FOUR sixth-formers at Wellington School have achieved the coveted gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Charlie Galley, Tom Hollings-worth, Luke Fieldhouse and Annabelle Jay completed a personal programme of activities in five disciplines: Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and Residential.

The gold award is renowned for being difficult to achieve, as it is a challenging experience requiring dedication, stamina and ingenuity.

All of the students completed a four-day expedition in the Brecon Beacons.

Individual skills ranged from singing in the chapel choir and the prestigious ensemble Girl Force 9, winning a full sporting colours, representing the county and the South-West in sports, qualifying as a kayaking instructor, achieving RYA Dinghy Level 2 and competing at Badminton Horse Trials.

In addition, some of them are Company Sergeant Majors in the Combined Cadet Force and have their own companies which they help to progress through their basic training.

The students will be invited to London to be presented with their awards at St James’ Palace by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh or HRH The Earl of Wessex.