Year 11 Silver Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Hike

Last weekend, 59 Year 11 students completed their Silver Qualifying Adventurous Journey hike by walking 35 km from Cowan station to Wondabyne Station. Half the group walked in the opposite direction from North to South.

 It was a challenging route which required fitness, navigation skills and a range of bush craft knowledge. Students crossed a variety of terrains. Throughout the journey students were trialing new skills and learning such as different camp stove types, new camping recipes and types of water filtration devices.

Despite two minor ankle injuries, some mosquito bites and one or two cases of sunburn all students were safe and enjoyed their trip. The journey also prepared them well to attempt their Gold level award expeditions later in the year.

I would like to thank Mr O’Neill, Ms Johnston, Ms Catalan and Mr Dong for their patience, care and efforts above and beyond what is required. Without teachers volunteering these trips would not be possible for Fort Street students.

 Mr Latimer

Silver Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator