S3 DOFE Expedition Presentation

Thanks to all the parents and carers who were online for the Parent/Carer – Expedition Presentation last night.

If you missed the presentation the key messages were:

Practice Expedition – Thurs & Fri 24th & 25th April

  1. DOFE students are out of school on the 24th & 25th April to complete their practice DOFE expedition. Students are required to make their own way to Strathaven (ML10 6 DU) on Thurs, 24th April for 9.30am. They should come prepared for a day of hillwalking including bringing all of their kit, plenty water, lunch, snacks, waterproofs, a hat, sun cream (see kit list below).
  2. The expedition kit collection date is Tuesday, 22nd April from 4pm – 5pm. Kit is issued from the Fairweather Hall (near Asda in Newton Mearns). On collection of the kit, students are required to hand in a £50 deposit in a sealed envelope with the students name written on the front. The deposit can either be in £50 cash or  a cheque made payable to East Renfrewshire Council.
  3. Students will need collected from Williamwood High School on Friday, 25th April from 2pm onwards. Students will message parents/carers when nearing Williamwood High School.
  4. Students will need to return their kit in on Tuesday, 29th April at 4pm. Students should clean and dry all kit to ensure they do not lose their deposit. All tents should be wiped down with a damp cloth then hung up to dry . All Trangia stoves should be scrubbed clean using a brillo pad.  Trangia stoves should not be put in a dishwasher. All sleeping bags should be washed and dried.

Assessed Expedition – Thurs & Friday 8th & 9th May

  1. Students should meet staff at Barrhead train station at 830am on the Thursday morning. Students do not need to buy a train ticket.
  2. Students will travel to Drumfrochar train station, with staff, where their assessed expedition commences.
  3. Students will return to Barrhead train station on Friday, 9th May at around 4pm, where they can be collected or dismissed.
  4. Students are responsible for all the kit that they borrow. They should wipe down their tent with a damp cloth then hang it up to dry. Their Trangia stove is scrubbed clean using a brillo pad. Trangia stoves should not be put in a dishwasher. Their sleeping bag should be washed and dried.
  5. All kit should be collect from the Fairweather hall on Tuesday, 6th May from 5pm – 6pm.
  6. All kit should be returned to the Fairweather hall on Tuesday, 13th May from 4pm – 5pm.

DOFE Progress

All DOFE students should have all three sections (Physical, Skill & Volunteering) fully completed by the April expedition. 

  1. For more DOFE updates, including progress on our expedition, please follow our Barrhead High DOFE Twitter account:  @Barrhead_DOFE

Further info:

DOFE Presentation: DOFE Expedition Presentation (March 2025)

Lyme’s Disease leaflet: Lymes Disease Leaflet

DOFE Expedition Kit List: Expedition Kit List

Thanks,

Mr Boag

DOFE Coordinator

 

S3 DOFE – Parents’/Carer’s Expedition Info Evening (Tuesday, 4th March at 7pm (online))

To All S3 DOFE Parents/Carers:

There will be an online Parent’s/Carer’s Expedition Information Evening on Tuesday, 4th March at 7pm.

Students should access the online meeting through our S3 DOFE Google Classroom (click the ‘Join’ button under Google Meet: (https://meet.google.com/iac-gpuo-sfo).

I am hoping the presentation covers all of the questions you may have around DOFE expeditions, but feel free to ask questions during the presentation.

I will ensure the presentation and any further information are posted to the school website after Tuesday.

Thanks

Mr Boag

DOFE Coordinator

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