That the Parliament welcomes the news that Alloa Academy has won the Clackmannanshire Secondary Schools Badminton Championships for the third consecutive year; notes that the eighth edition of the championships saw 42 pupils from Alloa, Alva and Lornshill academies competing in a high-standard show of skill at Alva Academy; understands that the competitors, which are divided into U14, U16 and U19 age categories, played in singles, level doubles and mixed doubles competitions, with many matches being decided on the last point; notes that the School Shield, awarded based on points given to the top four schools, was clinched by Alloa Academy, with Alva Academy in second place and Lornshill Academy in third; extends its gratitude to Alva Academy for hosting the event, and congratulates all participants on their excellent performances.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Alex Rowley, Liz Smith, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle