Craigmount High won the final of the Law Society of Scotland Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament 2014 which took place at The Scottish Parliament last night. Young people from schools around Scotland debated whether historic debt between Commonwealth countries should be written off. The debate was held in the chamber under the chairmanship of Deputy Presiding Officer John Scott.
The Craigmount winners were Liam Stewart and Michael Davidson.
Headteacher Dr John Campbell said:-“This is a magnificent achievement. The City should, in my view recognise this.
“Our team are on the front page of The Scottish Parliament website.”
Other photos are on the Parliament Facebook page.
The Edinburgh Reporter adds our congratulations to the boys who competed against teams from Glenalmond, Douglas Academy and Trinity High (Renfrewshire).
The winning school receive a trophy and prize of £1,000, donated by The Law Society of Scotland, and runners-up receive £250, donated by The Glasgow Bar Association. All finalists receive individual quaiches and certificates to commemorate their success and this year’s sponsors Hodder Gibson Publishers will donate educational books to the value of £500, to be shared by the winning and runner-up school.
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