Duke of Edinburgh - new member of team
Kilgraston is proud of all of our pupils who continue to be committed to the nation-wide Duke of Edinburgh scheme and in 2019, previous pupils even enjoyed a trip to Buckingham Palace to receive their Gold Awards.
With the scheme’s increasing popularity, Kilgraston is delighted to have another member joining Mrs Herbert, Mr James Ferrier. Below, Mr Ferrier introduces himself and talks about our latest silver expedition practice - welcome to Kilgraston Mr Ferrier:
“I am a semi retired teacher with 34- years experience in the Independent system; 20 of which have been at Lathallan in Aberdeenshire where I was Head of Junior (amongst other things).
“I have over 40 years experience leading people, young and older, in wild places in the UK, Europe, Indonesia, South Africa and South America and am a qualified Mountain Leader and Navigation Award Tutor. I am passionate about the value of outdoor learning and education - now so relevant -and now devote my time to bringing this opportunity to young people. I am also a former Kilgraston parent and am delighted to be able to give something back to somewhere of which my now grown-up daughter has very fond memories.
“The Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award group had a wonderful two days (no camping required this year in winter and under COVID) in the Lomond Hills exploring the forests and open hill and moorland.
“Saturday was bright and sunny and it was a joy to be on the hills; Sunday was rather mirky until we climbed above the cloud inversion on Bishop Hill from where we could see for miles. The girls were very positive and enthusiastic and gave an excellent account of themselves, especially with some confident navigation on a misty Sunday morning.
“Thank you to all the girls; to Miss Sieger and Mr Fraser; to Miss O’Brien for coordinating; to all the Kilgraston staff for making the trip and my visit so enjoyable; and to my fellow Mountain Leader (and Kilgraston parent) Mr MacHardy.”
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