Congratulations to Year 11 student Druhan Stephens, who received two awards at the Foxton Surf Lifesaving Club prizegiving on Saturday night. Druhan’s 74.5 hours of voluntary service over the 2016/17 summer was recognised with the award for the most voluntary hours from a surf lifesaver. As well as patrolling at Foxton, Druhan has helped out at a number of other beaches in the lower North Island. He also received the under 19 Patrolling Service Award. These awards came at the end of Druhan’s second season with the Foxton Surf Lifesaving Club. He explained that in his first year he took part in regular competitions to develop his skills. In November 2016 he sat a series of demanding assessments – CPR, first aid, theory, practical rescue tests in challenging conditions – to qualify as a surf lifesaver. For Druhan it is a family affair, with his younger brother and sister involved in the Nippers programme at the club. He really enjoys spending time at the beach over summer, the new skills that he has learned, the strong relationships that he has developed with the other surf club members, as well as having the opportunity to serve his community. Numbers involved in surf lifesaving are small, and if there are any young men who are interested in finding further information, please see Druhan. #PNBHSpeople
