Information Evening (Wed, 11 Mar)
We’re holding a Duke of Edinburgh Information Evening on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, from 5.45pm–7.00pm in the HVHS staffroom (upstairs). Everyone is welcome to come along, no RSVP required.
Sarah Coales, the Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator at HVHS, will be speaking and available to answer questions. Sarah brings a wealth of experience from coordinating the Award at other schools, and her role at HVHS is to support students as they register and work their way through the Award.
Students are welcome to begin at Bronze, but they can also enter directly at Silver or Gold.
The Duke of Edinburgh is an Internationally recognised award scheme that is held in very high regard. It is a valuable and worthwhile award scheme where individuals can be rewarded for all the activities they currently participate in.
Registering for Duke of Edinburgh at HVHS
To register your student for the Duke of Edinburgh please complete the HVHS Registration Form
Sarah has compiled helpful information on the Awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold), skills components, adventurous journey (and providers) and other resources in a Letter for HVHS Parents and Caregivers
For any additional question, please email Sarah Coales at sarah.coales@hvhs.school.nz
Duke of Edinburgh Participant Assistance Fund
The Participant Assistance Fund has been set up to:
- Provide support for participants enrolling to do the Award who find the fee is a barrier.
- Offer limited support, on a case by case basis, for Adventurous Journey support.
- On a case by case basis we may be able to support in other areas to help a participant complete their Award.
All applications must be made through Sarah Coales, our Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator. Students and families should not apply directly. Please email Sarah Coales at sarah.coales@hvhs.school.nz if you’d like to know more about the Participant Assistance Fund.
Duke of Edinburgh Resources
