yearbook 2010

Whats inside...

Whats inside...

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Pat’s patter...Welcome to our first yearbook, a new annual publication that we’ve launched to keep you informed about what’s happening at World Challenge. Whether you’re a parent, Challenger, teacher, Leader or staff member, I hope you find our yearbook informative, helpful and inspiring.

This edition features truly inspiring photographs from recent expeditions and is packed with information to help you plan for forthcoming expeditions. It also highlights the work we’re doing to give-back to the people and places we encounter on our travels, and several new initiatives designed to enhance the programme.

Safety is a priority in all our activities. It’s crucial that young people can enjoy their expeditions to remote parts of the world safely. We set ourselves very high standards when it comes to managing risk, and invest considerable time and money (see pages 16-17).

Sustainable development is also a major focus for us. From minimising our impact on the environment, to investing in projects that really benefit the communities we work with, the whole company is dedicated to making meaningful and lasting improvements (see page 21).

I’m a passionate believer in the power of the World Challenge Programme™. My own journey with the company started in 1995 when I ran my first expedition through my school. As a teacher, I’d organised many trips, but this was something else! So I followed my heart and took a year’s sabbatical, working for World Challenge as a Regional Programme Manager. I never returned to school. Instead, I worked steadily up the ranks and now work closely with Nigel Miller, MD, World Challenge Group.

I’ve not looked back, and I’m now passionate that every member of our World Challenge community has an expedition or employment experience that’s equally life-changing!

I’m always open to comments and feedback and will be more than happy to hear from you - just ring or email directly.

Pat MilstonManaging Director, UKT 07771 881 953 E [email protected]

Featuring

Start your adventure: New customers T +44 (0)1494 427650 E [email protected] Customers T +44 (0)1494 427600 E [email protected]

Krystina WarringtonWinner of our photography competition 2010.

Rebecca MalynnWinner of our photography competition 2010.

News in brief Page 3

Investor in Customers award

Rewards for referrals

Fundraising Events 2011

World Challenge Compact

2010 photography competition

Build-up Pages 4 - 9

Exciting new World Challenge Programme

My World Challenge web portal

Interviews with staff

Training Expeditions for teams

Expedition Training for School Leaders and Expedition Leaders

Tents to keep

Money Management and Challenger Events

Expedition Pages 10 - 18

Expedition Leader report

Training In-country Guides

YouTube and flickr favourites

Fully compliant in school expeditions

Sustainable projects

New destinations

In-country support

Where in the world?

Safety - our no. 1 priority

People Pages 19 - 23

Investor in Customers award

Sustainable growth

Unrivalled support

Pat Milston Managing Director, World Challenge UK

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Putting our customers first...Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, therefore opinions and all feedback are so important to help our business evolve in a responsive way. See page 19 for more details on the Investor in Customers award that we’ve applied for.

Find out more at: www.world-challenge.co.uk or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/worldchallenge 03

Photography competitionCapturing the fun and magic of a World Challenge expedition in just one photo is a tough call! But Krystina Warrington (Newcastle-under-Lyme School) and Rebecca Malynn (Tormead School) did just that! They’ll both receive £300 as winners of the 2010 photography competition. The standard of entry was extremely high, so well-done to everyone who took part!

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Rewards for referrals... it’s easy!We all love talking about our expedition experiences, but now there’s an additional incentive for spreading the word. Introduce a school that goes on to become a new customer and we’ll reward you with a cash sum of up to £500! To find out more

click on ‘Rewards for referrals’ at www.world-challenge.co.uk

Putting the fun into fundraising...Last year 1,500 students raised £280,000 towards their expedition at the Challenger Events. Taking part is a lot more fun than going it alone, so don’t miss the opportunity to get involved. We’ve seven Challenger Abseils and three Challenger Runs scheduled throughout spring 2011.

See page 7 for details or log-in to My World Challenge.

Psst... Expeditions at ski-trip prices Not all of us have the resources to commit to the full World Challenge Programme, so we’ve condensed the essence of it into World Challenge Compact - a one or two-week expedition with a wide range of itineraries. Destinations include North Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

For more information on Compact, go to www.school-adventures.co.uk or call to request a brochure.

