Duke of Edinburgh Award Update

Our Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award participants recently conquered the Adventurous Journey component of the Award, and boy, did they do it in style!

This year, the Duke of Ed journey led students to the Fearless Festival held in Devonport.

Picture this: a three-night all-inclusive adventure where students got to meet with local businesses and industry professionals to unlock a world of future work opportunities.

With students in grades 9-12 from schools from all over the state in attendance, this festival was THE place to be to explore the world of work and training. Students also did tours of local businesses including Anvers Chocolates, Elphinstone Engineering and the delicious Ashgrove cheese and dairy factory.

But it wasn't all business, the students also took time to explore the local sights, including Penguin and the beautiful Mersey Bluff, and of course made time to sneak in some shopping trips to Kmart.

Thanks to State Growth, our adventurers lived the high life in a cosy, local hotel and indulged in mouth-watering delicacies at a local restaurant. They even got to strut their stuff at a swanky Gala dinner attended by 400 people, including Tasmania's Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Tasmania's Commissioner of Police, Donna Adams.

The Gala dinner had some sensational guest speakers and included a video message from former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. But the cherry on top? was Abbey winning a colossal toolbox in the raffle!

The trip was filled with unforgettable moments including sunrise strolls with Jane, a sunset photography session out at the Bluff, and not to forget the jaw-dropping skills of Mrs Reeve behind the wheel of the school van.

Students are set to complete their Award by the end of the year, earning 12 TCE points for their fantastic work in volunteering, skill development, and staying active.

Nicole Reeve