Moray badge won by Prince Philip relaunched
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Gordonstoun School is “thrilled” to be relaunching an award won by the late Prince Philip as a schoolboy, to encourage pupils to get out and explore nature.
The Moray Badge, which inspired the Prince to set up the Duke of Edinburgh award, will benefit 12,000 Moray pupils aged between five and 14.
The award had previously been brought back in 2021 with great success, allowing children to reconnect with the outdoors following several lockdowns.
Lisa Kerr, Principal at Gordonstoun, said: “When Prince Philip was at Gordonstoun he threw himself into school life and took part in life-saving skills and various physical challenges to get the silver Moray Badge.
“He went on to coach children from other schools to help them gain their Moray Badge and I’m sure he would be pleased to see the award is now being brought back permanently to benefit pupils today.”
The updated version of the Moray Badge will ask children to complete a range of challenging activities and encourage them to explore nature, wildlife, and creativity.
Schools will be provided with ‘Bingo-Style’ sheets for each level and participants will need to complete a minimum of eight boxes on the sheet to be awarded their badge.
Pupils can take part in three levels – Brass, Copper and Platinum – by taking part in activities such as planting trees, orienteering, pottery, walking and litter picking.
Seymour Monro, Lord Lieutenant of Moray, said: “I am delighted that Gordonstoun will lead the running of the Moray Badge again involving as many schools in Moray as possible.
“I encourage young people to take part in the challenges, I am sure they will enjoy them.”
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