Motion · S6M-02649 · 21 Dec 2021
John Docherty OBE
The motion
That the Parliament notes the retirement of John Docherty OBE, after 17 years of what it sees as exemplary service as the headteacher of St Ninians’s High School in Giffnock; understands that, under his stewardship, the school was awarded the best ever secondary inspection report to be issued by Education Scotland; notes John’s dedication to his profession, with over four decades teaching in Scotland; commends what it sees as his dedication to supporting pupils, parents and members of staff, by leading by example and helping everyone around them, and wishes him and his wife Helena the very best for their retirement.
Supporters (23)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sarah Boyack 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackson Carlaw 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Michael Marra Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Collette Stevenson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kaukab Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Martin Whitfield 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.