Historical information

Joy MacDuff was a greatly loved teacher at the Junior School where she worked from 1973-1987. She resigned to return to live in Scotland. This prize was established in 1990 in her honour, and awarded to the music student demonstrating enthusiasm, endeavour and enjoyment. The prize was awarded until 2010.

Physical description

Heavy wooden stand with gold plates to front and back; thick glass top with school crest, bars of music and decorative elements etched on front;

Inscriptions & markings

Front plate: The Joy Macduff Encouragement Award / for Enthusiasm Endeavour & Enjoyment in Music Studies
verso plate: 2002 KATHRYN DAY / 2003 KATHRYN DAY / 2004 CATHERINE CLARKE / 2005 CATHY JAMES / 2006 TOM PETTIT / 2007 FINIAN KELLY BRYAN COLLING / 2008 BRYAN COLLING / 2009 FRANCES JACKSON / 2010 MACEO WOOD