 Monday,
14 Mar 2005
Schools and Football unite to give racism the boot
Scotland's school pupils have sent a clear message that they are opposed to all forms of racism by participating in record numbers in an Anti-Racism arts competition which was organised by the Educational Institute of Scotland and the charity Show Racism the Red Card.
At today's national prize-giving ceremony at Hampden Park, hundreds of pupils from across Scotland helped to drive home the anti-racism message and displayed their support for a peaceful and tolerant multi-cultural society.
Speaking at the Hampden event, EIS President Sheena Wardhaugh said: "All the young people here today should be proud of their efforts to combat racism. The winners should be especially proud of the works of art they have produced."
She added, "But the real winner here is Scotland's multi-cultural
society, with so many young people clearly committed to the anti-racism
cause and producing such excellent work which really helps to drive home
the important anti-racism message."
Roddy McNulty, Show Racism the Red Card's Education Development Worker
for Scotland, said: "SRTRC have been greatly encouraged with the
response to the schools competition this year - the standard of entries
was terrific. The message is unequivocal from Scotland's younger generation
that racism is not welcome in society. 250 young anti-racists from all
over Scotland have gathered here at the national stadium to receive prizes
from their sporting heroes, and to celebrate the efforts of the thousands
who took part in this competition nationwide.
"Today also marks the beginning of European 'Act! Against Racism'
Week, March 14-21. As part of Scotland's contribution, SRTRC are also
launching Scotland's red 'Racism Ban'd'. What better way to send out the
message loud and clear from clubs, footballers, fans and young people
alike - not everything is black and white: see racism; see red."
Football clubs across the country have been giving their support to the
Anti-Racism campaign and many have donated prizes for the winners.
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