18 ISS students achieve Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award |25 October 2022

Eighteen students from the International School Seychelles (ISS) have achieved their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award.

After completing their Skills, Physical, Service and Practice Adventurous Journey, the group undertook the most physically challenging section, the Adventurous Journey.

Carrying all of their food, drink, bedding, clothing and other supplies, Day 1 (Friday October 21) saw them hike from ISS to Beau Vallon over La Gogue. The students celebrated by having a swim in the sea and then made use of the outdoor gym equipment.

That evening they took part in team building activities and built a barbecue to cook their own food. They then bedded down for the night using the facilities at ISS.

Day 2 (Saturday October 22) saw them hike a route to the Rochon Dam and back to ISS. One group rescued a puppy on the way and named her Duchess before later taking her to Pet Haven.

The group were led by DofE assessors Neil, Sheina, Mr Middleton, Ms Kaiser and Ms McGeee from ISS.

Mr Middleton, the DofE Coordinator at ISS said, “The group were once again a credit to the school. They have upheld the values of the DofE award throughout and have supported and encouraged each other over 2 days of tough hikes and activities. I hope they all now realise what they can achieve when they challenge themselves and take this into their exams, silver DofE award and their lives afterwards.”

The group will be presented with their awards at a ceremony in December.

The accompanying photographs show some highlights of the group’s adventurous journey.