Every primary school in Scotland is being urged to allow pupils to watch the 2014 Commonwealth Games decision live from Sri Lanka on Friday, November 9. The winning bid will be announced at a special ceremony with Glasgow and Abuja in Nigeria as the two candidates.

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, in Broughty Ferry today (Tuesday October 9) to meet children from an out-of-school club, siad that the First Minister will be writing to all schools asking them to play a part in making this a great day for Scotland, by making it memorable for pupils and staff.

Ms Sturgeon said: "On this date one month from now, Scotland will be holding its breath as we discover if we have won the race to host the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. "There is a real buzz building across the whole country as our bid to host this major world sporting extravaganza approaches its climax. The impact of hosting the Games in Scotland is potentially greatest for our children and that is why we want school pupils and their teachers across Scotland to share in the anticipation and hopefully, the celebration."

Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "November 9 will be an incredibly exciting day for all the people of Glasgow as we wait to find out if all our hard work has paid off. I sincerely hope that children across Scotland, some of whom may themselves be participants at the Commonwealth Games in 2014, will be able to share that experience - and then hopefully join with us as we celebrate."

Councillor Laurie Bidwell, Dundee City Council Convener of Education said: "Friday, 9th November will be a momentous day, and we eagerly await a positive decision which will be great for Scottish sport and also for the whole country.
"The Commonwealth Games is an event with the potential to bring enormous benefits to all of us and young people in Dundee are 100 per cent behind Glasgow's bid.
"It is also right that we should make children and young people aware of the significance of this decision for Scotland."

Glasgow 2014 Bid Director Derek Casey said: "I'm delighted the First Minister is writing to each school asking them to allow pupils to watch the decision on November 9th.
"We want as many young people as possible to have the chance to watch the bid decision, as a Scottish Commonwealth Games would be a fantastic event to look forward to over the next few years. This generation of young Scots are the ones who would make a Commonwealth Games in Scotland a reality, whether they are competing, volunteering or gain the benefits of legacy of facilities and venues left by the Games.
"In just one month we will find out if we are successful or not, and it will be fantastic to think of everyone supporting us from home when we are in Sri Lanka."

Watch the Deputy First Minister in Dundee here