ChronicleThe Glasgow Academy 2015-2016 The Glasgow Academy From the Rector Chronicle Another year of record results!

Autumn 2016 Number 336

Editors: Emma Ross and Emma Merton with Alison Campbell

The Saunders Centre wins its RIAS Award George Young (Dunne Group), Peter Brodie (The Rector), Bryan Duncan (Lead Governor for the Saunders Centre), Marianne Keating (Architect, Page\Park), Sarah Jane Storrie (Architect, Page\Park), Stephen Lynas ( Hadden Construction, a RIAS sponsor), Denise Bennetts (Director at Bennetts Associates; a RIAS judge). Credit: Malcolm Cochrane Credit:

ur excellent SQA examination results were again amongst the very finest Oin Scotland. They are the successful outcome of our broad academic curriculum, lots of hard work by children and staff, and rich co-curricular experiences that build children’s confidence, focus, team work, time management skills and sense of self-efficacy.

Our pupils gained our best ever Higher and Advanced Award. It has been listed too for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Higher pass rates, as well as our best A grade rate at Best Building in Scotland Award. National 5. The Higher pass rate at S5 was an outstanding 96.8% - 0.7% ahead of last year’s record high. 39 girls Music and Drama reached new heights. The Watson and boys gained 5 or 6 A grades at Higher. At Advanced Auditorium was christened by a classy production of Higher our pass rate was 93.2% and 11 pupils gained 3 The Importance of Being Earnest. That was followed by or 4 A grades. Alasdair Forrest gained the highest mark a charming performance of The Ladykillers, by S1-3. The in the country in Chemistry Advanced Higher, winning Senior School musical - Fame - was widely acclaimed, the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prize for Chemistry and the Prep School show, Ali Baba and the Bongo Advanced Higher. At National 5 our A grade rate was Bandits, was much enjoyed. In the Scottish Schools Pipe 81.2%, an excellent 5.7% improvement on last year’s fine Band Championships, the school’s Pipe Band finished results. The pass rate was 97.9%. second in their category and there have been glowing reports of the school’s chamber choir performances at Our new Saunders Centre won both a RIBA (Royal various venues around Glasgow: the St John’s Renfield Institute of British Architects) Award and a RIAS (Royal Concert alone raised £4500 for charity. Incorporation of Architects of Scotland) Award. It brought our architect, Sarah Jane Storrie, the Emerging Architect The school’s sportsmen and women have excelled. We of the Year Award; it was also shortlisted for the Best Use have a record 26 internationalists, including 11 in rowing of Timber Award and the Scotland’s Client of the Year alone. In addition to that, Katie Archibald (class of 2012)

The Chronicle 1 From the Rector Excellence and opportunities

won Olympic Gold in Rio as Great Britain smashed the the application of Maths to Formula 1 racing. We have world record to win the women’s team pursuit. Gavin become a UK centre of excellence, through which Horsburgh (class of 2015) became a world champion training and support for other schools are available. for the second year running by winning the World U23 Meet our Internationalists title in lightweight quads. Also representing Great Britain At Scottish Schools Swimming Championships Iain at the World Rowing Junior Championships were Josh Fletcher won the 100m butterfly and the 200m butterfly. Armstrong, Alex Rankin and India Somerside. Our rowing The school’s Girls 12 and Under team won the 200m coach, Iain Somerside, was honoured as Sportscotland freestyle relay, setting a new Scottish Schools record. performance coach of the year and coached the GB At the Scottish Schools Athletics Championships, pupils junior women’s four. The Academy has become one of won three Silver medals, whilst Fraser Middleton became the UK’s top rowing schools, with some of the fastest the British U18 Slalom Champion and ranked number boats in Great Britain, Josh being the UK’s fastest Junior 1 British U18 in the speed disciplines, continuing to sculler, having won every trial and singles competition perform for the Delancey British Alpine Team. this year, and becoming National Schools Champion and Scottish Champion. Our girls pair of Alex Rankin and India In squash, Robert McNaught, Andrew Glen, Ewan Sam Abernethy Holly Allan Josh Armstrong Alexandra Black Jamie Brennan Callum Broad Somerside proved the fastest junior pair in Great Britain MacAndie and Ruairi McGettigan won several of the most Rowing Rowing Rowing Shooting Rugby Rowing Scotland Junior men’s Scotland Junior GB Junior men’s quads Scotland small-bore Scotland U16 Scotland Junior men’s and won six international titles, becoming Belgium prestigious tournaments on the Scottish Junior Circuit, eight women’s eight double Junior Champions, Flemish Senior Champions, Scottish continuing to rise in the Scottish rankings. Our U14 Champions and winners at the Munich International basketball team enjoyed its finest season so far, reaching Regatta, beating crews from eight countries, including the Glasgow schools league semi-finals and the final of the French, Polish, Czech, Austrian and Dutch national the Glasgow schools cup, where the team played hard teams. Callum Urquhart took two Golds for GB at the but lost to a team with national players in it. Coupe de la Jeunesse in Poland and Callum Broad won the double sculls for Scotland at the Home International. 85% of S3 worked towards their Bronze Duke of Our girls quad won the prestigious Henley women’s Edinburgh Award, and we have been delighted by the regatta and at the British Championships Alex Milne huge increase in the number of pupils taking part in won gold and Anna Colley bronze. The school has ten the Gold expedition, making us one of Scotland’s top Scottish Champions in rowing. schools in having 101 pupils actively completing their Gold award. In the coming session we will be focusing on Autumn 2015 saw the inaugural Scottish Rugby Schools encouraging our pupils to use their volunteering section Kaydi Burns Anna Colley Youcef Djoudi Bryn Doherty Éirinn Fitzgerald Ben Henderson Dance Rowing Rowing Tetrathlon Shooting Artistic Gymnastics Conference fixtures across Scotland, in which The to make an even larger contribution to community- Scotland U17 team Scotland Junior Scotland Junior men’s Scotland (Junior) Scotland small-bore Scotland U14 Academy was the most successful West Scotland school, based volunteering projects. Our role in the community women’s four eight coming top of the White Conference jointly with George is important to us and our pupils and staff engage with Heriot’s. In hockey, our 1st XI won silver in the Robert their communities in a wide variety of ways. Helped by all Gordon’s tournament and our S1 A team were runners- the support from parents, they raised nearly £33,000 for up in the West District tournament. Five girls represented charity this session. West District, three of whom were selected for the Scotland U16 Development squad. Our 1st XI cricket Sharan Maiya was a finalist in the ‘National Science and team had resounding wins against West of Scotland Engineering Competition’ at the Big Bang UK Young schools after a very successful tour in Dubai. Scientists Fair at the NEC, Birmingham. As well as earning a Gold CREST Award, Sharan’s 6000-word thesis was The school’s CCF won the annual military skills competition published in the Young Scientists Journal and his project held at Barry Buddon, a demanding competition for both won a prize at the Young Scientists Journal Conference

the Combined Cadet Force and Army Cadet Force which in Canterbury. Anna Manuel Arran McFadyen Flynn McLean Lewis McLean Fraser Middleton Jenny Olney tests tactics, first aid, command tasks, night navigation and Tetrathlon (Mini) Shooting Tetrathlon (Mini) Equestrian Skiing Rowing Scotland Scotland small-bore Scotland Scotland U18 Delancey British U21 Scotland Junior fitness, with obstacle courses, speed marching and stalking. Congratulations to all our children who have achieved Alpine Ski Team women’s eight Our cadets worked extremely well as a team to overcome so much and had a lot of fun doing so. Bravo! challenges that many adults and some regular soldiers would struggle with. They won two trophies - one for Top CCF and the other the newly-commissioned Piper Lairdlaw VC Trophy for best overall Cadet team. Our CCF also won the Welbeck Leadership Stem Challenge, recording the fastest time of any CCF on the high ropes course.

The school became Scottish champions by a wide margin in the Enterprising Maths Challenge, a team maths event for S3/4 across Scotland. In the UK Mathematics Trust Team Maths Challenge our S1s and S2s won the regional final and represented Scotland in London for the fourth Yvonne Zhou Alex Rankin Thandi Smith India Somerside Callum Urquhart Holly Wicklow Philippa Williamson Chess Rowing Tetrathlon (Junior) Rowing Rowing Rowing Tetrathlon (Mini) year in a row. In the Jaguar Cars Maths in Motion World Scotland U12 GB women’s four Scotland GB women’s four GB Coupe Junior men’s Scotland Junior Scotland Belgium Junior Belgium Junior four women’s four Championships we came third in the World out of all the Champion Champion Senior Schools competing. This championship involves Flemish Senior Flemish Senior Champion Champion Winner Munich Winner Munich International Regatta International Regatta

2 The Chronicle The Chronicle 3 they raised a fantastic £524 for Make a Wish, Macmillan persuaded the Deputy Rector to participate in a sponge the Charities and Cancer Support and Save the Children. A very respectable teacher event! Between this, our Carol Service collection £56 was raised through the Peace Poster Art competition and the Santa Dash (a five kilometre fun run through the and the collection after the Carol Service raised £312 for streets of Glasgow, which had 120 pupils and staff taking community East Park School. part, together), we raised over £2500 for The Beatson. Primary 6 children collected clothing for Syrian Refugees S1 boys raised £300 for Yorkhill children’s charity by and the £120 raised by the House Badge sale paid for organising a football tournament and raffling a football the postage of these to Lesvos. Through the 90kg rice signed by the Rangers team and a signed Scottish rugby challenge, the amount of rice sold that would enable shirt. The English Department’s S1 Readathon raised the involvement a Malawian farmer to pay for a year’s basic secondary amazing sum of £2,072 to aid the work of the two Readathon education for one child, our Enterprise Club raised £243 children’s charities: Sargent Cancer Care for Children and Every year we are able to donate to a wide variety TGA Milngavie supported 18 charities this year and raised for Just Trading Scotland, the importing/distributing arm of The Roald Dahl Foundation. Both charities help children of charities chosen by the pupils. However, without over £1500. The organisations ranged from Glasgow the Balmore Trust. Their sale of House water bottles raised in Scotland who are ill with cancer, leukaemia and other question, cancer charities have been the preferred Cares through to the Yorkhill Foundation and Get Kids £900 for Whizz Kids, a charity which supports disabled blood disorders, epilepsy or acquired brain injury. choice for support this session, with Cancer UK, Going. We were able to buy another pair of boots for children across the UK. Finally, Primary 7 pupils raised a Beatson, Macmillan Cancer Support and CLIC Sargent the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and children’s staggering £2895 for Children 1st through their annual Before Christmas the Chamber Choir raised £620 for all benefiting from the pupils’ hard work. The total of footwear for refugees. We improved our skipping skills sale. Over the course of the session, the Prep School at Glasgow City Mission from their concert in Helensburgh all charitable donations, from pupils and staff, for this as part of ‘Jump Rope’ for Heart and our reading skills Kelvinbridge has raised over £8000 for different charities. and, at another event, collected £794 for the work of session is £32,929.45. for CLIC Sargent and The Roald Dahl Foundation. The Wellington Church. In the new year over 30 members gave children bought Fairtrade bananas and hot chocolate Since September, before the start of the school day, members up a Saturday afternoon to perform a fundraising concert It was a very busy year in the south of Glasgow where during Fairtrade Fortnight and were put through of S6 have been attending the early morning service at the for Revive MS Support, who offer help to those living with the Primary 4 of TGA Dairsie decided they would like their paces by Virgin Active staff for Sports Relief. For University of Glasgow where they have been remembering Multiple Sclerosis. They performed to a packed church us to support Children’s Hospice Association Scotland Rainforest Concern, the pupils guessed the name of the Academicals who attended the university and who fell of over 450 people with a programme that included solo (CHAS). There were various fundraising events linked to leopard and they wore Pudsey ears during Children in during WW1, on the day they died. During the service pupils items from a number of SQA exam candidates, alongside this throughout the course of the year, including ‘Funky Need. The Nursery/Kindergarten pupils donned woolly read a biography of the Academical before moving outside some more light-hearted Rodgers & Hammerstein pieces. Footwear Friday’. The main event was a sponsored read hats for NSPCC Bobble Hat Day and everyone dressed up to plant a poppy in the garden of remembrance. The standard was incredibly high and raised over £4000. during the month of February, which tied in with The during European Day of Languages to collect money for Sunday Post’s ‘Read for Robin House’ appeal. A total of BookAid. The variety of different charities working in both Our teachers of Advanced Higher French and Advanced The staff quiz night managed to raise £755 for Parkinson’s £1800 was raised and a good few books were enjoyed! this country and overseas shows how much the pupils are Higher Drama have supported pupils from a local school UK. This wonderful total went some way to diminish the Once again Harvest gifts were passed to The Lodging aware of the need to help others. which has been unable to provide those courses for them. discomfort caused by the winning team coming from the House Mission, where the produce was used to help those High School of Glasgow. in need. During Money Week, Primary 4 held a ‘Bring and At Kelvinbridge staff, pupils and parents have all been In the Senior School, members of Arthur House raised Buy’ sale and Primary 2 a ‘Cake Sale’; the proceeds of both involved in charitable work. Our Rights Respecting just over £400 for SCIAF by taking part in their ‘wee box’ Events are often coordinated across the entire school. The went to CHAS. The parents and staff kindly donated just Schools Committee held a bake sale in aid of Children scheme during Lent. Mary’s Meals collected 72 backpacks Food Bank Appeal was one such event and we are confident under 50 Christmas gifts to the Glasgow Care Foundation in Need and raised a lot of smiling faces and £364. The and a huge bag of shoes and toys. Almost 300 children over £3000 worth of food was collected and donated which helped ensure the Foundation was able to give younger children in the Nursery wanted to help veterans in Malawi have received backpacks from the school over to 4 different banks. Another was our non-uniform day, a gift to every child with whom they were in contact. of conflicts and raised £67 for Erskine through making and the past three years. The Scottish Association of Mental which raised £1789. After moving reports in the national Money raised from the Travelling Book Fair was donated then selling their own poppies. After School Care held a Health benefited to the tune of £510 from an entertaining press about the plight of those who suffered and are still to another children’s cancer charity, Sport Relief was Parents’ Breakfast and raised £249 for MacMillan. On the staff Bleep test, cake days, and a raffle all organised by S5 suffering after the earthquake in Nepal, the money was supported when everyone wore something red for the last day of the Christmas Term the Pupil Council wanted to pupil, Vivien Yu. donated to help the Tearfund’s work in that region. day and the annual sponsored jog for ‘Children in Need’ do something special and organised a ‘Christmas Jumper enabled us to donate over £1600 to this worthy cause. Day’. Along with an eccentric array of styles and colours, Our Head Boy and Girl were very popular when they AL Evans

4 The Chronicle The Chronicle 5 Chairman’s Report

As Chair of the Governing Body I feel very privileged The usual summer works maintenance and refurbishment to be part of this great school and I’m delighted to have been carried out as normal across our three sites report that the Academy is in excellent shape. The and at New Anniesland. In addition we are working up school roll remains healthy, financially we are strong plans to create a new nursery and kindergarten at the and every penny of surplus we make is reinvested in Newlands Bowling Club site and this will further enhance the school. Academic attainment is excellent; this our Dairsie offering. year we celebrate our best ever Higher and Advanced Higher results. The Higher pass rate at S5 was an This year has marked the 150th anniversary of the Glasgow outstanding 96.8% - 0.7% ahead of last year’s record Academical Club and what a year it has been. Led by Senior School high. At Advanced Higher our pass rate was 93.2%. President John Beattie the focus has been on what we Well done everybody! Our results make us among the can do for others and many charitable projects have been top performing independent schools in Scotland and undertaken, working closely with Glasgow City Council these are terrific achievements. to benefit those in the City most in need. The social highlights have been the Annual Dinner in Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Civic Reception in the City Chambers and the sporting sections, rugby, hockey, golf and curling, all running highly successful 150th anniversary events. What you may not know is that our own External Relations department within the school have been instrumental in arranging and managing all these events. And not only that but arranging school reunions, events and communications to the thousands of former pupils all over the world are part and parcel of the daily routine for External Relations. I would like to express my grateful thanks to Malcolm McNaught, Mark Taylor, Suzanne Rae, and Liz McGowan for all the incredible work they do. I should also mention that External Relations do a fantastic job in running the School’s admissions, looking after the website and the marketing function.

Last year I reported that the new Saunders Centre had Earlier I mentioned our continuing investment in new and just been handed over by the contractors to the school. improved facilities and while this is important it means One year later I’m delighted to say how well it is working. absolutely nothing without the right staff and it is the The Biologists, Chemists and Physicists, both pupils and investment in people that really makes the difference in teachers, tell me what a wonderful learning environment education. I never cease to be amazed at the quality of it is and I assume that this will feed through to even better our people and I would like to pay tribute to our talented academic attainment?! The food technology facility is and committed staff who do such an outstanding job superb and of course it is a building that has so many in educating and nurturing our children. Led by our other uses. The multi-purpose auditorium is being well inspirational Rector and his superb senior team they used by the whole school and the social and public spaces set the standard of excellence in everything we do. The are highly popular. It is a wonderful new addition to our Academy is a school with great tradition and heritage and facilities and has been so favourably commented on by all that is important, but it is what we do now and in the that have seen it. The quality of the building’s design has future that will differentiate us. At the Academy whatever been recognised by three architectural awards, including you do is important, valued, and truly appreciated. our architect Sarah Jane Storrie of Page\Park winning the Emerging Architect of the Year award for it. We were also I’d also like to express my grateful thanks to all my Board shortlisted for the client of the year award in recognition colleagues for the support during the year: the time, of the consultative and collaborative approach to the effort, and expertise you all put in, and all for the love of design involving staff and pupils in the design. The the school, is very much appreciated. And also to David building has been shortlisted too for the RIAS Andrew Rome and the PTA: what an incredible amount you’ve Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award to be announced raised again for the school this year. later in the year. And finally I would just like to thank every boy and girl With the high level of capital spend over the last few years at the Academy for the part you have played individually inevitably there will be a period of consolidation ahead. and collectively in the life of the school. We hope that We plan to repay our borrowings more quickly than the leavers will keep in touch with each other and with us: I contracted loan terms and therefore maintaining our can assure you that a warm welcome will always be here strong cash flows is important. Despite that we have for you at the Academy. authorised some capital projects over the summer, including replacement of the astro here in Kelvinbridge. Graham Scott

6 The Chronicle 7 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at The Glasgow Academy remote, wild and spectacular parts of Scotland. The hikers has seen a record level of students both taking part and were dropped off at the magnificent Corrour railway station succeeding in completing their Bronze and Silver Award. for the beginning of their three-day hike through the Nevis Over 100 students in S3 have engaged with new skills, region. The hike took each group across a unique trail that volunteering positions and physical activities in order led each group to their finishing point underneath the to attain their Bronze Award, with Silver following suit. magnificent Buchaille Etive Mor. At all levels, students will agree that they are pushed beyond their comfort levels, whether it is camping in the Our Gold candidates had the opportunity to complete their Scottish rain or co-ordinating a volunteering campaign Award over S5 and S6, rather than the year-long Bronze and that engages with the Glasgow community. Silver Award programmes. This allows them the opportunity to have time to focus on the success of their academic At Bronze level, we have continued our successful studies, as well as the multi-faceted Gold Award. partnership with the Lochgoilhead Scout Centre who provide the excellent training and expeditions. The staff there have PROGRESS striven to give our children a series of demanding overnight trips that builds upon their teamwork and strengthens their 2016-17 looks set to be another successful year and we independent nature. Navigation and the use of maps in new are on track for qualifying every student for their Award. territory is always a challenging experience but, at the end There is every indication that the commitment and of it, they all found their way home. huge progress our pupils are making with their Awards means that The Glasgow Academy could soon be the SPECTACULAR very top school in Scotland for taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Silver expeditions have continued to run with cycling, canoeing or hiking options. Our aim is to take students to DM MacLean

8 The Chronicle The Chronicle 9 Outdoor Education Selection Weekend On the first night we had all our food taken away, and we were instructed to make our way to our campsite, with only a few clues and a map. It consisted of three “comfy” beds around a fire and some food that was supplied for us. We were given “The trip to Lakeside was a fantastic start potatoes, baked beans and smoked mackerel, which many of us were trying for the first time and surprisingly enjoyed. The to the year. I have to say I had not been rest of the night was spent sitting around the fire, cooking, talking and eating marshmallows. It felt really cosy and everyone looking forward to starting school early, got along well. but it was really good to see some friends Alexandra Pierotti after the long holiday.”

