Motion · S4M-07061 · 18 Jun 2013
The Da Vinci Challenge to be Tackled by Dalbeattie High School
The motion
That the Parliament notes that the Da Vinci Challenge will be held in Milan from 2 to 4 October 2013; acknowledges that this is the first time since its inception in 2005 that the challenge will be held outside Australia; understands that it comprises a mental and educational decathlon that places particular emphasis on higher-order thinking skills, problem solving and creativity; notes that students will work in teams and aim to complete a range of tasks that encompass engineering, mathematics, philosophy, codebreaking, cartography, art and poetry, science, English and creativity; commends Dalbeattie High School, which will send the only team from Scotland to take on the challenge, and wishes the pupils, parents, staff and everyone involved in what it sees as this exciting initiative every possible success as the team prepares for what it considers a truly daunting international competition.
Supporters (25)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 18 Jun 2013
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 18 Jun 2013
- Annabelle Ewing 18 Jun 2013
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 18 Jun 2013
- Hugh Henry 18 Jun 2013
- John Lamont 18 Jun 2013
- Richard Lyle 18 Jun 2013
- Jamie McGrigor 18 Jun 2013
- Aileen McLeod 18 Jun 2013
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 18 Jun 2013
- Anne McTaggart 18 Jun 2013
- Nanette Milne 18 Jun 2013
- Dennis Robertson 18 Jun 2013
- Mary Scanlon 18 Jun 2013
- Liz Smith 18 Jun 2013
- Nigel Don 19 Jun 2013
- Annabel Goldie 19 Jun 2013
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 19 Jun 2013
- Jim Hume 19 Jun 2013
- Mike MacKenzie 19 Jun 2013
- Margaret Mitchell 19 Jun 2013
- Kevin Stewart 19 Jun 2013
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 19 Jun 2013
- Sandra White 19 Jun 2013
- Maureen Watt 27 Jun 2013
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.