Moira Veenboer

Name: Moira Veenboer

Hometown: Edinburgh

School / College / University: St Augustine's RC High School

Q&A with Moira

What has been your highlight during your time as a YA?

My highlight of being a YA has been seeing the progress that the girls I teach swimming to are making and seeing how they're becoming more and more confident in themselves and in the water. 

Why did you apply to be part of the YA Delivery Team?

I applied to the YA Delivery Team to try inspire and help others as I was inspired by others.  I hope to have a positive impact on them.

What advice would you give to a young person considering Young Ambassadors?

The advice I would give is to just go for it, you can do pretty much anything if you put your mind to it. Also to enjoy the experience.

What is your favourite sport?

Rugby or swimming

What is your proudest achievement (outside of Young Ambassadors)?

My proudest achievement outside of Young Ambassadors is coming first in the U16's at my swim club and winning the cup. 

What are your future aspirations?

My future aspirations are to go to university to study robotics.

Date published: 19 July 2024
Date updated: 8 August 2024

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