That this House congratulates Woodfarm High School in East Renfrewshire on being awarded Green Flag status by the Eco-Schools programme; notes that this award is presented on behalf of the Keep Scotland Beautiful organisation and encourages pupils and staff members to embark on a meaningful path towards improving their local environment and community; understands that the Green Flag is only awarded to schools which comply with a seven-step program and that this is the highest award that can be achieved; further notes that the Eco-Schools programme is the largest of its kind in the world connecting 19.5 million children, young people and educators through 67 countries on five continents; and wishes the school every success as they continue to champion environmental work in future.

That this House congratulates Woodfarm High School in East Renfrewshire on being awarded Green Flag status by the Eco-Schools programme; notes that this award is presented on behalf of the Keep Scotland Beautiful organisation and encourages pupils and staff members to embark on a meaningful path towards improving their local...

That this House congratulates Principal Burke of Renfrew High on being elected to the position of President of School Leaders Scotland; recognises the crucial role that Head Teachers play in ensuring our schools are safe and inclusive learning environments to bring up our future leaders; agrees that organisations such as SLS have played and will continue to play an active role in fostering links and exchange of knowledge between leaders in education; and notes with interest Principal Burke's plans to take the SLS forward with new ways of thinking.

That this House congratulates Principal Burke of Renfrew High on being elected to the position of President of School Leaders Scotland; recognises the crucial role that Head Teachers play in ensuring our schools are safe and inclusive learning environments to bring up our future leaders; agrees that organisations such as...

That this House congratulates and recognises that Trinity High School in Rutherglen has been awarded the National UK Nurturing School Award; notes that the school is the first secondary school in the UK to receive this award as recognition of the high quality of support offered to students; and further congratulates the students, teachers and wider learning community on this significant achievement.

That this House congratulates and recognises that Trinity High School in Rutherglen has been awarded the National UK Nurturing School Award; notes that the school is the first secondary school in the UK to receive this award as recognition of the high quality of support offered to students; and further...

That this House commends the fundraising team at Bannerman High School in Baillieston, Glasgow on their recent fundraising efforts; notes that the S6 pupils organised a quiz night which raised some £890.42, with the proceeds going to their school prom fund as well as the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, which is the lead centre for the delivery of non-surgical cancer care for the West of Scotland; and congratulates the pupils at Bennerman High for their generous spirit and wishes them every success with their future fundraising efforts.

That this House commends the fundraising team at Bannerman High School in Baillieston, Glasgow on their recent fundraising efforts; notes that the S6 pupils organised a quiz night which raised some £890.42, with the proceeds going to their school prom fund as well as the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer...

That this House congratulates Kelvinside Academy on its 140th anniversary; notes that the independent school was founded in 1878 for the education of boys who were drawn from the growing population of the western suburbs of Glasgow; further notes that the school became co-educational in 1998 and now has capacity for over 600 pupils covering all ages from nursery to secondary school; recognises that the category A listed main building, which is situated next to the Botanic Gardens in the West End of the city, was designed by renowned Scottish architect James Sellars; understands that the school has branched out from the main campus in recent years to open the Balgray Nursery campus in the West End of Glasgow and the Green Forest Nursery at Langbank Farm in East Dunbartonshire; appreciates that the School motto is be the best you can be; acknowledges that Ian Munro was appointed as the new rector in 2016, succeeding Allan Gilliland who held the post for a year following the sudden death of Robert Karling in May 2015; and wishes all the staff and pupils at the school the very best for their celebrations and for the years to come.

That this House congratulates Kelvinside Academy on its 140th anniversary; notes that the independent school was founded in 1878 for the education of boys who were drawn from the growing population of the western suburbs of Glasgow; further notes that the school became co-educational in 1998 and now has capacity...

That this House warmly congratulates Strontian Community School Building Limited for funding and constructing the first community-owned school in Scotland, in conjunction with Highland Small Communities Housing Trust; recognises the fantastic work done by local residents in raising £900,000 through community shares and grant applications after rejecting Highland Council's proposals for improving the previous Strontian Primary School building; endorses the fact that the resulting Community Finance Initiative supports the sustainability of this small rural community and is an exciting example of public and community partnership; notes that the innovative design of the building can be easily converted into four much-needed affordable homes should it no longer be required as a school; and wishes all pupils and staff a happy and successful tenure.

That this House warmly congratulates Strontian Community School Building Limited for funding and constructing the first community-owned school in Scotland, in conjunction with Highland Small Communities Housing Trust; recognises the fantastic work done by local residents in raising £900,000 through community shares and grant applications after rejecting Highland Council's proposals...

That this House congratulates the pupils and staff of Sunnyside and Ullapool Primary Schools on winning the Editor's Choice Award at the 2018 Sunday Mail and Steven Brown Art Great Scot Awards for its campaign work to reduce the use of plastic straws; notes that the campaign efforts led to 14 bars, restaurants, cafes and businesses in Ullapool as well as other large organisations such as Glasgow City Council and Caledonian MacBrayne to stop offering drinking straws or to switch to non-plastic alternatives; and commends the engaging use of social media to highlight the campaign which included the #NaeStrawAtAw hashtag.

