That the Parliament congratulates Ellen McBride on her retirement as church representative on West Dunbartonshire Council’s Educational Services Committee after 26 years of distinguished service; recognises her lifelong dedication to education and to improving the outcomes for children and young people across West Dunbartonshire; notes her long career as a teacher, beginning at St Stephen’s Primary School in Dalmuir, before moving on to take on the role of head teacher at St Peter’s Primary School in Bellsmyre, where she earned a reputation as an outstanding educator and mentor; further notes her contribution to Strathclyde Regional Council’s Education Department as a member of the Quality Assurance Team, where she championed excellence in teaching, learning and leadership; acknowledges her influential role in supporting Catholic school self-evaluation and improvement, combining high educational standards with a strong commitment to Catholic values and ethos; commends what it sees as her extensive knowledge, professionalism, wisdom and unwavering commitment to children, families and educational excellence; thanks her for the positive impact that she has had on generations of young people and education professionals, and wishes her a long, happy, healthy and fulfilling retirement.