Moray schools given award for "outstanding commitment" to understand WWI
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THREE Moray schools have been awarded a certificate of excellence for their outstanding commitment to understanding the impact of World War One.
Lt Colonel Grenville Johnston, H M Lord-Lieutenant of Moray, announced that Mosstowie Primary School, Dallas Primary School and Lossiemouth High School were being awarded the certificate by the WW100 Scotland Commemorations Panel.
The award was given to the school as "recognition of their outstanding commitment towards understanding the impact of World War One on Scotland" and "ensuring the legacy of the war is remembered by this and future generations."
The certificate is signed by Lt Colonel Johnston CVO OBE TD, as Lord-Lieutenant of Moray, and Professor Norman Drummond CBE FRSE Chair, Scottish Commemorations Panel, and will be presented to the pupils at the start of the new term.
The names of the schools will also to be recorded in a time capsule which will be closed in the autumn and will remain on display in the new Poppyscotland museum until it is opened on August 4, 2114.
Lt. Col. Johnston said: "Many schools ran very good WW1 projects during the four years of commemoration. The fact that we have earned three Certificates of Merit is a great reflection on the hard work of all schools, their staff and the pupils. I am very proud of them all."
Moray Council Convener Shona Morrison added: "We have such close ties with the military in Moray that it’s second nature to many of our young people to commemorate and remember the impact of war locally.
"To be recognised in this way by the WW100 Scotland Commemorations Panel is wonderful for the schools involved and the young people should be very proud that they are honouring the legacy of those involved in the conflict."