That this House congratulates the pupils and staff of Sunnyside and Ullapool Primary Schools on winning the Editor's Choice Award at the 2018 Sunday Mail and Steven Brown Art Great Scot Awards for its campaign work to reduce the use of plastic straws; notes that the campaign efforts led to...

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Liz Mahindru over a period of 40 years, particularly at Merrylee Primary School where she served as Head Teacher for 20 years; notes her dedication and service to the children who attended the school, and her contribution to education in Glasgow thorughout her career; recognises her contribution in developing a state-of-the-art playground for Merrylee, which was home to Britain's first school urban play area; wishes her a very happy retirement; and thanks her for her commitment and dedication of many years of teaching in Glasgow.

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Liz Mahindru over a period of 40 years, particularly at Merrylee Primary School where she served as Head Teacher for 20 years; notes her dedication and service to the children who attended the school, and her contribution...

That this House congratulates St. Andrews & St. Brides High School of East Kilbride on its success in raising over £9,000 for Mary's Meals; commends this school for its further donations to Kilbride and St. Andrew's Hospices; thanks this school for its sponsorship of the primary school Damu in Malawi; recognises the value of their contribution of over 200 shoe boxes to the shoe box appeal; and further wishes for its continued success in all its educational and charitable endeavours.

That this House congratulates St. Andrews & St. Brides High School of East Kilbride on its success in raising over £9,000 for Mary's Meals; commends this school for its further donations to Kilbride and St. Andrew's Hospices; thanks this school for its sponsorship of the primary school Damu in Malawi;...

That this House congratulates Sunnyside Primary on being awarded the WWF Green Team Award for its innovative approach to promoting sustainability projects within the school and community; praises the ongoing commitment of pupils and staff to tackle disposal of plastic waste in the sea and raise awareness of climate change; and looks forward to seeing the continued success of its campaign work.

That this House congratulates Sunnyside Primary on being awarded the WWF Green Team Award for its innovative approach to promoting sustainability projects within the school and community; praises the ongoing commitment of pupils and staff to tackle disposal of plastic waste in the sea and raise awareness of climate change;...

That this House congratulates Mya Milroy, a pupil from Hillington Primary School in Glasgow, in her achievement in winning the Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition, Highly Commended winner in the Primary 6-7 Category; notes that the Show Racism the Red Card Scotland Creative Competition is in now in its 14th year; further notes that this year's theme was Nelson Mandela 27, marking the 27th year of Nelson Mandela's release from prison; notes that the competition encourages children to develop a piece of creative work that gets across a clear message of anti-racism; welcomes the fact that the judges of the competition chose Mya's work as being both creative and inspirational; and applauds the work of Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland and the UK in encouraging and educating young people to respect each other.

That this House congratulates Mya Milroy, a pupil from Hillington Primary School in Glasgow, in her achievement in winning the Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition, Highly Commended winner in the Primary 6-7 Category; notes that the Show Racism the Red Card Scotland Creative Competition is in now in...

That this House congratulates pupils from Lourdes Primary School in Glasgow for their achievement in winning the Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition, Highly Commended winners in the Additional Support for Learning Category; notes that the Show Racism the Red Card Scotland Creative Competition is in now in its 14th year; further notes that this year's theme was Nelson Mandela 27, marking the 27th year of Nelson Mandela's release from prison; notes that the competition encourages children to develop a piece of creative work that gets across a clear message of anti-racism; welcomes the fact that the judges of the competition chose Lourdes Primary School's work as being both creative an inspirational; and applauds the work of Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland and the UK in encouraging and educating young people to respect each other.

That this House congratulates pupils from Lourdes Primary School in Glasgow for their achievement in winning the Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition, Highly Commended winners in the Additional Support for Learning Category; notes that the Show Racism the Red Card Scotland Creative Competition is in now in its...

That this House congratulates Paul Gallanagh, Principal Teacher of Computing Science at Dunoon Grammar School on being named UK Educator of the Year at the 2018 Apps for Good Awards; recognises the outstanding contribution he has made in the 11 years he has been teaching young people about Computer Science; commends him for the fact that in the last two years, teams from Dunoon Grammar School have made the finals of the UK Apps for Good Awards, winning the Internet of Things award and being named UK School of the Year in 2017; acknowledges that, due to his leadership, enthusiasm and drive, he and his team have had a remarkable and lasting impact on the lives of so many of the young people whom they have taught; and thanks Paul for his commitment to education and the pupils of Dunoon Grammar School.

That this House congratulates Paul Gallanagh, Principal Teacher of Computing Science at Dunoon Grammar School on being named UK Educator of the Year at the 2018 Apps for Good Awards; recognises the outstanding contribution he has made in the 11 years he has been teaching young people about Computer Science;...

That this House congratulates Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir-Nis (BSGI) for its recent success at the Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival held in Glasgow on 1 June 2018; notes that BSGI won the award for Best Overall Primary School; recognises that the club has grown in popularity, with a talented group of school children who show a mix of speed, decision-making and map-reading skills; and further notes that orienteering combines fitness and mental agility which fits in well with school curriculums in terms of achieving further physical education and map-reading skills.

