Congratulations to three of our Year 12 students who graduated from the College in 2023 and who recently received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Award at a special ceremony in Brisbane.

The event took place at the Brisbane City Hall in front of invited special guests, family, and friends.

The three students were: Mingqian Zhou, Jojo Hou and Magdalena Kolarich who was the Duke of Edinburgh captain at the college.

This is an amazing achievement by the girls who spent a year completing voluntary service, skills, and physical recreation as well as a Residential Project to complete the award.

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is an internationally recognised program, which aims to motivate young people aged 14 years and over to become involved in a balanced program of voluntary self-development activities. Students develop both leadership and teamwork skills by partaking in physical recreation, learning a new skill, providing a service to the community and participating in bushwalking expeditions. If any students are interested in joining the Duke of Edinburgh program, please direct your queries to the Head of Outdoor Education, Andrew Sole ASole@abpat.qld.edu.au

Andrew Sole | Head of Outdoor Education