07 Apr 2025
In 2025 our incredible Duke of Edinburgh International Award Framework team are headed to New Zealand in December with our 34 students currently completing the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Gold level to complete their Adventurous Journey. Students and leaders will be headed to Ben Lamond Station in Queenstown for the journey. This will be the first Plumpton High School Duke of Ed team to head internationally to complete the adventurous journey component of the award
Plumpton held their information evening for parents and students recently outlining the details and requirements for students to participate in this critical component of their Gold award. We are partnering with Black Diamond Adventures as we have over recent years to support the students and school achieve this incredible milestone and accomplishment.
I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the amazing group of teachers and leaders who coordinate the Duke of Ed program at Plumpton High school especially to Ms McKenzie and Mr. Canning who coordinate the framework. They spend late nights and weekends working tirelessly ensuring every detail and need is take care of. Thank you to the team in the National and NSW offices of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award for your support and guidance as we work collaboratively to increase access to this incredible life-changing opportunity for young people. In addition, thank you to Mr. Honeysett and Ms Gordon for volunteering to accompany the students to New Zealand.
In 2025 Plumpton High School has approximately 220 students commencing the Bronze Level Award and 60 students currently working through the Silver Award. These students are also supported by 2 of our Gold Award recipients’ alumni Ugochi Duru and Anis Ali.
Tim Lloyd, Principal