Northwest: September Weekend Allow me to set the scene. My brave comrades and I are amazing to look out at the view that captured the beautiful about to embark on the greatest adventure that this world Coigach area. With a merry smile and a jaunty wave farewell has ever seen. We will sleep in the clouds, scale cliff faces to Stac Pollaidh, we set off to sleep on an island in the and eat pasta off the road. middle of Loch Bad A Ghaill. On the first day, we were set the perilous task of finding out On the fourth day we drove home, stopping off at some how many million dollars there were in the universe, as well waterfalls so that all of us could jump off, knowing that this as how many card games could be made up on the spot. had been an amazing weekend. This was, as you may have guessed, the day that we left the “Jacob’s Ladder was the ultimate challenge Theo Howe iridescent city of Glasgow and began our epic journey into of the trip! I was really surprised how the the mist of the motorways. On arrival, after the excitement best team to attempt it was NOT the one of the journey, we managed to leave both the tent poles and I expected. Teamwork was all-important the pegs in the van, so we of course had a lovely walk back and having seen it done well I would in the dark through a marsh as rain peppered down. love to have another attempt at it, with different partners.” On the second day, it was time to climb! After a breakfast that can only be described as a barbaric ritual that summoned the gods of old, we set off with all of our climbing gear. This carnival of climbing at Reiff, overlooking the beautiful Summer Isles, was interrupted for lunch (for which we only had one eating utensil between the group…). This day finished after the climbing with trekking up Stac Pollaidh. It was very high and cold, I remember thinking as I drifted off “By the end of the day I was exhausted, but the evening talks were to sleep at the top. interesting and certainly made me think about teamwork and On the third day, we all decided to go scrambling. For those leadership. Building the mousetrap certainly required a great deal of of you who don’t know it, it is advanced “not-falling-off- collaboration, discussion and was not straightforward. I wonder if it’s a-rock”. This was by far one of the best activities as it was even possible?”

10 The Chronicle The Chronicle 11 Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Ski Mountaineering Snow Holing One Friday evening in January after school, a group of allowing them to slide the ski upwards instead. At first it was I don’t know exactly how to describe the snow holing snow hole, I began to cook the meal, struggling to bend my six of us were lucky enough to head up north to try ski a very bizarre feeling; however, we were able to quickly get weekend I have just endured. Miserable, cold (which is an fingers to open the packets of pasta we hiked up with. As we mountaineering. It was a new experience for all of us, so the hang of it. After lunch up on the hill, we even managed understatement) and hard work. I hope you get the picture; it began to finish and head into sleep, it suddenly dawned on we were very excited to hit the slopes, although on finally to reach the summit of Carn Ealasaid. wasn’t fun! Nevertheless, I survived to tell this story. me that the only thing between the harsh Scottish weather and me was a thin layer of snow and a sleeping bag. After reaching the cottage at Newtonmore after a tiresome three- After getting up later on the second day, we decided to head For weeks before, we had been hearing about how amazing having a hot drink and a couple of biscuits, I felt warmer, but hour journey and finding out that the TV had Netflix, skiing over to the Cairngorm ski area but we became side-tracked this weekend would be; I imagined an ice palace with a definitely not a temperature I would describe as ‘normal’. seemed like a good plan B! However, after being dragged by a husky sled racing event being held in the surrounding bedroom, living room and, of course, toilet. I couldn’t have out of bed by Miss Goolden early Saturday morning, we area, which was undoubtedly the highlight of the weekend been any further from the reality... On arriving at the foot of Before leaving, we had a discussion about the dangers of managed to put on our gear and head out to the Glenmore for all of us! After spending time befriending some husky Cairngorm, at the bottom of the ski slope we prepared for the snow holing, the risk of the roof falling in or that barricading ski area. We had aimed for skiing in the Northern Coires puppies, we eventually dragged ourselves to the slopes and cold, by wearing layer upon layer to keep warm. After what the door to stay warm would lead to suffocation, both of and plateau of the Cairngorms; however, high winds made our way up. It was a rewarding feeling reaching the felt like an eternity, I remember looking around and not being which were running through my head. I did get to a point caused us to change our plans. Fortunately, the sun was top of the Cairngorm after an exhausting and windy trek able to see where the slope met the sky and how far from a where I considered barricading the door, taking my chances out at Glenmore, which brightened our spirits and gave up, and we rewarded ourselves with a hot chocolate and steep cliff I was. Yet this didn’t bother me. We arrived at the with suffocation purely to stay warm, even for a short while; us the perfect weather in order to learn the proper uphill marshmallows. top of Ptarmigan where we were going to dig our hole for however, I decided against it! When everyone on camp had skiing techniques. Unlike normal skiing, ski mountaineering the night. finally woken up, we decided to head down, quite quickly. Overall, it was an amazing weekend, and it was great learning requires the use of a skin fitted to the bottom of each ski. new skills and spending time with some new people. At this point I was thinking, “It’s not too bad, we are only Even though I would never, in a million years, describe this trip This bristle-compacted surface prevents the ski from sliding going to get warmer.” If only. We began our dig; the secret is as fun, or enjoyable, I would agree that it was an adventure. downwards and is enough to withstand a skier’s weight, Catriona Allan to dig down until the top of the door is to shoulder level. We That is something The Glasgow Academy will always deliver then began the dig into the slope; after half an hour, we had on an outdoor education expedition. On reflection, I reckon built a doorway. After an hour, we had an entrance (if you can that this trip has been one of my favourite with the school, call it that). We then continued our dig, but before we knew purely because it showed that no matter how difficult it may it, it suddenly became very dark, and consequently very cold. seem, it definitely will get better. If you are ever looking for a The dig began to slow down considerably until suddenly we trip to push you and to test your limits, I definitely recommend had made room for two people, and definitely no more! going snow holing! While the rest of the group added some final touches to the Scott Duffield

P6 and P7 Climbing Teams, Ratho Our Ratho experience was one to remember. When we first walked through the doors we didn’t know what to expect; however, when we saw the climbing wall we were eager to get started. The routes looked difficult but we tackled them with confidence and Miss Goolden and Mr Gourlay helped us to reach our goal. There were different walls for different abilities. There was also an aerial assault course (one of the highest in Scotland). When we got up to the top we felt an adrenaline rush. Although it was extremely hard, the instructors helped us every step of the way. It was an amazing experience and after the assault course it felt like a great accomplishment, and one to be proud of. Ratho was a great opportunity. Honor Chapman and Anika Frame

12 The Chronicle The Chronicle 13 Outdoor Education S1 + S2 Adventure Weekend Battlefields Trip Between 31st March and 5th April, 40 pupils and 5 staff visited line. In doing so we visited the superb trench line in Sanctuary the First World War Battlefields of Ypres and the Somme. Wood as well as the largest commonwealth war cemetery in After an eventful journey on the overnight ferry from Hull to the world at Tyne Cot. The magnificent recreated trench line Zeebrugge we were swiftly in action visiting the support areas at Passchendale museum was also visited. That evening we behind the front line at Ypres. Ypres holds a special place in attended the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres the history of the British Army as every British army unit fought itself. A wreath was laid on behalf of all the pupils, staff, parents there at some point during the First World War. On our first and governors of The Glasgow Academy by Flori Potter and full day we visited the Lijseenthoek Military cemetery, the Fayz Siddiqui who acquitted themselves admirably on behalf final resting place for 10,755 casualties of of the school. the First World War. From there we visited the small town of Poperinge. The following day we were off to the Somme battlefields During the war this was famous for its where we visited the massive Theipval War Memorial and bars servicing the British troops. Canadian sites at Beaumont Hamel and Vimy Ridge. We also We visited Talbot House which managed to visit Lochnagar Crater, which is all that is left of a was opened as a clubhouse massive mine which was exploded under the German Front for soldiers where they could line minutes before the main British assault on the German borrow books and have a Trenches on 1st July, 1916. The History department has cup of tea. From there we sponsored part of the new decking that surrounds the crater On the day of the trip we all met at school at 9.30, loaded one walkie-talkie. Once successfully set to the correct visited Essex Farm Cemetery, as the Battle of the Somme has a special place in the History our bags and got on the bus. After driving for one hour we channel, it emitted one word: “buoyancy-aid”. We where John MacCrae penned of the School. At least 11 Academicals died on the first day of arrived at Loch Lomond, full of anticipation for the day scrambled back down the hill, rummaged through the pile his famous ‘In Flanders Field’ the Somme fighting in the 17th Highland Light Infantry. We ahead. After unloading the canoes off the bus, we were of them, to find our third and final clue which was simple poem and the magnificent managed a brief visit to Ulster Tower and the high point of taught how to use them and figured out our route to the enough for us to interpret… two of us had to canoe to a In Flanders Field Museum in Poizieres as well. That evening it was relaxation time as we islands using a map. small rocky island, where we would find our final hope Ypres itself. From there it was to frightened the inhabitants of Ypres with our bowling skills. of a proper meal. Once there, one of us had to jump off Then we began canoeing; it was difficult at first but we our accommodation at the Ypres onto the island and the other had to keep a steel-like grip all soon got the hang of it after circling the nearby water Lodge and a return visit in the The following day was an excellent one in Bruges on the to ensure the boat did not drift away into the waves. The to practise. We were originally aiming for a nearby island, evening to frequent the many canals and testing the delights of Belgian chips and chocolate person left on the island had to make a choice… pasta about a kilometre off the coast, but as there were already cafes and chocolate shops in yet again. The pupils were magnificent throughout the trip or rice. After a few intense moments, one bag of food people camping there we decided just to stop for lunch at Ypres centre. and were complimented on their respectful behaviour was taken back to the main island, leaving the remaining the island instead. We had all brought along packed lunches on at least three separate occasions. 100 years after the groups with little option. and explored the island. After we all had plenty of time to We spent the second day Battle of the Somme it was a real moment of importance explore, we climbed back onto the canoes and resumed our After these two challenges were completed, any leftover visiting the front line historically and for the School that we were able to make journey, in search of another island to camp out on. food was collated and placed in a pile. Group by group, we around Ypres, working the trip. It was special. were allowed to choose our ingredients until each team our way from the south After an hour canoeing in the summer sun, we had finally member had selected an item. Once there was no food left, to the north of the battle S M Wood reached our destination. Everybody agreed that when we each group was provided with a trangia (a device used to saw the island it seemed just right for us to camp on. Once cook food in the wild), some fuel for it and a limited supply we had emptied all the bags and kit from the canoes, we of pots and pans. Each team was supplied with just enough began searching for the perfect spot to pitch our tents. Our water to cook the dinner that night. We all greatly enjoyed group chose to set up camp on a nice clear area alongside cooking our dinner because it was a new experience for the beach. As soon as we had collected our bags and almost all of us, and allowed us to be truly independent with brought them over to the area, we all began pitching the our food. tent. It was quite difficult at first; however, when we began working as a team towards the end, the pace picked up and After sun down, we all collected wood for a huge fire, which we had put it up within half an hour. everyone sat around and toasted marshmallows; we all thought it was a great way to spend the evening there. The Later that evening, we all gathered on the beach to begin next day, after packing, we canoed back to the mainland, ‘The Hunger Games’, which were a series of challenges to and enjoyed some fun water challenges along the way. gain enough food for the night. Just before we arrived back at shore, some of us decided Challenge 1: we wanted to jump into the water; to make the trip a truly Silver cans of unknown food were tossed into the loch; unforgettable experience. we then had to race in our swimming costumes into the Overall, the two of us thought this was an extremely ice-cold water to retrieve two cans for every team. enjoyable trip, which we will keep in our memories forever. Challenge 2: We would both love to attend an equivalent trip for the Each group set off at different times based on their older pupils, as we found this one incredible. We would like performance in the last challenge. Once you were to thank Miss Goolden and all the helpers, for making this selected to begin, your group would be given one clue amazing trip possible. to commence the hunt. The clue led us to the highest Lilias Burnel and Daisy Morris point of the island, where we found a bag containing

14 The Chronicle The Chronicle 15 The poignant war memorials of Washington DC were a stark reminder of how lucky we are and also New York and reminded us of the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. Furthermore, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial allowed us to remember a figure who changed the course of American and world history for the Washington DC Trip better. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Rachel Shannon From the offset the pupils were excited and interested about appropriate that the pupils got a taste of some real American A ‘Miserables’ time? Certainly not for our last full day in DC (obviously no relation to the fact they culture - a visit to a shopping mall. Safe to say that it was a had some shopping time in the evening!). We arrived at the huge success. the S5/6 pupils on the NYC/DC trip. Smithsonian’s National Zoo for the first stop of the day with the sun splitting the trees. The National Zoo is one of the On the last day of the trip we still had a huge amount to pack The New York/Washington trip is one of the highlights in the History and Modern Studies oldest zoos in the United States and was founded in 1889. in. First stop of the day was the US Capitol Building, with the Its mission is to provide leadership in animal care, science, pupils receiving a personalised tour of both the buildings and department’s calendar. Following on from four previous successful trips, this year’s excursion education, sustainability, and visitor experience - perfect for the grounds. The Capitol Building has housed the meeting did not fail to impress and engage the pupils. The trip saw 48 pupils and 7 members of staff those pupils interested in a career working with animals or chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives science. Summed up best by Stella Pace - ‘The National Zoo for almost two centuries, which links in directly with our travel to New York and Washington DC, during the October holiday week 2015. for me was one of the most enjoyable parts of the trip - the Higher Modern Studies course and really gave the pupils the Zoo is huge and has such a wide variety of animals that the opportunity to ask detailed questions to our guides which After a long journey via Heathrow, the pupils and staff of the NYC skyline and a chance to learn about the history 3 hours spent at the Zoo flew by (as well as many birds!)’. they can then use in their essays. We then headed to the began a week of varied but enjoyable sight-seeing, and of of the statue rather than the pupils simply referring to the After departing the Zoo, we embarked on another journey to headquarters of the United States Department of Defense course walking! The weather was excellent for the entire Ghostbusters film. We then spent the afternoon at the 9/11 Arlington Cemetery. The visit to Arlington is described well - The Pentagon or ‘Ground Zero’. After going through strict trip which allowed us to experience NYC and DC at their Memorial and new Museum. The Museum’s exhibition tells by Andrew Barr: ‘Visiting Arlington Cemetery was surreal security, we were given a tour of three of the five floors and very best, as well as giving us the chance for the occasional the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives and because here was the country-like, silent plot of land that was managed to see the new memorials for those people who lost ice cream and, in the words of Hugo McGregor, to create narratives. The impact of the tour can be easily summed up in the middle of a busy capital city, which only highlighted the their lives during the attack on 9/11. A number of the pupils what must’ve looked like some dodgy Top Gun tribute with by Ashley Bell - ‘What I learned that day really moved me level of respect and admiration the fallen soldiers receive.’ were interested in the day-to-day activities and managed to the amount of aviators present! and will stay with me forever’. After dinner in the bustling To round off the last full day in DC, we thought it was only link this into the CCF training from school. atmosphere of Times Square, we were lucky enough to be The first day involved a very early start in order to squeeze in treated to the amazing experience that is Les Misérables as much as possible in the concrete jungle. We started with on Broadway. We were overwhelmed by both the set and Being one of the largest and most iconic monuments in Washington D.C., the U.S. Capitol Building was a a visit to Battery Park and then caught an early ferry to The truly outstanding performances, with only one or two marvel to see from not only outside, but inside. The history of the building seemed as vibrant and interesting Statue of Liberty which allowed for some fantastic views pupils falling asleep from jet-lag - which is a record for us! as the artwork it houses, both of which were explained to us in great depth by our animated and informative tour guide who made sure our visit was as spectacular as the building itself. All of this combined to make sure the Capitol was one of the most important and greatest stops on the trip. Mark Wilson The entire show was put together beautifully with a fantastic cast and an equally fantastic set and truly lived up to the expectations of seeing a show on Broadway! The building of the barricade and Aaron Walpole’s performance as Jean Valjean is definitely going to stay with me for a very long time. Éirinn Fitzgerald

Day two was a little more of a relaxed affair; however, we still Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, Washington managed to pack a variety of sights in. First stop was Central Park Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King to visit the Alice in Wonderland Statue and Strawberry Fields, Memorial - all very important, but especially to the pupils with the boys managing to sneak in a few games of American studying the Cold War in Higher History. It was fantastic to football (although I am not convinced the locals knew that’s hear them teach the other pupils about the Korean War and what they were trying to play). We then headed downtown to the impact it had on the emergence of the Cold War. Once Grand Central Station for a quick tour of the Vanderbilt Hall, we had returned to the hotel, pupils were handed a map, a the Terminal’s 12,000 square foot former Main Waiting Room, curfew, a good luck and then sent on their way to dinner and and lunch. We then walked to Madison Square Gardens for a to have a look around DC. It is clear when the pupils start to personalised tour of the stadium and even managed to grab a return an hour before curfew and are sleeping in their beds preview of the New York Knicks opening cheerleading show. before you check on them, that you have managed the Holy A personal highlight for Brandon Dempsey was being allowed Grail of school trips and tired them all out. What a day! to see Jack Dempsey’s - the World Heavyweight Champion, 1919-1926, and family relation - Hall of Fame picture. We then had the delight of dining at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, summed up In all, we visited Battery Park, The Statue of Liberty, The us - interested, enthusiastic, and a real credit to both their by Claudia Lang: ‘The constant serenade by the enthusiastic 9/11 Memorial and Museum, St Paul’s Chapel, Wall Street, parents and to the school. They learned a lot during our six waiters made for a unique and unforgettable experience’. Last Central Park, Grand Central Station, Madison Square Garden, days away (especially on how to ride the subway!) and we stop of the day, before an early bed for our trip to DC the next The Empire State Building, WW2 Memorial, Washington look forward to seeing them reap the benefits in their Higher day, was The Empire State Building. After a long way to the top, Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, and AH exams at the end of the academic year, and beyond. we were finally able to reap the rewards with a beautiful night Vietnam War Memorial, Smithsonian National Zoo, Arlington sky line. According to Anna Swan, ‘Visiting the Empire State Cemetery- the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the The pupils do make the trip, but I could not have done it Building was definitely one of the highlights.’ Unknown Soldiers, JFK’s eternal flame, US Capitol Building without the support of Paul Bisland, Angela Keil, Kirsten Black, Tour, The Pentagon and we also went to see the outstanding Garry Waltham, Tim Mills and Lindsay MacNeill. Without After a bus journey to DC, we dropped the bags and headed performance of ‘Les Miserables’ on Broadway. them it would not have been possible, or half as much fun! out to enjoy the sunshine and Miss Keil’s amazing walking tour of DC. We were lucky enough to visit the WW2 Memorial, the The pupils were the best group we have ever taken away with LF Murphy

