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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

At Byron College, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a powerful way for students to live out our CARE values—Community, Action, Respect, and Excellence—while developing essential skills for life. This prestigious global programme, active in over 140 countries, helps young people grow through adventure, service, and personal challenges, preparing them for future success.

As a certified Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre, we offer Bronze and Silver level Awards to students in Years 10–13. Participants shape their own journey, choosing activities in Skills, Physical Recreation, and Voluntary Service. This flexibility empowers students to develop Confidence, Leadership, and Resilience while pursuing their individual interests and abilities.

The Award’s Adventurous Journey pushes students to explore beyond their limits, cultivating Critical Thinking and Collaboration. Through community service and personal achievement, participants strengthen their Integrity and sense of Responsibility, while building connections with peers and leaders.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Byron College is more than a challenge—it’s a chance for students to grow, excel, and embody the values that will shape their futures as leaders in a dynamic world.

The Adventurous Journey section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award is an exciting and challenging experience that encourages participants to explore the great outdoors. Participants are trained to plan and undertake a journey, working as a team to navigate in an unfamiliar environment. This journey fosters resilience, collaboration, and self-awareness while providing a sense of adventure and discovery.

"The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has allowed me to develop my character in a multitude of ways, improving the vital skill of consistency in what one does as well as of not being too dependent, focused on one certain activity in life. Its activities have allowed me to broaden my horizons especially with my Volunteering activity."
Fotis
Year 13
"The Duke of Edinburgh Award has opened up a new window of opportunity, collaboration, skill-learning and journeying. I have acquired skills I never thought I would before. From setting up tents to learning about architectural history, this award programme has and continues to feed me a plethora of information and knowledge, which I will forever be grateful for. The expedition has been extraordinary!"
John Roy
Year 11

For more information on participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Byron College, contact the Award Leaders: Ms Alex. Voulpioti.

Or visit www.intaward.org

'Taking part in the DofE programme has been a great experience! I have learned new things, started new hobbies and done volunteer work. I really enjoyed our hike and cannot wait for next years events! I definitely recommend you take part as well!"
Ellie
Year 11
"I’ve had the chance to gain new experiences such as volunteering at different animal rescue centers. I also had a lot of fun attending the practice journeys and acquiring a lot of useful survival skills as well as getting to know more people."
Elena
Year 13

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