On the 3rd December, 2018, Melissa Rodger and Jude Watson attended the ESU St. Andrew’s Day Debate, held in the Scottish Parliament. Melissa participated wholeheartedly in three rounds of thought provoking debate and was a credit to the school. Jude had the ominous role of student judge in all three rounds and he was an excellent ambassador for Airdrie Academy. Both pupils had a fantastic experience and learned a great deal which they are keen to cascade to their fellow public speakers during their weekly lunchtime club.