Fifteen students from Bluevale Collegiate Institute received the Silver Award of Achievement for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards on April 26. The  students were presented with the award by the Honourable Dave C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, at a ceremony held at Queen’s Park.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, open to youth aged 14 to 25, challenges young people in four areas: Community Service, Skill Development, Physical Fitness and Adventurous Journey. By completing the requirements of each section, our youth become active, healthy and involved, which is essential for their future and the future of our community.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was founded by His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip to encourage personal development and community involvement for young people. Since its establishment in Canada in 1963, more than 500,000 young Canadians have taken the challenge, which has Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

BCI students with the Honourable David Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Mark Hunniford, Principal of BCI.

BCI students with the Honourable David Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Mark Hunniford, Principal of BCI.