Motion text
That this House recognises that 2018 marks the centenary of the 1918 Education (Scotland) Act, which established in law the principle of state funding for Catholic schools in Scotland; notes the range of celebrations planned by the Scottish Catholic education community to mark the ongoing collaboration between Church and State; believes that the arrangements put in place by the Act represent a unique and successful partnership, that continues to serve the people of Scotland well; further believes that the anniversary year will provide an opportunity to rejoice in the academic, cultural, civic and social achievements of pupils who have attended Catholic schools in the last one hundred years, and is a chance to mark publicly the ways in which Catholic schools are not just good for Catholics, but good for Scotland; believes that the positive contribution of Catholic schools to Scottish society is well documented; notes the continuing support of government and all of the main political parties is encouraging for the future of denominational schools; further notes that during 2018 schools, families, parishes and local communities across Scotland will reflect on the past, the present and the future of Catholic Schools, using the theme, Catholic Schools: Good For Scotland as a way to highlight the contribution Catholic schools make to wider society; and notes that by working with elected members from local authorities, and the UK and Scottish Parliaments, the Catholic Education Community aims to show that this distinctive collaboration for the governance of schools continues to reflect the diverse, inclusive and progressive nature of Scotland.
Signatures (24)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 December 2017
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 December 2017
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 December 2017
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 December 2017
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 December 2017
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
21 December 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 January 2018
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 January 2018
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 October 2018
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on
10 January 2018
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 January 2018
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 January 2018
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 February 2018
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 December 2017
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 January 2018
Killen, Ged
Labour
Signed on
22 January 2018
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 January 2018
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 January 2018
Masterton, Paul
Conservative
Signed on
22 January 2018
McDonald, Stuart C.
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 January 2018
McGinn, Conor
Labour
Signed on
8 February 2018
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 March 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 January 2018
Vaz, Keith
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.