150th Anniversary of the Founding of Bracoden School, Banffshire

Early day motion 1462, tabled 16 June 2025 by Seamus Logan (Scottish National Party). Signed by 8 members.

That this House congratulates the headteacher, staff and pupils of Bracoden School, Gardenstown, Banffshire, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the school in 1875; notes that the school’s initial focus was on teaching traditional subjects to prepare students for local vocations, including navigation, reflecting Gardenstown’s long maritime heritage; understands the school has played a key role in preserving local history, from working with the local community on wartime projects to partnering with local historians publishing a history of the school with proceeds going to local good causes; recognises the school’s achievement in 2022 in being awarded an Excellence in Professional Learning Award for Schools and Learning Communities by the General Teaching Council for Scotland; further notes that throughout its history, Bracoden School has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a firm commitment to both scholastic achievement and personal development; and wishes the headteacher, staff and pupils continued success in the future.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 7, DUP 1.