Students demonstrate ‘service above self’
Our Young Citizen Awards honour teenagers from Harpenden’s secondary schools and organisations like scouting and guiding, who have been outstanding in reflecting the Rotary motto, Service above Self.
The award winners, chosen by the school or organisation, gather with their parents at a dinner we host each May, to be introduced by a senior member of the school or organisation.
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For Shoebox read Friendship Box
For 23 years Rotary in Harpenden, with the dedicated support of staff, students and parents of local primary and junior schools, have delivered Rotary Shoeboxes at Christmas time to disadvantaged children and elderly people in central and eastern Europe.
Lately, changes to the Rotary Shoebox Scheme made it unattractive for us to continue our involvement but, fortunately, at the same time we learnt of a new scheme. This involved filling crates with educational and recreational items for transport to Lviv, Ukraine, for distribution to children most affected by the war.
Judges give advice in Debating Contest
Before an audience of parents and teachers, teams from Harpenden’s senior schools debated subjects of their own choice in the annual Youth Speaks: The Debate contest. Organised by Rotary in Harpenden, the event was held at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club.