“If it hasn’t been created, create it,” says Teresa Harper, a CedarBridge Academy teacher and lead advisor of the Duke of Edinburgh programme at the school. The programme has been around for a while, but for the first time it is more publicised, and having a lot more participation. Mrs Harper isn’t just overwhelmed by the numbers, she’s joyful.With the programme she wants to “expand students’ horizons, so they can see a huge world, be able to dream again, and reach those dreams.” The Duke of Edinburgh programme offers many of the co-curricular and community service hours required for graduation. The programme exposes students to different aspects of the community, and helps them find focus and personal balance, develop skills and build physical endurance. It is totally personalised to the student’s interests.Recently the participants of the programme had a face-painting booth at the Annual Exhibition. The lines were extremely long and the wait in line was estimated to be an hour. Their booth made a total of $3,500 and put smiles on numerous children’s faces.This summer, there will be a robotic camp, approved by the Duke of Edinburgh programme, where children 6-18 can learn about engineering, programming and robotics. At the end of the programme, the participants get to build and keep their own robot.Future events for CBA’s Duke of Edinburgh programme include a social with other students to increase the awareness of the programme. Mrs Harper is also planning fundraisers for charity events, to help the community.