And not a phone in sight !!! Making memories the old fashioned way …

Day 2 in the big outdoors and all up and ready by 08:30, yes really , on a Sunday as well ! Bit of mist , bit of drizzle . Breakfast done and all students raring to go ❤️🖤CHS GwasanaethAwyrAgored

All arrived safe and sound at 3 Cliffs … last minute briefings before our first cohort of Year 9 Bronze begin the 15k walk to the campsite for Day 1 of the qualifying expedition !! #suncreamday 🖤❤️ GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS

1st Days walking all completed and all students made it safe and sound to Kennexstone Campsite …tents up , cooking done and now to chill before lights out ❤️🖤GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS

Good morning glorious Gower … Day 2 , all up ( not necessarily awake though !!) breakfast on the go , tents coming down and heading off at 09:00…❤️🖤CHS GwasanaethAwyrAgored

And they’re off !! … Day 2 walk begins with a brief from Emma and the Urdd team then a 15 km walk ahead of them , aiming to get to to the finish by 14:00 ❤️🖤CHS GwasanaethAwyrAgored Miss S James @MsBYarrow CHS Design & Technology

Lunch break in Broughton …4 miles to finish at Rhossili apart from a couple of blisters the group are all doing amazing …great teamwork , communication and perseverance ❤️🖤Miss S James GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS CHS Design & Technology @MsBYarrow

All home safe and sound … last minute bag of chips before coach leaves and will be back at CHS for approximately 17:00 !! Please don’t park in front of the gates if locked , park on oval and wait for gates to be opened ❤️🖤

A great opportunity for our 6 form gold award students to get the expeditions done and dusted. If interested then follow the instructions on the poster and contact the Urdd as soon as possible ⛺️⛺️CHS CHS Sixth Form

Coach arrived safely and everyone unpacked , route checked and our second Bronze practice expedition gets underway ❤️🖤GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS

All recovered from their first days walk and after a hearty meal and a good nights sleep (?) the Bronze group are getting ready to set off on Day 2 ❤️🖤GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS

Productive morning at the campsite at Bryn Betws Lodge. Breakfast done and tents coming down. Final clear-up and route check before we go again for day 2 of the practice expedition! 🏃GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS Miss S James CHS Design & Technology @MsBYarrow

All teams nearing finish line and doing well. Lots of lessons learnt this weekend ready to do it all over again in the Gower next weekend for their assessed qualifying expedition with GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS Miss S James CHS Design & Technology @MsBYarrow

All back safe and sound. A few blisters,aching joints and tired eyes but great experience. ETA back to CHS 15:45.If gates aren’t open please don’t park in front of them. Wait until they are open and park in spaces on the right CHS GwasanaethAwyrAgored @MsBYarrow Miss S James

What a difference a day makes … rain and wind at 3 Cliffs this morning . All teams briefed , kit checked and ready to go . They’re going to have to stay positive and work together to get through the day GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS CHS Design & Technology @MsBYarrow Miss S James

Tough days walking, but some good teamwork to pull each other along and last group just getting into camp. Pitch the tents , fire up the cookers #happydays Miss S James @MsBYarrow CHS CHS Design & Technology GwasanaethAwyrAgored

All students fed and watered , dishes washed and time to chill before bedtime . Alarm set for 7am … nos da ❤️🖤 Miss S James @MsBYarrow CHS GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS Design & Technology

What a difference a day makes , lovely start to Day 2. All up by 7am , breakfast on the go and some tired eyes but spirits are good ❤️🖤CHS @MsBYarrow Miss S James GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS Design & Technology

All done , all back safe and sound. ETA back to Cardiff High at 17:15 please don’t park in front of school gates CHS Miss S James @MsBYarrow GwasanaethAwyrAgored CHS Design & Technology

Great to see one of Cardiff High Schools original D of E Bronze award students continue all the way through to Silver and Gold. We wish you the very best for the future Josh and the skills you have learned from completing your awards will ensure you succeed 🔴⚫️