Ten Tors

A cold, wet but successful day

So guys, you got through the rain and the fog, but how can you improve even more? Remember, you were heading for Tor 8 by the end of the day, so be proud of yourselves!

Coastal path walk, 17-18 November

Thank you all for another great time out. The walk was really tough, but my word didn't we all get lucky with the weather!!

However, just because we all got through it (you all got A LOT of brownie points for sticking it out to the end), doesn't mean that we can stop looking to improve. So please, have a think about what you did well, be it certain elements of the camp, helping others, your fitness etc, and then reflect on what you need to improve- fitness, map reading, whatever. And then leave a comment, saying 2 positives and 1 thing to work at. I'm expecting a comment from every single one of you.

Well done guys, a great effort!

Coastal path walk 17-18 November

Having recently practised hard at erecting tents, and begun to look into the use of our cooking facilities, it is time to face the

North Devon

winter with confidence. As such, on Saturday 17^th we will be camping near Bucks Mills, and then walking back to school the following morning. This is a tough challenge, as the walk will be of an arduous nature, whilst the camp may well be undertaken in both cold and wet conditions- good preparation for the harsh nature of

Dartmoor

.

For this training event, participants are expected to have with them 2 sets of clothing, full waterproofs, sturdy walking boots, 2 water bottles (preferably not thin plastic), sleeping bag, sleeping mat, gloves and hat. In terms of cooking, they will need a mug, cutlery and matches. All of these details, along with all other future notes, can also be found at; http://edgehillcollege.typepad.com/ten_tors/

We will be leaving school at 6.30pm on the Saturday, and will hopefully have returned there by 2.00pm, although unfortunately this can only be a guideline. All pupils will need to bring with them food for dinner, breakfast and lunch. I will be giving them recommendations, which will also be available on the blog.

Having recently practised hard at erecting tents, and begun to look into the use of our cooking facilities, it is time to face the

North Devon

winter with confidence. As such, on Saturday 17^th we will be camping near Bucks Mills, and then walking back to school the following morning. This is a tough challenge, as the walk will be of an arduous nature, whilst the camp may well be undertaken in both cold and wet conditions- good preparation for the harsh nature of

Dartmoor

.

For this training event, participants are expected to have with them 2 sets of clothing, full waterproofs, sturdy walking boots, 2 water bottles (preferably not thin plastic), sleeping bag, sleeping mat, gloves and hat. In terms of cooking, they will need a mug, cutlery and matches. 

We will be leaving school at 6.30pm on the Saturday, and will hopefully have returned there by 2.00pm, although unfortunately this can only be a guideline. All pupils will need to bring with them food for dinner, breakfast and lunch. I will be giving them recommendations, which will also be available on the blog- click on the Food category for ideas.

If you have lost the original letter, with the slip to be returned by Monday 12th November, please download the following letter.

Download coastal_walk_letter_1718.11.doc 

Another year on the Moor

As September comes around again, so Ten Tors training must being again!! So after only 9 days back in school, this year's Ten Tors participants headed down to Okehampton Camp for many people's first experience of Dartmoor. And what a morning we had!! Thank you all for a lovely morning's walk. You were all brilliantly punctual (a good sign!), perfectly kitted out for the first walk, and then exactly the right attitude- hardly a complaint about the hills, and lots of desire to get your hands on a map and compass, well done!! Mr F