Ray Francis – Head of PDHPE

One for the Duke!

With the Duke of Edinburgh (D of E) announcing his impending retirement from public life last week, it was fitting that the Year 10 Silver D of E award participants should be heading out on a three-day canoeing expedition.

I’m sure the Duke would have liked to join us (palace life must get a bit stuffy after 90 odd years!) as the glorious weather and a top group of participants made this a most pleasurable and rewarding trip.

Paddling along the Shoalhaven river from Bendeela Recreation area to Tallowa Dam provided opportunities for physical challenge (those pesky canoes never go where you want them to!) and personal reflection away from the bustle of school life. 

Camping on the banks of the Shoalhaven was beautiful, with our only concerns being where to find firewood for the evening, and would it be humanly possible to eat all the snacks that were brought (we were successful in both regards!).

Congratulations to the 20 participants who have taken the silver D of E challenge this year. You are a great group to go camping with!