The school has a large and thriving unit with aver 100 girls taking part in the Award each year. Participation is open to any girl prepared to make the commitment. The girls are involved in a wide variety of activities for the various sections. Their skills might include playing a musical instrument, extending their reading or looking after a pet. Physical activities include swimming, hockey, aerobics and skiing. Service projects allow   wide   involvement  with  the  local

Those doing Gold have used their residential project to develop their own skills such as snowboarding, cookery or photography, or to give service to a conservation project, or to undertake outward bound type activities. The expedition section challenges all of the pupils and expeditions take place throughout Northern England, including Teesdale, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

At the end of their involvement pupils have learnt the skills of teamwork, forward planning, prioritisation of tasks, and hopefully enjoyed themselves. For those who complete their Gold Award, the final presentation at St James Palace or Holyrood Palace is a fitting end to several years of hard work.