pupils to contact parents once on way home to let them know ETA

17:15 Arrive back at school (Time subject to change)

EXPEDITION KIT LIST

Clothing

• 1 pair of walking boots (broken in)
• 2 pairs of walking socks
• 1 to wear 1 as a spare
• 2 t-shirts
• 1 to wear 1 as spare
• Thermal t-shirt (optional)
• 1 fleece tops or jumper
• 2 walking trousers (warm, NOT jeans)
• 1 to wear 1 as spare
• Underwear
• 1 change of
• Nightwear
• Flipflops/trainers/sandals etc (optional for camp site use)
• Warm hat &/or sunhat (as appropriate)
• 1 pair gloves (if appropriate)
• 1 pair shorts (if appropriate)
• Waterproof over-trousers
• Jacket/coat (waterproof & windproof)

Personal kit

• Rucksack liner (or 2 strong plastic bags)
• Sleeping bag (School can provide)
• Torch (handheld or head torch and spare batteries)
• Personal first aid kit
• Expedition food
  • Lunch time meals for both days and and any snacks wanted for the day time and evening
• Water bottle
  • At least 2 litres of water (several small bottles okay)
• Knife, fork, spoon
• Plate/bowl
• Mug
• Wash kit/personal hygiene items (some items could be shared as a group)
• Sunblock (if appropriate)
• Towel