Motion · S6M-20197 · 16 Dec 2025

Our Lady’s High School in Motherwell Reaccredited as Gold Rights Respecting School

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Our Lady’s High School, in Motherwell, on being re-accredited as a Gold Rights Respecting School by UNICEF UK; recognises that this award is the highest accolade in UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools programme and reflects the years of dedicated work by staff and pupils to develop a culture where children’s rights are understood, respected and championed; acknowledges the school’s commitment to embedding the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into its ethos, policies and daily practice; celebrates the way in which the school has promoted pupil voice, supported global citizenship and humanitarian initiatives and made rights education a cornerstone of its approach; commends the efforts of the pupils, staff and wider school community in achieving this significant reaccreditation, and wishes them continued success in championing children’s rights.

Supporters (12)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.