PRIMARY school teacher Kathryn Smith enjoyed a day she will never forget when she was made an MBE at Buckingham Palace.
The 49-year-old, who established Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School's multi-award-winning orchestra in her free time, was recognised for services to education.
She was presented with her honour by the Queen's daughter, Princess Anne.
"When I was there, I was trying to take it all in and savour every moment and not be overwhelmed," she said.
Kathryn, of Oaks Farm Close, Darton, started the successful string orchestra not long after joining the school 11 years ago and it has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and won numerous awards.
