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Motion · S6M-11712 · 19 Dec 2023

Congratulating St Kentigern’s Academy on Being Crowned Scotland’s Champions of the CyberFirst Girls Competition

Lodged by Sue Webber Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates St Kentigern’s Academy on being crowned Scotland’s champions of the CyberFirst Girls Competition, which is run by the National Cyber Security Centre; notes that St Kentigern’s was one of 13 teams crowned regional champions across the UK; understands that the competition is open to girls aged 12 and 13 and is designed to put their cyber security skills to the test, cracking codes, decrypting messages and solving coding puzzles; believes that this competition is a crucial part of the NCSC’s commitment to bring greater diversity to the cyber industry as, at present, women make up just 17% of the sector; appreciates the hard work and dedication from both staff and pupils from St Kentigern’s to be crowned cyber champs; wishes them continued success in the growing industry of cyber security, and believes that this win will encourage more West Lothian girls to consider this as a career going forward.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.