Early day motion · EDM 313 · 12 Jul 2016

STEWARTON ACADEMY AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARDS

Tabled by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) 24 signatures

The motion

That this House congratulates Stewarton Academy for receiving an Awards for All Scotland grant of £7,470 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that through this grant S3-S4 pupils will be able to participate in the expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Awards; wishes the pupils of Stewarton Academy every success in their expedition; recognises the opportunities for personal development, teamwork and valuable experience for our young people that the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards provides; celebrates the many personal successes realised through the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards since its start in 1956; notes that 2016 is the 60th year and Diamond Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards; warmly offers a friendly suggestion to all hon. Members to mark the anniversary by taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Diamond Challenge.

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