Camping, Cliffs and Compasses: My Take on the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition

Camping, Cliffs and Compasses: My Take on the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition

Alice Flynn | Editor Jack Mitchell-Divers | Editor-in-Chief The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: a vocational asset to supplement your qualifications in the increasingly competitive fight to gain a university place. It truly demonstrates that you are a versatile individual, something which is well sought-after among many employers. Personally, I attained the Bronze Award last year and decided to take on the additional challenge of Silver to further my interpersonal skills.

From Classroom to Mission Control – Jack’s Space School Journey

From Classroom to Mission Control – Jack’s Space School Journey

Jack Mitchell-Divers | Editor-In-Chief St Andrew’s and St Bride’s sixth year student and Deputy Head Boy Jack Mcgleish has recently received confirmation of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to NASA Houston Space Centre. Our reporters have been in touch with Mrs Mclean, his impromptu mentor, and Jack himself to shed some light on the scale of his achievement.