That this House congratulates Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir-Nis (BSGI) for its recent success at the Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival held in Glasgow on 1 June 2018; notes that BSGI won the award for Best Overall Primary School; recognises that the club has grown in popularity, with a talented group of school...

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Mrs Heather A Neilson, in particular as Head Teacher of Broomhill Primary School over the last nine years; notes, in particular, her dedication and service to the children who have attended that school, while keeping them at the heart of everything she does; further recognises the work she has done in furthering the school's global citizenship; commends the leadership she has shown in overseeing the planning, development and construction of the new school building, and the stability she has provided for the school community during the upheaval of this transition; furthermore congratulates the school community on the opening of its new school premises; and wishes Mrs. Neilson the very best on her retirement.

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Mrs Heather A Neilson, in particular as Head Teacher of Broomhill Primary School over the last nine years; notes, in particular, her dedication and service to the children who have attended that school, while keeping them at...

That this House congratulates St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Glasgow on its 60th anniversary; notes that the school first opened in 1958 as a Catholic senior secondary school before transitioning into a comprehensive and has provided high quality education to thousands of young people who have passed through its doors; commends the dedication of staff, pupils, parents and all those who have contributed to the school's success over the past 60 years; recognises that the school has made a substantial contribution to Catholic education in Scotland, educating young people in the North West of Glasgow, while forming part of the integral faith community; further congratulates the school on reaching that important milestone; and wishes the Head Teacher, Mr Andrew McSorely, staff and pupils every success for the future.

That this House congratulates St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Glasgow on its 60th anniversary; notes that the school first opened in 1958 as a Catholic senior secondary school before transitioning into a comprehensive and has provided high quality education to thousands of young people who have passed through its doors;...

That this House congratulates Lochardil Primary School on its recent success at the Scottish Education Awards 2018; recognises that it was the winner of the Learning for Sustainability Award; further congratulates it on the work it has done to achieve this; recognises the pupils are confident and proactive citizens; notes the real sense of team work and willingness to work with others from all at the school; further notes they have demonstrated their commitment to positive change from the work they have done to campaign on both local and national issues; and pays tribute to all schools that were successful in being shortlisted in this category through the hard work they have done.

That this House congratulates Lochardil Primary School on its recent success at the Scottish Education Awards 2018; recognises that it was the winner of the Learning for Sustainability Award; further congratulates it on the work it has done to achieve this; recognises the pupils are confident and proactive citizens; notes...

That this House notes that the Erasmus+-supported International Storytelling Festival took place at Pollokshields Primary; understands that the Festival brought together pupils from Pollokshields Primary School and their Spanish partner school, Colegio Hernandez in Valencia, in a two-day extravaganza of storytelling, music and dance; further understands that the Festival formed part of an international collaboration between the two schools funded by the Erasmus+ programme; celebrates the support that Erasmus+ has given to the children of Pollokshields Primary and Colegio Hernandez to build their confidence and embrace cultural diversity; believes that programmes such as Erasmus+ deliver huge benefits to young people across Scotland; and calls on the Government to ensure that young people can continue to enjoy the benefits of Erasmus+ after the UK leaves the EU.

That this House notes that the Erasmus+-supported International Storytelling Festival took place at Pollokshields Primary; understands that the Festival brought together pupils from Pollokshields Primary School and their Spanish partner school, Colegio Hernandez in Valencia, in a two-day extravaganza of storytelling, music and dance; further understands that the Festival formed...

That this House recognises that St Brigid's Primary School in Toryglen celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018; understands that the school first opened on 30 April 1958; believes that St Brigid 's Primary School has made a substantial contribution to educating youngsters in an area of Glasgow that has undergone significant transformation in recent years; congratulates the school on reaching this important milestone; and wishes the headteacher, Mrs Carol Scott, staff and pupils every success for the future.

That this House recognises that St Brigid's Primary School in Toryglen celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018; understands that the school first opened on 30 April 1958; believes that St Brigid 's Primary School has made a substantial contribution to educating youngsters in an area of Glasgow that has undergone...

That this House congratulates Amy Lieberman, Eoin Graham Young and Nicholas Waterson-Boyd on their recent success at the Scottish Civic Trust's My Place Photography Competition 2018; notes that the competition is a Scotland-wide heritage project for school age young people, encouraging them to look at their heritage in the places they live through the medium of photography; recognises that Amy won in the Secondary School category and Eoin was highly commended, and that Nicholas won in the Young Persons Choice category; further notes that the three young people are Gleniffer High School students who study photography at West College Scotland as part of the School Vocational Programme; and wishes Amy, Eoin and Nicholas continued success in their studies.

That this House congratulates Amy Lieberman, Eoin Graham Young and Nicholas Waterson-Boyd on their recent success at the Scottish Civic Trust's My Place Photography Competition 2018; notes that the competition is a Scotland-wide heritage project for school age young people, encouraging them to look at their heritage in the places...