Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Are you 14yrs or over? – Achieve the Duke of Edinburgh Award your way!


Find your interests and your passions, go on cool expeditions… then get recognised and rewarded for them! Set your own challenge and be guided along the way.


The Bronze, Silver, and Gold level awards have varying age and time requirements (see photo above). However, they each require the following commitments:Voluntary Service – Any unpaid work designed to support the community. For Example: Coaching, lifeguarding, supporting St John, volunteering yard work for an elderly neighbour, or servicing the library.Physical Recreation – Any sport or physical activity, this can include something that you already do! For Example: Gym, swimming, rugby, karate etc.Skills – Learn something new with this one! Think: Cooking, a language, musical instrument, knitting etc.Tailor the above elements to suit you!  

Contact Email: bp@darfield.school.nz