21 Aug 2014
Hunters Hill High School students in Years 9 to 12 can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme as an extra-curricular activity.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a flexible, interesting and fun-packed program for all young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to participate in a number of activities over a set length of time. It is entirely voluntary and is structured so the participants can design their own unique program centred on their interests and passions.
Students nominate goals and challenges in four areas: Physical Recreation, Skill, Volunteering and Adventurous Journeys and document their regular participation in these chosen areas over a period of three to twelve months.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is about setting goals. These goals are realised with persistence, determination and resilience and will see the student become better prepared for life's challenges in the future. Find out more at the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme website.
Registration fees range from $125 - $145 per student.
The following are the minimum time requirements for each section of The Award.
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Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
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Physical Recreation |
3 months* |
6 months** |
12 months*** |
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Skill |
3 months* |
6 months** |
12 months*** |
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Service (Volunteering)¿ |
3 months* |
6 months** |
12 months*** |
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Adventurous Journey**** |
2 days + 1 night |
3 days + 2 nights |
4 days + 3 nights |
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Residential Project |
N/A |
N/A |
5 days + 4 nights |
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Minimum age to start |
14 years |
15 years |
16 years |
*For the Major Section: All participants must complete an additional 3 months in either Fitness, Skill or Service.
Adventurous Journeys
The school organises two adventurous journeys each year that cater to both Bronze and Silver participants. The journeys can cost from $40 to $100 based on the location, transport requirements, student numbers and camping fees of each trek. Students are also responsible for providing their own camping equipment for each trip.