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Standard Motion · S4M-02714 · Session 4

Headteacher in Arrochar Shortlisted for National Award

Lodged by Jackie Baillie Lab Lodged 26 Apr 2012 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Alison Palmer, headteacher of Arrochar Primary School, on being shortlisted for the headteacher of the year award at the Scottish Education Awards 2012; notes Alison’s dedication to the primary school since taking over as headteacher in 2005; further notes that the school roll has increased by 20% since Alison joined and has won awards for its environmental reports; recognises the positive transformation of the school, as reflected in 2009 by an HMIE report, which it considers is one of the best in Argyll and Bute’s history; acknowledges that Alison was nominated for the award by Arrochar and Tarbet Community Council representatives and local parents for her leadership skills; acknowledges Alison’s hard work, and wishes her well at the final awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on 12 June.

Signatures by party

15 MSPs besides the lodger · 12 from other parties
SNP 10Lab 3Con 1LD 1

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Vote

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Supporters

15 MSPs

SNP 10 Lab 3 Con 1 LD 1

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SNP 10

Lab 3

Con 1

LD 1

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In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4M-02714 by reference.