16 The Chronicle The Chronicle 17 Cricket tour to Dubai

On 10th February, 15 pupils set off for a pre-season wickets, with their two UAE internationalists playing fourth and final game against the Sharjah Cricket Academy cricket tour to Dubai. This presented a fantastic aggressively from ball one. A special mention goes to Ehsen saw an incredible batting performance all round to score opportunity for those individuals to improve their Mahmood who was able to bowl a tidy spell later on in the 278 in 35 overs. However, Arman Khan produced the game, while playing at world renowned international game. Our second match was against Winchester College, performance of the tour with a brilliant 59 ball century, stadiums and experiencing cricket on fast outfields and also a touring team, at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Ground that made him the youngest Scotsman to score a century hard, road-like pitches, in the sweltering sun, and under in Abu Dhabi. Once again batting first, our players played at the prestigious ground. Other contributions with the bat floodlit conditions in day/night fixtures. with confidence with Arman Khan putting in another were John Oliver’s overshadowed, but nonetheless great, solid performance, and forming a good partnership with half century, Ruairidh Russell’s 30 off 20 balls and Fraser On our first day it took a while for us to acclimatise to our Jamie Percival early on. This set a solid base to work from Gordon’s 100% strike rate, which altogether made for a new surroundings - the change in time zone for a start, and while Adam McMurray, Callum Bell and Ruairidh Russell very successful first innings. We managed to win under the not to mention the rather hot conditions many of us were accelerated the runs in the final overs. However, the pick floodlights by 59 runs, with Arman Khan, Jamie Percival not too familiar with back home. We spent the evening of the bunch was Ross Heginbottom, who mustered 46 not and Greg MacMillan all chipping in with wickets. Our enjoying the Pakistan Super League at the Sharjah Cricket out from 46 deliveries in a calm and collected innings. This fielding was exceptional in this game, with another great Stadium, where we would later play, whilst also seeing very gave us a solid total of 230 to defend, in which our bowlers catch being taken, this time by Adam McMurray, and two famous, world-class cricketers - Kevin Pietersen, Shane were very impressive; in particular Arman Khan, who took quick stumpings by Fraser Gordon. Watson and Brad Haddin to name just a few - while also a fantastic five wicket haul, leading us to a 83 run victory. being able to witness the incredible atmosphere created in Alastair Fry, Rick Mukhopadhyay and Euan McDonald also Throughout the tour we visited many areas of Dubai, the historic stadium. bowled very well, with very economical figures. experiencing the desert, the old city, and, of course, many cricket facilities located around the city. These Our first match came the very next day, at Al Dhaid Cricket Our third game was a day/night match against Mercedes included the ICC Cricket Academy and the Sharjah Village where we faced a very strong regional XI. This was Benz XI at the Sharjah Stadium. Again, batting first we Cricket Stadium, where the most ODIs ever have been a whole new experience for all of us, as we were not too managed to post a total of 145/6. Unfortunately, we were played. The tour was a fantastic experience and helped in used to playing in the middle of a desert! Batting first, we narrowly defeated by two wickets, making for a highly our preparation for the upcoming season, and we would posted an admirable 195/6 which included 42 runs from intense game. Special mentions to John Oliver for picking like to thank Mr Hariharan, Mr Menzies and Mr Wilson for Fayz Siddiqui, with Arman Khan, Ruairidh Russell and John up three wickets and taking a brilliant diving catch, Greg making it all possible. Oliver making good contributions to the total. However, MacMillan for a tidy spell, and Adnan Iqbal, whose high our bowling did not quite go to plan and we lost by ten catch made John Oliver’s previous one look average. Our Ruairidh Russell

18 The Chronicle The Chronicle 19 S2 Interdisciplinary S1 P RIS TRIP TRIP TO MADRID

39 children and 6 members of staff touched down in Paris for the annual visit of 2016; La Tour Eiffel shone From 27th May to 31st May 2016, 40 S2 pupils with so much variety for lower than usual prices. The its magnificence during our nocturnal ascent on the first evening and the children were most impressed. On and 8 teachers (from Modern Languages, English, interactive museum at the Bernabeu football stadium was several occasions we overheard pupils discussing the linguistics of the French language and the difference Music, Drama, Geography and Biology) went on an described as amazing by many, while the Prado museum between avoir and être. Notre Dame and L’Arc de Triomphe struck a chord with a surprising number of pupils Interdisciplinary trip to Madrid. Staying at the Tryp was generally the least favourite activity. Although the and some chose these cultural landmarks as their favourite places. Atocha hotel, with comfortable beds and a huge buffet weather was relatively warm, the unexpectedly colder breakfast, we covered many memorable cultural and than usual weather was a disappointment to some. The This year Parc Astérix replaced Eurodisney as the most popular excursion. tourist attractions. Of all the activities we did, from Interdisciplinary task of creating “A teenager’s guide to Madrid Zoo, the Prado museum, Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid” was eventually won by Mrs McCready’s group: We “dabbed” with gladiators from antiquity in the Louvre, haggled with street artists in Montmartre and Rastro Market, Vaguada shopping centre, Mercado de Molly, Matthew, Finlay, Katie and Sophie, but every guide savoured the delights of French cuisine in a number of restaurants. The children thoroughly enjoyed San Miguel, Flamenco dance lesson, paella cookery submitted was of a very high standard. Overall, it was a themselves and the teachers felt it was the most relaxed trip in recent years. lesson and seeing the Lion King musical in Spanish, the great experience and pupils agreed they would definitely Zoo trip seemed to be the overall favourite. The wide like to return in the future. C Blair variety of animals, ranging from racoons to elephants, and the freedom pupils were given, worked well. Despite Compiled from trip reports from Lilias Burnel, Matthew the crowds, the Rastro market was also much enjoyed Campbell, Marlowe Crick, Hannah Madden and Daisy Morris

20 The Chronicle The Chronicle 21 My favourite activity in Raasay was Coasteering. I liked this activity as it was full of action and everyone bonded well together. I would recommend this trip to all of the S2s as it was a lot of fun. You also get to meet new people and experience new opportunities. On the whole, the trip RAASaY was excellent! Indi Small

My favourite activity in Raasay was Coasteering. I thought Coasteering was the best as we got to jump off cliffs into the sea and it was really funny. I also enjoyed all the night time activities because it allowed us to try different things. Overall, I would recommend the trip What a brilliant few days our S2 pupils had on the Isle as it was really enjoyable, we got to try a wide range of activities and we learned to work of Raasay over the September weekend! Pupils had the together in a group. Aisha Saini opportunity to spend five days on the beautiful island just off the coast of Skye. Fraser and Temple went to Raasay first, with Arthur and Morrison going just a few days later. Going on the trip in Houses allows pupils to strengthen existing friendships, but also to get to know new people. It also allows a sense of camaraderie to develop within the House, which is nice to see as pupils move through the school.

The weather was fairly mixed, as it usually is at this time of year, but the sun I think Coasteering and Pier Jumping were the best because they were the most exciting and did shine on a number of occasions, making the trip all the more enjoyable! you would never do them normally. I also enjoyed staying in a room with my friends as I got to know them better. Jamie Morrison Everyone enjoyed taking part in a wide range of activities such as Archery, Crating, Coasteering, Kayaking, Island Explore and Climbing. As a special treat on his birthday Conor Massey even got to abseil down the cliff face down!

Pupils and teachers also thoroughly enjoyed the Pier Jump. The water was freezing but this activity proved to be really popular and exciting for all pupils.

The pupils were very well-behaved and once again it was a pleasure leading this trip. I think all pupils surprised themselves and took part in an activity that they had never done before or one that they found slightly scary!

JF Cuthbert

Raasay was absolutely fantastic. First was the high-spirited bus trip. Then we saw Raasay and we were all awestruck. My favourite activities were definitely Crating and Coasteering. The Crating required lots of teamwork and was good fun. The Coasteering was freezing but exhilarating and you were glad of the wetsuits. It was definitely an experience I’ll never forget. Finlay Whitton

22 The Chronicle The Chronicle 23 FA ME

In November 2015, The Glasgow Academy staged a highly ambitious and visually stunning production of the classic 80s musical, Fame.

This truly unique production transformed the centre of the Cargill Hall into the iconic New York High School of the Performing Arts, ‘PA’, with the audience positioned in an ‘Avenue’ configuration on either side. As our Director and Head of Drama, Mr Waltham, said in his vote of thanks on closing night, the Academy takes tremendous pride in the quality of our shows and the responsibility of maintaining this reputation is one the whole creative team never forgets. Mr Waltham paid tribute to this ‘Dream Team’ of Academy staff and industry professionals, expressing his gratitude in being able to maintain this winning formula, following the success of Chicago last year. This team was again headed by our Musical Director, and new Head of Music, Mr Mills, with professional choreographer Amy Taylor returning, whilst also playing the lead in this year’s critically- acclaimed Tron Theatre Pantomime, Sleeping Betty. Miss Merton was again our behind the scenes star, fulfilling the dual role of Acting Coach and Stage Manager, with Miss Ramsay expertly managing the role of Costume Designer in typically meticulous and creative fashion, whilst Mrs Wishart led a significant technical team, including Academy pupils and professional Lighting and Sound Designers, with her characteristic warmth and energy. Scenegineering were again commissioned to design and construct the production’s set, conceived around a colour-scheme of pink and purple reminiscent of the colours of the era. Enclosed by large raised platforms on either side of the hall, incorporating our band, led for the final time by our departing Head of Music, Mr Marshall, the imposing structures captured the essence of the New York location. The hexagonal centre-piece, however, framed by a steel truss from which hung a professional LED lighting rig and large screens conveying creative visuals reflecting the mood of the music, provided a stage upon which our students could truly shine.

After six years of outstanding contribution to Academy productions, Anna Swan stepped up to the lead role of Carmen and delivered a truly stunning performance. Other memorable moments included Lauren Ferguson’s heart-felt rendition of ‘These Are My Children’, reducing many in the audience to tears, Gordon Stackhouse and Jasmine Leila’s sensitive portrayal of the relationship between Nick and Serena, James Hepburn’s hilarious proclamation that he ‘Can’t Keep it Cool’, Emily Rawlins-Graham’s show-stopping ‘Mabel’s Prayer’ and a beautiful dance by Lisa Gallacher and Fayz Siddiqui in the roles of Iris and Tyronne. As Abdullah Sattar emotively sang the opening lines of the final number, ‘Bring on Tomorrow’, leading to the spectacular finale on top of the purpose-built New York cab, the audience rose to their feet in a standing ovation which defined the show’s meaning - that a truly special performance can indeed live forever!

Sean McGettigan

24 The Chronicle The Chronicle 25 The Importance Clubs and Societies Chemistry Club Chemistry Club is specially for S1-S3 pupils and all to try. Some new ones for this year included making of Being Earnest introduces keen scientists to the fascinating world of hand warmers, volcanoes in a lab and Dr Main once again chemistry. Over the years, the Chemistry Department making it snow! The activities are based on developing Throughout the summer break, a production team of staff and pupils worked tirelessly in rehearsal of have developed a series of interesting and exciting good, safe practice, enhancing observation skills and a very special production, the first to be staged in the new Watson Auditorium. Oscar Wilde’s classic experiments that every pupil can take part in, from sticky developing investigative skills, but most of all, having fun comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, was staged in September 2015 and certainly lived up to slime, flaming pumpkins, screaming jelly babies, magical while learning a bit of Chemistry. genies in a bottle, shooting rockets and making tornadoes such a significant moment. Directed by Head of Drama, Mr Waltham, with Technical Direction by Mrs in a beaker. Every week there is a different experiment for C Main Wishart and Stage Management by Miss Merton, this hilarious production charmed audiences and epitomised its billing as ‘A Trivial Comedy for Serious People’. Drama Club Gordon Stackhouse, expertly portraying the titular role, formed Watson Auditorium stage was undoubtedly claimed by Lauren Drama Club is for S1-S3 pupils, and offers them the chance to engage a wonderful double act with Ben Taylor’s Algernon, Ben’s last Ferguson’s powerful and intelligent performance as the iconic in drama games, and present short improvised or scripted works on Academy performance before embarking on professional Lady Bracknell, striking fear into the other characters and Tuesday lunchtimes. This year, as well as our weekly sessions, students acting training. The show also introduced a new performer mirth amongst the audience in equal measure. had the opportunity to perform in full-scale production in the Watson to Academy audiences in Jocelyn O’Keefe, who epitomised Auditorium: a first for Drama Club! Over 50 students took to the stage, the role of Cecily and enjoyed some highly comical moments With set by Giffnock Theatre Players and period costume for one night only, to perform The Ladykillers. Allison Lavercombe shone of typical Wilde social commentary with the equally excellent provided through the assistance of former pupil, John Liddell as the scheming Marcia, and Katie Hendry made the most delightful, Claudia Lang as Gwendolen. JJ Logan and Alex Jackson, and Scottish Opera, managed by Alexandra and Lara Pierotti, dotty Mrs Wilberforce. Georgia Bland, Roddy Gilkison, Pearce Hopkins again in her final Academy production before beginning her utilising the expertise they had developed in this area through and Mia Thiagarajan completed the comic band of robbers, and were own university study of theatre, defied their years in producing their fantastic achievements in National 5 and Higher Drama, ably supported by a large ensemble. The chorus of grannies was an a hysterical portrayal of the frustrated romantic feelings of the production was a visual and aural delight! The Watson unforgettable sight! the Reverend Chasuble and Miss Prism. Indeed, even Anna Auditorium will hold many performances in the years ahead, Swan and Abdullah Sattar, in what could have been regarded but no one who was there will ever forget the first! EL Merton and MF Wishart as smaller roles, produced waves of laughter through their superbly dry delivery of each servant’s responses. The Sean McGettigan Games Lab Games Lab is available for S1 to S6. This year in Games Lab smaller and less complex versions of the Raspberry Pi, which we have accomplished many things, from the integration allow you to get stuck into not only coding in Scratch but of the Raspberry Pi into the club, letting children learn how also being able to control small electrical components like things can be run on a Linux system, to creating games in motors or LEDs. This was a great success with some of the Scratch and the multitude of other programs and languages younger pupils who felt too intimidated by the Raspberry Pi the club offers to get children started in the wide world of and also helped them build their skills in Scratch. coding. This year we also had someone gift the school some pieces of hardware called CodeBugs which are essentially JE McDonald The Gavel Club The Gavel Club provides an opportunity for students around the school to come together and talk about practically anything. The platform provided by the club saw many members discussing a huge number of topics, from the political to perhaps more casual chats. Encouraged by each other, I’m happy to say Gavel had another extremely successful year. Numbers remained strong and, thanks to hard work across the whole club, the line-up of speakers remained diverse, allowing for a wide variety of topics for speeches: from sharks to identity, as well as a lot of fearful sixth years talking about their terrifyingly imminent movement into a new stage of life.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with what the Gavel Club and its members were able to accomplish and wish everyone who remains the best of luck with next year, specifically new president, Hugo McGregor. Have fun!

Éirinn Fitzgerald German Club Pupils from S1 to S4 have attended German Club to learn about We have also been listening to different songs in German by the language and culture of German-speaking countries, as artists such as Rammstein and Kraftwerk. It has been very fun, well as sampling food and drink from different regions. We and I have greatly improved my understanding of the culture have been learning vocabulary from various different subjects, and of the language. I would highly recommend it and would such as animals, food and drink and also trying to figure out encourage anyone to come along. when to use the correct word for ‘the’ as there are six different words that you use in different cases, which is very confusing! Hamish Brown

26 The Chronicle The Chronicle 27 Clubs and Societies Rampaging Chariots ECO Group Rampaging Chariots was our Royal Academy of Engineering Collaborative Project again for 2016. This saw Johnstone High School hosting a The Senior School Eco Group have had an extremely busy and successful session. We have been very successful warm-up event for the Scottish Robotic Games for the working hard over the last year, making successful links from Kindergarten to Senior School, to ensure Glasgow Academy, Turnbull High School, Smithycroft Secondary School that the Kelvinbridge campus are collaborating in the run-up to the next Green Flag application. Both and Garnock Academy on 3rd June. The Scottish Robotic Games took the Prep and Senior School Eco Groups have decided to take this one step further and will be working place at Leonardo in Edinburgh on 11th June and Pluto (P7 team), Samurai (S1 team), Red Thunder (S2 team) and Clint (S5 team) competed. as a whole school including TGA Dairsie and TGA Milngavie so that the entire Glasgow Academy Eco Group community are working on the same topics within the same two-year period in time for our RJ Sowden next assessment. Having just completed two years of hard work on the topics Litter, Transport, and Food and Waste, our focus continues to be Litter; however, we are in the process of voting for our next Research Club topics as a whole school. The Research Club has been continuing to work on the School’s Collaborative Chemistry Project with the University of Glasgow. Last year the group had success with discovering a new compound (a new polymorph of calcium formate). This year the group has been conducting a series of experiments to study the crystallisation from different mixtures of calcium propionate and copper (II) propionate. Under the microscope some crystals look different from the known compounds. This could be a sign that a new substance has been formed. Samples are ready to be analysed by the University of Glasgow using X-ray Crystallography and Infra-red spectroscopy to confirm whether this is the case. Well done to Sambuddha Majumder, Shoumita Bardhan, Emma Murray, Ruiyang He, Michael Koene and Alexander de Koning.

