The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
2nd June 2017
The School is delighted with today’s news that the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service has been conferred upon its Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition Volunteers in recognition of the training and supervision which volunteers have provided for over 30 years at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels.
The volunteers come from across the St Columba’s School community including former pupils, former staff, current staff and parents of former and current pupils.
The Rector, Mr David Girdwood, said, “St Columba’s is exceptionally fortunate to have such a dedicated, committed and experienced group of volunteers who ensure that the highest standards of training and supervision on the hills is enjoyed by its young people. Each session over 120 participants benefit from the School’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme which is run entirely in-house. The life skills developed are invaluable to our pupils’ education.”
