The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a program for young people aged between 14 and 25 years old.

Taking part in the Award isn’t easy – it requires commitment over time – but it is simple to get started and after all the time and effort participants put into the program, they will have achieved something special of which they can be very proud.

Participants:

• Design their own Award program
• Set goals and record progress
• Make a positive impact on the lives of others through community service
• Be challenged by an Adventurous Journey

Although it is a significant commitment, often participants can continue with activities they are already taking part in, such as sports or volunteering, and count these towards achieving their Award. Otherwise, it could be an opportunity to try something new and develop a passion for something different.

In 2024, Shalom College will be looking at running Bronze and Silver awards with adventurous journeys’ for Bronze and Silver in Canoeing.

In 2023, Shalom College Bronze award candidates completed an Adventurous Journey in Canoeing on the Sunshine Coast. In previous years participants have completed awards at other levels (Silver and Gold) and have completed Adventurous Journeys on the South Passage, a sail training ship, while others did a combination of Bushwalking and Canoeing Adventurous Journeys. In previous years, I have taken students on the Thorsbourne Trail in North Queensland, the Victorian High Plains, and the Kokoda Track in PNG.

If you have an interest in joining up for the Duke of Edinburgh Award (at any level), feel free to contact me by email david_eke@shalomcollege.com if you have further questions or you can go to the Duke of Edinburgh website https://dukeofed.com.au/ 

The cost to complete the Bronze award through the Shalom College Award Centre is $220. This is paid through Parent Lounge. Watch out for notices of meetings in Sia.

Mr David Eke
Award Leader
David_Eke@shalomcollege.com