125th anniversary of Thornwood Primary School
Tabled 15 September 2025 by Patricia Ferguson
That this House congratulates Thornwood Primary School on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; understands that the school was built in 1900 as Thornwood Public School, since which time it has been serving the local Thornwood community in Glasgow West constituency; recognises that the school’s vision and aim is to develop happy enthusiastic learners by providing a safe, caring and welcoming environment in order to promote ambition and resilience in a supportive and nurturing environment; further recognises that the shared values of the school are Respect, Doing our Best, Good Sportsmanship, Kindness, and Honesty; applauds these ambitions, which have allowed Thornwood Primary School pupils to learn and thrive for more than a century; welcomes the wide range of opportunities that the school makes available to pupils which include family reading sessions, sports coaching and clubs, and breakfast and lunch clubs with opportunities to participate in board games, chess and reading, as well as an annual calendar of events that bring together the whole school community; thanks all of the current and former teaching and support staff who have worked tirelessly to support the pupils and wider school community; understands that, to mark this special occasion, Thornwood Primary will be hosting a day of celebration on Friday 19 September, which will include a special assembly and a fun afternoon of community events, bringing together both former and current pupils, parents, teachers and members of the wider Thornwood community; and wishes Thornwood Primary School continued success long into the future.