The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

'Growing Laudato Si Schools' Competition.

The Bishops’ Conference Office for the Care of Creation is pleased to announce that St Columba’s Primary School in Cupar, Fife, were awarded the winner’s trophy last Friday by Bishop Andrew McKenzie (Diocese of Dunkeld) accompanied by representatives of our kind sponsors, the Knights of St Columba. Congratulations to all involved!

*The 2026 competition for primary schools will be launched in January.

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