150th Anniversary of the Founding of Bracoden School, Banffshire

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.