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our new brochure at www.world-challenge.co.uk

via our blog, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube

expedition photos and videos online at www.world-challenge.co.uk

find what you want in a jiffy at www.world-challenge.co.uk

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www.world-challenge.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/worldchallenge

Replacing the old Members’ Site, is an easy-to-use

management tool for everyone involved in expeditions, including teachers, Expedition Leaders, students and parents.

all of your expeditions and responsibilities from one account

and visual icons for easy navigation

expedition dates, meetings and deadlines on one calendar and task list

with others via Facebook and our Alumni

learning resources can now view one report

showing details for all teamswith

the school visits approval process can now view all agreed

team details at the point of booking can now view all sibling’s

profiles on one account

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We are the first point of contact for School Leaders, looking after a portfolio of schools.

I went on expedition as a Challenger to Southern Peru so after seeing some amazing places in the world I knew I wanted to work in this industry.

”Do School Leaders need to be first aid trained?” Answer: Yes, all travelling School Leavers require a 16-hour minimum Remote Emergency Care certificate. World Challenge offer several free regional courses.

You’ll probably never do anything like this again, so embrace it!

Allow the Challengers to make their own decisions and let them learn from mistakes.

Encourage your son or daughter to start fundraising, researching, and working on fitness as soon as possible.

We deal with all incoming enquiries from Challengers and parents and can advise on any aspect of the programme and expedition.

I accompanied a team as an Expedition Assistant to India (Himalayas and Rajasthan). The team was fantastic! They really got involved with the culture.

As a Leader, you have to step back. If the Challengers are going to make a mistake that won’t compromise their safety, let them. It’s a great way to learn.

“Are our expeditions safe?” Answer: It’s our top priority and we lead the field in expedition safety. However, expeditions do carry an element of risk and it’s our job to minimise and manage that. (Read more at www.world-challenge.co.uk/safety)

Relax and stick with it, even when the going gets tough or things go wrong. When you return, these will become your favourite memories and best stories.

Encourage the team to have regular meetings so they keep each other motivated.

All the hardwork during the programme results in an adventure of a lifetime, so keep them motivated! The experience will help them standout from the crowd. It’s a competitive world out there.

From the moment a Challenger signs up, we’ll support them with their fundraising ideas and targets. We also advise on payment issues, problems and methods.

Anything to do with promoting education to young people in places other than in the classroom resonates with me.

I went to Morocco this summer as an Expedition Assistant. I laughed the whole time and it was great to see the team develop during their experience.

There’s nothing quite like sleeping under the stars! More importantly I learnt to keep good humour. If you can smile and laugh, you can survive any situation.

“Is it possible to register with an online website such as Just Giving?” Answer: Unfortunately no, because we don’t have charitable status. However we can arrange for you to receive, online donations via a site called ‘Everyday Hero’.

Make a comprehensive plan for your fundraising and start as soon as you sign up.

Think of ways to keep Challengers motivated throughout Build-up and keep communication channels open.

Work alongside your son or daughter to make a fundraising chart. Put it on the fridge as a constant reminder for what they need to achieve by set dates.

School Support Coordinatore

Customer Support Advisor

Senior Support

Fundraising Advisor

T +44 (0)1494 427650 [email protected] T +44 (0)1494 427600 [email protected]

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Taking part is easier and a lot more fun than going it alone, and if past events

are anything to go by, you stand to raise a lot of money. All you need to take care of is transport to and from the event and

a commitment to training.

We’ve got a team of support advisors and new online

resources to help students, teachers and parents to plan ahead. With downloadable resources such

as the perfect fundraising letter; regular advice from our team by email, phone or Twitter; a bank of

fresh fundraising ideas; helpful school visits; plus Prize Draws and competitions to keep you

motivated - you’ll soon be giving Lord Sugar a run for his money.

Check out our Money Management resources at

Sunday, April 2011

Sunday, April 2011

Sunday, May 2011

If ALL team-members run, you could win towards your project-fund or petrol-costs.

March 2011

March 2011

Saturday, March 2011

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Sunday, March 2011

March 2011

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that abseils cost pp to contribute towards additional safety costs.


£1million

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UK-based training expeditions for teams preparing for three-four week expeditions are now even more accessible for everyone involved!

