Motion · S6M-12495 · 12 Mar 2024

North East Schools Triumph at Greenpower International Finals 2023

Lodged by Alexander Burnett (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that entrants from the north east of Scotland placed in the top 40 at the Greenpower International Finals 2023 event at Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex on 8 October 2023; understands that the event showcases electric-powered cars that are designed and built by pupils from schools, colleges and youth groups, and that 90 Greenpower cars participated in the October event; notes that Banchory Academy had two cars in the competition, Photon and Electron, which placed 25th and 40th respectively; understands that Grampian Transport Museum Young Engineers Club placed 37th with its car Merlin, and 53rd with Spyder, and that Albyn School’s Green Arrow 1 placed 21st and Green Arrow 2 placed 33rd; commends all of those who took part, along with the teachers and schools supporting student involvement in STEM and environmentally-friendly technology, and wishes them future success.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.