Volunteering the key for Caistor DofE students

Caistor Grammar School Gold Duke of Edinborough Award recipients EMN-171001-150853001

Caistor Grammar School recognised the hard work and commitment of its Duke of Edinburgh Award students at a celebration evening,

This year has been very successful for the School, with a total of 107 awards being made - 65 Bronze, 24 Silver and 18 Gold.

The event was themed around the Volunteering section of the Award Scheme.

A number of students spoke about their own experiences, which included volunteering for Oxfam and Amnesty International, a local Cat Rescue Charity and at the Caistor Heritage and Arts Centre.

Caistor Grammar School Silver Duke of Edinborough Award recipients EMN-171001-150926001

One former student and Gold Award Holder recounted his experiences in continuing to volunteer for the Scheme, which saw him complete duties at a number of Royal DofE Diamond Anniversary Celebrations during 2016.

There was music too from a group of students, who performed their own version of Eminem and Rhianna’s hit ‘Monster’ and a photo presentation of the DofE volunteer staff in action behind the scenes during this year’s expeditions.

The highlight of the evening was guest speaker Emily Cummins, whose award-winning sustainable inventions have made a real difference to people in poverty stricken regions worldwide.

Proceeds from the fund raising raffle during the evening, together with a contribution from the School, will go to Emily’s nominated charity, Jen’s Special Place.