DoE Master-in- Charge Graeme Christey.
Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award – be of service
E very year, boys are challenged to dream big and go far beyond what they believe they can achieve through the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DoE) Hillary Award. The highest international, non- academic award for young people, the DoE Hillary Award “recognises what we expect of our boys during their time at College”, DoE Master- in-Charge Graeme Christey explains. “It instils in the boys the habit of keeping physically fit, learning new skills, seeking adventure and giving service to the community.”
Graeme, who also teaches Commerce and trains middle- distance runners at College, points out that “employers all over the world have the DoE Award on the top of their list as a core requirement of a prospective employee”. The prestigious Gold award “sets young people apart and can be recognised when applying for courses or jobs”. “You often find that those young people who achieve the award go to the top of the interview pile.” The award recognises that a
great deal of learning happens outside the classroom, with those experiences creating committed and fulfilled young people. It is a personal challenge, pushing boys to their limits and recognising their achievements. To earn an award, each boy must learn a skill, boost their physical wellbeing, volunteer in their community and experience a team adventure in a new environment. Each level – from Bronze to Silver and Gold – is progressively more challenging. Today, the DoE Hillary Award is
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