9 Old Boys Receive Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Gold Awards at Government House

Acting Rector Campbell Howlett and former DOE Co-ordinator Marian Campbell accompanied 9 of our old boy students to Government House on Saturday where they received their Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Gold Awards. These 9 young men were part of a group of 20 Boys who achieved this award in 2019 and included Michael Nichol, George Walton, Angus Wilton, George Crosse, George Brougham, Cole Searle, Ben Gibbs, Jonty Hilson and Alex Lawson who received their awards from the Governor General, Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy.

It was a fantastic occasion and one the that boys will remember for a long time. We were also fortunate as a school to have George Brougham give the vote of thanks on behalf of the recipients.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award offers valuable opportunities to learn life skills, make new connections and engage more fully with our community. The experience and knowledge gained will hold the participants in good stead for many years to come. We would encourage the boys of the College to approach Mrs Akeripa to look at what is involved in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award Programme.