Motion · S6M-20197 · 16 Dec 2025
Our Lady’s High School in Motherwell Reaccredited as Gold Rights Respecting School
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)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 16 Dec 2025
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Bill Kidd 16 Dec 2025
- Paul McLennan Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Marie McNair Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 16 Dec 2025
- Kevin Stewart 16 Dec 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 17 Dec 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 18 Dec 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 18 Dec 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.