Queensland, Australia. Remembering today my appreciation for being a part of the #dukeofedinburghaward Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. I started out at #BremerStateHighSchool and finished Gold at #GladstoneStateHighSchool (with the support of the deputy head, as the school wasn’t officially involved in DoE. I enjoyed all aspects of the awards but today appreciate the opportunities that the service gave me.

Photos:
-With my grandfather, RS Philp, at Queensland Government House 1976 after the presentation of the Gold Award by Prince Philip.

-So that they are not stuffed away in a drawer never to be seen, I attached the three award pins on my Christmas stocking (among buttons and other memorabilia) to be seen at least once a year.