Young Adventurer Award

This term has seen a huge number of our primary pupils take place in the VIAT Young Adventurer Award.

Specifically designed for our Year 5 pupils, the Young Adventurer Award is inspired by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and encourages children to step outside their comfort zones, learn new skills, and make a positive impact in their communities. Pupils take part in four key areas: developing a new skill, supporting their community, working towards a physical goal, and taking part in an outdoor adventure.

Over the course of this year’s programme, pupils across our primary schools embraced the challenge with energy and enthusiasm. From cooking, gardening and calligraphy to volunteering, sports, and fundraising, the creativity and commitment shown was exceptional.

The highlight for many, as always, was the celebratory camp-out in June. Pupils from Holborough Lakes, Kings Hill and Leybourne Chase came together on 6 June at Leybourne Lakes and then camped overnight at Leybourne Chase. They enjoyed outdoor activities including paddleboarding, kayaking and pond dipping. Pupils from Aylesford and East Borough then had their overnight stay in the school grounds at East Borough on 27 June after taking part in their own jam-packed schedule of fun endeavours at Mote Park.

Well done to all those who took part!