The first year BTEC students had their first climbing session today. We went to Dart Rock climbing centre as the weather was for heavy showers. Aching fingers and arms were enjoyed by all at the end of the day.
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Monday, 28 April 2014
BTEC go Climbing
The first year BTEC students had their first climbing session today. We went to Dart Rock climbing centre as the weather was for heavy showers. Aching fingers and arms were enjoyed by all at the end of the day.
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Silver DofE canoe training in the wind
Well done to all those who were out over the weekend on their Silver DofE training. After a very windy and sleepless night on Friday, we were blown around even more on Saturday, before a calm(er) paddle north up the canal on Sunday.
Friday, 28 March 2014
Staff change in Outdoor Ed
At the end of this term, I will be standing down as Head of Outdoor Education to be able to spend more time climbing and kayaking around the UK and abroad.
Mr Rees will step up to become Head of Outdoor Education and Miss Lindsey will take on the role of Head of DofE and they will to continue to push the department forward between them. I will make some occasional visits to help with Trips, Expeditions and Activities Week over the Summer Term.
Mr Starks
Mr Rees will step up to become Head of Outdoor Education and Miss Lindsey will take on the role of Head of DofE and they will to continue to push the department forward between them. I will make some occasional visits to help with Trips, Expeditions and Activities Week over the Summer Term.
Mr Starks
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Last mountain bike day at Lanhydrock
A good day out at the newly opened, superb trail park at Lanhydrock. Having been to most of the trail centres locally, the BTEC students enjoyed pushing themselves on the fresh, flowing single track. Well done to the Upper 6th who organised the day.
Monday, 24 March 2014
Haldon Hill mountain biking
Haldon Hill has opened again following the storms a few weeks ago. We did half of the blue route as a warm up, and then blasted around the red route before spending a short time on the skills track, tackling sections of board walk, drop off's, burms and table tops.
Sunday, 23 March 2014
Ten Tors training weekend, again!
Well done all those who were out this weekend. Walking on Saturday was chilly and slightly soggy, with the added attraction of cooking an evening meal on Trangias. Following a chilly night in the tents, we covered a lot of miles on a sunny but windy day before gladly reaching the mini buses.
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Not so sunny on Dartmoor
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