Rowan takes on national role

A PUPIL from Oban High School has been selected as a member of Scotland’s first ever Scottish Education Council.

Rowan Watkins, 17, is one of only five young people chosen to join the council to oversee work to help improve education services across the country.

The Scottish Education Council is made up of a mix of representatives, brought together to discuss education in Scotland and look at where improvements can be made.

Rowan said: ‘I feel extremely privileged to have been chosen to stand on the Scottish Education Council and to represent the young people of Scotland. We held our first meeting in Edinburgh last week and will meet every two months. It is a wonderful opportunity for me and I look forward to being a voice for Scotland’s young people.’