Four Dandenong High School students recently took part in United Energy’s iconic Around the Bay cycling event.
Teens Christian, Tamara, Nyaluak and Casey were among more than 10,000 cyclists who took part in the event and rode to raise money for children’s education charity The Smith Family.
The event took place on Sunday 7 October and saw the four students and two teachers take part in the 50km ride. The six riders set off from Albert Park before making their way to Elwood, then over the West Gate Bridge where they hit Williamstown before returning to the finish line at Albert Park.
Dandenong High School Health/PE Learning Leader Ryan Anderson explained that the students took part in the event as a component of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, which is a youth development program. The program empowers all young Australians aged 14 to 24 to explore their full potential regardless of their location or circumstance.
There are three levels of ‘Awards’ (Bronze, Silver and Gold), and to earn an Award, each young person must learn a skill, improve their physical well-being, volunteer in their community and experience a team adventure in a new environment.
Mr Anderson said that the program encourages students to become good leaders and take ownership of their actions and projects. Along with the Dandenong High School community, Mr Anderson said he was very impressed with the student’s achievements to date.
Dandenong High School is located at 92-106 Princes Highway in Dandenong. For more information, phone 9792 0561 or visit www.dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au.
