The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a youth development framework aimed at young Australians with the intention of empowering them to reach their full potential by finding their passion, purpose and place in the world.
The Award is designed to help participants develop a range of skills through the completion of four categories:
- physical activity
- skills
- voluntary service
- adventurous journey
Each activity helps students to develop their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical skills and better prepares them for their future. Through the completion of the award students are able to gain TCE points which carry over to college and help assist them to gain their High School Certificate.
At MacKillop, students in Years 9 will complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award- Bronze level. Students will complete this award alongside their Duke teachers who are available to provide support and help students identify opportunities to fulfil all aspects of the Award.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about The Award, please email sireland@mackillop.tas.edu.au or visit https://dukeofed.com.au
