Year 10 Bronze DofE training session one almost completed. Included cooking, kit and tents. Second session tomorrow. Practice expedition in just over 2 weeks Plantsbrook School

Second training session completed ready for qualifying expedition in October. 8 groups figured out their 2 day routes. First matter is developing those practical and team skills at our practice weekend in two weeks Plantsbrook School

All extra curricular clubs start this week where possible. Boys and girls rugby start tonight. However due to 'Open Evening' on Wednesday & Staff training on Thursday, the clubs on these days will commence next week. Plantsbrook School

Two reminders for this week. Year 10 - Your medical forms need returning asap for this weekends practice. Year 9 - Don't forget your induction session after school on Wednesday Plantsbrook School

Groups 1-4 have set off. Groups 5-8 arriving soon Plantsbrook School

Groups 5-8 have set off. Plantsbrook School

All groups have arrived at the campsite. Tents are going up and cooking will start shortly. I wonder what culinary delights we'll see tonight!

Morning everyone

One of our groups just navigated beside the Worcester birmingham canal. Great photo

Another group making their way on day 2.

Time for some lunch

Groups are doing so well that we might be finishing a little early today. Estimated eta to be around 2:30 at both collection points. Don't worry if you can't get there earlier staff will still be supervising until you arrive.

What a great weekend. Some tired bodies by the end of the day, but pretty much all ready for qualifying in a couple of weeks. Recharge the batteries!

Bronze qualifying is well underway. Groups are making good progress and are about to have their lunch breaks.

3 groups have come through their latest checkpoints.

Several more groups on their way to the campsite on day 1

Tents are up and groups are cooking. Great first day.

All groups have set off on day two of qualifying

Latest checkpoint. Groups are well over halfway and making steady progress to the finish

And there we...almost are. 7 of 8 groups finished. Teams are having debriefs and kit checks. Last group about 30 mins away. They've really learnt from yesterday and knocked today out of the park. Great effort. Get those other sections done to receive your awards.