Gold DofE Awards at Buckingham Palace

Congratulations to four Ardingly 2022 leavers on the successful completion of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards!

Theo C, Alex S, Katie D and Evie S received their long awaited awards at the Buckingham Palace Gardens, on May 19th, during a wonderful ceremony.

They all demonstrated a myriad of skills in volunteering and service, physical recreation, planning and completing an expedition, as well as developing personally with their own interests and leadership skills.

In particular, Gold Award recipients also complete a Residential Project; a purposeful enterprise with people not previously known to the participant, that lasts for a minimum of 5 days and 4 nights.

The Old Ardinians were certainly well-deserved in their awards, with their efforts spanning across 5 years. They were all very proud of their achievements, surrounded by the support of their families.

What amazing role models for younger pupils throughout Ardingly!