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School receives 'much needed' equipment 

Items include tents, camping stoves and clothing

Ballakermeen High School has received equipment worth £2,000 for the Duke of Edinburgh Award from the Green Team of Hansard International.

It includes tents, camping stoves, fuel bottles, and waterproof clothing.

There are currently over 100 youngsters participating at the bronze level, over 30 in silver and 10 students hoping to complete their gold award. 

The equipment will allow the school to continue to provide pupils with all they need for a successful expedition.

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