The Training Expedition is a two-day course that allows teams to work together in the field and learn some of the essential skills that will help them in achieving a fun, safe and rewarding overseas expedition. We’ve now made them more accessible by adding new venues across the country which also helps to reduce travelling time and increase training time.

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Formerly known as the Expedition Preparation Conference, the Expedition Training Day prepares all travelling School Leaders and Expedition Leaders with lectures and workshops on vital medical, safety and in-country information.

It’s always been a popular event, but we’ve taken your feedback onboard and given the training a makeover.

In 2011 all core sessions will be 100% destination specific and all training days will be scheduled for weekends in term time, so you don’t have to forego any spring breaks!

Core events will run from 10am to 4pm, with optional sessions available outside of these times. Sessions will be interactive with opportunities to ask questions.

Register for 2011 training now at


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We’re the only expedition company to allow Challengers to keep their tents from the moment they’re issued on the Training Expedition. It’s up to them what they do with them when they return from expedition, but most choose to donate them to a good cause.

also donated extra tents to Children’s Holidays and Other Specialities (C.H.A.O.S). a Challenger from India 2009, volunteers for the childrens charity and gave this feedback...

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we’ve introduced a series of schemes over the last two years to

ensure the industry’s finest Leaders feel suitably valued and rewarded

for the work they do.

in their ongoing professional development

by running hard and soft-skill training modules for a small fee (or free)! And we’re entering the third year

of our Leader Apprentice Scheme, an 18 month developmental

programme for budding Leaders.

offers Leaders a cash sum against the

cost of training every time they complete an expedition - making professional

development even more accessible to Leaders. Plus we now operate a Loyalty Bonus scheme based on

completed expeditions.

, we offer the best discounts on clothing and kit the industry

can offer; generous fees for attending Parent Information Evening; all expenses

paid travel and accommodation in the UK and in-country; and an advance

on the expedition payment when we confirm the booking.

Don’t forget to check-out the latest World Challenge expedition videos taken by teams at www.youtube.com/WorldChallenge1 or visit Our Community at www.world-challenge.co.uk

But if you’ve only time to view one, watch our 2010 favourite from Saltash Community School, dancing all around Malaysia! Search under Saltash Community School to see the video.

You’ll also get a flavour of their fabulous expedition, where they helped build a bridge, monitor pollution in local rivers and plant trees in deforestation areas. They also trekked through one of the oldest rainforests in the world and qualified as open-water divers.

We can’t believe the talent of some of our Challengers, School Leaders and Expedition Leaders when it comes to capturing the magic of an expedition on camera! There are literally hundreds of beautiful photographs to view. Just go to...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/world-challenge/

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After three years, work on the interior and exterior of our Kindergarten project is now complete. Well done to everyone who took part!

We continue to improve the maternity facilities in Luwawa, which are in desperate need of help. Multiple teams will contribute to the ongoing work here for a period of three years.

The government currently has a food programme offering school children just one bowl of porridge per day. We’re helping to build vegetable gardens so that schools can supplement their children’s diet and sell crops to bring in additional funding.

Teams are reducing the damage caused to the environment by tourism in organised beach clean-ups, protecting marine life such as the cape fur seal and the fragile vegetation in the area.

As part of a community initiative to boost ecotourism, teams are helping to construct interpretive trails in the forest, raising awareness of the local vegetation and wildlife.

We’re working closely with local NGOs to build schools in rural communities. Two secondary schools have been built, with another due for completion in December.

We’ve just committed three years of funding to help build housing for elderly carers who typically look after 11 orphaned children. They desperately need more room with adequate facilities. We’ll build a minimum of two additional huts per year.

This year we committed three years of funding to ensure the completion of a school for workers’ children in Himachal Pradesh, Northern India where these children currently have no access to education.

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‘In-country Guides, with their unparalleled-knowledge of the local area and language, are an integral part of a successful trek to support Expedition Leaders and the team’ says . ‘But up until now, it has been down to our Leaders to train local guides as they go on our specific safety policies, standards and unique ethos.’

Experienced World Challenge Instructors fly out to deliver practical and theoretical training for a pool of local guides to ensure that they work to an approved standard set by the company.

