Motion · S5M-17866 · 20 Jun 2019

Clydebank High School Pupils Raise Funds for the Skylark IX

Lodged by Gil Paterson Standard Motion 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the S4 pupils from Clydebank High School who helped raise £100 for Skylark IX Recovery Trust; understands that the pupils maintained a cheerful demeanour throughout their 10-mile, rain-soaked sponsored walk from the school to Leverngrove Park, where they were joined by pupils from Christie Park Primary School, who accompanied them on the last leg of the trek; notes that the Skylark IX was built as a passenger cruiser in 1927 and saved the lives of more than 600 Allied troops who were stranded at Dunkirk; understands that the restoration work on the vessel is being carried out by a specialist boat-building team working with recovering drug addicts as part of a skills development programme organised by the West Dunbartonshire-based charity, Alternatives; thanks the pupils for their fund-raising efforts, and wishes everyone involved in the restoration of the Skylark IX success in completing the project.

Supporters (12)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.