Kilmarnock Academy Gains STEM Recognition
- Submitted by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 04 March 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12373
That the Parliament congratulates Kilmarnock Academy, and science teacher, Louise McAdam, on becoming the first school in Ayrshire to achieve the STEM Nation Award from Education Scotland; understands that Louise led Kilmarnock Academy’s STEM submission, which demonstrated the exceptional work taking place within all five elements of the award; further understands that this work includes the delivery of science clubs during lunchtime and after school, including a Lego club, CAD/CAM club, train club and maths problem-solving club; commends the outstanding work that the science faculty and the school as a whole have carried out for the last three years, and congratulates Kilmarnock Academy once again on this fantastic achievement.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Elena Whitham, Brian Whittle