Hillview Primary Silver Reading school accreditation

Early day motion 209, tabled 27 June 2022 by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party). Signed by 7 members.

That this House congratulates the pupils and staff of Hillview Primary School in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, on the award of the prestigious Silver Reading School accreditation by the Scottish Book Trust; notes the accreditation was made in recognition of the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff towards promoting and participating in reading during the early years of education, further notes that, having received the accreditation, the school held a picnic with books showing that the commitment to reading will continue in the future; recognises that reading in the early years of education has been shown to improve literacy and wellbeing outcomes for pupils; and wishes all the staff and pupils of Hillview Primary School continued success in promoting reading in the early years.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 5, DUP 1, Labour 1.