AUCHINLECK ACADEMY WINS RUGBY U16s BOWL

Early day motion 711, tabled 19 December 2017 by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party). Signed by 9 members.

That this House congratulates Auchinleck Academy on lifting the Bowl at the Scottish Schools' Final held at BT Murrayfield on 6 December 2017, beating Oban High School 24-21 in a hard fought game; notes that Auchinleck Academy only became a School of Rugby in 2015; further notes that the school is one of 15 Cashback Schools of Rugby in Scotland and was one of only two Cashback schools represented at the Scottish Schools' Final; recognises the benefits of utilising recovered proceeds of crime to encourage sport at grassroots levels; and commends the work of the staff involved in coaching, mentoring and encouraging the rugby culture of respect, hard work and shared values on and off the pitch.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 8, DUP 1.