Teign Students Triumph at Ten Tors After Months of Training

Students from Teign School, part of Education South West, are celebrating after successfully completing this year’s Ten Tors challenge following months of dedicated training, preparation and teamwork.

The annual event, held on Dartmoor, saw students take on the demanding endurance challenge alongside thousands of young people from across the South West. After setting off earlier this weekend, every member of the Teign team crossed the finish line safely, supported throughout by staff, volunteers and former colleagues who returned specially to support the group.

Particularly inspiring were three Year 11 students who balanced the challenge with their GCSE commitments, rejoining the team shortly after sitting an exam in order to complete the expedition alongside their peers.

Throughout the training process and the event itself, students demonstrated determination and teamwork while navigating the physical and mental demands of the challenge.

The school also paid tribute to the volunteers and staff members who supported the expedition, including Mr Bere, who returned to support the team throughout the weekend.

Ten Tors remains one of the UK’s most respected youth challenges, encouraging teamwork, navigation skills and perseverance in the unique environment of Dartmoor National Park.

Lucie Wagner, Headteacher at Teign School, said:

“We are incredibly proud of every student who took part in Ten Tors this year. The commitment they have shown over many months of training has been exceptional, and to see every participant cross the finish line safely was a wonderful moment for the whole school community.”

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West, said:

“Ten Tors is about far more than endurance. It develops confidence, character, leadership and resilience in young people, and our students represented the school brilliantly throughout the challenge. We are immensely proud of their achievement and grateful to all the staff and volunteers who made the experience possible.”