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Parents and Old Victorians will be aware of the Norman MacLeod MacNeil Trust Fund, which was established in 1994 by Mr jack MacNeil of Connecticut USA, in memory of his father, Norman MacLeod MacNeil, who was a pupil at Queen Victoria School from December 1909 to July 1912.
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The Norman MacLeod MacNeil Trust Fund continues to attract interest from pupils keen to test their initiative, broaden their horizons and develop their skills in a variety of ways. In 2002 activities supported by grants ranged from GAP years to a number of awards granted to pupils who were intent on obtaining qualifications in music and dance.
The awards for 2002 totalled some £4,900, made up of six GAP/Link Exchange bids, a number of pupils taking the UKA Dancing Award, and a grant to assist a pupil participating in the Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust Summer School. In addition, there was a block award to ten pupils who participated in a West Highland Way Sponsored Walk and ascent of Ben Nevis to raise funds for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. The expedition was a great success and a creditable example of how initiative and enterprise, supported by the NMMTF, can be directed to help a worthy cause.
For 2003, GAP years remain prominent in the list; however, one pupil - Graeme Houston - has been offered, and has accepted, a place for 6 months voluntary work with Link Exchange either in Sri Lanka, China or India. Graeme will start work in February
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2004 teaching English and sport in a home for underprivileged boys and helping in the community. In all, seven pupils have been granted support for GAP/Link Exchange experience and we look forward to receiving reports from Nicola Bonner, Paul Tyson, Gary Houston, Laurie Cairns, Barbara Davidson, Richard O'Donnell and Kris Reid after they complete their year.
Returning to the 2003 bids, the cultural activities are represented by four pupils - Nicola Bonner, Laurie Cairns, Evelyn Henney and Dean McMenemy - receiving assistance towards their UKA Dancing Teacher's Award.
Anyone interested in finding out more about a Norman MacLeod MacNeil Trust grant should contact the Headmaster or the Bursar - application forms are available from the Bursar's Secretary. The annual deadline for submissions is the close of the Autumn/Winter Term each year, with bids considered by the Trustees usually early in February the following year. It is worth remembering that time spent in planning is rarely wasted, and, if you have a particularly ambitious enterprise in mind, it is worth starting early and seeking advice.
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