“I knew the effect was going to be good, but never knew it would be superb.”
- Principal describing the impact of the Ambassadors' Academy on her school
Gill McLeod
Business/Programme Developer
Originally from Swaziland, Gill completed a diploma in Fashion Design in Stellenbosch, South Africa, before moving to the UK in June 2001. One year in the lights and buzz of London was enough for this country girl and Gill moved to Scotland in August 2002 to accept the challenge of getting involved in the overall growth of Columba 1400.
Shortly after becoming a Columban Graduate, Gill began to develop her own skills as a member of the programme team and has spent particular time practising her skills as a facilitator and coach. Every moment at Columba 1400 has been an exciting and inspiring learning experience for Gill and three extraordinary years has led her to take on the challenge of a degree in Psychology which she will begin in August 2006. Gill hopes to combine her studies with what has become such an important part of her life at Columba 1400.
Africa has a special place in Gill’s heart, and one day she hopes to share what she has learned in Scotland with her native land.
Gill is primarily based in Columba's Edinburgh office.
messages from our graduates
Hello columbans! We're in school working on our columba presentation tae show our school management team! Missin everybody! We've got a website in the proces of bein made wae pictures n info on our trip tae skye n as soon as its finished we'll write yooz a letter to tell yese the address! Lovin yees n leevin yese! Marge n Flora 2k6 - in the mix!
Lol Me And Mick Just Wanted Tay Say Thanks For A Brilliant Week And You All Have Helped Us See People In A Different Light :D ! We Sat On The Bus Together Talking About It From half 6 To 9 Oclock Lol! Saying We're Going To Miss You All And The Landscape. We Were Just Saying We Would Also Miss Guy The Good Guy To speak To! - Mick & Debbie
hi to all the staff at columba 1400 and a bigger hello to willie stevie and anne. I loved that friday that you come down for the whole day hope to see you again soon love fi Alannah
hi 2 every at columba! i had such an magic time with u all back in november - thanks for givin me the chance! doin ok since gettig back, hope 1 day i can vist again. be in touch soon, Vicky
hey to all the columban staff use were all great and so was the experince thanks for having us and i really enjoyed the music played there - Matt
i just wanted to email us to say hi and how are things going? hi ta abady especially willie - i wld like ta say thanx ta u for sayin that about me, bcse nobody has ever said anyting like dat ta me b4. so i wld like ta say thanx to him and stevie 4 makin da best hot chocolate in the world - Daniel