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Motion · S4M-07848 · 26 Sep 2013

Congratulations to the Winners of the English-Speaking Union Scotland’s Junior Debating Competition 2012-13 National Final

Lodged by Jamie McGrigor Standard Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Lorna Stillie and Rosie Duthie from Douglas Academy in Milngavie on winning the English-Speaking Union (ESU) Scotland’s Junior Debating Competition 2012-13 national final; notes that the national final competition took place in the Parliament on 25 September 2013; further notes that three other school teams were in the final, the High School of Dundee, George Watson’s College, Edinburgh and St Columba’s School, Kilmacolm; is of the view that the quality of debating demonstrated by the four teams of finalists was exceptionally high; understands that 119 school teams from across Scotland took part in the competition; commends all those pupils and teachers who took part in the competition, and pays tribute to the ESU Scotland for the work that it does in schools to encourage debating and public speaking, which are considered important skills for young people.

Supporters (31)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.