Commonwealth Baton Relay

Three members of our Kilgraston community are celebrating today after being selected as Baton Bearers in the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay. Pupils Helen Gloistein and Sarah Anderson, and Director of Sport Pauline Stott have all been recognised for the role they play in inspiring others in their community.

Sixth Former Sarah Anderson (pictured) was nominated for the honor by Kilgraston, where she holds academic, music and sport scholarships. A talented singer, she performs at both school and in the wider community, as well as being featured on the BBC as part of the National Youth Choir’s Christmas Carol programme. Sarah also finds time to raise money for charity, recently celebrating her 16th birthday by completing an epic bike ride of 216 miles around Scotland with her father to raise over £1,000 for local charity Mary’s Meals.

Helen Gloistein is a mentor and role model to the younger girls at Kilgraston, and in 2013 was awarded the school’s Gordon Cup for Personal Endeavour in the Upper School. Helen is Kilgraston’s ski captain, and has achieved the Saltire ‘Ascent’ award for completing over 200 hours of volunteering.

Double Hockey Olympian Pauline Stott, who represented GB in the Atlanta and Sydney Olympics, now inspires thousands of girls and young women in her role as our Director of Sport. On the news that she will be among those chosen to represent the Commonwealth in the relay, Pauline said “We are all absolutely delighted to be selected to carry the Queen’s baton in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games. The chance to be part of such a special occasion will be remembered forever and we are really looking forward to the day””.