The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a programme with a rich history. Founded in the UK by Prince Philip, it now runs in more than 120 countries across the world – a truly global challenge.
The Award consists of three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. At Byron, we are proud to offer both Bronze and Silver across Years 10 – 12.
Within each level, students need to complete three different sections, which encourage them to work outside their comfort zone.
The Skill section – students need to start or continue learning a skill, for example, cooking or photography.
The Voluntary Service section – students need to start or continue volunteering in the community, for example, helping younger students at homework club.
The Physical Recreation section – students need to start or continue attending a sports club, for example, football/basketball/volleyball after school.
The final aspect of the Award is the Adventurous Journey, which consists of a 2 day hike for Bronze, and a 3 day hike for Silver.
Students are taught how to navigate, plan a route, put up a tent, cook on a stove and how to look after themselves in the great outdoors through a training weekend. They will then complete an assessed Adventurous Journey to complete their Award in some of the most beautiful locations in Greece.
Annual Licence Certificate
For more information about the Award, please visit the International Award’s website. www.intaward.org
If you have any further queries, please contact Ms Patsikas. l.patsikas@byroncollege.gr