ACS Cobham gets its Duke of Edinburgh awards (From Surrey Comet)

ACS Cobham gets its Duke of Edinburgh awards

11:30am Friday 10th February 2012 in Elmbridge By Louise Robertson

Students received Duke of Edinburgh awards at a presentation ceremony held at ACS Cobham International School.

The Duke of Edinburgh awards challenge teenagers to take part in physical activities, participate in group expeditions, learn new skills and even become volunteers.

The ceremony that took place on Tuesday, January 31, rewarded almost 400 students.

Awards were presented to Elmbridge students by the mayor and chairman of Surrey County Council.

Luke Welch, Duke of Edinburgh co-ordinator at ACS Cobham, said: “It was a fantastic evening – all the students worked so hard challenging themselves in every section, and it was great to see so many receive their awards.

“The Duke of Edinburgh scheme gives students a unique opportunity to do things they may otherwise never have done.

“This year students from ACS Cobham showed incredible determination and team work when they encountered really harsh conditions in their final expedition to Dartmoor National Park, so it was especially rewarding to see them receive their awards.”