Training covers the roles and responsibilities of the Expedition Leader; information on students’ capabilities; child protection; risk management; safety procedures (such as river-crossings and injured-person evacuation); first aid; group management; health and hygiene; and last but definitely not least, the World Challenge ethos.

, the Instructor who delivered the pilot training adds: ‘Many of our guides also provide 5-star tourist services for adult groups whose only responsibility is to take in the amazing views! We’ll be training these guides in youth development, reminding them that teams are to be encouraged to think for themselves, work together and lead for themselves.’

concludes ‘The free training courses also represents a useful way to give something back to the countries we visit. Guides can use our training certificates to promote their new standards and improve their employment opportunities.’

This training programme will begin to be rolled out over the next few months, starting with our busiest destinations and those with particularly remote treks.

‘We send our sincere gratitude and appreciation to World Challenge. The support given to the guides by Mr Roy Jarvis was of high quality and the guides are enlightened by the World Challenge ethos. Everyone enjoyed the survival techniques - the rope work, river-crossings and first-aid. His enthusiasm really encouraged our guides’.

, Kenya who took part in the pilot training.

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was awarded to World Challenge after a rigorous external assessment of our activities and management procedures. It should

make securing Local Authority approval less burdensome for schools, especially since the badge has been endorsed by the Outdoor Education Advisers Panel.

Using LOtC providers, like ourselves, should save you some lengthy form-filling! , visit

conform to a British standard known as . This is a specification for the provision of expeditions and adventurous activities outside the United Kingdom. We were the first to be declared compliant by the

Young Explorers’ Trust on the basis of an inspection of our operating procedures and safety systems. Many of our systems exceed the specifications,

so you know you’re in safe hands! , visit

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Their responsibility was to complement the work done by In-country Agents, project co-ordinators and trekking companies, as well to provide additional support to our

. Their role got a big thumbs-up from School Leaders and the Operations Team, so there will be more opportunities for 2011!

Manali, India Moshi, Tanzania

Bario & Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Cusco, Peru

We’re particularly excited about the new combo-expeditions which include

. But we’re also blazing trails

across territories previously unchartered by World Challenge, from the superb mountain-trekking of

, to the misty highlands and colourful tribes of

Or you may prefer a rewarding project focused expedition to

(the ultimate ‘bush and beach’ combo) or an expedition to

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This has included trialing a host of new expedition satellite devices, including GPS enabled distress beacons, solar chargers for satellite phones and supplementary oxygen supplies for some high altitude treks.

recruiting two extremely experienced Technical Advisers who’ll work to ensure the safety of Challengers in the mountains and on water . They join other key safety staff: , who heads up the Safety and Training Team, and our consultant Medical Team,

(UK), (Australia) and Remote Medical International in the US.

to being at the forefront of safety and compliance requires that we run a state-of-the-art Operations Centre at our offices in High Wycombe, manned by permanent, fully-trained staff and Incident Response Managers - members of the uniformed services who’re specifically trained to act and respond quickly and calmly should an incident occur.

to have a full-time dedicated Operations Centre Manager , a specialist in ensuring that our expeditions receive the best possible support when teams are away. Neil works closely with our Operations Director,

who also represents the interests of World Challenge Customers on several external committees to ensure we’re always up-to-date on the latest industry developments.

means that Operations Centre staff are on a high state of readiness and better equipped to deal with incidents throughout the year and across time-zones. In fact, there are only three weeks a year when World Challenge doesn’t have expeditions overseas!


Following a period of significant investment in the Operations Centre, the team are reaping the rewards, with feedback-statistics indicating a 19% increase of schools rating our operations support ‘good or excellent’.

‘An overall satisfaction score of 96% is fantastic’, says , Operations Director, ‘but we’re not going to rest on our laurels. We’ll be aiming for 100% next year, investing even more time and money in enhancing our support systems’.

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at our disposal whilst ensuring

the teams were comfortable and safe and then got them home on the first flights possible even in these adverse

circumstances. Most importantly, there were no additional costs for the teams.

of our incident response and safety record, and

we’re well-prepared for any future eventualities, whether climate, economic

or political. We are constantly monitoring unfolding events all over the world

long before they make the news here to ensure we can make proactive

decisions on safety wherever possible.

about your travel plans with

World Challenge or if you’d like to hear more about our back-up

provision,

from Westcliff High School for Girls were in Morocco at the time and were forced to stay an extra week. Below is feedback from their Headteacher.

