Outdoor Education

Wealth of extra-curricular activities

Director of Outdoor Education

Mr Fred Simkins

Mr Simkins’ role is to ensure Hurst’s Outdoor Education provision is informative and progressive.

Mr Simkins started his career as a mountaineer with the Army. He joined Hurst 26 years ago and took on White Water Kayaking, Skiing, Sport Climbing and many other outdoor activities. He is a Level 3 instructor in most disciplines and has a L6 NVQ in Youth Leadership and Management.

He continues to enjoy outdoor pursuits for himself, climbing weekly and skiing at every opportunity. He also enjoys a round of golf.

Deputy Director of Outdoor Education

Mrs Sarah Peach

Mrs Peach joined Hurst’s Outdoor Education department in 2016 following eight years working in the Outdoor Industry in the Scottish Highlands. She has a Sports Studies (Hons) degree from Northumbria University and a PGCE.

Mrs Peach is a qualified BASI Ski Instructor, Climbing Instructor, Mountain Bike Instructor and an instructor of a variety of Water Sports.

In her free time she enjoys mountain biking on the South Downs and Climbing.

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The Outdoor Education programme involves all students from Shell (Year 9) to Upper Sixth.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and a wide range of activities, is available to all. These include the Combined Cadet Force, Community Service projects, Year 12 skills programmes every Tuesday and Outdoor Pursuits during Games sessions. We also have year group off-site activity days.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS

COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

CLIMBING

EQUESTRIAN

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

SKILLS