Declan McGavin MSYP

I'm happy to announce that I've officially been approved as a candidate for Falkirk East in November's @OfficialSYP election. Check out my candidate profile: elections.syp.org.uk/elections/19/c…

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Meet my newest project! Starting on Wednesday, I'm launching a short term rewards scheme for S1-3 at Larbert High to encourage young people to travel more sustainably as helping the environment is one of the priorities I was elected on.

Today, I had the opportunity to meet @IainSinclairSNP to discuss the Learning Week proposal and the alternative education cuts. I’m grateful for his invitation to discuss this issue, and I found it valuable to have an open and constructive conversation on Falkirk’s situation.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking with @RealStephenKerr to discuss Falkirk Council’s proposal to cut school hours. It was a very interesting conversation and emphasised the importance of protecting Scotland’s education.

A big shout out to @stmungosfia @stmungo_mvp and all the other volunteer groups in @StMungosFalkirk - you make a positive difference to many lives

I have serious concerns about this proposal and what it could mean for students. Not only would it harm positive destinations, but also children's rights. With the UNCRC now incorporated into Scots Law, a decision undermining children's rights should be challenged.

Many thanks to @LabourFalkirk for inviting me to speak to the group about my position on the school hour cuts. If these cuts go ahead, pupils across Falkirk will suffer the consequences of lower attainment and reduced opportunities.

This is a deeply unpopular proposal and will put Falkirk’s pupils at a disadvantage. Education is an investment in Scotland’s future, not a target for cost-cutting exercises.

We’ve have started our @StMungosFalkirk 🎄Christmas 🎄appeals. A different meal each week for the food appeal. This week is lunch items Drop your donations into the boxes in the social area or to the RE department @michmcmullan @MissMcKnight14 @miss_keenan1

It was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of young people across Falkirk at the Falkirk and Bainsford war memorials. Lest we forget.

Thank you to our House Captains Holly and Morgan for representing St Mungo's at the Bainsford Service of Remembrance this morning. St Mungo's was very well represented by our former pupils also.

Had a brilliant day at #SYP82. We discussed so many great motions and then had a very interesting debate in the Education Committee!

@MTGdeckbuilders Councillors want to wait until after the Scottish and UK Parliament budgets to be published so they can make a more informed decision.

@Declan4MSYP Any reason why it was delayed?

Unfortunately, no decision will be made today about the school hour cuts. Falkirk Council has delayed the decision until December. In the meantime, please complete this consultation and share your views on this proposal. forms.office.com/e/RxLSfUHsDK

Some pretty good views on children’s rights from children themselves after the UNCRC was incorporated into Scots law this Summer! More on @ITVBorderRB tonight.

@StMungosFalkirk @LarbertHigh @GrangemouthHS @BraesHigh @Boness_Academy @FalkirkHigh

On Thursday, Councillors will vote on reducing school hours, which could see pupils finishing early on Fridays but losing valuable learning time. Should this cut happen? Share your thoughts! forms.office.com/e/RxLSfUHsDK

Thank you to @Declan4MSYP and @CatrionaDawMSYP for meeting with me this evening. A fantastic conversation around shared priorities and our commitment to ensuring young people’s voices are heard in the policy making process.

Happy to have met @kittysull1 with @CatrionaDawMSYP to discuss the work of the Scottish Youth Parliament and our campaign goals. We discussed how to increase youth participation, end gender-based violence, and address climate change within our communities.

We've teamed up with @sqanews to share mental wellbeing tips ahead of results day! Including: 😬 Managing the wait 🙏 Feeling ready on results day 🧡 Looking to what comes next! Remember, no single set of results can define you. ➡️ blogs.sqa.org.uk/nationalqualif…