Confidence, resilience and teamwork are just some of the skills young people gain through participating in the Duke of Ed. These are skills that help them through life and improve their chances of advancing further in education or getting a job.

Duke of Edinburgh International Award

Discover your potential. Build your future.

At St Gregory’s College, we want every young man to develop the confidence, character and skills needed to thrive both at school and beyond. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Duke of Ed) provides students with an opportunity to challenge themselves, discover new passions and become active contributors to their community.

The Duke of Ed is the world's leading youth development framework, empowering young people to uncover their purpose, passion and place in the world while developing skills that prepare them for life, study and future careers.

The Award is voluntary, flexible and tailored to each student's interests and goals. Participants complete activities across four areas:

  • Physical Recreation
  • Skill Development
  • Voluntary Service
  • Adventurous Journey

Why participate in the Duke of Ed?

The Duke of Ed is more than an award. It is an opportunity for students to grow as individuals while doing activities they enjoy and discovering new interests along the way. Students develop qualities that universities, employers and communities value, including resilience, leadership, initiative and teamwork.

Through participation, students:

  • Build confidence by stepping outside their comfort zone
  • Develop resilience through goal-setting and perseverance
  • Learn leadership, teamwork and communication skills
  • Strengthen their sense of responsibility and independence
  • Give back through meaningful community service
  • Discover new talents, interests and passions
  • Enhance their university, employment and scholarship applications
  • Gain internationally recognised accreditation for their achievements
  • Become better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of adult life.

The Benefits for St Gregory's Students

Through this challenging journey of self-discovery, our young men:

  • Are equipped and empowered to achieve their personal best
  • Learn to take responsibility for their goals and choices
  • Become connected to and actively engaged within their community
  • Make a positive contribution to society through service and leadership
  • Learn to persevere and overcome barriers to success
  • Develop valuable life skills and greater self-confidence
  • Increase future education and career opportunities.

Award Levels

St Gregory's College offers students the opportunity to work towards:

  • Bronze Award
  • Silver Award
  • Gold Award

Students are supported throughout their journey by a dedicated network of teachers, mentors and supervisors who help guide them towards achieving their goals.

Become #WORLDREADY

Whether your goal is to improve a skill, challenge yourself physically, contribute to your community or prepare for future study and employment, the Duke of Ed provides a proven pathway for personal growth, achievement and lifelong success.