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Motion · S6M-10670 · 28 Sep 2023

Scots Speaker of the Year

Lodged by Karen Adam (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the achievements of Banff Academy teacher, Jamie Fairbairn, on being named Scots Speaker of the Year at the Scots Language Awards 2023; notes that Jamie is the Principal Teacher of the Faculty of Humanities at Banff Academy, and has been at the forefront of what it sees as the school's innovative and leading approach in the field of teaching Scots, and believes that Banff Academy stands as a shining example of best practice in the teaching of the Scots language, setting an example to other schools with its endeavours to promote and preserve this integral part of Scotland's creative culture.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.