That the Parliament congratulates Clydebank High School on now offering senior pupils the opportunity to study a Level 6 NPA (National Progression Award) in Legal Studies, in partnership with the School of Law at the University of Glasgow; notes that the NPA is awarded equivalent SCQF points to a Higher level qualification; believes that this will contribute towards more working class young people entering the legal profession, and wishes the pupils currently undertaking the course well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Clydebank High School on now offering senior pupils the opportunity to study a Level 6 NPA (National Progression Award) in Legal Studies, in partnership with the School of Law at the University of Glasgow; notes that the NPA is awarded equivalent SCQF points to a Higher level qualification; believes that this will contribute towards more working class young people entering the legal profession, and wishes the pupils currently undertaking the course well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Eaglesham and Waterfoot Self Isolation Helping Hands on creating a local volunteer network to support people stuck at home due to COVID-19; understands that volunteers were sought, introduction cards were distributed and each volunteer was assigned an area to support; notes that donations have been forthcoming over time and that flowers and mindings have been sent to people in the area experiencing isolation or bereavement to help lift their spirits; thanks all of the volunteers, and wishes them all the best for the remainder of their project.
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That the Parliament congratulates Eaglesham and Waterfoot Self Isolation Helping Hands on creating a local volunteer network to support people stuck at home due to COVID-19; understands that volunteers were sought, introduction cards were distributed and each volunteer was assigned an area to support; notes that donations have been forthcoming over time and that flowers and mindings have been sent to people in the area experiencing isolation or bereavement to help lift their spirits; thanks all of the volunteers, and wishes them all the best for the remainder of their project.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Maureen Watt, Neil Bibby, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament congratulates Eaglesham Street Library on setting up an independent library on the street all day on Fridays and Saturdays outside Eaglesham’s public library while it is closed due to COVID-19; notes that the street library has been donated over 300 books, DVDs and video games by local people, and that these are packaged, sanitised and quarantined after each loan, in line with public health guidance; understands that the library also offers deliveries by request to people who are sheltering at home; believes that this is an excellent example of a community project supporting residents through the challenges of the pandemic, and wishes the library and all those who have supported it all the best for the remainder of the project.
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That the Parliament congratulates Eaglesham Street Library on setting up an independent library on the street all day on Fridays and Saturdays outside Eaglesham’s public library while it is closed due to COVID-19; notes that the street library has been donated over 300 books, DVDs and video games by local people, and that these are packaged, sanitised and quarantined after each loan, in line with public health guidance; understands that the library also offers deliveries by request to people who are sheltering at home; believes that this is an excellent example of a community project supporting residents through the challenges of the pandemic, and wishes the library and all those who have supported it all the best for the remainder of the project.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Maureen Watt, Neil Bibby, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament notes the month-long global advocacy campaign by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) to mark the 25th anniversary of the abduction of the then six-year-old Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his family by Chinese authorities; further notes that the advocacy campaign will run from 25 April to 17 May 2020; understands that the CTA has repeatedly raised this issue with the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child; notes what it sees as the unsubstantiated claim by the Chinese Government that Gedhun is living a “healthy, normal life”; expresses concern that independent experts have not, it believes, been permitted to meet Gedhun and verify this information since his abduction in 1995, and calls on the UK Government to raise the wellbeing of Gedhun and his family through diplomatic means.
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That the Parliament notes the month-long global advocacy campaign by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) to mark the 25th anniversary of the abduction of the then six-year-old Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his family by Chinese authorities; further notes that the advocacy campaign will run from 25 April to 17 May 2020; understands that the CTA has repeatedly raised this issue with the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child; notes what it sees as the unsubstantiated claim by the Chinese Government that Gedhun is living a “healthy, normal life”; expresses concern that independent experts have not, it believes, been permitted to meet Gedhun and verify this information since his abduction in 1995, and calls on the UK Government to raise the wellbeing of Gedhun and his family through diplomatic means.
