On Sunday 17th May, 34 senior pupils from Northbourne Park School enjoyed their annual 14.7 mile pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral.
Starting with a blessing at the school Church, St Mary the Virgin, Betteshanger and loaded up with plenty of water and sun cream, the children set off across the Kent fields.
The Pilgrimage is a special event in the school calendar as it not only gives the children the opportunity to reflect on their past years at the school, but also the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful Kent countryside which takes them along the original pilgrims’ path to Canterbury, visiting six local churches along the way.
The Pilgrimage concluded at Canterbury Cathedral where the children were met by family, friends and staff and had the opportunity to hear the Northbourne Park School choir sing Evensong in the Cathedral.
Priscilla Smith, Head of Outdoor Education said: “Congratulations to all the children and staff who completed the 14.2 miles in a record time of six and half hours. It was lovely to see such a fine display of great determination both mentally and physically.”