Motion · S6M-03246 · 17 Feb 2022

Calderbridge Primary Reading School Accreditation

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Calderbridge Primary School in Coltness on becoming the first accredited Reading School in Lanarkshire; understands that the Reading School initiative is an accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading for their learners and communities; further understands that the school formed a literacy leaders’ group made up of staff and pupils to help evaluate, develop and run several book-related events to promote the programme; notes what it sees as the importance and positive educational impact of reading on young people; thanks the staff, parents and carers for what it sees as their dedication to helping children and young people grow and learn successfully; congratulates the pupils and staff at Calderbridge on this achievement, and encourages everyone to follow their example and explore and discover the joy in reading for pleasure, education and wellbeing. 

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.