This year’s YPI Final for Kemnay Academy was won by Isobel Thomson and Sarah-Jane Christie from Bennachie House. Their chosen charity was ‘Riding for the Disabled’ (Gordon Branch).
Further to their success, the girls and Ms Donaldson were invited to attend the YPI Scotland National Event at Perth Concert Hall on Wednesday 19th June 2013. The event was held to celebrate the successes of all the winning teams across Scotland, and for those that helped to make it happen. At present there are over 80 schools participating across all Local Authorities in Scotland.
The audience were entertained by Aberdeen singer/songwriter Myke Black, with the headline act being Sandi Thom. The guest speaker was Katherine Grainger, Britain’s most successful female rower, who won Olympic Gold at the London 2012 Olympics. Ms Grainger was appointed CBE this year for services to rowing, and her Olympic achievements make her the first female British athlete – in any sport – to gain medals in four consecutive Olympic Games. The girls, and Ms Donaldson, were photographed with Ms Grainger as can be seen in the photographs below.
Photograph of the winners and Ms Donaldson with Olympic Gold Medal Winner Katherine Grainger at the YPI Scotland National Event at Perth Concert Hall, June 2013.
