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Pupils of Critchill School receive Duke of Edinburgh bronze award.

June 20, 2017
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Five students from Critchill School Frome have been presented with their Duke of Edinburgh bronze award.

They have been learning first aid, taking part in basketball lessons, and regularly litter picking in the community to achieve the award. They also took part in a 2 day walking and camping expedition on the Mendip Hills.

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