Paddling OJs - ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½ All Senior & Sixth Form

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PaddlingÌýfor the OJsÌýon the RiverÌýWyeÌý

It was a great relief to finally be able to run the Gold DofE expedition assessment for our 2020 leavers, who had waited so patiently to complete their award.ÌýAn intrepid group of OJs Aro H, Beth H, Sophie P, Hugo H,ÌýWillÌýFÌý& Matt H went paddling on the River Wye.

With help from ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½’s COO Dan Higgins, theyÌýsetÌýoffÌýtoÌýGlasburyÌýfor aÌýday’sÌýrefresher of paddling and swimming. They then loaded the canoes with all their equipment and farÌýtooÌýmuch food. The journey would take the teamÌýfromÌýGlasburyÌýto Monmouth, over 100km in four days,Ìýwith superbÌýcampsitesÌýandÌýsceneryÌýalong the way.

The weather was kind, although the sun did get the better of one paddler, who will remain anonymous – but plenty of suncream was required! In the evenings some fabulous meals, prepared by the team, were served, accompanied by the occasional cider to celebrate a successful venture. Ìý

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