“...during this time the support provided by World Challenge was outstanding. The team were exceptionally well looked after in a quality hotel and you went out of your way to arrange for the group to undertake activities during this extra week.

I also know that a great deal of time and effort was spent trying to secure a passage home for the team and we were extremely grateful that you were able to secure them on one of the first flights out of Morocco.

Since their return, the school has received many emails from parents saying how pleased they are with the way that World Challenge treated the girls and the effectiveness and regularity of your communication with the parents during this time.”

, HeadteacherWestcliff High School for Girls

This particular case study is based on a

pre-existing illness and could have happened

anywhere at anytime and shows the network

of support available to all teams

whilst in-country.

from Katharine Lady Berkeley’s

School is unexpectedly ill in Zambia whilst on

the trekking phase of the expedition.

This incident was rated a Category 1

(serious medical).

is taken ill on a trek. They

return to Livingstone with a School Leader. The Operations

Centre and parents were notified.

condition had deteriorated

(delirious and displaying symptoms of Malaria). The

Operations Centre instructed that he is immediately taken to

the local hospital. He was given antibiotics and painkillers. First

Assist and parents were notified.

tested negative for Malaria

and Meningitis is suspected - a serious/life threatening

condition. World Challenge arrange flights for parents and a

World Challenge Family Liaison Representative (a retired Royal

Navy Commander and former helicopter pilot with a wealth

of experience in handling complex logistical situations). They

fly to Johannesburg that evening where the Challenger was

transferred by Air Ambulance chartered by First Assist.

in Johannesburg and

are with their son when briefed by the Medical Team. They

informed the Medical Team that their son had been involved

in a serious road traffic accident 12 months earlier. This was

later found to be the primary contributing factor to the onset

of his illness. The Challenger remained in a serious condition in

intensive care on life support.

– World Challenge arranges the family to fly

home and we meet them on their arrival.

who dealt with all their transport and

accommodation needs as well as liaising between the hospital,

World Challenge Operations Centre (Response Managers,

Incident Managers and Duty Director) who were coordinating

the support and First Assist. There were many other contacts

involved in this incident including: Expedition Leader, School

Leader, In-country Agent in Zambia, In-country Agent in

South Africa, Zambia Air Ambulance Service, Dr Shafik

Hospital (Livingstone, Zambia), Livingstone General Hospital

in Zambia, Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg, World

Challenge flights team and British Airways.

underwent an operation in

the UK to seal the hole in his ear canal that had

been the source of his infection and has gone

on to make a full recovery. The parents were so

impressed with the care and efficiency of the

safety and support network they have signed

their other son up to an expedition travelling to

Vietnam this summer.


Mac is a specialist in advising on hazardous activities and adventurous pursuits within military, recreation and corporate environments. A former Senior Instructor in the Army Physical Training Corps; the first serving Army Officer to achieve the coveted Union International Association Guide Montange, IFMGA (the highest mountaineering qualification it is possible to hold); a past president of the British Mountain Guides; and former adviser to the Government on expeditions - we’d be hard-pushed to persuade a more credited Adviser on mountain safety to join our team!

Deb has spent the last 18 years paddling, with career highlights that include captaining the British Ladies White Water Rafting team and competing in six World Championships. But she’s equally dynamic out of her kayak as she is in! She is Chairperson of the English White Water Rafting Committee, UK Representative on the International Rafting Federation Committee and holds a list of relevant qualifications as long as your arm. Having also led a number of World Challenge expeditions, she’s the perfect addition to our highly qualified and experienced team.

Technical Advisor

Technical Advisor

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, School LeaderBury Grammar School for Boys

Mongolia and Peru


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, to ensure that we’re doing everything we can to excel in this area. Independent assessors will

examine our processes and offer detailed feedback, flagging up what we’re doing

well and where we can do better.

They’ll also examine your perception of how we ‘put you first’ via online

questionnaires and then measure both results against a published standard.

present or 3* awards. Now, we’re

not bashful in stating that we hope to receive a 3* award first time around. But if we’re unlucky, we’ll be pulling out all the stops to get it.

