Robyn Rodgers: Award-Winning Young Translator

Robyn Rodgers entered a competition through school –‘The Queen’s College Translation Exchange’. This involved translating a piece of text from French into English. She and her school (Northfield Academy) were delighted to be awarded the ‘Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators’. Robyn won the prize for Scotland. This was also a boost for the school as it has been at the bottom of the league tables for academic performance.

Robyn has always enjoyed learning languages and feels she has an affinity for translation. During the competition, whilst she was struggling, she remembered the youth theme last year – ‘I can do all things through Christ’. This gave her the inspiration to complete it.

Robyn is planning to go to university next year to study psychology with language and linguistics. She is also planning to serve a mission for the Church, where she hopes her language skills will stand her in good stead to share the gospel and help others come to Christ.

Robyn is an active member of the Aberdeen Ward, is the class president of the older young women and is a keen seminary student. She loves the scriptures and is currently preparing to attend this year’s For Strength of Youth. She has two brothers and a sister who, with her parents, attend church weekly.

Robyn also enjoys travelling and learning other cultures. She wants to visit all the countries in the world – she has a few ticked off already!