Eighteen students past and present from an Accrington school have received their Gold Duke of Edinbugh’s award at Buckingham Palace.
The St Christopher’s CE high pupils attended a presentation in the gardens of the Palace where they received their awards from six-time world champion kayaker Anna Hemmings MBE.
During the presentation, HRH Princess Anne congratulated the group on their successful journeys, which took each young person 12-18 months of hard work and dedication. Those who achieve a Gold DofE Award volunteer, learn a skill, get fit, take part in a week-long residential and plan and undertake a four-day expedition in wild country.
Trevor Smith and Devaki Sutton, who lead the school’s programme, also attended the presentation. Miss Sutton said: “We were delighted to share the day with our students and celebrate their achievement.”
Upper Sixth student Hannah Donnelly completed her Gold Award in spite of living with a severe visual impairment which affects her clarity of vision and perception of where things are.
