Solo Piping Success in Scotland

Maggie McConnochie (Year 11) has placed second in the prestigious MacGregor Memorial (U22) Piobaireachd Solo Piping Competition in Oban, Scotland. Selected from 30 international players, Maggie qualified through her morning heat and performed 'Queen Elizabeth II's Salute' in the final. An impressive result!

Maggie has also been awarded an Inspire Foundation Grant in Specialist Instrument for Solo Piping. The Inspire Foundation supports young New Zealanders achieve excellence in their chosen field.

Sam Foote (Year 12), our College Pipe Major, also competed in Scotland, earning multiple placings:

• Glenisla Highland Games – First in Juniors (U18) Strathspey and Reel; Second in March

• Crieff Highland Games – Second in both the U18 Junior MSR and Jig solo piping

• Lonach Gathering – Third in March; Fourth in Strathspey and Reel

Competing on the solo piping stage internationally is no small feat – these are outstanding achievements.