jim clark memorial trophy

An inter-schools writing competition was introduced in February 1995 by the Vocational Services Committee, which was chaired by Bill Henderson, a Past President who has now moved to Anstruther.

In June that year, Past President Norman Middleton, generously provided a shield for presentation annually on a youth challenge basis. This challenge could be a different topic / subject every year.

In July 1996 the Council decided that the Inter-Schools Trophy should be named the Jim Clark Memorial Trophy. Jim Clark, who died in October 1995, besides being a very active Rotarian and a founder member of the Deacon's Court, was a Convener of West Lothian Council and a JP.

The trophy has gained in strength over the years. It is open to all pupils in Primary 7 and each entry must be the pupil's own unaided work. The pupil with the winning entry is given a prize of £35 and a framed certificate. The pupil's school holds the Jim Clark Memorial Trophy for one year and receives £200 towards school funds and a framed certificate. Further, the pupil with the best entry in each of the other schools is given a prize of £20 and a certificate.