A GDGWS Student’s Perspective on Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Ceremony

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A thank you note from Surya Pahal  
   

Surya Pahal, Gold Awardee , from G D Goenka World School, Sohna attended the Annual Award ceremony which was organised by the National Award Authority on July 12, 2013 at the India International Centre , New Delhi. The function started on an exuberant note with a music performance by the band (which included Award participants ) from G. D. Goenka World School , Sohna .

In an article that featured in September 2013 issue of “Award India” he expresses how the award has given him the platform to engage in and acquire new skills first hand through participating in the four sections. He got the liberty to design his own progaramme and to set his own goals by challenging his boundaries . The most powerful impact the Award has had on him is his increased participation in civic life through his increased involvement in volunteering and community outreach activities .