Junior School pupils, staff, parents and governors gathered at Kilmacolm Parish Church on Thursday 25th June for our annual prizegiving ceremony. This special occasion provided a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the progress and commitment of our pupils, while celebrating their many achievements throughout the year.

This year marked the first time St Columba’s School has hosted its annual prizegiving in Kilmacolm Parish Church, following the closure of St Columba Church where the event had traditionally been held. The ceremony began with a warm welcome from Reverend Bryan Kerr, who greeted the school community in this new setting.

As well as hearing speeches from the Chair of Governors Dr Mairi Jackson and Rector Mrs Victoria Reilly, we had the pleasure of welcoming Susan Flintoff ACIB VR of the Kintyre Pursuivant Extraordinary as a guest speaker. Susan is the Chief Executive and Keeper of the Rolls at the Scottish National War Memorial, and the first woman and ex-Naval officer to hold the post.

This year also marked the first academic year with the Junior School based on the same campus as the Senior School, following its relocation from Knockbuckle Road. In her speech, Mrs Reilly expressed her gratitude to staff for their dedication in ensuring a smooth and successful transition. She also highlighted the growing interaction between Junior and Senior pupils, noting, “These new connections are just the beginning of something we hope will continue to develop as we grow stronger together next session.”

The exceptional musical talents of our Junior School pupils were highlighted throughout the ceremony, with performances from both soloists and ensembles, including the Junior School Choir.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Junior School Prizegiving and congratulations to our prize winners, and to all of the pupils who worked so hard this year.