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Primary Pupils Recognised in Month of the Military Child 2026 Competition

  • Submitted by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00532

That the Parliament congratulates Jackson Donaldson, of Walkerburn Primary School, and Brendan Barrie, of Tweedbank Primary School, on being recognised in the national Month of the Military Child Competition 2026; recognises Jackson for his artwork, Winds of Hope, and Brendan for his poem, Home is Where the Heart is; commends both pupils for their thoughtful and creative reflections on the resilience, pride and sense of belonging experienced by children from Armed Forces families, and acknowledges what it sees as the important role that the Month of the Military Child plays in raising awareness of the unique experiences and challenges faced by Service children.


Supported by: Max Bannerman, Colin Beattie, Amanda Bland, Miles Briggs, Victor Currie, Thomas Kerr, Jamie Langan, Amanda Lindsay, Julie MacDougall, David Smith, Paul Sweeney