Hundreds of young achievers from across the UK assembled in the prestigious setting of St James's Palace on June 23rd, including Rhiannon Lee from Bishopswood.

Rhiannon, currently a student at the University of Reading, was a pupil at John Kyrle High School where she achieved her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. She travelled to London to receive her certificate from DofE's Trustee and Gold Award holder HRH The Earl of Wessex.

The Gold Award Presentation (GAP) is a celebration and recognition of Rhiannon's achievements in completing her Gold DofE programme. The GAP is a unique event and a fitting culmination to mark the hard work, determination and perseverance required.

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