Miya Turner Selected for the Scottish National Schools Debating Team
- Submitted by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 22 December 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-07349
That the Parliament congratulates Miya Turner, S5 pupil at Portobello High School, on being selected as one of the five debaters for the Scottish National Schools Debating Team representing Scotland, at the prestigious World School Debating Championships taking place in Vietnam in July 2023; understands that this is the first time that a pupil from Portobello High School has been selected; acknowledges that, at the World Championships, teams from around the world debate on a variety of topics, both prepared and unprepared, and are tested on their general knowledge, critical thinking ability, public speaking skills and ability to work as a team; understands that the last time Scotland was crowned World Champions at this competition was in Cape Town in 2012; commends Miya on her selection, and wishes both Miya and the team every success at the Championships.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle