Isla Grant MSYP

So excited to announce that I have been elected as @EXAComSYP’s Convenor! I’m really happy to be able to build on the work I began as Deputy and then Acting Convenor. A massive congratulations to @BethMacKayMSYP for her election as Deputy, we will be such a dream team! ❤️❤️

The Scottish Youth Parliament’s 25th birthday celebrations in @ScotParl have begun! 🎂 Huge thank you to @POScotParl who is speaking first at tonight’s reception, for hosting SYP at tonight’s event and for #SYP82 over the weekend.

We are excited to announce that @InverurieAcad has officially been awarded the Silver Rights Award. We cannot wait to continue our journey towards Gold #RightsRespectingSchoolAward #RRSG

So excited to announce that all our hard work has paid off & that @InverurieAcad has officially been awarded the Silver Rights Award. Amazing work & so excited to continue supporting our Steering Group on our journey to Gold. #RightsRespectingSchoolAward #RRSG

🗳️ Then, Members joined MSPs from @SP_FinancePAC at an @Engage_SP event held at @DundeeUni as part of the committee's pre-budget scrutiny 📣 @TomSchmollMSYP opened the session by sharing some of the priorities that young people have told us they care about

🧵 Our MSYPs were busy last week discussing policy with partners, decision makers and civil servants! 📝 @IslaMSYP and @BethMacKayMSYP spoke at @YouthLinkScot's #YouthLinkPolicyCon on international policy while other MSYPs shared their own experiences youtu.be/cGb2A_Td3YY

📸 #SYP81: Introducing the new @SYPBoard! Chair: @EllieMSYP Vice Chair: @OliviaBrown6464 Trustees: @BeauJMSYP, @AlannahLogueSYP, @TamsinGoldMSYP, @DanielaMSYP and @ShafaWaqasMSYP

🎉 SYP turns 25 years old today! #SYPat25 📣 Since our founding a quarter of a century ago, MSYPs have led the way as part of our aim to make Scotland the best place in the world for young people to grow up ⬇️ A message from @SYPBoard Chair @EllieMSYP: youtu.be/ZGoAsP0P3Ww

Greet first meeting today with this year’s committee! Amazing to meet everyone and excited to start our new focus, Scotland’s Global Climate Reputation! 🌍 #syp81

I am also excited to share my endorsement of @Marcus_Flucker for Vice Chair in the upcoming AGM!

I am so excited to have endorsed @ShafawaqasMSYP for Trustee in the SYP AGM! #Waqas4theWin

One of the key themes from our recent research was need for intersectional representation in mental health. This is representation that isn’t part of a tick-box exercise and isn’t tokenistic. It should centre lived-experiences!

Very exciting news! I have been elected as @EXAComSYP’s deputy convenor! Looking forward to get started on our future projects. Also a massive congratulations to @IslaMSYP for being elected as convenor! What a team we will make!

🌍✊ Today, let’s unite against racism! Every voice matters in building a world where respect and equality matter. The UNCRC reminds us: every child deserves protection (Art. 2) & education that nurtures understanding and respect (Art. 29). #EndRacism #UNCRC #EqualityForAll

Our team are taking part in the Glasgow KiltWalk on the 28th of April! We have a target of £200 which will help us to continue with our work breaking the stigma around mental health. Support us by sharing this post or donating to our fundraiser ⬇️ shorturl.at/GJZ58

I’m delighted to announce my re-election as the Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSYP. Thank you so much to everyone that got involved to help me achieve this! Congratulations to all the Aberdeenshire MSYPs. I can’t wait to get started!

Massive congratulations to all of the new Aberdeenshire MSYPs who have now been elected! I am really excited to begin working with you all! A special well done to @BethMacKayMSYP for her re-election, I am so happy we can continue working together :)