A royal welcome for being of service
C ommitted to service and the environment, Christ’s College teachers Graeme Christey and David Newton have been recognised for their involvement with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award and Eco-Action at a special function with Prince Edward. During the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to New Zealand, College students were also invited to meet Prince Edward at South New Brighton Beach in Christchurch, along with helping to plant 60 black matipo trees in a grove to
mark every year that the award programme had been active in New Zealand. Graeme, the Head of Outdoor Education and leader of The Duke of Edinburgh programme at College, and David, the co- founder of the Eco-Action Nursery Trust, were invited to Government House in Wellington to celebrate
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award challenges young Kiwis to develop skills and tools to improve themselves – and, in turn, their communities. Each is supported to consider their interests and ambitions, and then set challenges for the four award sections – voluntary service, physical recreation, skills, and an Adventurous Journey. Graeme has been recognised for all his work in “growing the award over the past seven years at Christ’s College”, while David’s role in encouraging
the 60-year anniversary. For both, it also was an opportunity to connect with
others committed to service and nurturing young people to be their very best.
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