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title: "Honouring Achievement: A Wonderful Evening of Duke of Edinburgh Success"
url: "https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-03-20-honouring-achievement-a-wonderful-evening-of-duke-of-edinburgh-success"
school: "St Michael’s Catholic Academy"
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# Honouring Achievement: A Wonderful Evening of Duke of Edinburgh Success

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### Celebrating Our Bronze Award Recipients

St Michael’s Catholic Academy recently hosted a fantastic evening to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our **18 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award recipients**. Their determination, resilience and commitment shone brightly as each student was recognised for their journey through the award.

### An Evening Filled With Inspiration

We were honoured to welcome **Baroness Tanni Grey‑Thompson**, whose inspiring words made the celebration even more memorable. We were also joined by the **DofE Operations Manager** and **Regional Manager**, further highlighting the significance of our students’ accomplishments.

The event was proudly hosted by **Mrs Hunter**, who paid tribute not only to the awards earned, but to the personal growth each young person achieved along the way.

### Special Recognition for Exceptional Determination

A special congratulations goes to **Tippi**, who received the **St Michael’s DofE Resilience Award** for her outstanding perseverance during the expedition. Her determination beautifully embodies the spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

### A Journey of Service, Skill and Strength

To achieve their Bronze Award, students took part in a wide range of enriching activities:

- **Volunteering:** Supporting elderly residents and assisting in the school library
- **Skills:** Knitting, cooking, learning instruments and more
- **Physical:** Gym training, walking, gymnastics and personal fitness goals

Each pupil stepped outside their comfort zone, discovering resilience, compassion and confidence along the way.

### Looking Ahead With Excitement

We are so proud of every award recipient. Many students are already eager to begin their **Silver Award**, alongside our new Bronze cohort. We can’t wait to see where their next steps will take them.

Congratulations to all involved - a truly inspiring evening celebrating character, commitment and achievement.

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