Photo comp: Charlotte, New Zealand
Charlotte
Award Level:
Silver
Country:
New Zealand
Tell us the story behind your photo:
I started my Award journey in 2021 at my new school, St Peters. I have wanted to do the Award ever since I saw year 13 receiving their Awards at my old schools prizegiving. I wanted to get my gold award ever since then. I have always loved helping others ever since I was little so this didn't come as a challenge through the Award. I also loved sport with my friends and competing games (of netball). The challenging piece of the Award that allowed me to meet new people and get out of my comfort zone was the skill activity. But the Award helped me find my love for gardening and that's how I found my passion for growing seedlings in my greenhouse for my family. This also lead me to donating winter veggies as service. But my favourite part of the Award by far was the camping. I love being outside with my friends problem solving and figuring out problems so this is my element. The camps that the St Peters provided were out of this world and where I made some of my very best friends. I loved every minute; from setting up my tent to cooking my own dinner. I am now a camp away from finishing my Silver Award through St Peters Cambridge and am excited to receive my Award.
Award Role:
Participant