Western Isles pupils compete in Euroquiz at Parliament

Kids from Back Primary School on Lewis will be competing against 120  primary school children from around the country to take part in a Euroquiz in the Scottish Parliament’s debating chamber on Monday, May 10.

A total of 32 teams will battle it out against each other in the annual competition, answering questions on a range of subjects including history, culture and sport in a bid to win the top trophy prize.

The Scottish European educational trust (SEET) has been running the quiz since 1993 and this is the third year the event has been held in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament.

Deputy Presiding Officer Alasdair Morgan MSP will act as quizmaster and chairman, with Minister for Schools and Skills Keith Brown MSP  Chairman of SEET Gerald Wilson, Chairman of Standard Life Gerry Grimstone and the former Head of the European Parliament’s Scottish office, John Edwards, all scheduled to speak at the event.

Alasdair Morgan MSP said: “I am delighted to be chairing the final of Euroquiz once again at the Scottish Parliament. This competition offers young people in Scotland a chance to learn about our European neighbours and to show how much they know already.”

Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning, Keith Brown MSP, said: “I’m delighted to attend the Euroquiz again this year and to meet the pupils involved. Having already attended my local heat in Clackmannanshire, I know the hard work that schools from across the country have put in.

“I believe it’s important that young people have the opportunity to gain an understanding of Scotland’s position in a 21st Century, globalised society. The Euroquiz is a fantastic way of helping young Scots to understand this, as they learn about Europe and its rich history and culture in an engaging and exciting way.

Each of the 33 Scottish schools taking part in the quiz have already won their local authority heat and will be competing against the winners of all the other heats in the final.

The event will be broadcast live on the Parliament’s website – allowing pupils from all the primary schools around the country to watch and support their friends.

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