Hanham students volunteer work for Duke of Edinburgh

Picture: a few of the volunteers that took part.

An amazing total of ninety-seven Year 9 and 10 students are currently taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award at Hanham Woods Academy.

Working towards their bronze award those 97 students have just completed 494 hours of volunteer work.

Benefiting the local and wider community students undertook a range of volunteer work which included, animal welfare, litter picking, working in charity shops, working with Girlguiding and the Scouts, to name but a view from a very long list!

Hanham staff advertise for students who what to take part, students sign up and after various tasks and challenges along the way it takes around, on average, 9-12 months to complete this level.

Mrs Emily Baker Duke of Edinburgh Manager, at Hanham Woods Academy said: I am immensely proud of the Hanham Woods Academy students’ contribution to their local community through volunteering in a number of different provisions. It is wonderful that so many students are being recognised for their efforts. We now look forward to completing their expedition in October to gain their Bronze Award.