S3 DOFE Expedition (Assessed)

The arrangements for the assessed DOFE expedition are:

  1. Students should meet at the Barrhead train station on Thursday, 16th May around 830am (we must catch the 8.56am train to Glasgow Central). ** Do not buy a ticket, these have been purchased for you!
  2. Students should make sure they follow the advice from the practice expedition: being ready to cook a substantial meal and bring your own rubbish bags so you can carry your rubbish home.
  3. Students should stay together when in their walking groups – as per advice from the practice expedition.
  4. The weather is looking better, tomorrow and Friday. Adjust the amount of clothes you bring, but also think about a hat to keep the sun off your face and neck, sun tan lotion, midge spray, midge net etc.
  5. Students should still be prepared for a rain shower or two. You’ll need a waterproof jacket and trousers and have a change of clothes for when you get to camp.
  6. We are hoping to be back at Barrhead train station by 3.30pm on Friday although this may be 4.30pm if we have to catch the later train. Students can be collected or dismissed from the train station. Follow our X (twitter) account for updates: @Barrhead_DOFE

S3 DOFE Expedition Presentation

Thanks to all the parents and carers who attended the recent Parent & Carer – Expedition Information Evening on Tuesday, 12th March @ 7pm.

For those that missed the presentation the key messages were:

Practice Expedition – Wed & Thurs 27th & 28th March

  1. DOFE students are out of school on the 27th & 28th March to complete their practice DOFE expedition. Students are required to make their own way to Strathaven (ML10 6 DU) on Wed, 27th March for 10am. 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, 19th March at 5pm (Apologies, the time has changed to 5pm to 6pm). 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 Thursday, 28th March from 2pm onwards. Students will message parents/carers when nearing Williamwood High School.
  4. Students will need to return their kit in on Tuesday, 2nd 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 16th & 17th 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, 17th March 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. The expedition kit collect & return dates will be confirmed in due course.

DOFE Progress

All DOFE students should have all three sections (Physical, Skill & Volunteering) fully completed by the May 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 (MARCH) Presentation 2024

Lyme’s Disease leaflet: Lymes Disease Leaflet

DOFE Expedition Kit List: Expedition_Kit_List (1)

Thanks,

Mr Boag

DOFE Coordinator

 

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