Bronze, Silver and Gold
The Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards increase in challenge, helping students set and achieve meaningful goals. Each level has four sections:
- Physical Recreation
- Skills
- Voluntary Service
- Adventurous Journey
The Gold Award also includes a Residential Project, offering participants a unique opportunity to develop teamwork, independence, and leadership.
Suggested timeline for each level:
- Bronze: Year
- Silver: Year 10
- Gold: Years 11–12
Completing an award recognises personal growth, persistence, and achievement. Participants are supported by a strong network both within and beyond the College.
Award Fundamentals
To achieve each Award Section and level, students are expected to participate regularly in their chosen activities, building skills and improving their physical and personal wellbeing over time. The program encourages independence and decision-making, helping students to set priorities and achieve goals.
Designed to be inclusive, the DofE framework supports all young people, including Indigenous youth, refugees, students at risk, those in regional or remote areas, and young people with disabilities. Beyond individual growth, it fosters community connection, bringing people and institutions together in a shared purpose of youth development and inclusion.