Congratulating Southesk Primary School on Achieving OPAL Platinum Status

That the Parliament congratulates Southesk Primary School, in Montrose, on becoming the first school in Angus to achieve Platinum status through the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Programme; notes that the school achieved an outstanding score of 95%, making it one of only two schools in Scotland to attain Platinum status and the highest-scoring OPAL school in Scotland to date; recognises the leadership of head teacher, Elaine Thornton, and the commitment of pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community; understands that the OPAL Programme promotes high-quality outdoor play, pupil voice and whole-school improvement; commends Play Scotland for its support; believes that Southesk Primary School's achievement demonstrates the value of outdoor play in supporting children's wellbeing and learning, and wishes the school continued success.