Duke of Edinburgh
As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year in the Duke of Edinburgh program, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all participants at Pymble for their unwavering dedication and hard work. It has been a joy to witness your individual journeys unfold, and I am immensely proud to have supported you throughout.
A special shout-out goes to our exceptional Dignity Dishes students. Since our collaboration began in the latter part of Term 3, you’ve contributed to the community by preparing over 340 meals for charity. Your generosity and commitment are truly commendable—keep up the fantastic work!
In recent weeks, we’ve seen a surge in registrations from our Year 8 students gearing up for their Vision Valley residentials in 2024. Our Year 9 Vision Valley program, with its three immersive bushwalks/hikes, serves as an outstanding platform for students to commence their journey toward achieving the Bronze Award. These experiences are not only unforgettable but also fulfill the Practice and Qualifying Adventurous Journeys, essential components of the Bronze Award.
Participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award means more than just embarking on a personal growth and adventure; it means becoming part of a global community of young achievers. This program is an excellent opportunity to challenge themselves, build character, and acquire valuable life skills that will serve them well in the present and future.
A friendly reminder: all students attending the Vision Valley Residential must register for the Duke of Edinburgh program in advance.
For all other students interested in exploring more about the Duke of Edinburgh program or registering, please click here or reach out to Mrs. Chris Boland via email at dukes@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au.
Lastly, let’s celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Duke of Edinburgh participants who have earned their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards. Congratulations to each one of you; your dedication is truly commendable.
Here’s to another year of growth, adventure, and success in Duke of Ed!
Bronze
Mary Cottrell (Year 10)
Josephine Green (Year 10)
Annika Lee (Year 10)
Maddy Taylor (Year 10)
Tully Black (Year 10)
Anais Rodwell-Burnicle (Year 10)
Lucy Miller (Year 11)
Madison Van Cleef (Year 10)
Talia Luo (Year 10)
Madeline Arrage (Year 10)
Rebecca Zhao (Year 10)
Emilia Massaro (Year 10)
Phoebe Cooper (Year 10)
Zoe Lupton (Year 10)
Shirley Xu (Year 10)
Genevieve Hartin (Year 10)
Isabella Yu (Year 10)
Sonya Zlatanovic (Year 10)
Iris Wang (Year 10)
Anji Ritchie (Year 10)
Aria Patel (Year 10)
Marissa Zhou (Year 10)
Lydia Martin (Year 11)
Alice Beveridge (Year 10)
Madeleine Watson (Year 10)
Isabelle Huang (Year 11)
Evelyn Gal (Year 10)
Caitlyn Bilney (Year 9)
Charlotte Curruthers (Year 9)
Ella Van Horen (Year 10)
Silver
Ella Jones (Year 11)
Caiyi Wang (Year 11)
Isabelle Reed (Year 11)
Ashna Rana (Year 11)
Manon O’Donnell (Year 11)
Arya Kalantri (Year 11)
Maiya Foster (Year 11)
Lauren Carruthers (Year 11)
Isabelle Huang (Year 11)
Milla Black (Year 12)
Victoria Burton (Year 11)
Carolina Yemma (Year 11)
Anna Ward (Year 11)
Lucy Miller (Year 11)
Linh Pham (Year 11)
Sophia Grindlay (Year 11)
Arabella Sherlock (Year 11)
Elizabeth Hart (Year 12)
Dimity Muller (Year 11)
Arabella Smithyman (Year 11)
Bella Walker (Year 11)
Amber Conlon (Year 11)
Caitlyn Tan (Year 12)
Nilan Esmaeili (Year 12)
Annalise Martin (Year 12)
Lydia Martin (Year 11)
Alexandra Hyett (Year 11)
Lisa Davison (Year 10)
Gold
Charlotte Hartin (Year 12)
Jessie Xie (Year 12)
Milla Black (Year 12)
Sarah Oppenheim (Year 12)
Samantha Lever (Year 12)
Bianca Auld (Year 12)
Claire Oslington (Year 12)
Mia Marinovic (Year 11)
Isabella Watson (Year 12)
Maya Partridge (Year 12)
Charlotte Wykes (Year 11)
Caitlyn Tan (Year 12)
Ayesha Bhalerao (Year 12)
Elizabeth Tyson (Year 12)
Phoebe Mason (Year 12)
Rhedyn Wong (Year 12)
Becca Peters (Year 12)
Senuli Edirisinghe (Year 12)
Yuki Wang (Year 11)
Chris Boland
Co-ordinator – Duke of Edinburgh