The Global Enrichment Program is designed to help students deepen their understanding of what it means to be responsible global citizens. Through learning tours, immersions, and service-learning opportunities, students are encouraged to engage with diverse communities, explore global issues, and apply their learning in meaningful real-world contexts. These experiences promote empathy, intercultural awareness, and social responsibility, empowering students to make a positive contribution both locally and globally. These experiences are designed to inspire curiosity, resilience, and a sense of social responsibility, equipping students with the skills and perspectives needed to thrive in an interconnected world.

The two main components of this program is The Duke of Edinburgh International Award and our Learning Tours program.

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

The College is a registered Award Centre for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia. This program is a non-competitive self-development program available to all young people. It encourages them to set and achieve goals at a level appropriate to their needs and aspirations. The Award can be completed at a Bronze, Silver or Gold level and is offered to students in Year 9 or above. To complete the Award, students must participate and satisfy the relevant Award requirements across four areas:

• Voluntary Service
• Physical Recreation
• Skills
• Adventurous Journeys
• Residential Project (Gold Award participants only)

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is highly regarded amongst prospective employers and tertiary education providers. The program is highly valued at the College, with many students taking up the offer to complete the Award while they are at Bennies. As a registered Award Centre, students who partake in the program are supported by the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program Convenor throughout their participation. Furthermore, the College organises several outdoor education expeditions throughout the year to help students complete the Adventurous Journey components of their Award. These expeditions are run by qualified external providers for MSB students only and are supported with MSB staff in attendance.

For more information on the program, you can visit:

https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/dukeofedinburgh

Learning Tours

The Learning Tour Program offers students the chance to engage with the world beyond the classroom, fostering the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become responsible global citizens. We offer domestic and international learning tours, immersions, and pilgrimages that encourage empathy and social responsibility but also an opportunity for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom through immersive, hand-on experiences. While they are optional, Learning Tours are often one of the most memorable and impactful learning experiences for many of our students. All Learning Tours are facilitated by College staff and are organised through approved travel providers. Learning Tours are offered to Year 8 students and above, however, each tour will have its own eligibility requirements depending on the nature of the trip. This may range from age, year group, curriculum study pre-requisites etc. Some examples of domestic experiences that we have offered in the past include, but are not limited to:

• Touch Football Sport Tour (QLD)
• Geography Learning Tour (North QLD)
• EcoVenture (North QLD)
• Cape York First Nations Immersion (North QLD)
• Dance Tour (QLD)

Some examples of international experiences that we have offered in the past include, but are not limited to:

• Creative & Performing Arts Tour (USA)
• Japan Language and Culture Tour (Japan)
• Space Camp (USA)
• Netball Sport Tour (Europe, USA, Canada, Singapore)
• Football Sport Tour (Europe)
• European History Tour (Europe)
• Footsteps of Benedict Pilgrimage (Europe)