Greenfields Receives Award At Buckingham Palace!

15 Nov 2016

On 16 May 2016, David Hutt, Head of the Senior School, attended a once in a lifetime Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)* Gold Award Presentation at Buckingham Palace.

Greenfields School was presented with a special plaque from the DofE Charity by celebrity supporter Alistair McGowan acknowledging the school’s commitment to running the DofE and thanking it for giving young people the opportunity to transform their lives.

Mr Hutt, who is also the DofE Manager at Greenfields School, spoke proudly about the school’s involvement with the DofE, saying:

“Greenfields has held a licence to deliver the DofE for several years now and I feel honoured to have been invited to Buckingham Palace to receive a commemorative plaque to acknowledge and say thank you for our work with the Charity during its Diamond Anniversary year.”

Since becoming an official Licensed Organisations for the DofE, more and more Greenfields students have embarked on a DofE Award, volunteering in their community, learning a skill, getting fit, going on an expedition and, for Gold, taking part in a week-long residential.

*The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to all 14-24 year olds and is the world’s leading youth achievement award. It equips all young people for life regardless of their background, culture, physical ability, skills and interests). The award was founded by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.