AR Gingele

It is worth noting that Eco Schools Scotland is refreshing both organic and local grown produce on their menus. The Structures Club and enhancing its programme to provide a better framework Transport group, who have the most challenging topic, for action towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals have all made excellent progress in completing some of The Glasgow Academy S3 Structures Club was detergent gel concept, an eco-chemistry solution and to promote broader participation and engagement in their actions. The group have contacted SPT in regards to delighted to join over 60 participating schools, to providing sustainable laundry care for clothes: Learning for Sustainability. Due to this change in programme offering child fares to all children in school uniform even if coming from as far afield as Shetland and Dumfries, a concept entirely driven and researched by and assessment, the Eco Schools cannot apply for a renewal over the age of 16 as well as completing a transport audit to the Celebration of Engineering and Science, Academy pupils. Green Flag at present but have applied for an interim Flag of pupils and staff. They hope to use this information to held at the Glasgow Science Centre. whilst the programme is being implemented throughout encourage more people to use public transport and are in The team were then put through their paces in a Scotland. It also means that the Eco Groups within TGA are the process of researching suitable bus and train routes to The programme of events for the day was action- number of challenges, set out by industry leaders, going to have to work extremely hard next year introducing the school. packed from the start: judging of showcases, many of which they use in their recruitment Sustainability to our remit on top of the other chosen topics. Junior Saltire Award, Heather’s Hut (Heather from selection of top university graduates. The pupils did Some of our more long-term actions are already in progress the Weather), 3D Printing and, the jewel in the a fantastic job completing every task successfully Over the last year we have come up with many great ideas. and we have had plenty of discussion on how we wish to crown, the ‘Go Forth’ Bridge building competition. and within the time allocation. The Eco Group was divided into three teams (Litter, Food and tackle them. Some of these ideas include creating a recipe The Glasgow Academy kicked off proceedings as Transport) with each group writing their own action plans book based on the mantra Love Food, Hate Waste which the first club to be judged, presenting the laundry C Main for the year with many actions already being completed. will be full of ideas, suggestions and recipes so that leftovers Some of the achievements to date include ensuring that don’t go to waste. We also wish to share more resources and every classroom and social area has both a normal bin and a ideas with our link school in India and are currently making Thales Engineering Club recycling bin with information on which products go in each. a PowerPoint to send them with what we have covered this Mark Andrew, from Thales UK, became involved with Alongside this, the Litter Group ran an S1 Bin Competition year. We have a Transport Tuesday planned where whole- The Glasgow Academy through the Rampaging Chariots where the S1 tutor groups had to design and decorate their school activities will be carried out to raise awareness on the project, which has since gone from strength to strength. own recycling bin by only using recyclable products they use of transport to and from school. We will be encouraging Thales UK have also sponsored two of the other major had collected. During March, we took part in Waste Week the use of alternative methods of transport that are cleaner projects at the Club: the Greenpower car and 3D printer. 2016 for the fifth consecutive year. Activities were carried and greener. Alongside this, we would like to see more of The car has been ongoing for several years now, but out during tutor time and in our Houses, such as ‘Bin of our pupils cycling to school, especially in the nicer weather, recently the team have really been making good progress the Week’ where pupils were rewarded with vouchers for and have been researching ways we can make this easier for in preparation for the summer competition. Engineering using the correct recycling bin. The Food and Waste group pupils and parents. Club were also lucky enough to have a visit from the have been extremely successful in campaigning for more University of Strathclyde Motorsports team. The team water fountains around the school to reduce the number of We are also looking forward to thinking of new ways to gave an engaging presentation in the newly commissioned pupils buying bottled water each day. The group surveyed tackle our actions as well as working with a variety of staff Watson Auditorium and even managed to get their car into the pupils and staff before lobbying the General Manager members and pupils to help make sure that every student at the Saunders Centre. This was a huge hit and really inspired and Janitors with the results. They managed to secure a TGA is working together to make sure our school is Eco and many of those who come to Engineering Club, which has little money and 3-4 new fountains will be installed over the Sustainably friendly! over sixty members. course of the year. The Food group has also been working alongside our catering staff and the canteen now promotes LF Murphy RJ Sowden

28 The Chronicle The Chronicle 29 Jaguar Cars S6 Young Enterprise: Maths in Motion Challenge Bright Ideas The Cars Maths in Motion Challenge, which is sponsored gradually made their way up the grid. They had set up a really I’ll never forget that first meeting! Thirteen hapless the Prep School involved by launching a can collection by Jaguar Land Rover, is now a global competition and competitive car and by the last few laps were competing for Sixth Formers sitting around that table disagreeing competition. Each class brought in cans from home and this year The Glasgow Academy became a Centre of a podium finish. They eventually finished in a fantastic 3rd about who should take on which role and arguing about one of our team went round regularly to the can collection Excellence for the competition. This is partly due to the place and were delighted to bring trophies and prizes for potential products. Was it the 13 that was the jinx? The points and emptied them, keeping a cumulative total. We students’ continuing success in the challenge, but also themselves and for the school back to Glasgow. They were allocation of positions on the Board was resolved by used these cans to form a pattern using small holes from due to our commitment to get other schools in Scotland particularly pleased with the amazing radio-controlled car kits ballot. Those vying for the coveted position of MD each which an internal light projected a seasonal image like involved and taking part by providing training. and will enjoy making these during the summer holiday. They had to give a two-minute pitch to convince their peers Christmas trees and star patterns, as we intended to sell also won a £360 voucher for Rapid Education technology why he or she was the best candidate for the post. We our products at Christmas Trade Fairs. We then carefully The challenge is all done on software which allows students products, which we will donate to the Engineering Club for sourced a flipchart on which all of the “brainstorming” spray-painted the cans in Christmassy colours such as reds, to use a series of set-up screens to prepare a virtual F1 car many students to benefit from. suggestions were written down – sound familiar? greens, gold and white. which is then entered into a race against other cars. In their Hours of viewing The Apprentice had not been wasted virtual garages they calculate percentages and timings, they All the students that have taken part in the challenge and on us! We drew up a table of pros and cons for the Our second product was The Glow-jar (a snow-globe with measure angles and judge distances and they also develop attended the after-school sessions this year should be leading product contenders and eventually settled on a light). This comprised a decorated mason jar containing a sophisticated decision making skills throughout the process extremely proud of themselves as it has been another The Cantern and The Glow Jar. miniature Christmas snow scene. Every jar was unique and of car set-up. Once the cars are ready they race against each fantastic year. contained different scenes, such as snowmen with candy other in exciting and competitive races. canes and little golden churches with snowflakes. We Maths in Motion Challenge is open to all students in S1-4 and Our Mission Statement was: covered the inside jar lids with a snow blanket to camouflage Each week we used real F1 circuit plans and the students we meet in the Computing Department every Wednesday “To bring some much-needed the light attached to the lid interior. looked at weather forecasts, tyre choices, fuel requirement from 3.50 until 5.30pm. We would love to have some new cheer into people’s lives”. and pit-stop strategies to get their cars race-ready. The members next year. You do not have to have any knowledge Aware of the need to keep developing the company, we software gives the students instant feedback about their of Formula 1 to take part and would be made very welcome. launched Cupidly in Love in February. This was an event car, so that the decisions they make throughout the set-up Come along and give it a go. The two products which launched our company were The in which pupils were able to buy a rose and send it to directly affect how fast and reliable they will be in the final Cantern and The Glow Jar - both of which were targeting someone either anonymously or with a personal message. race, just like in the real sport of Formula 1. KM Russell the festive season. Subsequently, we diversified from The cost was: products into services to take advantage of the lucrative An enthusiastic group of S1 students joined the club this hype associated with St Valentine’s Day. The potential • £1: a rose with a generic label delivered by a regular year and they were immediately designing fast cars with variety of products and services made us realise that we team member their names appearing on the international fastest lap leader needed a punchy yet flexible company name that was boards regularly. Particularly impressive performances and capable of suiting an eclectic mix. After struggling to make • £2: a rose with a personalised message delivered car designs came from Finlay Brown, James Olney and a decision, one of our group remarked: “Does anyone else by “Cupid” Sambhav Chadha in S1, and Aisha Rasul in S3 continued her have any bright ideas?” – the name stuck! success from last year. • £5: a rose with a personalised message delivered by We began our product design process by sketching various “Cupid” with a saxophone player and singer Throughout the year there are a series of challenge races that possibilities. Our research had led us from lampshades accompaniment. the students can enter against hundreds of other schools produced from recycled tin cans to what we like to call The from around the world. In December we entered a car into Cantern (a mash-up of can and lantern) – as someone joked: the International Christmas Race and although we didn’t “This company has a can-do attitude”! We managed to get finish on the podium our car was extremely competitive and we finished 6th.

During the winter months, at the start of this year, the students entered a series of races to try and qualify for the World Final of the challenge. They entered their cars into evermore competitive races and finally qualified for the World Final in the spring term.

This took place on Wednesday 22nd June at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire, the home of Jaguar Land Rover. Aisha Rasul in S3 and Sambhav Chadha in S1 represented the school admirably.

After an address from Lord Digby Jones and from the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover they were ready to set up their final car of the year. There was a lot of tension in the air and hopes were high as they had qualified in 11th out of 32 cars. However, they immediately dropped down to a disappointing 24th as other cars passed them in the first few laps. As the weather changed and they made pit stops at the correct times they

30 The Chronicle The Chronicle 31 S6 Young Enterprise: Bright Ideas Classics Sales events In May S1, S2 and S3 Latin pupils entered the annual Gilbert Murray Classics Competition run by the University of Glasgow. This competition, named after one of Glasgow University’s most accomplished Classics professors, is open The Young Enterprise Trade Fair stood out as the to schools throughout Scotland and this year was Glasgow Academy’s finest ever performance. An unprecedented pinnacle event of the first term. We really targeted thirteen Academy pupils were awarded certificates of merit for their entries, which were a mixture of essays, creative it and put a great deal of energy into preparing writing, artwork, and graphic novels all based upon classical themes provided by the competition committee. for it as it seemed to be a brilliant opportunity to showcase our products. We even produced our own Congratulations to Ciara Bailey, Ava Bell, Enza Doheny-Olcayto, Katie Hendry, Freya Hill, Harmony Hill, Allison “sales bible” for our team entitled ‘How to engage Lavercombe, Anne Lawson, Alexandra Livett, Rachel Lochhead, Nina Pickering-Glover, Siddharth Sakriya, and Sean Wong. successfully with customers’. Mind you, you can take a horse to water . . . A McKellar

The venue: The Wild Olive Tree Café in the Tron Church in Nelson Mandela Place. The date: 5th December 2015. It was a horrendous day. The rain was coming down in torrents. Consequently, we were really worried about potential foot-fall. However, on arrival it became clear that the problem would not be attracting customers through Concluding Comments the door, but once in, how they would even know we were At the beginning of this report it was mentioned that maybe there at all. There was no signage. We were downstairs in thirteen was an unlucky number to start with in a new a small room where the kitchen hatch was. Our only hope team. However, we decided not to walk under ladders. was that there would be a constant procession requiring Instead, throughout this whole experience we have climbed access to the toilets, which were also conveniently (sorry!) ladders! Sometimes it has been one step forward two steps located in the basement. The area was compact and cosy backward but we reached the summit eventually! The but not conducive to selling. Nevertheless, the judges were company members of Bright Ideas would like to end with complimentary about both our stall and our sales pitch. some of their own personal thoughts and memories:

The Trade Fair on the 12th was relocated to the Savoy “Throughout this process I have learned how to engage with Centre in Sauchiehall Street and we were invited along too. the general public - a valuable new life-skill.” Daniel Frame It was certainly a vast improvement although our location was a bit off the beaten track. The clientele were quite “I am glad to have had the opportunity to have a sneak upfront and some openly said to us that they would have preview of the world of work. The experience has taught me bought something but they did not have enough money about the importance of a professional approach. I feel that on them. Sales were disappointing. Maybe we just weren’t we have all developed as individuals and together as a team, persuasive enough. Maybe we should have possibly offered and I will be proud to mention this experience in my CV in a discount voucher rather than just a flyer at the entrance the future.” Seri Oh to the Centre to lure customers. Fortunately, we already had a significant number of orders accumulated from the “I have learned that saying you’re too busy to do something school’s own PTA Christmas Fair to fall back on. is just not good enough. Everyone’s busy!” Max Hutcheon

A highlight of the year for the Marketing Team was when “Couldn’t believe there was an exam for this! I ‘m so glad Bright Ideas launched their Send-a-Rose idea, called I sat the exam as the certificate from Strathclyde Business Cupidly in Love. We used a promotional video directed by School which I was awarded, together with my Young our colleague, Claudia from the Design Team, which was Enterprise Scheme participation certificate, should assist me shown at a school assembly. The commercial was a great when looking for summer jobs or a job whilst at Uni.” success and became a huge talking point on social media Lara Pierotti and amongst pupils. We set up a “St Valentine’s gazebo” in the Dining Hall in the week preceding the weekend of “Being thrown in at the deep end to manage your peers is the 14th. Pupils could complete the order forms with their really difficult.” Malcolm McArthur anonymous messages or romantic ditties. Whether sent for a joke or to ignite a romance or just to embarrass teachers, “It has taught me to view a challenge as an opportunity to Friday 12th February was certainly memorable. We were shine.” Ryan Sweeney very apprehensive about the venture and so we could not believe it when we sold 80 roses in total. The whole event Last but not least, we wish to express our sincere thanks was pure joy from start to finish. By the way, Cupid (that’s to our Link Teacher, Mrs Drummond, for all of her input, the dashing gent in the pink gown) was Ryan Sweeney advice, passion and humour. We couldn’t have done it from Marketing. The saxophonist was Sharan Maiya and without her! the George Michael (almost) look-a-like singing ‘Careless Whisper’ was Shaun Edmond. The S6 Young Enterprise Team

32 The Chronicle The Chronicle 33 English Rose Henderson Essay Prize Each year the English Department award the Rose Henderson Essay Prize to the best S5 Reflective Essay, produced as part of the Higher English Folio. This year’s winner is David Noble. The way I will remember him

In your eyes I found myself lost. My mind enraptured to believe there is a problem simply because it’s easier to my room to cry. My gran, my rock, had been reduced to by your brilliance; my entire being totally captivated by to cope with life that way: there is no need to combat a tears by the slow and unrelenting progression of dementia’s your genius. As a child you were my inspiration and my problem if we pretend there isn’t one. However, this period hold on her husband. It was as if the unstoppable force, aspiration - my motivation and my champion. However, of denial was a brief charade, ended crushingly when my dementia, had met with the immovable object, my gran, now I find myself distanced and disconnected from you; grandpa asked, “What’s your name, son?” My own grandpa… only to have the object crumble to dust in its path; the your thoughts are sporadic and your memories disjointed. my own flesh and blood had forgotten who I was. There was torrent of emotions was sustained and unrelenting. The A flowing conversation quickly becomes a loop. You are no a rush of uncontrollable emotions; I was angry and then sad toll that the illness has taken and is taking becomes more less human and no less loved now than you were then, but and then angry all over again. I refused to speak with him striking every single day. we have lost you… and isolated myself in my room whenever he was around: it hurt me to see him because I knew he didn’t know who The final phase of dementia that spurred me on to write Because you have lost your mind. I was. I hid from dementia as I hid from him. In hindsight it this essay is my grandpa’s trial period in care. My gran was an immature and selfish reaction to something outwith has been looking after my grandad on a twenty-four My grandpa has dementia. He has been laid-low by this my grandpa’s control. Why would anyone do something so hour basis with absolutely no external help; the bond of degenerative nightmare and the loss of all functionality, hurtful on purpose? Let alone my grandpa. love she has exhibited is the strongest I have ever seen. sensibility and understanding which stealthily and insidiously Yet, finally, the burden has become too much; my gran’s follows in its destructive wake. This is not a revelation to me; Upon realising my mistake I tried to make amends; I spent age and my grandpa’s rapid physical degeneration into a he has been suffering this sickening fate for around five years more time with my grandpa. I put up with the incessant state of extreme frailty mean that it is no longer feasible now, but I reflect on it now because I am crippled by the fear repetition of the same question, date, fact or figure and I for my gran to look after him on her own. The October that the disease may have progressed into its final stage. endured it because I know that is what he would have done week marks my grandpa’s trial week in a care home, and if the roles had been reversed. I became more and more a break for my gran from the emotionally draining job of My grandfather is a proud man who could always be found accustomed to this new version of my grandpa; the one who witnessing the strikingly intelligent man that she loves helping others but would never be found accepting of help. said outrageous things and who would spend large periods recede and become lost to her. The frailty of life and the He dealt with his problems in a quiet and self-contained of time silent during conversations. I won’t lie and claim that futility of living “well” become ever clearer as I bear witness manner, a feature of his generation that my own can no I became inured to him forgetting my name because it stung to the tragedy of my grandpa’s affliction. I even find myself longer appreciate. Although I feel that on the whole we a little every time and continues to sting even now, but I will questioning the merits of a restricted diet or lifestyle to vocalise our problems in a forum that is much too public say that his forgetfulness became an expectation. However, remain healthy in the knowledge that death looms on the now-a-days, my grandfather’s pride has caused him unlike spending time in the company of my grandpa when horizon for us all. grievous harm through his inability to express the dawning he was whole, I gleaned no enjoyment - there was a sad dread for fear of society’s perceptions. longing for my true grandpa back; a glimmer of hope at the The grandpa that I hold dear and that is fondest in my start of each new conversation that maybe he’d be different memories is the one I remember taking me to play on It must be shocking news to be told that you have dementia; from everyone else with dementia; maybe he’d get better. the swings in the playground when I was a child. To me to have lived an altruistic life as a well-muscled, well- the grandpa of now is almost a separate entity entirely. respected professional, only to be told that you are diseased Well he hasn’t and I’ve accepted that he won’t. My whole I cannot love him the same way: he is still the same and decaying as you begin to enjoy retirement. It must seem family has accepted defeat in the matter; the “revolutionary” person, but the loss of his mind in both his logic and his overwhelmingly unfair, but my grandfather would not have drugs didn’t work and with this development our hopes died. memory means that there is very little relation between his dignity dented and was quick to dismiss his logic and I struggled to come to terms with my grandpa’s dementia us anymore. I can no longer have the long in-depth deny the problem. His denial made his dementia a taboo but I only knew him for 11 years before its onset. It is my discussions that I previously took for granted, but I would subject: he prohibited discussion, rejected treatment and gran for whom this is the greatest tragedy. do anything to have them back. Even if it was only for one isolated himself from the support structure that was there day. I will treasure my grandpa for the time that I have left to prop him up. There was a period when I too denied that To love someone, a love as deep as that shared by my gran with him; every second will be irreplaceable and priceless my grandpa was dwindling; I insisted everything was “going and grandpa, to grow to know and love a person for so long to me. Though the very essence of my grandpa is gone to be ok” and that there was no real problem. (a period nearing 60 years) only to have it ripped away piece I will maintain an everlasting love for him. I wish I had by piece must be truly harrowing. My gran, however, shed appreciated what I had when I had it, but I will never forget I see now that this was childish, though; the symptoms no tears in front of me, displaying only a sad longing for the the way my grandpa captivated my imagination so wholly, were those of dementia and I knew it. My dismissal of the grandpa of old. She persevered and maintained a façade of because this is what my grandpa meant to me. diagnosis was a futile attempt to try and omit its significance happiness to keep the rest of the family from falling apart at from my life. To an onlooker my reaction may seem puerile the seams. Recently, however, this façade has cracked and This is the way I will remember him. and woefully selfish, yet the way in which we, as a society, when the worn and battered mask was removed I was so deal with problems is not dissimilar. We shy away and refuse totally and utterly overcome with sadness that I retreated David Noble

34 The Chronicle The Chronicle 35 Speaking With Style

Every year the English Department hold the annual ‘Speaking With Style’ Competition. The winners of the S4-S6 prize are printed here; the theme this year was ‘Proverbs’. Our S1-S3 winners were Allison Lavercombe, Molly Scales and Lisa Gallacher.

