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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Retirement of Heather Longmuir of Lochies School

  • Submitted by: Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 July 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-18210

That the Parliament understands that Heather Longmuir, a respected home school liaison officer, has retired after nearly 28 years of service; further understands that Heather, an integral member of Banchory Primary School, stepped down at the end of June 2025 from her role after an extensive career; notes that Heather has held various roles at the school, consistently making what it considers to be a positive impact on the children and families connected to Banchory; further notes that a notable moment in her career took place in May 2021 when she was honoured with a Lockdown Hero for Learner and Community Support certificate from the Pearson National Teaching Awards; understands that she also received a handwritten letter of thanks from Michael Morpurgo, president of the Pearson National Teaching Awards and children's author; expresses its gratitude for her service; wishes Heather a long and happy retirement, and acknowledges sentiments from the school that she will be greatly missed.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle