PLC SYDNEY STUDENTS ACHIEVE GOLD DUKE OF ED INTERNATIONAL AWARD
06 May 2026
...building resilience, leadership and purpose beyond the classroom.
At PLC Sydney, the Duke of Ed is a framework for growth, empowering students to discover their strengths, build resilience and contribute meaningfully to the world.
Completed by 14–24 year olds globally:
- Three levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold
- You choose what you want to do, your goals, interests, and pace.
- Adventure, skills, volunteering, and fitness, the mix of activities can be as unique as you.
- A chance to discover your passions.
What you'll get out of it:
- A globally recognised achievement that stands out anywhere with digital badges
- Uni’s recognise it. Employers love it!
- Positive wellbeing, purpose and stories future you will thank you for
- A chance to escape the classroom and discover more about yourself
Each level has four sections: Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills, and an Adventurous Journey. The activities you complete can be as unique as you. Going for Gold? You will also complete a Gold Residential Project.
Each section is designed to help you learn something new, stay active, or give back. Combined, they create a powerful experience that builds independence, resilience, and friendships, and equips you with practical life skills.
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The Duke of Ed strongly reflects and reinforces the values at the heart of a PLC Sydney education. Through the program, students grow in grace as they recognise the support of others and develop humility and gratitude alongside increasing independence. They deepen their sense of reverence through challenge and reflection, gaining a greater appreciation of the world and the importance of respectful relationships. The Award also cultivates wisdom, as students set goals, persevere and reflect, building disciplined thinking and informed decision-making. A strong commitment to service underpins the program, encouraging students to act with compassion and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Supported by the School, each student’s journey is unique, building confidence, capability and character while developing skills to thrive beyond school.
