This year has been a tough year for everyone and we want to make sure young people’s voices are heard.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in being a voice for young people, why not encourage them to stand – please see attached poster.
Registration is open now and the closing date is 5pm on Friday 6th November.
Following the recent Scottish Youth Parliament elections, we are pleased to announce that the successful candidates who will be representing the Airdrie/Shotts consistency are Sarah Quinn and Chris Costello.
Congratulations to both candidates and we look forward to them visiting the school and pupils in the future.
Calderhead High School pupils will be joining young people all over Scotland to cast their votes in the Scottish Youth Parliament elections, which are taking place from the 3rd to the 17th of March, 2017.
Elections for the SYP are held every two years and young people aged 14 to 25 are eligible to vote to elect Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs). The Scottish Youth Parliament is a politically-independent organisation that aims to represent the young people of Scotland. It is made up of around 150 young people aged from 14−25 across Scotland. Every constituency area can elect a MSYP to represent the views and opinions of young people. In addition some MSYPs also attend representing Voluntary Organisations. The SYP meets three times a year to listen to and recognise the issues that are most important to young people, ensuring that their voices are heard by decision-makers.
Calderhead High recently enjoyed a visit from Sarah Quinn, one of the five candidates standing for the Wishaw/Airdrie constituency. You can see the other candidates online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYOJSRTuW08
Pupils will use their Young Scot card to vote online – numbers will be provided if forgotten. http://elections.youngscot.org/Election/SelectConstituencyGroup/2017-scottish-youth-parliament-election
The Scottish Youth Parliament needs you! We’re looking for passionate, change-making young people, who aren’t scared to get their hands dirty and shout about what they believe in.
The SYP is not based around political parties but is about the issues that are important to young people. MSYPs do not represent political parties but stand to represent the views of young people within their area or organisation.
In order to do this our members consult with young people about the issues that are important to them and aim to represent these views to people who make decisions in local communities and also in national government . The SYP is a democratic organisation.
Anyone who wishes to represent the views of other young people and is between 14-25 can stand for election. MSYPs serve for two years. Members are elected into office by other young people and significant positions within the organisation are elected by the membership.
If you think you could be the next MSYP in this area get in touch with Elaine Byrne HSPO. Candidates names to be submitted before the end of October 16.
More information will be available at the Calderhead Information night on Monday 10th October from 6.30pm-8.30pm.
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