Two teams from Wellington School took part in the gruelling Ten Tors event this weekend on Dartmoor. The team taking part in the 45 miles 
challenge romped in first after a hard, strenuous walk and an overnight camp. As a result of excellent preparation and a lot of hard work, Sixth Formers, Luke Fieldhouse, George Mallinson, Tom Hollingsworth, Ben Johnson, Flynn Simpson and Ben Howe put in an impressive performance finishing first, crossing the line at 9.26 in the morning. The boys were roared over the finish line by the watching supporters.
The 35 mile team of Jamie Owsianka, Benjie Pepperell, Tim Kilbey, Harry Nuttall-Owen, Alex Richardson-Jones and Greg Harris also put in a strong performance completing the course at 9.51 on Sunday morning. Well done on all the hard work in the build-up to the event.
The event which is run by the Army, assisted by the Royal Navy and Royal Airforce is in its 56th year. Over 2,400 teenagers – (400 teams!) aged between 14 to 19 hiked distances of up to 55 miles (89 km) and visited 10 nominated tors.
During the challenge teams visit 10 nominated tors, which are hills or rockypeaks.