Connor Nicholl awarded Springbok Scout title

Connor Nicholl, a grade 12 pupil and SRC member at Blouberg International School, has achieved the highest honour in South African Scouting: The Springbok Award.

- STAFF REPORTER TARA ISAACS

He is a member of the 1st Milnerton Sea Scouts and said he is the first Scout from his troop in more than 23 years to attain this prestigious accolade.

The award is earned by only a small fraction of Scouts nation-wide and represents years of service, skill-building, and personal growth, said Mr Nicholl.

"While other Scouts across the country also achieve this level, it's a deeply meaningful milestone for our troop and for me personally. It represents years of dedication, service, and growth," he said.

Mr Nicholl began his Scouting journey in 2014 at age 7, progressing through Cubs, where he earned the Leaping Wolf, the highest Cub award, before advancing to Scouts.