500 miles Here’s a good proverb: Sing: “I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more, just “Many a proverb makes no sense”. to be the man who walks 1000 miles to fall down at your door…”

The Scottish ballad is a great sing along, a crowd pleaser when it comes to money: after all, ‘A light purse makes You’d be hard-pressed to find a teenager who wouldn’t aimed at them. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”. and, yes, one could argue that it is a precious thing. It for a heavy heart’ and ‘A penny saved is a penny gained.‘ agree with me because from a young age we’ve all been Einstein literally defined insanity as doing the same thing gives us something to do when Scotland scores a try. It We can be a dour lot, with an approach to life that’s pelted with every proverb in the book whenever our parents again and again and expecting a different result. allows us to group together, share the joy of hope and best described as cautiously pessimistic. For example: couldn’t give us a logical explanation for why we should or to be part of the tribe. However, are they useful in our ‘To marry is to halve your rights and to double your shouldn’t do something. These ludicrous situations were Not only are there many proverbs which are completely daily lives; are they instructive? I don’t think so. I do like duties’. There is also a wry humility: the ability to laugh at only worsened by the fact that these obscure nuggets irrelevant today, but they are also restricted by the culture a Proclaimers song and I am happy to sing it at a rugby ourselves and to mock our own shortcomings. The tears just left us even more confused than before! Proverbs are they originated from. Francis Bacon said, “The genius, match, but let’s get real. If my girlfriend moved 1000 miles flowed as Scotland lost to Australia in the recent Rugby simply bitesize pieces of wisdom that your mother will wit and spirit of a nation are discovered in its proverbs”. to get away from me and I walked the 1000 miles and fell World Cup. The nation wept as Scotland lost to Poland in throw at you from time to time, regurgitating the age-old Proverbs reflect the wisdom of a nation and its culture. down at her door, would she be pleased to see me, would the very last second of a recent football match. We are advice that may have meant something during the Middle For example, in Argentina they say that, “A dog that barks it be happy ever after, or am I more likely to end up with a a nation who in the 1690s thought the Darien Gap was Ages but certainly doesn’t anymore. all the time gets little attention,” whereas we in the west rejection and perhaps a restraining order? a good place to start a colony. One year later, with over believe that, “Only a crying baby gets milk”. Of course 2000 dead and half our national savings lost, the words The whole premise of proverbs is just silly. You cannot there are also many proverbs from other nations that just Proverbs! That’s what we need to inform us, to educate of Robert Louis Stevenson come to mind: ‘Our business create a fixed group of general rules that describe human make no sense to us. For example, the wise Jamaicans say us and guide us through life’s crucial decisions. They in this world is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in behaviour because of the nature of human behaviour that, “When you go to a donkey’s house, don’t talk about have been created over many years of trial and error. At a good spirits.’ itself. I am referring to the fact that it is so contradictory ears,” or how about, “A man with trousers that are too short young age, we learn that ‘I want doesn’t get’ and ‘Practice that you have to be self-contradictory in order to describe should wear long suspenders”. In Morocco it is known makes perfect’. We learn to stop whining, start sharing, If proverbs do define national identities, then I do worry it! Therein lies the problem. Proverbs become convenient that, “Little by little, the camel goes into the couscous”. become better children, become better adults and have a about some other countries. For example, in Thailand, passes to justify and validate your ridiculous actions while Even if used on a relevant occasion, these proverbs would happier life. But do we? ‘The hen sees the snake’s feet and the snake sees the still claiming to follow the path of wisdom. There are only confuse and perplex everyone around you. They are hen’s boobs.’ In Russia, ‘The thief has a burning hat’ and countless examples of proverbs which favour one thing defined and limited by their culture (and maybe even time). The contradictions are confusing. For example: my personal favourite, the French ‘Jump from the cock to and counter-proverbs which say the exact opposite. relationships. We are told that ‘You can’t judge a book the donkey’. I have no idea what any of these mean, but Apparently, “Birds of the same feather flock together,” Finally, for those who continue to insist on throwing by its cover’, we are told that ‘Beauty is in the eye of the they say travel broadens the mind. I am looking forward but, “Opposites attract”. We are told, “Seek and ye shall proverbs around at the dinner table, let me make a beholder’. We are even told that ‘Birds of a feather flock to discovering Thai hens, which in the space of a proverb, find,” but we all know that, “Curiosity killed the cat”. compromise. I suggest that we refine some proverbs to together.’ We should be confident, sure of ourselves and have become mammals. Why is it that, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” if, make them more ‘user-friendly’ and acceptable in this not swayed by the whispers from our friends and peers. “You’re never too old to learn”? “Great minds think alike,” modern digital age. Why not, “The carefully worded tweet ‘No man is an island’, so off we go ready to ask out the girl It is easy to mock foreign proverbs and perhaps that’s but “Fools seldom differ”. The list goes on. is mightier than the sword”? How about, “Actions speak of our dreams. But wait! Whilst ‘There’s no time like the the point. The translations don’t travel well, but their louder than passive-aggressive texts,” or even, “One present’ and ‘Fortune does favour the bold’, we are also underlying meanings are universal: to be cautious while In addition, many proverbs are now redundant in modern man’s trash, is another man’s artsy Instagram”? It only told that ‘Discretion is the greater part of valour’ and only being adventurous, work hard while remembering to times. These proverbs were meant for a very different era makes sense that as our lifestyles change, our proverbs ‘Fools rush in’. You can see the problem. enjoy life and be generous while not being taken for a – if you just stop to think about them, you’ll wonder if should develop with them. Proverbs can have a place fool. And remember, ‘All’s well that ends well’- unless of they are still appropriate for the present age. They say, in today’s world and do carry the wisdom of the ages, Scotland has a great tradition of proverbs. These pithy course it doesn’t. “The best things in life are free”; in today’s world anyone but like everything else in this digital age, they need to phrases help to define our character, our personality, our who offers anything for free, either by post or email, is a be modified, updated and tweaked, so that they are no national identity. Scots have a reputation for being careful Iain Fletcher scam artist. “Sticks and stones may break my bones but longer just clichés. names will never hurt me”. Yeah, try and explain that to someone who’s had a strongly worded Facebook status Sharan Maiya

36 The Chronicle The Chronicle 37 Geography Field Trips The 4th annual Val Thomson

The lucky judges met in the summer term It has been another interesting and busy year for the Geography Department. From to judge this exciting competition. The iPads, to jelly baby pyramids, to outdoor learning we’ve had a wonderful year with our standard was extremely high and we were delighted to award the following prizes: students. Most impressively we haven’t had rain on a single trip! BAKE OFF 1st place and winner of the As geographers, we like to get out into the field and our This year our Advanced Higher students enjoyed a mixture Val Thomson trophy - Ferosa Mackenzie P7 students have had the opportunity to visit a number of places of residential and day-trips to sites of interest. The former Layered Victoria sandwich cake with lemon of interest this year. To allow S1 to use their iPads in the field, of these was an overnight visit to Ben Lomond, staying and vanilla frosting and handmade rose from S1 were treated to a cross-curricular outdoor learning event at the Rowardenan Youth Hostel. The students measured icing sugar at the Botanic Gardens. Pupils used apps such as Skitch to a variety of factors that contribute to footpath erosion annotate fieldwork sketches and QR Scanner to complete a (and its management) on Ben Lomond. All of these trips Joint 2nd place - Sol Waddell P7 numeracy treasure hunt. An enjoyable day was had by all! Our - a river study at Lochwinnoch, an urban study on the Heavenly chocolate brownies S3 students, having worked diligently throughout the year Waterfront and a rural settlement study to realise the to complete five of the National 5 topics, were taken to the impact of National Parks upon their functions - serve to Joint 2nd place - Molly Scales S2 Yorkshire Dales to strengthen their knowledge of Limestone build the skill-set for the individual student to collect their Genoese cake with passion fruit curd coated Landscapes. Our cohort of Higher students worked extremely own data. with cream hard throughout the year, particularly on their assignments, which were based upon fieldwork in the Lake District. V Magowan, D Ford, D MacLean Joint 3rd place - Honor Chapman P7 Layered carrot cake with frosting

Joint 3rd place - Griff Mann P6 Chocolate and vanilla fudge

Thank you to all of the entrants and judges (Mrs Young, Miss Ross, Miss Merton and myself), and we look forward to seeing you next year!

C Dolan

38 The Chronicle The Chronicle 39 Creative arts...

Ian Halliday S6

Freya Leggate S4 Lauren Ferguson S6 Annabelle Brown S4

Laura McCabe S6

Dian Lin S5 James McNaught S4 Georgina Robinson S4

Rory Borthwick S4 Ilias Muckli S6 Robert McNaught S4

Emma Hunter S4 40 The Chronicle The Chronicle 41 Creative arts...

P7 Project - Totem Poles Yvonne Zhou S1

Molly Scales S2

Rachel McArthur S3 S1 Project - Hundertwasser Pots

Daisy Morris S2

Léanne Harle S4 Lucy Thornton S2

Sophie Fisher S2 Anne Lawson S2

Allison Lavercombe S1

Nina Boothby S4

Eve Denholm S3

Timothy Chan S4 Kay Mackenzie S4 Mary Prempeh S3 Heather Harden S3

42 The Chronicle The Chronicle 43 Creative arts... Design & Manufacture...

Abigail Sproule S5, Nursery Storage Unit

Georgia Dunn S5 Dian Lin S5 Amelia Strachan Brooks S1 Rachel McArthur S3, Coat Hook

James McNaught S4, Ice Cream Holder

Léanne Harle S4, Hair Straightener Holder

Katie Ballantyne S2 Taci Vercosa-Mccabe S1

Aisha Rasul S3

Benjamin Sanders S3, Toothbrush Holder Lauren Cooper S2, Mirror Storage Unit

Leah Dunlop S4, iPhone Holder

S2 Class Project

2R, Optical Art Group Project

Marion Caskie S3 S2 Design and Manufacture Class Project 1Q, Tessellated Clock Group Project

44 The Chronicle The Chronicle 45 CCF RN Section After 34 years’ service to The Glasgow Academy Naval I have stated in previous reports that the RN section Centre where a very enjoyable day was had kayaking and Section Lieutenant Commander Rob Williams retired remains the smallest in the CCF but this does not prevent paddle boarding. at the end of the session. For much of that time he was it being extremely active and keen. To that end, this has head of the RN Section and responsible for arranging a been a busy year with cadets taking the initiative not only It was very encouraging to see the number of cadets attending large number of cadets to attend courses: from sailing in weekly training but also in their involvement in camps summer camps and courses rise to a record number. The first and canoeing to flying and climbing, the opportunities and courses. course began on June 25th and the final cadet returned home offered by the Royal Navy have always been varied and on 22nd August! The courses attended were in HMS Excellent, popular; possibly the most popular and competitive on The year began with our annual visit to the Ratho Indoor Portsmouth; HMS Raleigh in Plymouth; and the Britannia which to get a place have been the crews of the tall ships. Climbing Centre to spend a day with the Royal Marines. The Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. The specialised activities It is thanks to his networking and sound administration training package included weapons handling, field cuisine, undertaken included leadership, dinghy sailing, yachting, that our cadets have had these unforgettable small boat work on the Forth and Clyde canal, and abseiling. powerboating, first aid and an introduction to the first week in opportunities and for that we thank him. am pleased to report that Second Lieutenant CF Main has the life of an RN Officer under training. been promoted to Lieutenant. Recruit training was held at Garelochhead Training Camp After two years in charge of the Contingent, Major AW where the usual broad initial training programme was My thanks go to L/S Allan Brash, Captain C Duff and CPO Mathewson was appointed to a headship in London and we On Thursday 9th June it was our privilege to parade with undertaken. This included first aid, basic leadership tasks, Stevie O’Neill for their help and support over the year; thanks were very sorry to lose him. He had been a cadet himself cadets from Kelvinside Academy and march to Òran Mór archery, weapon handing, land navigation and archery. There go to Éirinn Fitzgerald, Joanna Philip and Jasmine Leila for their and his enthusiasm for the organisation was evident in the (what was Kelvinside United Free Church) to commemorate was also a good deal of drill, which enabled the recruits to play organisation and initiative, and to the remainder of the Section amount of time and effort he spent over the years training the fallen former pupils of both schools who died in the their part during Thursday parades. for their tremendous enthusiasm and support which makes it all our competition teams. It is in no small measure due to him Gallipoli Campaign. To this day there still hangs a peal of so worthwhile. Finally, my special thanks go to Sub Lt S Walker that we have had such success in national competitions, as eight bells which were gifted to the church by a Glasgow Field Day was spent on board the fleet tender Oronsay with a for her constant help and support over the last two years. As I we have done again this year. Although unable to join us Academical and they can be heard at 11am each year on the day of sea training. Although the weather was poor, the cadets leave the Section, I know it could not be in better hands. regularly every Thursday we have been fortunate to recruit 11th of November. undertook boat handling, coastal navigation and an exercise Lt S Harrison who is highly qualified and will provide much known as “stemming a buoy” which allowed the cadets to Lt Cdr RMI Williams needed expertise on the range and on training exercises. I Sqn Ldr AL Evans bring the ship - which weighs over a hundred tons - up to an extremely large buoy moored off Greenock. It called for precision and feel, and the cadets did well.

Army Section It was very encouraging to see six cadets take up the offer of Our Thursday training sessions remained as popular as ever a sailing camp at Port Edgar during the October break. The and the Senior cadets, under the supervision of Cadet CSM wind, unfortunately, was a little on the weak side, making the Ruairidh Hood, did an excellent job yet again. The cadets opportunity of sailing the bosun dinghies difficult. Nevertheless were enthusiastic, dedicated and an invaluable asset. other activities, including paddle boarding and kayaking, were programmed in when the wind refused to co-operate. The training programme, overseen by Cadet Training Team Staff Sgt Shannon, once again allowed members of all three Basic training continued on Thursday afternoons, with the sections the opportunity to work together to learn basic cadets organising and leading it themselves, and credit must go military and important life skills. We are pleased that so many to POs Jasmine Leila, Joanna Philip and Éirinn Fitzgerald whose of our S3 recruits enjoyed the very successful programme enthusiasm, drive and organisation made it such a special year. and it was wonderful to see so many of them at our Annual Summer Camp in Barry Buddon. Platoon Commander in an Infantry Battalion. Cadets also We hosted a visit by HMS Neptune’s Submarine Outreach had the opportunity to see a Jackal armoured vehicle. It was team in November and thanks must go to Lt Cdr Billy Adams Earlier in the year, the Army Section once again took part an excellent day and a fitting end to a successful year of in- RN for making this possible. We were treated to what it is really in the annual military skills competition held at Barry house training for The Army Section. like living and working in a submarine: the training, the duties Buddon. This is a competition for both CCF and ACF which and then traditions associated with this most specialised arm tests tactics, first aid, command tasks, night navigation and We were the largest contingent at Barry Buddon Annual of the Royal Navy. fitness. Our team worked extremely well and their hard Summer Camp this year, with 82 cadets from S3 to S6. It work paid off as they were awarded two trophies; not only was an extremely successful camp with cadets experiencing Thanks to our new Governor, Mr D Mackison, we were also top CCF team, but also best overall team. A fantastic effort. a wide range of activities, including tackling the obstacle visited by a serving Royal Marine officer, Captain Adam course, acting out and dealing with first aid scenarios, Broughton RM, in February. He addressed the Contingent as We also took a team of nine cadets to Wellbeck to take part planning and carrying out section and platoon attacks, a whole and gave us an insight of his varied career to date. He in their annual Leadership Challenge. This year the tasks locating mines, and a 48hr overnight Military Exercise. On also fielded questions from the cadet body and remained for included high ropes, orienteering, engineering, shooting and our range day, all cadets experienced live firing, not only a long time after his scheduled departure time, giving a much first aid. It is the first year The Academy has taken a mixed using the Cadet Rifle, but having the opportunity as well more detailed, personal and casual account of his experiences team to this competition, which proved to be a great success. to fire a Light Support Weapon (LSW) on automatic. We to those keen enough to press him further. This was very much Not only did they record the fastest time of the weekend on also had an excellent day doing Survival Training and with one of the highlights of the year. the high ropes course, but they came first overall and won a Special Forces Instructor showing us how to live off the the competition! An outstanding achievement. land, making fire, safe water, shelter and finding food. Thanks to the initiative of PO Leila, contact between The Thanks to all Cadets, CCF Army staff, Ms S Walker of the RN Academy and Glasgow and Strathclyde University Royal Naval The sun shone for our Field Day at Dechmont Training Area Section and Mr S Wallace, soon to be an officer in the RAF, Unit was re-established with a visit to their training ship - a and cadets were able to experience live shooting on the for helping to make it such a successful week. P2000 - HMS Pursuer. In the summer term we enjoyed two 25m range, a blank firing ambush exercise and were able sailing evenings at the James Hamilton Heritage Park in East to hear from a Scots Guards serving officer about life as a Lt L Smith Kilbride. Summer Field Day was held at Port Edgar Watersports

46 The Chronicle The Chronicle 47 RAF Section Hockey This year we have had lots of opportunities for flying the tutor aircraft at Glasgow airport. Every new recruit has flown I looked forward with enthusiasm to the prospect of High School of Glasgow tournament as well as the West at least once and most of the older cadets too. During their another hockey season at the Academy. District tournament. flights the cadets have taken control of the aircraft during normal flight and performed aerobatics too. The pupils had grown very familiar with the new water- The S3A squad were disappointed not to reach the further based Astroturf, so the focus this year was to build on the stages of their West District tournament but it was a good This summer’s Field Day was spent at Dechmont Range fundamental skills and patterns of play. learning experience for the future. The S2A squad were with the Army section, taking part in shooting and tactical narrowly beaten despite doing everything but scoring in training. Cadets then camped out overnight and went The pupils have a good understanding of the ethos the Hutchesons’ Invitational tournament. The Prep 6s kayaking the next morning. which the staff have worked hard to develop and has experienced their first taste of competitive hockey as well no doubt had an impact on the overall performances of this year, playing in various tournaments and festivals as In the first week of the summer holidays 16 cadets each year group. well as some friendly matches. attended camp at RAF Honington, just outside Bury St Edmonds. Former Cadet Nina Ewing accompanied us as a In terms of performance, we have had a mixed season, with All-in-all it was another productive year. Well done to female supervisor without whom the girls would not have many narrow defeats at both the top and bottom end of the everyone involved in what has been another busy season. I been able to attend. We were joined by cadets from St hockey club. The S1A squad were runners-up in the West would like to thank all the players, staff, coaches, umpires, Edmond’s School, Hertfordshire with whom we became District tournament and the P7s were semi-finalists in our groundsmen and tea ladies for all their hard work throughout inseparable friends. own Prep tournament. The Seniors have also had some very the season; it is very much appreciated. close encounters this year, but finished the season well in The Imperial War Museum, Duxford, was only 40 miles to the 7s tournaments, competing in both the semi-final at the R Simpson our south and we had a fascinating day wandering round some of the hundreds of exhibits on our first day. Later in were only in our RAF uniform for one morning; the rest of the week we had a tour of the American War Cemetery the time we dressed in combats and it was great. and Memorial, just outside Cambridge: a very moving experience for everyone. Our inter-flight competition, which included a non-military Hockey 1st XI swim and quiz, revealed the individual talents of each cadet The 1st XI has had a very varied season with some great The entire week was brilliant; the days were full of activities, and proved that teamwork was essential. We were allocated wins and some hard defeats. As a team we have grown but there was always a bit of time to do your own thing. individual rooms, which were inspected daily and spent an and improved massively throughout the season. I am At the Chemical Biological Radiological & Nuclear Wing evening ironing our uniform and polishing our shoes for the pleased to say that every single player put in maximum we had a relay race with safety clothing and pipettes, and drill competition. effort in every game and training session to allow us to learned a bit about their state of readiness and involvement be as successful as possible. in emergencies. At the Military Police we were given the “On reflection, I relished my experience at camp; opportunity to search a car for hidden contraband and were I’m sure it was the most exhausting but most Our season got off to an excellent start securing our shown round their ‘facilities’ should they require to deprive enjoyable week of my life - I can’t wait to go next place as runners-up in the Robert Gordon’s Tournament. anyone of their freedom. We also had the chance to shoot year. To anyone going on future camps, the best We took confidence from this result and worked hard to on an electronic range; however, a favourite activity was piece of advice is to make an effort to integrate make the BP Plate final where we met The High School the day in the field with the RAF Regiment. We spent the with cadets from other schools right from the start; of Glasgow. After a tough match in which everyone entire day surviving on a 24 hour ration pack, while learning the camp will be much more memorable.” fought right to the final whistle we were unlucky to be about camouflage, building tactical shelters and methods runners-up. This was a reflection of most of our season in of movement including the dreaded army crawl! In fact, we Taken from reports of attending cadets which we were unlucky to lose matches by the smallest of margins. Throughout the season our team has grown McCabe was our safety net at the back of the pitch and extremely close and has had great team spirit which was managed to save us from many sticky situations. Sarah reflected in our 7s tournament at the end of the season McKee and Emily Duncan both proved hard to beat in where we made the semis in both The High School defence. sevens and the West District 7s tournaments. Shooting Team Becky Neilson, Morna Sinclair, Holly Wicklow and The majority of our team was made up of S6 players who Rebecca Gray made up our midfield line and were all During the first two terms, S4-S6 continued to hone their small-bore shooting skills in our indoor range under the tutelage brought experience throughout each line of play. Alex extremely effective at linking between the defenders and of our Commonwealth coach, Mr Mabon. The team took part in several postal competitions and I am excited to report that Fletcher and Rachael Cannon shared the vice-captaincy strikers, creating some great goal-scoring opportunities. we have three of the shooting team representing Scotland at international level. This is no mean feat, as only two teams of this year and both acted as great role models to the Our front line consisted of Heather Allan, Claire twelve firers were selected from all of the Scottish small-bore shooting schools and civilian clubs. Our three team members younger members of the team. Alex was solid in defence Fitzpatrick, Nina Boothby, Jodie Judd and Iona Robinson nominated to represent Scotland were Cpl Alexandra Black, Cpl Arran McFadyen and Cox’n Éirinn Fitzgerald. with some great link ups with the midfield down the right who proved difficult to defend against. Their pace and hand side of the pitch which proved extremely hard to determination combined made them deadly on the After their own shooting sessions, S4-S6 had the opportunity to practise their coaching skills, taking some keen S3 pupils defend against. Rachael was our top goal scorer this year counter attack. through the skills involved in small-bore shooting. This proved to be very successful and many of the S3s have opted to take and by using her pace we could always count on her to shooting as their Games option in S4 next year. There were also Saturday sessions that allowed for further practices. get a shot on goal. The team would like to thank Miss Simpson and all the coaches this year for their time and effort to make this Our defence was extremely strong this year. Olivia Cpt CJ Duff such a memorable season. Yeneka made some outstanding saves from the goal and was an effective communicator to the whole team. Laura Emma Webster

