Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze Award
A group of seventeen enthusiastic St Paul's students, including an exchange student from Switzerland, were accompanied by three volunteer teachers as they recently completed their first practice journey as part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award programme. This exciting new initiative was introduced to our College this year and is open to all Year 9 and 10 students.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award aims to inspire and challenge young people to develop essential life skills, engage in physical activities, contribute to their communities, and explore the great outdoors. Through this programme, participants gain valuable personal and social skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
For their practice journey, the group ventured to Yuraygir National Park, where they hiked from Angourie to Sandon, covering an impressive distance of 26 kilometres over two days. Despite some sore feet, blisters, and the discovery of muscles they never knew they had, the students were buoyed by excellent weather, which made the experience both successful and enjoyable.
Next Term, the team will return to Yuraygir National Park to complete the full 65 kilometre track for their assessment journey. In addition to the hiking expedition, students in the Duke of Edinburgh's programme are also involved in volunteering, skill-based activities, and personal physical recreation, all of which contribute to their overall development and achievement in the Award.
Thanks to Ms Bethany Rennes, Ms Jade Tildsley and Mr Glen Northey for their support and accompanying the students.
