Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award

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Whanganui High School provides the opportunity for students to gain the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Students work on four sections at each level; Skills, Service, Physical Recreation and an Adventurous Project. The first three sections are completed by students independently out of school time and the Adventurous Project section is organised by staff as a group activity.

Who can join: Students from the ages of 14yrs to 25yrs.

When: Registrations for any section can occur throughout the year (dependent on a student’s age). Meetings are advertised in the Daily Notices.

Events:

Bronze (14yrs+)

• Skills
• Service
• Physical Recreation
• 2 sections for 3 months and 1 section for 6 months
• Adventurous Project 2 days/1 night

Silver (15yrs+)

• Skills
• Service
• Physical Recreation
• All 3 sections 6 months each if Bronze is completed.
• Adventurous Project 3 days/2 nights

Gold (16yrs+)

• Skills
• Service
• Physical Recreation
• All 3 sections 12 months each if Silver is completed.
• Adventurous Project 4 days 3 nights
• Residential Course 5 days/4 nights

Cost: Students will need to cover registration and trip costs.

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(*) Last Reviewed: September 23, 2019

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