Duke of Edinburgh outing is gruelling but lots of fun
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expeditions
During the last few months all bronze DofE groups have been going on their practice, and for some their qualifying expeditions.
I have been on both my practice and qualifying expedition and despite the sore feet and getting soaked I had a really good time!
Our practice expedition took us on a hilly walk from the school to Loch Venacher, where we camped, and then to our finishing point at Loch Achray on the second day.
The group’s qualifying expedition began at Ledcharrie Farm near Crianlarich and we continued until we stopped by the Irishman’s Loch for lunch. We then continued walking over Kirkton Glen until we reached Rob Roy’s Grave at Balquhidder.
It was then the final stretch to where we camped that night. Once we reached camp we pitched our tents and made dinner before relaxing.
On the second day we walked from camp until we met the Glen Finglas path and it was then a fairly easy walk to our lunch break and our finishing point at Brig o’ Turk.
We’d like to thank all the leaders who have given up their weekends to help. By Laura King S4
Former Pupils Do you recognise the FPs in today’s photographs or know the year?
If so, please e- mail details to mclarenhs@stirling.gov.uk. Look out for more FP photographs appearing in the Stirling Observer and on Facebook at the McLaren High School Former Pupils page. A celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the move to the new school building is planned for September 5. For more information please contact Moyra McLaren at mclarenhs@stirling.gov.uk.
School Show McLaren High presents Back to the 80’s… the totally awesome musical! The show will take place in the school on June 22-24 at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £ 8 (concessions £ 5 available for Monday night only) and are on sale. They can be purchased from the school reception or from Ms Allan or the Pupil Office.