Three of our Year 11 students along with Ms Tanton and Mr Clayton, joined McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris at McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. Zac, Scarlett and Marcus had the opportunity to meet Lando, discuss their own DofE Award experiences, and have a tour of the facility, before taking part in a pit-stop challenge, inspiring teamwork and resilience to help them ‘skill up’ – one of the key challenges of the Do It 4 Youth campaign.
This summer, McLaren Racing is partnering with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) for a new fundraising challenge ‘Do It 4 Youth’. The key themes behind the challenge are core values shared by both McLaren and the DofE: resilience, teamwork and mental wellbeing. The vital funds raised through the campaign will enable more young people across the UK, regardless of their background, to be able to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
The Do It 4 Youth challenge is open to anyone with any ability, and is a chance for those who have never taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to get a taste of what it might be like. You can get involved alone or as a team, and can start at any time from 10 June, but must complete it within four weeks and by 30 September 2021.
To sign up to Do It 4 Youth visit www.dofe.org/doit4youth