Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award

Key Information

Name Role Phone Email
Mr Craig Adam Teacher in Charge - Expeditions adam.c@whs.ac.nz
Mrs Jemma de Smidt Teacher in Charge - Gold desmidt.j@whs.ac.nz
Ms Rebecca Kennedy Teacher in Charge - Silver kennedy.r@whs.ac.nz
Mr Glen Hutchins Teacher in Charge - Bronze Trips hutchins.g@whs.ac.nz
Mrs Bailee Kauika Teacher in Charge - Bronze baxter.b@whs.ac.nz

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 Journey 2 days/1 night

Silver (15yrs+)

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

Gold (16yrs+)

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

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

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