A proud day for Ferndale School

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GOLD Presentation Ceremony

On the 2nd November 2009 we were able to witness our first 5 gold Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award graduates get presented with their certificates by HRH Prince Edward.

Our 5 boys looked pretty swish in their shirts and ties which were prepared especially for this event.
All of the lads managed to independently go up on stage and receive their certificate.
Afterwards the Prince came and had a chat with students, teachers and parents alike to round up a very special evening.




Official photos can be viewed by visiting the website: www.woolf.co.nz
Click on 'my photos', select from the list on the left hand side: D of E Hillary Award
Then select your ceremony: St Andrew's College, GAP. The password is: SACGAP

Linwood College Presentation

The following day we had an opportunity to showcase our work to the Prince with an audio visual presentation and a speech at Linwood College.
We also had an exhibit there on the day.

Well done to Matt, Ashleigh and Corey for taking the stage and representing the school so well.

With our first GOLD group complete after 3 and a half years work we now look to our up and coming Silver group who are expected to complete in term 1 of 2010 and the starting of our fresh new Bronze group in 2010.

Thanks to all the hard work from the students and the school staff within this programme and to our 5 gold boys we remain very, very proud of you all!!!

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