Supported by: John Mason, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Andy Wightman, John Finnie, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes with concern the decision taken by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) not to furlough 16 café staff who are on zero-hour contracts; understands that these workers are students who have no access to universal credit and therefore rely on the income from their work at the café to support themselves through their studies; considers that the university’s offer of support through hardship funds is unacceptable and a wholly inadequate alternative to the safety net offered through the furlough scheme; understands that the Department for Work and Pensions has advised the students to request that the university place them on furlough, and demands that management at UWS reverse its decision immediately.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the decision taken by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) not to furlough 16 café staff who are on zero-hour contracts; understands that these workers are students who have no access to universal credit and therefore rely on the income from their work at the café to support themselves through their studies; considers that the university’s offer of support through hardship funds is unacceptable and a wholly inadequate alternative to the safety net offered through the furlough scheme; understands that the Department for Work and Pensions has advised the students to request that the university place them on furlough, and demands that management at UWS reverse its decision immediately.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Mark Ruskell, Monica Lennon, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Neil Bibby, John Finnie, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of a new resource to help children and young people use screens and social media in a healthy way, called "Mind Yer Time"; notes that this world-leading resource has been co-designed with children and young people by the Scottish Youth Parliament and Children’s Parliament, with support from the Scottish Government; welcomes the resource’s focus on getting the balance right between using screens and social media so that children and young people can stay connected to friends and family, while also supporting their wider wellbeing and mental health, and encourages partners across the country, and children and young people themselves, to use and distribute the resource widely.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of a new resource to help children and young people use screens and social media in a healthy way, called "Mind Yer Time"; notes that this world-leading resource has been co-designed with children and young people by the Scottish Youth Parliament and Children’s Parliament, with support from the Scottish Government; welcomes the resource’s focus on getting the balance right between using screens and social media so that children and young people can stay connected to friends and family, while also supporting their wider wellbeing and mental health, and encourages partners across the country, and children and young people themselves, to use and distribute the resource widely.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, John Mason, Christine Grahame, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Ruth Maguire, Patrick Harvie, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson R, Iain Gray, John Finnie, Emma Harper, Alison Johnstone
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That the Parliament congratulates Bearsden Academy’s Design Technology Department on its production of protective masks for GPs and frontline healthcare professionals; understands that the school responded to a call to put 3D-printers to work by making the masks; encourages schools and other groups or people with 3D-printers to join in this effort, and recognises that provision of PPE to NHS and other key workers is a vital part of the efforts against COVID-19.
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That the Parliament congratulates Bearsden Academy’s Design Technology Department on its production of protective masks for GPs and frontline healthcare professionals; understands that the school responded to a call to put 3D-printers to work by making the masks; encourages schools and other groups or people with 3D-printers to join in this effort, and recognises that provision of PPE to NHS and other key workers is a vital part of the efforts against COVID-19.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Adamson, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire
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As an amendment to motion S5M-21263 in the name of John Swinney (OECD Review of Curriculum for Excellence), after “structure” insert “; calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the review also covers the impact of homework on teaching and learning and that appropriate measures are put in place to allow teachers to contribute freely and without repercussion”.
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As an amendment to motion S5M-21263 in the name of John Swinney (OECD Review of Curriculum for Excellence), after “structure” insert “; calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the review also covers the impact of homework on teaching and learning and that appropriate measures are put in place to allow teachers to contribute freely and without repercussion”.
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That the Parliament congratulates Annette Mackay on her retirement after 42 years of teaching, latterly as deputy head teacher at Bearsden Academy; commends Annette for the substantial and varied contribution she made to the school over 24 years, including, but not limited to, the teaching of maths, French and Latin as well as the coaching of football and debating teams; thanks the many thousands of teachers like Annette who go above and beyond their contracted roles to support and encourage pupils across Scotland, and wishes Annette well in her retirement.
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That the Parliament congratulates Annette Mackay on her retirement after 42 years of teaching, latterly as deputy head teacher at Bearsden Academy; commends Annette for the substantial and varied contribution she made to the school over 24 years, including, but not limited to, the teaching of maths, French and Latin as well as the coaching of football and debating teams; thanks the many thousands of teachers like Annette who go above and beyond their contracted roles to support and encourage pupils across Scotland, and wishes Annette well in her retirement.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Harry Talbot from Bearsden Academy on making the final of the English-Speaking Union’s St Andrew’s Day Debate; notes that this is the latest in a string of impressive results for Harry and Bearsden Academy’s debating team, which was one of four schools from around Scotland to make the final debate in the Parliament chamber; understands that the topic debated was, This house believes that the government should prioritise relocating people away from areas at risk of climate change damage (e.g. coasts) over making these areas safe to live in, and that the final was chaired by the Parliament’s Deputy Presiding Officer, Christine Grahame; notes that this is the 13th time that the St Andrew’s Day Debate has been held in the Parliament; believes that debating and public speaking experiences should be available to all young people in Scotland during their education, and wishes Harry and the Bearsden Academy Debating Society all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Harry Talbot from Bearsden Academy on making the final of the English-Speaking Union’s St Andrew’s Day Debate; notes that this is the latest in a string of impressive results for Harry and Bearsden Academy’s debating team, which was one of four schools from around Scotland to make the final debate in the Parliament chamber; understands that the topic debated was, This house believes that the government should prioritise relocating people away from areas at risk of climate change damage (e.g. coasts) over making these areas safe to live in, and that the final was chaired by the Parliament’s Deputy Presiding Officer, Christine Grahame; notes that this is the 13th time that the St Andrew’s Day Debate has been held in the Parliament; believes that debating and public speaking experiences should be available to all young people in Scotland during their education, and wishes Harry and the Bearsden Academy Debating Society all the best for the future.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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