A tree has been planted at Drumpellier Country Park in memory of Jim McCormack, who supported hundreds of young people to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh award.
A former Geography teacher at St Ambrose and Chryston High Schools, Jim was also a Duke of Edinburgh Supervisor and Assessor with our Community Learning and Development service.
He worked with local groups and Additional Support Needs schools, teaching navigation and campcraft skills to help young people complete their expeditions as part of the award. Jim also helped develop outdoor learning and expeditions for pupils across North Lanarkshire. He was a member of St Andrew’s Orienteering Club.
North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy joined Jim’s family, friends, colleagues and Father Michael Kane from St Augustine’s in Coatbridge to plant the memorial tree.
He said: “This is a fitting tribute to Jim who loved nature and the outdoors and was passionate about helping young people to explore and appreciate our environment.”