ST THOMAS' PRIMARY SCHOOL, NEILSTON AND UNICEF'S RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOLS PROGRAMME

Early day motion 247, tabled 27 June 2016 by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party). Signed by 32 members.

That this House congratulates Primary 7 of St Thomas' Primary School, Neilston on its brilliant work in promoting Rights Respecting Schools and the outstanding research and community engagement it has undertaken in developing this valuable work; commends it for its terrific enthusiasm, which has influenced others inside and outside of the school to consider the rights of children; appreciates its fantastic efforts, using its pupil voice, to highlight the importance of listening to children and understand the importance of respecting rights every day; applauds the efforts of the school staff in ensuring this is a key area of learning and development for all pupils; and further congratulates all of the Primary 7 pupils and their teacher, Mr Stephen McSorley, for their influential and inspiring work on Rights Respecting Schools.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 30, DUP 1, Independent 1.