Community Awards Evening

Alexander Melville lives in Kirkliston and is a 16 year old pupil at Queensferry High School. He has  connections with Rotary as his father, Peter, is a former member of South Queensferry Rotary. 

Back in April this year, Alexander went in to a classroom at the High School to print off cue cards for an English presentation. He realised something was wrong when he spotted a teacher choking and pointing to her throat. His first aid training kicked in and he performed the Heimlich Manoeuvre on the teacher. This undoubtedly saved the teacher’s life as there was no one else about to help. The teacher thought she was about to die but Alexander’s timely intervention ensured a happy outcome on the day. Alexander is  an Air Cadet with the 1756 (Broxburn) Squadron. Whilst at camp with the Air Cadets, Alexander undertook a first aid course which was stand him in good stead on this occasion.

Alexander has entered the Rotary Young Musician of the Year Competition on a number of occasions and he has a wonderful singing voice. He sang at this year’s Senior Citizens Concert in the High School and wowed the audience with his singing.

He has entered the Rotary Young Chef Competition as well. Obviously he is a very talented young man.

President Kate congratulated him on his quick response which undoubtedly saved his teacher's life and was delighted to award him the Rotary Community Service Award for 2016 in recognition of his actions.