Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is a certified provider of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, a globally recognised programme designed for youth aged 14 to 24, active in Western Australia since 1962. Additionally, we extend the Ignite Award to our Junior School students aged 9 to 13.
Award opportunities
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award enables students to take full advantage of the diverse opportunities offered by Peter Carnley Anglican Community School. The Award is designed to be an individual challenge based on the unique interests of each participant in the areas of Physical Recreation, Skill, Service and an Adventurous Journey.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award experience is different for everyone, but it is guaranteed that students who undertake the Award will:
- Be challenged
- Step outside their comfort zone
- Have adventures and learn about new passions
- Help others
- Build confidence, resilience, and employable skills
- Discover that they are capable of things they didn't dream were possible
The Award can be used towards a students' achievement, and will appear on their WACE (Western Australia Certificate of Education) Certificate if they complete the Bronze Award or above.
For more information, please visit the official web page for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, or click to download a brochure.
Ignite Award
We offer the Ignite Award to our Junior School students aged 9 to 13. The purpose of Ignite is to help develop confidence, promote physical activity and to encourage students to step outside their comfort zone.
Ignite offers an opportunity for students to develop strong community awareness and helping others through the volunteering component. By completing one activity under the headings of Physical, hobby, volunteering and adventure. Each level has different time requirements. Level 1 is a minimum of 3 hours Level 2 is 6 hours level is 10 hours and level 4 requires 15 hours of volunteer. Once you register, you will receive an Ignite booklet, which you then record everything you do.