48 The Chronicle The Chronicle 49 Hockey 2nd XI Hockey S3A This year the 2nd XI had one of its most successful seasons Overall, I’ve loved playing with this team of amazing girls. The S3A team have had another successful season We have had a very successful four years together and yet. We got off to a rocky start as many of the members I wish them all the best of luck next year, whether they’re this year, winning 13 of our 14 Saturday fixtures and we are very proud of what we have achieved as a team from last year’s team had moved on and there was a lot continuing school hockey or moving on to the next step drawing only once. We scored a grand total of 58 goals during that time. The team would like to thank Mr Ralph of fluctuation between teams at the beginning of the of their life. It’s been an honour captaining this team and and conceded only 3 in the process. We enjoyed some for his work and for the training and development of year. Despite this, there was a solid squad that turned out thank you to everyone who made my last year of hockey notable victories over George Watson’s (1-0), Dollar our squad which we are sure will benefit us in the years every week and helped drive the team to success. so special. Academy (2-0) and Mary Erskine (5-1). Marr College to come. provided us with tough opposition, particularly when we After a few weeks, the teams began to settle down and Katie Brennan Emma Brown, Kirsten Cannon and Annabel Ballantyne were playing away on their grass pitches which we were the 2nd XI soon began a winning streak. There were some not used to; however, we managed to win 1-0. tough games and we were often put under pressure, but we could always rely on our strong defence: Carol Baxter, During the season we have improved our skills and learnt Emily Duncan and Emma Hunter. Special mention must new ones in our Tuesday afternoon games sessions. In be given to our centre back, Karin Shaw, and sweeper, addition, we were invited to some training sessions with Amie McIntyre, who we could always count on. They the 1st XI on Monday nights to help us prepare for our would always be there to ensure the opposition wouldn’t West District Tournament in February. This was a great have the chance to score. experience and it gave us an idea of what senior hockey was like. With such a strong defence it’s not a surprise that there were often breaks, particularly from Amie, which allowed POSSESSION the ball to be swiftly moved through the midfielders: In the tournament we started off very well, comfortably Rosie Hutcheon, Jodie Judd and Isabella Ross. They winning all of our group matches. In the semi-final against would always be working hard to push the ball up to our Hutchesons’, despite having most of the possession, we strikers: Abi Sproule, Iona Robinson and Nina Boothby. were unable to score and the match finished 0-0 and This combination of talented players in the team allowed was decided on running penalties. Unfortunately and numerous goals to be scored throughout the season to disappointingly we narrowly lost out. help lead us to victory in many of our games.

Hockey 3rd XI Hockey S3B This season, the 3rd XI senior team has had an impressive and Rachel Brown, helped us to score many impressive Throughout the hockey season we have become closer make our team the best it could possibly be throughout and successful streak of wins. The majority of our goals throughout the whole season, which finished a as a team and made some great friendships. Both our the whole season and push us to train and work as hard players from last year’s team had moved on and for this strong majority of our games on some remarkable wins. hockey skills and fitness have improved massively. We as we can. Overall we have enjoyed being Captain and reason we were introduced to many new players from have had mixed results but overall have had a very good Vice-Captain of the S3B team and hope the rest of the JOY AND ENTHUSIASM 4th year. It is safe to say that I was not disappointed season. Our first match was a draw with Dollar Academy team enjoyed the season as much as we did. with the new team formation as we managed to I would like to give a special mention to my Vice Captain, but then we soon went on to beat Marr College 2-1 a few Jennifer Turner and Catriona Andrews quickly and efficiently sort out positions and structures Millie Collins, and our team coach, Mrs FitzGerald, who weeks later. As the season went on we managed to beat in which we all played best. As a team with a mix of helped me during my term of Captaincy and also helped George Watson’s 1-0 and had an amazing victory against players from each year group, we managed to get on to motivate and inspire our team altogether. It has been an Jordanhill winning 5-0. Unfortunately, quite a few of very well together which, in turn, increased the quality honour to Captain this team of incredible girls and I wish our matches happened to be cancelled throughout the of our Saturday morning performances. them all good luck with their future prospects and hope winter. On our first match back we went out fighting but that they continue to play hockey with as much joy and just managed to lose to George Heriot’s due to a couple STRONG LINE OF DEFENCE enthusiasm as they have throughout the year. of great shots from them. Our last match as a team went Our strong line of defence was a basis to our success. very well, beating Jordanhill 5-0 once again. Adina Iqbal Special mention must be given to Alex Barber who, BETTER RESULTS regardless of having an injury throughout the season, was still loyal to our team and as sweeper managed to hold At our Tuesday training sessions we have worked the team together. Another special mention must be given hard, particularly on the areas of shooting, hitting and to our other defenders Toni Collins, Fiona Short, Chloe gameplay. All of these skills have improved for everyone Thornton and Skye MacKinnon who allowed our team to over the year and this has led us to our victories on become more confident and, as a whole, stronger. Along Saturday mornings. The fitness side was very tough with our defence team, a mention must be given to our two at the beginning of the season, but as we got used to rotating goal keepers, Roisin Mousa and Alicia McAllister it we realised that it was helping our matches and we who provided us with a last line of defence support, which were getting better results because of it. We would like helped ensure our team confidence. With her ‘unique to thank Miss Barr and Mr Wallace for all their efforts to j-turns’, Jennifer Gillespie did not fail to impress and escape potential tackles as centre midfield. With Taylor Bradley, Anna Breckenridge and Lucy Roberts working on the line, we had a secure midfield team, allowing the ball to be swiftly transferred up the pitch. Our four strong strikers, Amber Colquhoun, Millie Collins, Laura Fitzpatrick

50 The Chronicle The Chronicle 51 Hockey S2A Hockey S1A We started off the season with a tough 0-1 game This has been a very successful and exciting season for the with the final result, we left with an enormous sense of pride. against Dollar, but the next week we came out strong, S1A team. Our first match was a particularly strenuous one We would like to thank our wonderful coaches, Miss resulting in a 5-0 win against Craigholme. We had against Dollar and unfortunately we lost 0-2. After this Bannerman, Miss McNaught and Mr Wallace, for helping a lot of frustrating games this season, causing us to disappointing start, we were even more determined to strike us to improve throughout the season - especially Miss have 4 draws against Kelvinside, St Aloysius’, Marr and back positively and the following week we won 1-0 against Bannerman for her patience, enthusiasm and hard work: we Hutchesons’. This season, we have really begun playing Craigholme. Our next match was against Jordanhill and at wouldn’t have done it without you! as a team and supporting each other on the pitch. We half-time we had already scored five goals and we finished can’t wait for next season! winning 9-1. We were elated with these results and they Rachel Lochhead boosted our confidence and brought us closer as a team. Georgia Bland, Katie Ballantyne and Lucy Thornton In January, our focus and priority was the West District Tournament in March. When competition day arrived, we were prepared and ready to go! We were in a very tough section with High School and Hutchesons’ so we knew we had a battle on our hands. We progressed to the semi-final stage and defeated Craigholme. Our opponent in the final was The High School of Glasgow and it was an incredibly tough match which resulted in a draw. This meant that Hockey S2B the result would be decided on ‘running penalties’. High Overall, this year has been a successful season. We have School’s goal-keeper was outstanding and we were unable fought some hard battles this year and even if we didn’t win to win the contest. Although we were hugely disappointed all of them we kept putting 100% effort into every match. This season, we played many of our matches on grass. Grass is a much harder surface to play on than AstroTurf due to unevenness and lots of slippery mud! We definitely played Hockey S1B well on grass, with some close matches with the Edinburgh The 1st year B team enjoyed a fantastic season winning 10 score all of 29 well-deserved goals! schools and Marr College. out of 14 matches. We gelled well together as a team and I am very proud to say that I have been a part of this wonderful We also played a touring team from Victoria College, who thoroughly enjoyed working with one another. Our training team and formed great friendships with remarkable players. I came all the way over from Ireland to play us. It was a great was strenuous, but it ensured we reaped the rewards with can’t wait to see our future ahead! experience even though we suffered a defeat. some great Saturday morning results. Hope MacKinnon The team has developed their skills and knowledge of the Our match against Marr College in Troon was one of our most sport and how we have developed as a team. Long may it challenging fixtures as we played on grass and this is a surface continue into the future! we are lucky enough to avoid most of the time. We were all As a team, we would like to thank Miss McNaught and very determined to achieve a victory and I think this was one of Mr Ralph for helping us to up our game every Thursday. our most hard-fought games. Individually we all played well Without them our success would not be possible. and this ensured our team performance was strong and led us Sophie Manuel and Jodie Miller to a 2-0 win against a very challenging Marr opposition. We take on board all of the constructive advice given to us by our coaches and greatly appreciate all of their help and advice, especially that of Miss Bannerman, who has been Hockey S2C our main source of encouragement this season. Thanks The C team had a strong season. We worked well as a team also to our parents for driving us and supporting us on and always motivated one another. Throughout the season Saturday mornings. Without you, we would be unable to we worked on many aspects of our game, such as our level of fitness and individual skills. These have made a big impact on our Saturday matches. Although the team did not have many matches, we won Hockey S1C most of them convincingly. I think the C team played very well this year and managed to Thank you to all our coaches and parents for encouraging greatly improve our individual skills and team performances. us throughout S1. One match that highlighted the resilience of the team was It was difficult to make the transition into S1 as we had to the final match of the season against Jordanhill. We started Connie McHugh learn how to play on a full-size pitch with 11 people in a strong and managed to secure a goal within the first five team instead of eight. Our learning curve was steep, but we minutes of the game. As the end of the match approached, rose to the challenge. the score was 2-2. During the last three minutes of the match, the team managed to secure a winning goal, which We won most of our matches, but some were certainly made the final score 3-2. more difficult than others. However, it was rewarding when we addressed mistakes that we had made in matches and We feel that the team progressed as a unit and has had then saw how our performances developed week by week. an enjoyable year. We hope that the team will carry their We learned from all our experiences and gave a great deal success on in the years to come. of effort and determination during training to improve our Daisy Morris and Sara Pollock fitness, skills and team play.

52 The Chronicle The Chronicle 53 Boys’ Hockey 1st XI We began the season with many of the players new to the squad, having been promoted from the 2nd XI. Despite Rugby this, and after a few matches, the team had gelled and adapted to the higher level of hockey and the faster pace. In particular, Matthew Munro became a key member of the The season started with a tour to Portugal for the 1st XV, back in 1st XI. He showed great strength and physicality in defence, supporting attacks from that position but ensuring the August. This 5-star venue allowed the boys to train alongside Ulster defensive line was not left exposed to the opposition, and Rugby, while also bonding through excursions put on by our tour quickly tracking back to defend the goal. In the midfield we had another new player, Robbie Munn, operator and Joe Boutell. On the training front the boys worked who had recently joined the school. He quickly became one extremely hard and were able to create an on-field style of play of our best attacking midfielders and will be remembered for his wonder goal against Robert Gordon’s. Our captain, while also creating a players’ charter for the whole school. William Prentice, was able to drive through opposition At the end of the season we were invited to play in defences, scoring goals himself and creating chances for Hermitage Academy’s Invitational Tournament. We beat others in our games. John Oliver was exceptional on the The High School again and, despite having suffered defeat Season 2015/2016 saw the introduction of the Inaugural Hutchesons’ tournament where they were beaten in the left wing after performing many last ditch diving tackles to Hermitage in the weeks leading up to the tournament, Schools Conference fixtures across the country. semi-finals. At the High School tournament they were able to win the ball back and create a counter attack. Up front, beat them comfortably 3-1 and 2-0. The tournament saw to go one better by reaching the final, only to be beaten in Jamie Percival and Nicholas Rae showed good pace on the us finish second after a late 1-0 loss to Hutchesons’, so the This meant, for the first time, schools fixtures becoming the cruellest of fashions by a last second try. ball and excellent skills in getting behind the other team’s team was pleased to finish the season on a high. meaningful in respect of the results counting towards defence and taking a shot on goal or winning a short corner. The season has had its ups and downs, and some of the boys a league system. Each participating team from S1 and up With reference to my own team, the 1st XV, I was delighted Despite losses in the season, there were many highlights: showed remarkable character in their desire to succeed. I counted towards a final whole-school result. to see progression in two areas. Firstly, we competed against comfortably beating Stewart’s Melville 3-1 on two am sure we will do well again in the 2016-2017 season with all opposition this year, which is the first time I can say this occasions, and the very satisfying win over The High School many new exciting players coming up from the 2nd XI. DELIGHTED since arriving here three years ago. Secondly, we have started of Glasgow which ended 4-0, were particularly memorable. putting together some “real” rugby, that I feel is identifiable Iain Scott I was delighted to receive the news back in March that we with the way I would like all Academy teams to play. This was had tied with George Heriot’s and became joint winners shown in glimpses against all opposition but really obvious of the White Conference. This result has been achieved against teams where we were able to dominate. Going through a huge commitment from both staff and pupils, forward I hope that the players take confidence from this Saturday Hockey and I would like to personally thank everyone for this. and start showing it for longer periods in all games. The one results 2015-2016 Tournaments area of our game that cannot be measured but we have an A couple of the highlights from the Conference games were abundance of is in our effort levels. I hope this team can pass the 1st XV demolition of the High School in a 31-0 win in this on down through the school as we strive to challenge Teams Played Won Lost Drawn Teams Tournament Result terrible conditions and both S3 teams beating George ourselves to continue to improve our results. 1XI 15 4 8 3 1XI Robert Gordon’s Tournament Runners-up Heriot’s in Edinburgh, the B’s in a 38-34 thriller and A’s 2XI 14 6 4 4 BP Plate Runners-up holding out for a well-deserved 36-29 win. COMMITMENT West District Tournament Semi-finals 3XI 10 4 4 2 West District Indoors Knocked out in section HISTORIC WIN Finally, captaining the 1st XV involves a huge commitment S3A 15 14 0 1 Hutchesons’ 7s Knocked out in section and a vast amount of hard work and dedication. Captains S3B 12 5 5 2 High School 7s Semi-finals Throughout the season we became well known, across are expected to take on a bit more responsibility and to S3C 5 2 3 0 West District 7s Semi-finals the whole school, for our turn around results. At 1st XV lead their team when times are tough as well as organise S2A 17 7 6 4 2XI West District Tournament Semi-finals level, after heavy defeats earlier in the season against and support when things are going well. Part of the both George Heriot’s and George Watson’s, we managed responsibility of being captain is how to deal with difficult S2B 15 5 7 3 Heriot’s 7s Knocked out in section a draw with George Heriot’s and an historic win against situations and the commitment from these pupils is of S2C 4 2 2 0 West District 7s Knocked out in section triple Scottish Cup winners George Watson’s in the return paramount importance. S1A 14 7 5 2 S3A West District Tournament Semi-finals fixtures. The under 16s turned a 50 point deficit into a win S1B 14 10 2 2 S2A Hutchesons’ Tournament Knocked out in section against George Heriot’s. The S3s having been beaten 29-0 In the Senior Rugby programme, Nick Sutherland has led S1A West District Tournament Runners-up S1C 3 2 1 0 in October by Merchiston Castle turned in the performance the 1st XV extremely well. Always in the thick of things, P7A The Glasgow Academy Tournament Semi-finals of their season in the return match to win by a point. The S2s both on and off the pitch, he was always there to provide P7A 14 11 3 0 Jordanhill Tournament Semi-finals similarly recorded a heavy loss in their first fixture against some words of support and encouragement at the right P7B 13 10 3 0 George Watson’s Tournament 3rd place Merchiston Castle, closing it to a single score in the return time. A Conference-winning year should show that things P7C 3 1 2 0 fixture. Finally, the S1s were a group who struggled to pick are changing at the Academy and Nick has been hugely P7D 1 0 1 0 up wins at A team level but continually impressed with their influential within this. I hope he and the other 6th year unrelenting effort at training across all their sessions; this leavers continue to play beyond school as they will have a Boys’ 1XI 9 4 5 0 was reflected in the B team results as they won 12 of their lot to offer any rugby club. Boys’ 2XI 9 3 4 2 15 games. Well done to all the rugby players. The Senior 7s team showed a surprising appetite for the shortened version of the game, showing up well at the P Smith

54 The Chronicle The Chronicle 55 Rugby 1st XV Rugby 2nd XV The 1st XV spent pre-season on tour at the Brown’s Sport were all hard hitting in defence and also strong in attack. The 2nd XV rugby team had a very complex in Vilamoura. We spent ten days in the heat and Logan McGonigle started almost every game as hooker; successful and enjoyable season this sunshine aspiring to reach high levels of fitness and improve his accurate throwing at lineout time was complemented year. The team, which consisted of on basic skills, alongside building on team morale. Each day by Matthew Thorburn’s skill in the air. In the backs we had up to 18 boys, who turned up every was packed with rugby and team gym sessions lead by Mr Under 16 Scotland internationalist Jack McCready; his Saturday morning, contained many Smith, Mr Gillies and Mr McCaskey. The high quality of the ability to inject pace into the game and side step his way who did not take rugby as a games complex was clear, as our next-door neighbours were the out of many tackles led to brilliant individual tries. Angus option, but who turned out to help Ulster rugby team also preparing for the coming season. Frood and Luca Giovanazzi, playing at stand-off and full the rugby programme and give the The tour was a fantastic experience, letting us bond as a back, were both solid in defence and calm under pressure. keen rugby players who weren’t team and prepare for the fast-approaching season. fortunate enough to get a game The sixth years in the team acted well as experienced in the 1st XV some playing time. The start of the season had us facing some our closest leaders in the team. At loose head prop, Max Hutcheon Despite the lack of weekly rugby experience, the team still managed to get some of the best results in the school, beating all the Glasgow teams plus George Heriot’s to help the Academy to win the first of the SRU Schools’ Conferences. Not only did we beat all these teams but we also put up good fights against teams such as Watson’s and Stewart’s Melville, both of whom have massive rugby programmes and a lot more depth within their squads. I would like to thank all the boys who played alongside me this season for making the experience as good as it could possibly be, with a laid-back but switched-on approach to the games, still getting the results that we knew we were capable of. Thanks also to Mr McCaskey for his leadership and words of encouragement. Ali Fordyce

