Friday, April 27, 1973
GOVERNOR PRESENTS DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS
The Governor, Sir Murrey MacLehose, presented the Duke of
Edinburgh's Gold Awards to 18 young people at Government House this
(Friday) evening.
The recipients comprised seven girls and eleven boys.
Two other girls who have completed their Gold Award requirements
are now studying at the International Christian University of Tokyo and
are unable to attend the presentation ceremony.
Another girl who has also completed her work at Gold Award level
is at present studying in London University. She will receive her Gold
Award at the Buckingham Palace next month.
The much coveted Gold Award is the highest award in the Scheme.
The main aim of the Scheme is to provide young men and women over
16 years of age with opportunities to occupy their leisure time in a
meaningful and purposeful manner.
However, the age limit has been extended since January this
year by the Duke and his Co-Trustees so as to allow more young people
to take part in the Scheme.
The latest date for entry into all Awards of the Scheme is now
the 23rd birthday of a candidate and he will have to complete the Award
requirements by his 25th birthday.
Candidates for the three levels of Awards
Bronze, Silver and Gold
have to undergo a series of exercises according to the standards set in the
Scheme, before they can qualify for the Awards.
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