If you’re approached by the Investor in Customers assessors, we’d really appreciate your co-operation. Your honest answers will help us to meet our customer’s needs and interests in everything we do.

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parentCampbell CollegeIndia (Himalaya


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With environment as one of the three components of the World Challenge ethos, it follows that the company is 100% committed to sustainable growth. So just what are we doing to ensure the well-being of the world in years to come?

Ensuring sustainable growth in a company that relies on sending thousands of people across the world by plane is a tough job, albeit one worth doing. And who better to take on the task than World Challenge’s dedicated Sustainability Team. They’ll be rallying everyone round to meet an ambitious strategy for the year ahead, building on what we’re already doing to become a truly sustainable business.

And Alex Auden, who leads the team, is thrilled with how staff are already engaging with the project, saying ‘we don’t need to look past the number of ideas flooding in to our new

for evidence of our staff’s commitment!’

But ideas won’t change the world. It’s what we do with them that matters! So here’s what we’re doing next year that will impact positively on the well-being of the people we meet and the places we inhabit, as we go about our business.

This is designed to protect pay and conditions for local guides etc. and the treatment of pack animals used on treks. We already adhere to the International Porter Protection Guidelines.

The team has been busy recording the company’s carbon footprint - from paper usage, energy consumed and travel habits in 2009 - in order to set reduction targets for the whole business over a one to three year period.

We hope to minimise any negative impact of our expeditions by ensuring teams get involved in sustainable activities, such as reforestation and beach clean-ups, as well as providing training for the guides who work in the parks (see our In-country Guide Training initiative article on pages 12 and 13).

We’re re-configuring printers to energy and paper saving settings, and installing waterflow reducers on all taps... to name but a few!

Of course we’re already doing a lot to promote sustainability in our business, from off-setting staff flights (and giving the Challengers the opportunity to do so), researching and running really worthwhile, sustainable expedition projects, educating Challengers on responsible travel, incentivising staff to travel to work by bike or train, a Charity Day Scheme and incentivising in-house fundraising.

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Cotswold Outdoor are proud to offer World Challenge School Leaders, Challengers, Expedition Leaders and staff the largest discounts in the school expedition industry on clothing and kit. They also organise free team kit evenings at their stores or in your school to give you expert kit advice on the World Challenge kit list. Visit My World Challenge for details.www.cotswoldoutdoor.com

for the teacher to answer all questions and give advice throughout the programme

and to answer all questions and give advice to Challengers and parents throughout the programme

who specialise in their individual area such as Expedition Planning Managers and Programme Facilitators. There are no ‘jack of all trades’ here

is industry leading The size of our company means that our staff

can be based regionally to support schools and we have the financial stability along with the resources of TUI should we need to call upon them

will always come up with an answer within 24 hours.

”

, School LeaderMaidstone Grammar SchoolBolivia, Siberia and Zambia and Botswana

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The reason the expedition was such a terrific success was in short down to the service that your company provided, one that was nothing short of exceptional.

...Debbie Dack (my School Support Coordinator) is quite possibly the best link person I have ever dealt with from any company whilst I have been in teaching. There was seemingly nothing that I could ask Debbie that wouldn’t be met with either a cheery phone call, or prompt email response. Her efficiency knows no bounds, whatever the query; the answer was with me before I knew it. It is this level of service that sets World Challenge apart from other educational expedition providers.”

, School LeaderSt Laurence SchoolNepal

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in this brochure have been taken by students, teachers and Expedition Leaders on expedition.

from sustainable forests.

The likelihood is that they’ll return a different person: someone who is better equipped to take responsibility, to make important decisions, manage money, work together as a team, carry-on under physical strain, and lead in challenging circumstances. They may also have experienced what it’s like to live and work in communities less fortunate than our own, helping to put their own life into perspective.

Royal Belfast Academical Institution - Joseph Snaith,

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School - Jonathon Sharma,

Calderstones School

South Hampstead High School - George Holden, Carre’s Grammar School

- Gabriel Lawson, Royal Grammar School, Newcastle

- Southend High School for Boys

- Joshua Camm, Tring School

- Rebecca Hicks, Stratford-Upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls

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