Rugby U16s It was a tough start to the season as our basic skills needed work, as was evident in the first few matches. We had a lot of handling errors and we were quiet in communicating with each other, but we quickly improved rivals, St Aloysius’ and Hutchesons’ Grammar. Even was a strong battering ram gaining precious metres in on these and it clearly showed. One though we felt ourselves being the dominant team in both big games; at tight head Ross Eadie was a rock at scrum of our first matches, against the matches, we lacked clinical finishing skills and experience time. The back row consisted of myself, Fraser Hepburn High School of Dundee, was lost which could have prevented last-minute losses. However, and Ryan Sweeney. Fraser’s hard chop tackle and Ryan’s due to silly errors; however, by the the commitment and dedication were flawless. The notorious skills were vital to the team’s success. Steven second match our team had made sore losses were taken as a source of motivation for the Simmers and Daniel Frame have developed a great 9 and a big improvement and we had a following matches against The High School of Glasgow and 10 relationship over the years which fully showed in the better structure to our game and Kelvinside. Our match against The High School was one later games of the season with Steven’s pinpoint accurate beat Dundee in a cup match 17-12. of the best performances of the season as a team, with a passing and Daniel’s strong ability to read and control the The team had progressed in the first record-breaking 31-0 victory. The match against Kelvinside game. In the centre we had Ross McCrea and Ruairidh season, playing better quality rugby was hard-fought for the first half; however, we emerged Hood performing as both line breakers and quick ball and they got noticed for it as many as clear winners during the second half, ending the game dispersers, which allowed Callum Taylor to use his pace boys got into the Glasgow U16s. with a 17-10 win. The following games we found ourselves to burn round the outside of defenders, and Ben Chan to This meant extra training and this weakened with many injuries throughout the squad. In power through his opposite man. made the team even stronger. We managed to get to the quarter finals of the shield, playing Glenalmond College; our match against the Scottish Cup champions George everyone played their best and didn’t give up. We were winning 10-8 and in the last 10 minutes we defended very well as I would like to thank Mr Smith, Mr Gillies and Mr McCaskey Watson’s we had many key missing players; however, we Glenalmond tried very hard to get a try, but with great determination we put a lot of pressure on them and forced errors for all their hard work on improving our team this season; were able to give them a run for their money with some due to our rush defence and this secured us the win. We were up against Merchiston Castle, where we unfortunately as individuals we have all gained valuable knowledge of the outstanding defence and dominant forward set pieces. lost and were knocked out of the shield. This loss didn’t faze us and after that we had our best win over Dollar Academy, game and I have loved the time we spent out at Anniesland. The return match, away from home, had us witness our winning 50-0. Near the end of the season we were invited to play in the Heriot’s 7s. The squad of 10 did very well, It is clear the future of Glasgow Academy Rugby is looking improvement giving the performance of our lives and beating big Edinburgh sides to advance into the semi-finals: the boys were well led by Alastair Thorrington being very bright with younger leaders emerging in the squad and winning 19-17 with tries from Logan McGonigle, Ruairidh vocal on the pitch and showing excellent leadership. However, we didn’t make the final, losing to Stewart’s Melville. Our exciting new talents joining the Under 18 side. It has been Hood and Callum Taylor. Our last game had a memorable team has played exceptionally well, progressing every week, especially Jamie Brennan and Lewis Hay, who both made a great experience playing for this school for the last seven win over Dollar Academy. The 60-0 victory was a fantastic the Scotland squad. We have played very well this season and have improved a lot since the start; we could not have years and I will always be proud to say that I played rugby at way to say goodbye to Glasgow Academy. done this without the help of the coaches. I would like to thank Mr Manson, Mr McNaught, Mr Smith and Mr Wilson for The Glasgow Academy. the excellent coaching and advice and for the huge commitment and support that they gave to the team. The fifth years adapted brilliantly to Under 18 rugby. In Nick Sutherland the forwards Milo Graham, Callum Bell and Jack McLean Robert McNaught

56 The Chronicle The Chronicle 57 Rugby S3A Rugby S2A This year the S3 A team has improved both on and off the depended on it. Penalty to Merchiston and they opted The season kicked off on a high, playing Dundee High coach to have taken us this year. All the team will miss field. Our attitude to learning has drastically improved for goal: our hearts were in our mouths. Thankfully they School at home and beating them 5 tries to nil. Our him and he has set us up perfectly for rugby in S3. Thank and that has had a great effect on our rugby. We started missed and the celebrations started. It was a sensational second game was a particularly challenging one against you from all of the team: we will miss you very much. off our season with a thumping 83-0 win over Dundee victory, and one that showed what we could do as a year Edinburgh Academy: in the end we were pleased with a Max Hedgecoe High. This was followed by a close encounter with group. A break from fifteen-a-side and it was 7s time. 7-7 draw, a very close game! Edinburgh Academy where we just fell short. Two weeks A group of 11 travelled to Carrick and we came home Throughout the season we had our ups and downs but later we beat our local rivals Hutchesons’ in convincing Shield winners. Back to fifteen-a-side and the season always managed to do well against the Glasgow schools: style. We then had a solid block of training where we was rounded off with a fantastic 65-12 win over Dollar. beating St. Aloysius’ four tries to three and High School were able to improve our skills and this showed when It has been a great season and every player would agree of Glasgow with a very satisfactory result of 20-4. We we defeated George Heriot’s 36-29. Our next game in that we have got better and better as the season passed. also beat Kelvinside Academy by a safe amount: 29-7. We an Academy shirt came against Merchiston where we This season would not have been possible without the had a very disappointing one-point loss to a Hutchesons’ started brilliantly. There was one score in it at half time, help, support and fantastic coaching from Mr Wilson; Grammar School U14 side that included a number of but sadly we fell off in the second half. The game against also thanks to Mr McAslan for his encouragement and S3 pupils, losing 10-11. It is always hard when you are High School of Glasgow is always one of the most eagerly brilliant coaching in the last few weeks of the season. We facing the Edinburgh Schools but we were very pleased anticipated games in the rugby calendar. The boys were look forward to under-16 rugby. with our 2 point loss to Merchiston and our 2 try defeat up for it from the start, the forwards put in a lot of effort Finlay Neilson to George Heriot’s. and so did the backs and we reaped the rewards. It finished 43-5. Of course we couldn’t have done any of this without our excellent coach, Mr Manson. We couldn’t ask for a better Stewart’s Melville came to Anniesland and it didn’t go our way. It was a steep learning curve and after a heavy loss the boys were keen to never repeat it. A lot of our games were cancelled after Christmas, but after the February holidays we recorded one of the most special wins as a team. We welcomed Merchiston to Anniesland and you Rugby S2B could tell as soon as the warm-up started that we were The S2 B team has had an amazing season, winning the thank Mr Manson and especially Mr Fulton for coaching up for it. Mr McAslan had given us a stirring pre-match majority of our matches. We started off the season with a us through the season and improving us greatly so we speech that got us all ready. We were keen to impress 32-7 win against Edinburgh Academy. We then went on could have a chance to beat a team such as Stewart’s and show off what we had learnt. In a thrilling encounter to play St Aloysius’ and brought home another brilliant Melville. the boys gave everything, putting in countless tackles win of 47-11. Hutchesons’, one of our main rivals, was and playing for one another. With a couple of minutes Ollie Nicolson our next victim when we beat them 34-0. However, our to go we were up by a point and defending as if our lives winning streak was halted by George Heriot’s, who beat us 13-26. Sadly we had two players hospitalised in that match but still fought through till the end, keeping all of our spirits up. The highlight match for us was against Stewart’s Melville, who we beat 19-9 at their home Rugby S3B ground. We particularly struggled against them last year so this was a great achievement. We learnt, as always, This season has been a very successful and enjoyable On behalf of the team I’d like to thank Mr McAslan and that Edinburgh teams are very impressive and therefore one for us. We started the season with a great 48-17 all of the coaches who helped make this season so we will further improve to be able to tackle them, quite win against Edinburgh Academy. We then continued enjoyable and successful. literally, successfully next season. our winning against St Aloysius’ and a fantastic 38- Christopher Holdstock 34 comeback victory in tough conditions against Throughout the year the team as a whole has bonded George Heriot’s. We learnt our lesson from a tough strongly, with a few people moving up to the As. By next defeat against Merchiston to record a fantastic 22- year we will be a lot stronger and will hopefully do even 15 victory over George Watson’s. Despite a slow start better than this year. On behalf of S2B team I would like to great resilience was shown to overcome our rivals the High School 50-12 with some great team tries. A tough away trip to Dollar was in store for us and at half time we were trailing 26-0. However, a massive second half push and great team spirit enabled us to score 37 unanswered points against a very good side to complete a remarkable comeback. The year was ended with a heavy loss against Stewart’s Melville. Due to the Scottish weather there were no games in January and so our first match of the new year was against George Heriot’s. With great motivation and determination another remarkable comeback saw us triumph 50-46. Unfortunately, our form could not be rediscovered again as we finished the season with two losses.

58 The Chronicle The Chronicle 59 Rugby S1A The S1A rugby team has had to fight hard throughout this not hold on and just missed out with an 8-11 loss. season, which has not been one of our most successful. It Cricket The whole team would like to thank Mr Gillies for being unfortunately all started with a 0-4 loss against High School such a tremendous coach and keeping us motivated of Dundee. The next game was against the much harder throughout the season, especially when we weren’t at side fielded by Edinburgh Academy and saw us losing out 1st XI our best standard, and for setting us up for what we hope 3-21. We did win our next game 11-3 against St Aloysius’ This season, the 1st XI have enjoyed a number of emphatic will be a successful S2 rugby season. College, where we played a fairly strong game. Despite victories, both on overcast Saturday mornings at New putting on a strong show we still came up short when Bryn Doherty Anniesland as well as under the scorching Dubai sun. This we faced Hutchesons’. Our disappointment continued year’s side was led by John Oliver, who was ably supported against George Heriot’s, Merchiston, George Watson’s, by Arman Khan and Ruairidh Russell in his captaining duties. The High School of Glasgow and Dollar Academy. The season got underway with the terrific tour to Dubai At long last our hard work paid off and we thankfully won which saw the team come on leaps and bounds, and usurp 7-4 against Kelvinside Academy. We then lost to The High Sharjah Academy Cricket Team at their very own ground, as School of Glasgow again; however, it was a much harder well as Winchester College (widely regarded as one of the as brilliant efforts from Arman Khan and Ross Heginbottom game for them to win as we managed to break their finest cricket schools down south). Highlights of the tour in the earlier stages of the tournament; a dogged attempt line multiple times. The next game was against George included Arman Khan’s charismatic century, encapsulated to triumph over the MCC resulting in a narrow loss; and, Heriot’s, where we were putting together one of our by the hearty smile he showcased following two hours finally, huge wins over George Heriot’s and Dollar - once best performances until they managed to get a try and of grit, determination and flamboyance. Arman also tore again courtesy of John Oliver’s batting brilliance as he conversion in the final minutes of the game to beat us 7-12. through Winchester College’s top order with a ferocious plundered the second century of the season. Our final game of the season was against Dollar Academy; 5-for and recorded two other respectable innings. Captain they managed to get the lead over us in the first half; we John Oliver led from the front; his enviable fielding prowess, When written as a list, as above, it is evident just how pulled back ahead in the second half of the game, but could terrific bowling, and memorable 50 ensured that the younger successful this year’s 1st XI have been; moreover, what is not players all had a role model to look up to. Nevertheless, visible, is the effort that every individual has put into every cricket is a team game, and without the enthusiasm of every game. Tom Bouttell and Callum Bell’s late contributions Rugby S1B single player, particularly Jamie Percival who time and again have regularly disrupted opposition teams; Fraser Gordon was the calmest head on the field, Adam McMurray for his and Fayz Siddiqui were both exemplary with the gloves, and This season Mr Kirby has installed a lot of belief in the 43-6, Hutchesons’ 20-7 and Kelvinside 33-7, making us blistering pace, Greg Macmillan for his uncanny knack of good fielding from Dhruv Shah and Alastair Fry constantly team and there has also been a lot of healthy competition. the best team in Glasgow. picking up wickets and Ruairidh Russell for his general ensured that every win was a win not just for the individuals, A special mention must go out to Andrei who had never Sambhav Chadha brilliance, the team would not have secured the two wins but for the team. Thanks are also due to Mr Hariharan for his played rugby before this year, and is now a regular in the from four games: a terrific win/loss ratio given the heat and stellar efforts in acquiring facilities and planning the tour, A team. The season started well and we built up some the unfamiliarity of the surroundings. Mr Brodie for encouraging the tour, and Mr McCaskey for real momentum as we only lost to Merchiston and taking early-morning cricket nets from back in November. Watson’s throughout the whole season. The forwards Back in Scotland, our season began with a tight loss against Also to Mr Wilson, Mr Menzies, and Mr Smith for their help provided some real go forward and Stuart’s hooking in Merchiston Castle, despite decent returns with the ball in making sure that the season ran smoothly. the scrum never failed to provide good clean ball for from Adam McMurray and equally respectable feats with Charlie or Alex at the base. This allowed our electric the bat from John Oliver and Arman Khan. However, the Rick Mukhopadhyay backs of Nitin, Zak, Murray, Kenneth, Monty and myself season only got better. A win over local rivals High School of to tear opposition defences apart using Mr Kirby’s moves Glasgow memorably ended with a towering maximum from that we were thoroughly drilled in. This was evident in Arman Khan’s blade; a confident win against Kelvinside; an Results the fact we beat our closest rivals High School 54-0. We extremely well-fought victory against the XL Club, courtesy also recorded impressive victories against St Aloysius’ of level-headed batting from John Oliver and Jamie Matches Played Won Lost Drawn Abandoned Percival; an excellent effort at the Sixes, culminating in 9 8 5 3 0 1 success thanks to John Oliver’s big hitting in the final as well Rugby S1C The step from primary school to senior rugby has 2nd XI been a challenging one, but this failed to stop us from working and developing. This year the C team has been The 2nd XI enjoyed a short season consisting of two close- I was impressed by the standard of both bowling and the best I have ever seen them: our mentality going into cut matches against The High School of Glasgow and batting this season, with Callum Smith and Finlay Biok the games has been upbeat but aggressive and we are George Watson’s College. showing promise on the crease. The batting prize, functioning like a cohesive unit, rather than individual however, was awarded to Fraser Morris, and the bowling players. We have functioned well as a developmental We were, unfortunately, pipped to the post by The High prize to Alastair Fry. squad, producing several particularly strong players School, losing by two wickets with just over two overs to go, who have risen to the B and A teams. Even when we after putting up a respectable 127 runs. Rick Mukhopadhyay I must thank Jack McLean, Jack McCready and Adam were lacking a try or two, we never gave up until the had an inspiring spell of bowling, bagging himself three Mennie for playing at short notice, and of course the final whistle was blown - sometimes we walked away wickets, and in the second innings Fraser Morris had an teachers and coaching staff that made the season possible. with a valuable victory, and others we walked away with impressive knock and scored 19 runs. It was a pleasure to captain the team, and I look forward to a valuable lesson. I am proud of the growth we have next season. achieved this year, and look forward to training together Later in the season, a spectacular innings from Adam Mennie, again in August. scoring 28 runs, wasn’t enough to defeat George Watson’s. Adnan Iqbal We fielded well, with Nick Rae claiming two wickets and Kyle Scally also comfortably taking two catches in the field.

60 The Chronicle The Chronicle 61 Athletics Glasgow Schools Primary qualifiers were held on 3rd June at Scotstoun Stadium. With full teams, the majority of individuals qualified for the finals night and our girls came 2nd overall, while our boys finished 4th.

The finals night involved a return to Scotstoun on 15th been a vital part of the school athletics teams throughout June, where spirits and standards were extremely high. his school career, bowed out with gold in the senior sprint Saskia Wade delivered the performance of the night, hurdles. Ellie Sung also set a new school record on her taking the gold medal in the standing long jump. Silver way to winning silver in the shot putt. All medallists are medals were also won by Saul McGlennan in the 600m listed below. and Kirsty Wicklow in the 80m sprint, while Nicola Fletcher took bronze in the girls 600m event. Both primary 6 relay GOLD teams, comprised of Tom Wicklow, William Aggleton, Ben Ava Smith - sprint hurdles Henderson, Ben Thomson, Christian McCall, Chaorainn Abbey Orr - high jump Hart, Kirsty Wicklow, Saskia Wade, Lucy Harris and Annabel Ballantyne - 1500m Ruby Mason, finished 2nd. There were top 6 scoring Emma Forrest - javelin performances for Andrew Harden, Lucy Harris, Sophie Murray Fotheringham - 1500m Mackellar and Sol Waddell in the cricket ball, Chaorainn Murray Fotheringham - high jump Hart in the 600m, Jessica Smith in the long jump and Stuart Briggs - 400m hurdles Daria Martinolli in the 80m sprint. With the points all Scott Briggs - 400m hurdles added together, the girls finished a very impressive 2nd Adam Orr - 400m overall with the boys finishing a creditable 6th. Adam Orr - long jump Adam Orr - pole vault Three teams travelled to Hutchesons’ for the Scottish Maximilien Yvan - shot putt Schools Secondary Relay Championships on the afternoon Calum Wray - sprint hurdles of 4th June. In the U15 age group, Eve Denholm, Alessia Alessia Martinolli - 100m Martinolli, Annabel Ballantyne and Honey Morris broke Eve Denholm - 200m the school 4x100m record to finish 4th in the final. Nicola S1G - 4x100 Waite, Iona Denholm, Abbey Orr and Ava Smith also broke S3 G - 4x100m school records, running 54.74sec for 4x100m. Adam Orr, S3 B - 4x100m Maximilien Yvan, Colin Taylor and George Gourlay finished 4th in their heats of the U17 boys event. SILVER Seven athletes entered the Scottish Schools Pentathlon Ellie Sung - shot putt Championships, which were held at Grangemouth on 4th Indi Small - shot putt and there was some great team work to ensure maximum June. It takes mental and physical strength to complete Eve Denholm - long jump points were scored. The S1 girls managed to win their five different events in one day and all of our pupils Craig McKee - triple jump overall competition while both S3 teams were just beaten showed they had plenty. Murray Fotheringham was the Timothy Chan - triple jump into second place. top finisher, scoring a school record to finish 3rd in the Scott Sprang - 1500m U14 boys competition. Despite being disappointed with Nicola Waite - 100m We returned from a very long weekend at the Scottish her high jump, Ava Smith ran a superb 800m to finish off Sam Gray - pole vault School Championships in Grangemouth with four her day and rise to 5th place. Adam Orr finished 5th in medals and a clutch of school records and personal best the U17 competition and both Adam and Ava also set new performances. Eve Denholm completed a sprint double, BRONZE school pentathlon records. James Smith competed in the winning silver in both the 200m and the 300m in the U15 Sophie O’Neil - high jump U14 boys, Annabel Ballantyne in the U15 girls and Iona girls competition. In the process, she also set two new Erin MacKenzie - javelin Denholm in the U14 girls events. school records. Murray Fotheringham ran a huge personal Jamie MacDougall - sprint hurdles best to further lower the school record for the U14 boys Andrei Podaru - shot putt The Glasgow Secondary Schools Championships were 800m to 2min 09 and take the bronze medal. Later in the Lewis McLean - 1509m held over one day this year. What was potentially the day, he went one better in the high jump, winning silver. Zak Potter - high jump hottest day of the summer term weather-wise, also proved Adam Orr and Sam Gray both cleared huge personal best to be hot in terms of performances. Murray Fotheringham heights in the pole vault, with Adam setting a new school won two gold medals with two new school records in the As a result of these performances, four TGA athletes were record of 3m. Ava Smith made the final of the U14 girls 1500m and the high jump. Annabel Ballantyne also set selected to represent Glasgow in the U15 Inter area match: sprint hurdles while Abbey Orr just missed out on a medal, a new school record on her way to winning the 1500m. Eve Denholm in the 200m, Abbey Orr in the high jump, finishing 4th in the high jump. Nicholas Anderson jumped Adam Orr picked up three gold medals in the 400m, the Scott Sprang in the 1500m and Murray Fotheringham in a big personal best in the high jump, while Scott Sprang pole vault and the long jump, while Ava Smith proved the 800m and the high jump. This was a real honour and just missed out on a place in the 1500m final. Nicola herself to be a versatile athlete, winning the sprint hurdles they wore their Glasgow vests with pride. Waite, James Smith, Alessia Martinolli, Iona Denholm gold and having set a school record in the 800m earlier and Maximilien Yvan all performed well in their first in the season. Scott and Stuart Briggs completed a family In the league, five of our six teams made it through to the competition at this level. double, both winning the 400m hurdles, with Stuart finals (S1G, S1B, S2G, S3G and S3 B), which were held at setting a school record in doing so. Calum Wray, who has Hutchesons’ on 13th June. The competitions were tight L MacNeill

