That the Parliament is concerned by the financial plight of Scotland’s outdoor centres and the threats of closure; considers that school residential trips enrich the lives of children and young people and that such experiences have been a feature of Scottish education for 80 years: welcomes the current public petition to save Scottish residential outdoor centres, and encourages support for this.
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That the Parliament is concerned by the financial plight of Scotland’s outdoor centres and the threats of closure; considers that school residential trips enrich the lives of children and young people and that such experiences have been a feature of Scottish education for 80 years: welcomes the current public petition to save Scottish residential outdoor centres, and encourages support for this.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Andy Wightman, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Liam McArthur, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Monica Lennon, Peter Chapman, Mark McDonald, Donald Cameron, Beatrice Wishart, John Scott, Jackson Carlaw, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Alex Rowley, Neil Bibby, Gordon Lindhurst, Claudia Beamish
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of St Andrews on being ranked the second best university in the UK, and the best in Scotland; notes that the rankings were made in the Guardian University Guide 2021, and that St Andrews achieved its rankings following high scores for student satisfaction and experience, graduate employment and the quality of its academic programmes, and wishes the University of St Andrews all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of St Andrews on being ranked the second best university in the UK, and the best in Scotland; notes that the rankings were made in the Guardian University Guide 2021, and that St Andrews achieved its rankings following high scores for student satisfaction and experience, graduate employment and the quality of its academic programmes, and wishes the University of St Andrews all the best for the future.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Peter Chapman, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Greene, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Rachael Hamilton, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Murdo Fraser, Annabelle Ewing, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Donald Cameron, John Scott, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Rennie
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That the Parliament congratulates Liam King, a Cub Scout from Dunfermline, with the 39th Fife Scout Group, who has earned all his activity badges in under three years; notes that Liam earned over 60 badges, including 37 activity badges, a Thistle Award, eight challenge badges (including a Chief Scouts Silver Award) and the recently launched Great Indoors badge; further notes that Liam has learned a diverse range of skills during his time as a Cub Scout, such as lighting a fire, identifying different constellations, paddleboarding and kayaking, and wishes Liam and the 39th Fife Scout Group all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Liam King, a Cub Scout from Dunfermline, with the 39th Fife Scout Group, who has earned all his activity badges in under three years; notes that Liam earned over 60 badges, including 37 activity badges, a Thistle Award, eight challenge badges (including a Chief Scouts Silver Award) and the recently launched Great Indoors badge; further notes that Liam has learned a diverse range of skills during his time as a Cub Scout, such as lighting a fire, identifying different constellations, paddleboarding and kayaking, and wishes Liam and the 39th Fife Scout Group all the best for the future.
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Claire Baker, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Alex Rowley, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, Alexander Burnett, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, David Torrance R, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Annabelle Ewing, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Jules Molyneaux of Ardvreck School in Crieff, and his father, Chris, on their successful ascent of the Matterhorn on 10 July 2020; notes the technical difficulties encountered on this iconic mountain at all stages of the climb and the extensive preparation and training that are required, and further congratulates the staff of Ardvreck School, who were part of the family’s inspiration to complete this extraordinary feat.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jules Molyneaux of Ardvreck School in Crieff, and his father, Chris, on their successful ascent of the Matterhorn on 10 July 2020; notes the technical difficulties encountered on this iconic mountain at all stages of the climb and the extensive preparation and training that are required, and further congratulates the staff of Ardvreck School, who were part of the family’s inspiration to complete this extraordinary feat.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, Murdo Fraser, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Gordon Lindhurst, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Alex Rowley, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Professor Gerry McCormac on being appointed Convener of Universities Scotland, and Professor Sally Mapstone, on being appointed its Vice Convener; notes that Gerry has been the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Stirling since 2010 and Sally has held the same positions at the University of St Andrews since 2016; acknowledges that the appointments are for two years, and wishes Gerry and Sally all the best in these roles and their future careers.
