The Mark Way School is committed in supporting our young people to enhance their life chances. One of our students would like to take part in the Silver Award challenge with The Duke Of Edinburgh Award. There is a personal cost to them and their family which has proved difficult to fund in such uncertain times. The funding will enable them to significantly enhance their life skills and provide a real sense of achievement. This is an excellent way for the young person to build resilience, communication and tolerance skills which are part of our schools "Virtues." The programme involves volunteering for two six - month periods (which will take place locally in our community) The Award will also involve commitment from the young person to enable them to take part in an expedition on Dartmoor where they will learn new skills including Camping skills, First Aid, Cooking, and independence skills. The scheme is run by volunteers and the money would help with the cost towards travel, equipment and training. This is a fantastic opportunity for our young person and we really do hope it is something you would like to support me in fundraising. Once again I am going to be walking around my local cricket pitch to raise funds for this young person.

Many Thanks

Iris