Motion · S6M-20317 · 6 Jan 2026
Noble Primary School Achieves Gold Rights Respecting Schools Award
The motion
That the Parliament warmly congratulates Noble Primary School in Bellshill on being awarded the prestigious Gold Rights Respecting Schools Award by UNICEF UK; recognises that this award represents the highest accolade for the school’s dedication to promoting and embedding children’s rights across its community, reflecting its sustained commitment to incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into school policy, practice and culture; commends the staff for their leadership, dedication and creativity in fostering a positive, inclusive and rights respecting learning environment, and for the meaningful impact that this has had on pupils’ learning and wellbeing; recognises the pupils’ dedication, initiative and active role in fostering a culture of children’s rights both within the school and the wider community, whose efforts have played a key role in the success of this award; believes that this achievement reflects a commitment to ensuring that every child understands their rights from an early age which will make a lasting impact throughout their lives; understands that Noble Primary celebrated this remarkable achievement with a Fun 31 Day, linked to the UNCRC Article 31 "The right to rest and play", which included an assault course, additional playtime and cakes; celebrates Noble Primary as an exemplar of truly embodying children’s rights, and wishes the school continued success in its future endeavours.
Supporters (12)
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 6 Jan 2026
- Evelyn Tweed 6 Jan 2026
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 7 Jan 2026
- Annabelle Ewing 7 Jan 2026
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 7 Jan 2026
- Bill Kidd 7 Jan 2026
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 7 Jan 2026
- Paul McLennan Scottish National Party 7 Jan 2026
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 7 Jan 2026
- Kevin Stewart 7 Jan 2026
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 7 Jan 2026
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 9 Jan 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.