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That the Parliament congratulates Professor Gerry McCormac on being appointed Convener of Universities Scotland, and Professor Sally Mapstone, on being appointed its Vice Convener; notes that Gerry has been the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Stirling since 2010 and Sally has held the same positions at the University of St Andrews since 2016; acknowledges that the appointments are for two years, and wishes Gerry and Sally all the best in these roles and their future careers.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Iain Gray, Jackson Carlaw, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Liam McArthur, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, David Torrance, John Scott, Liam Kerr, Finlay Carson, Bruce Crawford, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Comrie Fire Station on winning a UK-wide environmental competition; notes that the station achieved the accolade in the competition run by Green Action by cutting its gas and electricity costs over the winter months; further notes that Comrie Fire Station saved £1,826 by doing this, which is a reduction of 62% on the previous year’s costs, and wishes Comrie Fire Station all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Comrie Fire Station on winning a UK-wide environmental competition; notes that the station achieved the accolade in the competition run by Green Action by cutting its gas and electricity costs over the winter months; further notes that Comrie Fire Station saved £1,826 by doing this, which is a reduction of 62% on the previous year’s costs, and wishes Comrie Fire Station all the best for the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Murdo Fraser, Annabelle Ewing, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Finlay Carson, Jeremy Balfour, Jamie Greene, Donald Cameron, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Liam Kerr, Jackson Carlaw, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Alex Rowley, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of St Andrews on being voted the top university in Scotland by The Complete University Guide; notes that the University was also voted in the top three in the UK and that this accolade was achieved by annual assessment of the university’s teaching and research strengths, and wishes the University all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of St Andrews on being voted the top university in Scotland by The Complete University Guide; notes that the University was also voted in the top three in the UK and that this accolade was achieved by annual assessment of the university’s teaching and research strengths, and wishes the University all the best for the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Gordon Lindhurst, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Iain Gray, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Murdo Fraser, David Torrance, Margaret Mitchell, John Scott, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr, Clare Adamson, Finlay Carson, Peter Chapman, Tom Arthur, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Gloagburn Farm Shop, which is near Tibbermore, Perth, Ardross Farm Shop, which is near Elie, Fife, and Balgove Larder, Stathtyrum, near St Andrews, on being listed by The Times to be among the top five farm shops in Scotland; notes that all three shops are in the Mid Scotland and Fife region, and wishes them all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Gloagburn Farm Shop, which is near Tibbermore, Perth, Ardross Farm Shop, which is near Elie, Fife, and Balgove Larder, Stathtyrum, near St Andrews, on being listed by The Times to be among the top five farm shops in Scotland; notes that all three shops are in the Mid Scotland and Fife region, and wishes them all the best for the future.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Edward Mountain, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Murdo Fraser, Finlay Carson, Jeremy Balfour, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Liam Kerr
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20625 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Recognising Scotland in Europe), leave out from "the importance of continuing" to end and insert "that decisions about flag protocol on the parliamentary estate are rightly reserved to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB); recognises that the SPCB has already made a decision on this matter; believes such action to be unprecedented and deleterious to the norms of this Parliament, and regrets that parliamentary time is being used to debate flag protocol when such time is limited and could, more rightly, be spent on debating issues such as health, justice and education."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20625 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Recognising Scotland in Europe), leave out from "the importance of continuing" to end and insert "that decisions about flag protocol on the parliamentary estate are rightly reserved to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB); recognises that the SPCB has already made a decision on this matter; believes such action to be unprecedented and deleterious to the norms of this Parliament, and regrets that parliamentary time is being used to debate flag protocol when such time is limited and could, more rightly, be spent on debating issues such as health, justice and education."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the acceptance by the Scottish Government that, following the unanimous conclusions reached by the Education and Skills Committee in its report, Subject choices in schools, which highlighted significant concerns regarding subject choice in many schools and their impact on hardworking teachers and young people, there should be a full review of the senior phase of the curriculum for excellence; calls for a full review of broad general education and how it articulates with the senior phase, but believes however that this review can only succeed if there is an accompanying acceptance from the Scottish Government that there are some key weaknesses in some key aspects of Scotland's school education and the qualifications structure that challenge its claim that Scotland’s schools are producing “a strong set of results”.
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That the Parliament welcomes the acceptance by the Scottish Government that, following the unanimous conclusions reached by the Education and Skills Committee in its report, Subject choices in schools, which highlighted significant concerns regarding subject choice in many schools and their impact on hardworking teachers and young people, there should be a full review of the senior phase of the curriculum for excellence; calls for a full review of broad general education and how it articulates with the senior phase, but believes however that this review can only succeed if there is an accompanying acceptance from the Scottish Government that there are some key weaknesses in some key aspects of Scotland's school education and the qualifications structure that challenge its claim that Scotland’s schools are producing “a strong set of results”.
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15/01/2020
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