Walk embodies Downs School values

The route took the students out of Compton and up on the Ridgeway before an undulating return back to the school.
Year 13 marshals played music, offered sweets and sang songs to encourage the students on their way round the rural course.

The atmosphere was aided by the students turning out in house colours and competing to complete the route in good time.
The ‘walk’ was headed by Nathan Gillis of Year 13 and Harry Rose of Year 11, who both completed the hilly off-road route in an incredible 38 minutes.
The task of collecting the money towards student projects is now in hand and the school look well on our way to meeting the £15,000 target.
Headteacher Chris Prosser said, “In terms of generating a sense of community and fun this event is difficult to beat. The weather was glorious and the students behaved impeccably.
“Each and every student had a role to play. It is a real highlight of the school calendar and embodies what The Downs School stands for.”