Motion · S6M-02819 · 17 Jan 2022
Stephen Dempsey Wins Institute of Physics Award
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Dempsey of Turriff Academy on being chosen among the winners of this year’s Teacher of Physics Award by the Institute of Physics; notes that the judges described Mr Dempsey as an outstanding teacher and that students frequently praised the quality of his lessons, and considered that he enhanced the learning experience for students of all abilities; recognises that Mr Dempsey was judged to foster curiosity about science and physics and that he was involved in extra-curricular activities; further recognises the importance of teachers like Mr Dempsey to the education of children in Scottish society; applauds Mr Dempsey for his success, and wishes him well.
Supporters (19)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Siobhian Brown Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Emma Harper 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.