As part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Participants are required to complete a period of Voluntary Service in the broader community. In this component of the Award, spend a minimum of one (1) hour per week at a charitable or non-profit organisation, giving back by volunteering their time for the betterment of others.

In 2024 we have participants volunteering in a wide range of different areas for example Lucinda Wiggins (10C) and Georgia Bray (10D) are two Silver Award Participants volunteering at Carrington Aged Care in Camden. We received word of some outstanding work these two participants have been doing at Carrington particularly setting up a Mother's Day display for some elderly residents who were, by all reports, extremely moved by the kind and thoughtful gesture.

Congratulations and thank you to both Lucinda and Georgia, for the time and care you are putting into your Voluntary Service, along with the way you have been outstanding ambassadors for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Magdalene Catholic College.

In addition to these two Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Participants, this year we have students volunteering in a range of different areas including (but not limited to) Churches and various religious charities such as St Vincent de Paul, Rural Fire Service, Red Cross, and various local sporting clubs including “Macarthur Magic”, an inclusive soccer program for kids and young adults in the Macarthur region. We look forward to hearing about the great work Participants are doing in our local community and celebrating these achievements in the future.

Mr. Matthew Dowdell

Year 10 Pastoral Care Coordinator

Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Coordinator

HSIE Teacher