Duke of Edinburgh Award
Challenging Young Minds, Building Future Leaders
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award targets young people aged 14 – 24 years old.
The programme is designed by young people to fit their own interests and abilities. Throughout their Award journey, participants:
- Are equipped and empowered to achieve their personal best
- Learn to take responsibility for their goals and choices
- Become connected and a contributor to their community
- Gain life skills such as communication, resilience, leadership, confidence and teamwork – which increases their career opportunities
…Plus memories and experiences that last a lifetime!
Registration
Students register online and download an app that gives them access to their own record book.
For more details contact the TIC Duke of Edinburgh Christine Williams at cwilliams@hillcrest-high.school.nz
Levels
Bronze
2 x 3 months, 1 x 6 months + Adventurous Journey
Silver
3 x 6 months + Adventurous Journey
Gold
3 x 12 months + Adventurous Journey + Residential Project
Note: Activities can be carried out concurrently.
Registration fees(GST incl.)
- Bronze and Silver – $86.25
- Gold – $115.00
Award Levels & Requirements
There are three levels to the Award—Bronze, Silver and Gold and each level has four specific sections that participants need to complete activities in:
Choose a form of service and give practical service to others. Examples: youth leadership, tree planting, sports coaching, surf life-saving, SPCA volunteer, school librarian
Choose a hobby, a topic to study, or some other leisure interest and follow through regularly to improve your skill or knowledge. Examples: sports referee, musical instrument, driving license, learn another language
Take up a physical activity and reach a given standard or show improvement. Examples: netball, basketball, rugby, dance, martial arts, walking, swimming, gym
After basic training, including practice journeys, plan and carry out a venture that includes camping or staying in basic accommodation. Examples: tramping, kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, horse riding
Gold level only
