The British Ambassador to Greece, John Kittmer has awarded thirty Greek students in Crete with the ‘Diana Award’ for their work against bullying. The students, from an English language school in Rethymno were awarded during a ceremony on Wednesday at the British Embassy in Athens.
The Ambassador congratulated the students for their efforts and noted that this is the first time a Greek team has ever won the award which is aimed at recognising and honouring actions by young people who change society for the better.
“It is the first time that this great international distinction goes to a Greek school. I warmly congratulate all the students for their achievements,” the Ambassador said in his brief statement. “These 30 students were able to address the very serious problem of bullying and violence in their local community. With a series of actions, they proved that taking a stand against bullying and violence is important and powerful,” he added.
Fred Featham, of the “Featham School of English”, said the team of volunteers is a tight-knit group that managed within two years to win this important award from a foreign country, which bears the name of Princess Diana. “It is an exceptional honour both for our schools, which celebrate 40 years this year, as well as for the town and our country,” he added.
The “Diana Award” is a legacy to Princess Diana’s belief that young people have the power to change the world for the better. It is aimed at those youngsters who have the confidence and courage to defend their beliefs and volunteer to improve the lives of others in schools and their communities.
