PUPILS in a Reigate school choir were rewarded for their efforts in singing in a Holocaust Memorial Service at the town hall.
Reigate and Banstead mayor Lynne Hack visited Dunottar School to award students and staff with commemorative coins, which had been freshly struck to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Reigate and Redhill as a municipal borough.
Dr Hack said: "The aim is to share the coins with either people who have assisted with an event, or people I've met at the town hall.
She said: "I'm particularly interested in children receiving the coins, as this encourages an interest in the history of the borough and in civic matters."
Members of Dunottar Choir received a coin each for singing in the Holocaust Memorial Service at Reigate Town Hall in January, an event hosted by the mayor to commemorate the Jews who died and other victims of more recent genocides.
Director of music David Black and maths teacher and pianist Susan Gough, who accompanied the choir, also received coins.
Coins were also given to Year 6 pupils who, accompanied by their teacher Kim Jaggard and colleague Sylvie Machacek, visited the town hall last November, took part in a mock debate and quizzed the mayor.
Head teacher Nikki Matthews said: "It is a privilege to be part of the borough celebrations this year, and all the staff and students are very proud to receive the coins and recognise the important part that our town hall plays in the community."
