Motion · S1M-03883 · 11 Feb 2003
Catholic Education Week - 16 to 23 February 2003
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges family life as an important initiation into living in society; further acknowledges that parents are the principal and first educators of their children; recognises the key role of all educators in giving our young people instruction and formation that is respectful of shared truths, the qualities of the heart and the moral and spiritual dignity of humankind; welcomes the important past, present and future contributions of Catholic schools to the better education and national life of Scotland; notes the success of many denominational schools in fostering school ethos and, in particular, in improving the academic achievements of disadvantaged youngsters; affirms and supports the right of all parents to choose Catholic schools for their children, and extends its best wishes to all involved in preparations for events taking place for Catholic Education Sunday and Week from 16 to 23 February 2003 and the establishment of the new Catholic Education Service.
Supporters (18)
- Cathie Craigie 11 Feb 2003
- Angus MacKay 11 Feb 2003
- Paul Martin 11 Feb 2003
- Ken Macintosh 12 Feb 2003
- Michael Matheson 12 Feb 2003
- Michael McMahon 12 Feb 2003
- Karen Whitefield 12 Feb 2003
- Kate Maclean 13 Feb 2003
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 13 Feb 2003
- Cathy Peattie 14 Feb 2003
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 18 Feb 2003
- Tricia Marwick 18 Feb 2003
- Michael Russell 18 Feb 2003
- Irene Oldfather 19 Feb 2003
- Adam Ingram 20 Feb 2003
- Gil Paterson 20 Feb 2003
- Janis Hughes 4 Mar 2003
- Dr Richard Simpson 5 Mar 2003
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.