EDM 614: Broxburn Academy debate club

That this House recognises the achievements of Broxburn Academy’s debating team in competitions throughout 2024; celebrates that the team were able to win five of the seven competitions which they took part in during the year; notes the national scale of these achievements for the pupils who competed in the British Historical Association Great Debate, the Law Society of Scotland Donald Dewar Memorial Debate tournament, Glasgow Schools, Edinburgh Schools, St Andrews’ day debate tournament and the Ayrshire Cup; specifically commends the achievements of Lena Zielinska who, in July, alongside three teammates from across Scotland, won the World Schools Debating Championship in Serbia where teams from 68 countries attended; and, finally, applauds the hard work of the staff and parents of Broxburn Academy for all they do in contributing to the success of the schools debating programme, in particular Mr Robbie McDonald the head debate coach and history teacher who has spearheaded the schools debate club for the past 8 years, with his leadership playing a significant role in its success.