14 May Gold Duke Of Edinburgh Presentation
Congratulations to everyone who collected their Gold Award on the afternoon of 29th April in the Throne Room at St James’s Palace. Roz Savage MBE, Rower and World Record Holder, presented the certificates on behalf of HRH The Earl of Wessex.
“I’m so delighted to be sharing this special day with you. You know the dedication it took to achieve what you have – bask in the glory of this achievement for the rest of your life. Never stop trying and continue to push your limits – the more you have to struggle to get there, the better it will feel. Congratulations!”
Congratulations goes to:
Gareth McQuitty
Megan Kernohan
Robert Beattie
Stephen Beattie
Jake Cochrane
Rory Metcalfe
Jonny Wilson
Sophie Calder
Chloe Calder
Rebekah Burtonwood
Matthew Milliken
Mrs Patterson, as leader of Duke of Edinburgh award scheme in Ulidia, would personally like to congratulate the first pupils to achieve their Gold Award through the school. She joined them on their trip to the Award Ceremony and has watched their trials, tribulations and successes throughout their journey to achieve this prestigious award. As part of the award pupils took part in 4 day expeditions, toured with the Tall Ships, visited America to promote integrated education, learnt new skills ranging from cookery and horse riding to kayaking and judo. They also volunteered in local community groups developing new skills and talents.
“The ‘Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme’ is not only about learning new skills and experiencing new situations; but it is the development of new relationships and making ‘real’ friends that really counts – that has been the best bit.”
(Jake Cochrane – Sixth Form)
