That the Parliament notes the recent publication of The Times school rankings for 2024, which recognise the top-performing schools across the UK; congratulates the schools that have excelled in the rankings, especially those in the Lothian region that have been named in the top 10 of the lists, including Boroughmuir High School, which was number four of the top state secondary schools in Scotland, Fettes College, which was number one of the top independent secondary schools in Scotland (A-Level/IB/GCSE), Merchiston Castle School, which was number three of the top independent secondary schools in Scotland (A-Level/IB/GCSE), St Mary’s Music School, which was number one of the top independent secondary schools in Scotland (Highers/Adv Highers/National 5), George Heriot’s School, which was number two of the top independent secondary schools in Scotland (Highers/Adv Highers/National 5), The Mary Erskine School, which was number three of the top independent secondary schools in Scotland (Highers/Adv Highers/National 5), The Edinburgh Academy, which was number six of the top independent secondary schools in Scotland (Highers/Adv Highers/National 5), and Stewart’s Melville College, which was number 10 of the top independent secondary schools in Scotland (Highers/Adv Highers/National 5); acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the students, staff and wider school communities in achieving these excellent results; recognises the importance of high-quality education in fostering future leaders and innovators, and commends all schools across Scotland for their ongoing efforts to provide opportunities and support for young people.