That the Parliament congratulates Anderson High School in Shetland on what it considers an excellent Education Scotland inspection report; notes that in all categories the school was assessed as being very good; understands that the young people’s results in national examinations have been consistently above average for a number of years; believes that the school provides a safe, caring, supportive and inclusive environment for all young people and that the young people are well behaved, keen to learn and actively support their school and community; recognises what it sees as the high quality support provided by specialist staff to young people with particular learning needs; further recognises the staff's enthusiasm and dedication, and what it considers to be the strong lead and direction shown by the headteacher, supported by the deputy heads; understands that the inspection team identified innovative work practices that it would wish to share with others across Scotland, and congratulates the staff, pupils and parents on their hard work in making Anderson High an exceptional school.
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That the Parliament congratulates Anderson High School in Shetland on what it considers an excellent Education Scotland inspection report; notes that in all categories the school was assessed as being very good; understands that the young people’s results in national examinations have been consistently above average for a number of years; believes that the school provides a safe, caring, supportive and inclusive environment for all young people and that the young people are well behaved, keen to learn and actively support their school and community; recognises what it sees as the high quality support provided by specialist staff to young people with particular learning needs; further recognises the staff's enthusiasm and dedication, and what it considers to be the strong lead and direction shown by the headteacher, supported by the deputy heads; understands that the inspection team identified innovative work practices that it would wish to share with others across Scotland, and congratulates the staff, pupils and parents on their hard work in making Anderson High an exceptional school.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Ullapool High School on winning the Showcase Award at the Young Engineers event held recently by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI); notes that, led by their teacher, Topher Dawson, the Ullapool High School S5 pupils, Robby MacKay, Seoras MacLeod, Jordan MacDonald, Alexander Stuart and James MacLeod, demonstrated an eight-metre-long airship that they built over the winter, flying it both inside and outside the Glasgow Science Centre; notes that the event was attended by 60 schools from across Scotland and understands that the airship was one of the most admired projects of the day; agrees with Dr Lesley Sawers, SCDI chief executive, that young engineers and scientists are among the country’s most valuable assets, that securing children’s interest in these areas from an early age is vital to Scotland’s economic future, cementing its status as a leader in areas such as oil and gas and low-carbon energy, and considers that young engineers and science clubs work towards these goals, teaching children practical skills in fun, hands-on ways.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ullapool High School on winning the Showcase Award at the Young Engineers event held recently by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI); notes that, led by their teacher, Topher Dawson, the Ullapool High School S5 pupils, Robby MacKay, Seoras MacLeod, Jordan MacDonald, Alexander Stuart and James MacLeod, demonstrated an eight-metre-long airship that they built over the winter, flying it both inside and outside the Glasgow Science Centre; notes that the event was attended by 60 schools from across Scotland and understands that the airship was one of the most admired projects of the day; agrees with Dr Lesley Sawers, SCDI chief executive, that young engineers and scientists are among the country’s most valuable assets, that securing children’s interest in these areas from an early age is vital to Scotland’s economic future, cementing its status as a leader in areas such as oil and gas and low-carbon energy, and considers that young engineers and science clubs work towards these goals, teaching children practical skills in fun, hands-on ways.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Joan McAlpine, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Stuart McMillan, Christina McKelvie, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Stewart Maxwell, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Aileen McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing
Current Status: Fallen on 05/12/2011
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