62 The Chronicle The Chronicle 63 Basketball Cross-Country This year has been a very successful year for the U14 The Glasgow Schools Cross-Country Championships Basketball team. The team was captained by Craig McKee and all players worked hard and really improved The Glasgow Schools Cross-country Championships took Primary 5 Girls: Amber Wade, Amiya Patel, Anna Miller, their skills and confidence throughout the season. place at Netherpollock on 26th February. There were over Jenna Hilditch, Ashley Herbert and Sophie Hannigan 2250 pupils from 60 different schools entered in the 16 Primary 6 Girls: Saskia Wade, Kirsty Wicklow, Chaorainn The boys reached the final of the Glasgow Schools U14 different races which ran throughout the day. The weather Hart, Lucy Harris, Charlotte Martin, Anna Streule and Cup at Easterhouse leisure centre. This was a fantastic was kind and the course was relatively good underfoot, Jasmine MacGregor achievement for the players and is the furthest we have ever leaving way for some strong running from pupils of The Primary 7 Girls: Nicola Fletcher, Estelle Macaloney, Emma progressed in the competition as a school. Glasgow Academy. In the Primary events, there were O’Neil, Abigail Gourlay, Philippa Williamson, Daria Martinolli individual wins for Charlie Treharne (P5B), Saul McGlennan and Jessica Smith The boys also did very well in the Glasgow Schools League (P6B), Amber Wade (P5G) and Kirsty Wicklow (P6G), with and reached the semi-final of this competition. We lost at medals also going to Amiya Patel (Silver P5G) and Saskia The sun continued to shine as the secondary pupils this stage to St Mungo’s Academy, the same team who won In March/April we played a head-to-head against St Aloysius’ Wade (Bronze P6G). The Primary 6 girls packed incredibly descended upon the park in the afternoon. Murray the U14 cup. Games group and over the course of three weeks we played well, with Chaorainn Hart and Lucy Harris also in the top Fotheringham started the day off with an individual them three times. Well done to TGA for winning overall 5, taking the team gold with an emphatic victory over 2nd bronze medal in the S1 Boys race. Scott Sprang collected SLAM DUNK with 2 games to 1. place. The Primary 7 Boys also won team gold, while the a silver medal in the S3 Boys race while Annabel Ballantyne Primary 7 Girls won bronze medals. A list of those making continued her winning streak at this event with a large The boys played really well throughout the season and did Sam Roberts led the team very well and played particularly the Glasgow Academy teams can be found below. margin victory in the S3 Girls race. In the team events there themselves proud. It was also lovely to see so many parents well in all games. He has also been a good role model were Silver medals for the S3 Girls with bronze team placed along supporting the team at both home and away games. for the U14s and regularly attends and helps to coach our Primary 5 Boys: Charlie Treharne, Nathan Nabili, Euan Bell, finishes for the S1 Boys, S1 Girls and Senior Boys. These Wednesday lunchtime training sessions. Blair Miller, Sam Kenyon and Casper Waddell great performances all round are a result of the hard work As a treat at the end of the season, the U14s went along Primary 6 Boys: Saul McGlennan, Christian McKay, Tom that is being put in at Cross-country Club on a Monday, to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the SSE Hydro. This WELL DONE Wicklow, Guy Bell, Angus Taylor, Christian McCall, Ben Wednesday and Friday night after school. Well done to was a thoroughly entertaining event and James Hamilton Thomson and Oliver Calder everyone who took part! has been taking notes and is getting closer and closer to a Michael McMillan has also done a great job refereeing a number Primary 7 Boys: Sol Waddell, Lyle Webster, Ruaraidh Hart, slam dunk! of our games this year. After doing his schools refereeing William Nicolson, Lucas Pierotti and Aaron Cooper L MacNeill course he has developed his confidence and refereeing skills It has been a pleasure working with this group of boys through helping us out at school games. Well done! and we look forward to taking them on into U16s after the summer. Finally, if anyone out there is keen to get involved in The Glasgow Academy Cross-Country Championships Basketball, we train on Wednesday lunchtimes and also Our U18 boys who play as their Games option on a have Monday and Friday morning drop-in shooting sessions In a change to last year’s format, this year the school TGA Cross-country Club wishes him all the best and will Wednesday afternoon are also making good progress. in the Games Hall. Please see Miss Cuthbert or Mr MacLeod Cross-country championships were all held on the Kelvin follow his progress with interest. At the start of the year many of the pupils were new to if you are interested in coming along. Way. The Prep 5, 6 and 7 pupils all ran a 1500m loop, while basketball and they have really improved their skills and pupils in the Senior School were challenged with a 1.75 L MacNeill understanding of the game. J Cuthbert and R MacLeod mile route, incorporating a tough hill at the halfway mark. The weather held out across the week and most of the races proved to be relatively enjoyable affairs. Everyone who ran earned valuable points for their house, with Fraser coming top in the senior competition and Morrison in the Prep School.

Everyone who took part should be extremely proud of their achievements; however, of particular note was the win of Robbie Barr in the senior race, which sealed his 9th win in 9 years, from Primary 5 to Senior 6. It was a great way to finish his career at TGA as he now has his sights set on a collegiate career, running for a university in the USA. Everyone in the

Prep 5 Boys Prep 6 Boys Prep 7 Boys Prep 5 Girls Prep 6 Girls Prep 7 Girls 1st Morrison

Charlie Treharne Saul McGlennan Sol Waddell Amber Wade Saskia Wade Nicola Fletcher 2nd Fraser

Nathan Nabili Tom Wicklow Lyle Webster Amiya Patel Kirsty Wicklow Estelle Macaloney 3rd Temple

Ben Phillips Guy Bell Ruaraidh Hart Anna Miller Lucy Harris Emma O'Neil 4th Arthur

S1 Boys S1 Girls S2 Boys S2 Girls S3 Boys S3 Girls Sen B Sen G 1st Fraser

Murray Annabel 2nd Morrison Ava Smith Stuart Briggs Lauren O'Neil Scott Sprang Robbie Barr Alex Rankin Fotheringham Ballantyne 3rd Temple Thomas Max Sam Zainab Rasul Molly Scales Adam Orr Freya Hill Catriona Allan Aggleton Hedgecoe Abernethy 4th Arthur Jamie Harison Millie Howat Katie Ritchie Blair Inglis Eve Denholm Lewis McLean Becky Neilson Maclean Bradley

64 The Chronicle The Chronicle 65 Football This season the 1st XI Football Team entered the Scottish Well done to all of the players who played for the 1st XI this Cup and the Scottish Schools Independent League and Cup year; you have been a pleasure to work with and a credit to Competition. Our squad contained more S4 students than the School. Mr Shields and I would like to thank Callum Taylor, ever before and this was one of the highlights from a series Alasdair Fordyce, John McDonald, Finlay McKelvie, Andrew of very competitive fixtures. Lynch, Murray Drover and Ilias Muckli for their efforts in the GolfWith the departure of Mr Adam Williams last June, golf 5-1 win against the boys of Merchiston Golf Academy at football team over the last few years. Callum was a good at The Academy lost undoubtedly its most enthusiastic, Pollok on 16 June. Our boys have been working hard on The season started with friendly fixtures against Jordanhill Captain who worked hard to prepare the team for matches talented and hugely-committed Master in Charge of Golf their games this season and their assured performance and St Aloysius’. In both games our young team acquitted and organise the fixtures; on the field he showed a strong in many years. In his short time at The Academy, he raised against tough opposition spoke volumes. Congratulations themselves well and improved their levels of fitness. Against desire to win and this rubbed off on the rest of the team. the profile of golf to a new level. to William Prentice, Angus Frood, Matthew Robertson, Jordanhill we lost 3-1 in a game we dominated in the first Greg McCaffer, Kerr Webster and Calum Stevens. That set half, but against St Aloysius’ we gave a very good attacking The Players’ Player of the Year for the 2015/16 season was Bill This year we entered not just one but two teams in the team up nicely for their annual meeting against the performance to win 4-3; Cameron Russell caused the McIntosh. He worked hard in training, but won the award the Independent Schools Golf Association Matchplay Academicals at Killermont - a match that they won with opposition constant problems running in behind their defence primarily for his skilful appearances on the left wing which Tournament, the first time we have ever done so. The ‘A’ Team some fine individual performances. and scored a stunning free kick. impressed his peers. The Coaches’ Player of the Year was Nick of William Prentice, Matthew Robertson and Kerr Webster Rae; Nick won this award for his impressive performances at got the competition off to a great start in early October by Mr Duncan has continued to provide golf-improvement The Scottish Cup is often a bitter-sweet experience for left-back. Nick’s passing, tackling and positional play was very beating High School of Glasgow on home soil by 2 games to sessions at Great Western Golf after school on Fridays and has Independent Schools and this season we were drawn against good and he improved as the season went on. Well done to 1. While we had a large group of talented golfers itching to had a regular group of 10 or 15 who want to work on their game. one of the best teams in the country in the first round and were both boys. play, we then suffered a very frustrating period during the late well beaten by Bearsden Academy; it was no disgrace to lose autumn monsoon season when many local golf courses were We also have a rich crop of new golfing talent developing this game as Bearsden Academy were excellent and a team who Lastly, thank you to all of the parents who have supported the closed because of flooding. Because we were judged to have in the Prep School. In this year’s St Leonard’s National I would expect to go on and challenge for national honours. players in their matches this year and thanks also to Mr Shields run out of time, we lost the ‘B’ team fixture to St Aloysius’ on Junior Golf Championships played in St Andrews at the Despite this, the game was a learning experience for our players for his help coaching the team: thanks also to Mr McColl for the toss of a coin - and the St Aloysius’ boys went on to play end of April they had a chance to show what they were and it didn’t dampen their resolve or their determination to do taking the S1/2 training sessions on a Friday afternoon. our ‘A’ team at Glasgow Gailes on 10 February when Angus made of. Such was the weather, however, that Cameron well in the Independent School’s League and Cup. Frood joined Matthew and Kerr and battled bravely to win 2-1 Hardiman, Fraser Thomson and John Collins - all in P5 - against excellent opposition. It took a team from Merchiston together with Murray Thomson of P2 deserved a medal Once the league fixtures started we recorded two fantastic Golf Academy to put us out of the competition in the semi- just for turning out on a day of arctic winds and snowy results. Firstly, we beat the High School of Glasgow 4-1 in what final. Playing at Longniddry Golf Club on 25 February our conditions, as did their parents for taking them there! appears to be our best-ever victory against them. In this match boys matched them from tee to green, but we couldn’t quite Special congratulations go to Murray of Dairsie P2 who the team created numerous chances spurred on by Cameron match the Merchie boys’ putting and we lost 3-0. came third in the Under-9 Boys’ competition. Not bad for Ballantyne in midfield and led by Callum Taylor at the back: this someone aged 6 playing in his first competition! was a confidence boosting win and a convincing one against Two years ago we got to the national final of the HMC our neighbours. We followed this with our best performance Tournament - so hopes were high that we might do well this William Prentice has been an excellent Captain of Golf this of the season against a strong Hamilton College side. Our year. However, we came up against Dollar Academy on a year, both in terms of his sportsmanship on the course and opponents had their best team for a number of years, but we dreich day at the end of October at Dollar Golf Club - a tight his leadership of the team generally. We wish him every managed to beat them 1-0 thanks to a goal from Bill McIntosh wee course carved out of a hillside in Dollar Glen. Home success as he goes off to study Financial Economics at - and a strong performance from our back four. In these two advantage won the day and Dollar took the tie 2-1. where else? - St Andrews. matches we played some good football, passed the ball well and played at a high intensity which was impressive from such Cameron Russell: The latest Academy pupil to work in the Of games played this year probably the highlight was our MR McNaught a young team. In both games we stuck to the tactical plan, Professional Game. gave few chances away and made few individual errors. Following the likes of Campbell Ogilvie (the former President Expectations were high coming into the final round of fixtures of the SFA and TGA pupil from 1956-68), Martin Bain (now with opportunity to qualify for the knock out stages of the CEO at Sunderland Football Club) and Woodville Gray who Independent School’s Cup. Our qualification this season played for Scotland in 1886 the Academy has many links with depended on two games, one against St Aloysius’ and one Professional Football and the sport in its amateur days; the against Hutchesons’ Grammar. A depleted Academy side latest is Cameron Russell, our departing Centre Forward. battled hard against St Aloysius’ to no avail and despite playing well at times against Hutchesons’ we lost 3-1 and were unable A special mention must go to S6 pupil Cameron Russell. In to go any further in the competition. over ten years of coaching Senior School Football I have seldom worked with a pupil who has been so determined, Despite the disappointment of not qualifying for the next hardworking and driven towards becoming a Professional round of the cup there were lots of positives to be gained Footballer. I am glad to say that Cameron is the first Academy this year. At times, we played some of the best football we pupil in the modern era to gain a Professional contract and have played for years and created a lot of chances in the he will be representing Airdrie Football Club in the 2016/17 process. We fielded a young team who have gained valuable season. Cameron had very good technique, pace and shooting experience for next season and many of these players were ability and scored a lot of memorable goals for the school. On our best players: Bill McIntosh, Cameron Ballantyne, Oscar behalf of the School I would like to wish him every success Hedgecoe and Ryan McCourt will be important to the team with Airdrie FC and in his Sports Science Degree course: I hope for the future and better players for the season they have just he makes his debut for them soon. had. As ever, the players represented the school superbly and Andrew Kitson, Kerr Webster, Angus Frood, William Prentice (Capt), showed a strong desire to work hard at training. D Ford Calum Stevens and Greg McCaffer with The Keith Deighton Quaich after their win against the Academicals at Killermont

66 The Chronicle The Chronicle 67 Rowing This year our rowing programme continued to achieve success at the highest level GB Internationalist, National Schools Champion and Scottish Champion with four athletes representing Great Britain, and a further seven becoming Scottish Josh Armstrong Internationalists. GB Internationalists, Belgian, Flemish and Scottish Champions As always, our session started in August when, after a short year he won the World Junior Championship in Quadruple Alex Rankin and India Somerside summer break, it was back into the rigours of winter training. sculls. This year he was in a GB quad that came 11th at the This was greatly improved by our new Ergometer Room in World Championships in Rotterdam. Although the result did GB Internationalist, Scottish Champion and Coupe de la the former Physics building. It was here, out on the river and not reflect his potential, it left him wondering what might Jeunesse Winner in the gym, that the athletes did the hard work which would have been if he had been selected in his favoured event, the Callum Urquhart allow them to achieve so much during the season. single scull. Home International Champion The winter head racing season was very short due to the Callum Urquhart followed his brother, Ross, into the rowing Callum Broad demolition of a bridge on the river Clyde, which resulted programme when he was in S1 and, as a slow burner, in no local events being staged on our stretch of water. We gradually made his mark. He won Scottish and British titles, British Championships did, however, have great success at the Scottish Schools representing Scotland and winning the Home International Head in Dullater, winning six events. On our annual trip to event in 2015 – a feat matched by his brother four years Gold Inverness in November, we won the coveted “Antlers“ for earlier. He was part of last year’s record-setting Henley quad Alex Milne a second time by posting the fastest boat of the weekend, and this year took a Bronze medal in pairs at the National with crews producing eight wins and nine second places. A Schools Regatta. After completing the gruelling GB trialling Bronze second trip to Inverness in February saw a win by the Junior process he was selected to row for GB in the coxless four at Holly Wicklow and Anna Colley 16 girls eight. the Coupe de la Jeunesse where he won two Gold medals – a first for Glasgow Academy. Scottish Championships In March, we travelled to London to compete in the Schools head and Scullery, where the girls quad came third on both Alex Rankin and India Somerside also started rowing Gold days, and the boys quad fourth and then first - results that in S1 and were part of a year group that, from an early Josh Armstrong, Callum Urquhart, India Somerside, Alex set them up well for the rest of the season. stage, showed great potential to achieve. They have both Rankin, Callum Broad, Holly Wicklow, Anna Colley, Holly represented GB on three occasions, also rowing for Scotland Allan, Jenny Olney, Daisy Morris, Sofia Chatfield, Emily We had wins at Strathclyde Park Regatta, Castle Semple and winning at the Home International Championships. Milne, Darcie McCann and Honey Morris and Clydesdale Regatta, as well as a Gold, Silver and Bronze Alex was part of the GB Junior four that came 6th at the medals at the National Schools Regatta. World Junior Championships in Rio last year. This year Silver the girls were the fastest junior pair in Britain, winning GB Kirsty Hunter, Lauren Cooper, Catriona Andrews At the Scottish Championships, we had no fewer than 22 trials and trial regatta. They were Scottish Open and Junior and Alex Milne medal winners in both Senior and Junior events. The girls Champions, won the Belgian Junior, Flemish Senior and quad won at Women’s Henley and both the boys and U23 Championships, as well as quads at Women’s Henley. Bronze girls quads raced at Henley Royal Regatta, with the girls They were in the GB Junior Women’s four that won Junior Andrew Hodge, Mathew Hodge, Harry Mason and Zak quad going on to be the eventual winners. At the British fours at Munich International, Women’s fours at Ghent and Potter Championships we had three medal winners: Holly Wicklow, Metropolitan Regatta. They represented Great Britain in Anna Colley and Alex Milne in J15 sculls. the fours at the World Junior Championships in Rotterdam Scottish Internationalists where they finished an agonising fourth, 4/100th of a Sam Abernethy, Callum Broad, Anna Colley, Jenny Olney, Josh Armstrong, India Somerside, and Alex Rankin second behind the USA. This four were arguably the fastest Holly Allan and Youcef Djoudi represented Great Britain at the World Junior Championships Junior four that Great Britain has produced and, in any and Munich International Regatta in Rotterdam. Callum other year, would have been racing USA for Gold. This year Urquhart rowed for Great Britain at the Coupe de la the standard moved on, which was a salutary lesson for the Jeunesse, and a further seven of our rowers represented coach that nothing ever stands still. Scotland at the Home International Championships. All four of these athletes will be attending Edinburgh This year we said goodbye to four athletes who, through University where they will be part of the High Performance their dedication, hard work and performances have Rowing Group. defined the ethos embodied in the Glasgow Academy rowing programme. It has been a great pleasure to have these hard-working young people in the rowing programme. They have clearly Josh Armstrong joined the programme in S3 and, with an established the standard to which all our future rowers can ideal rowing physique and single-minded drive, he very aspire. Through their dedication, work ethic and resilience quickly established himself as an athlete with huge potential. they have shown that no matter your size or sporting Over the last three years he has represented Great Britain on background, through hard work, you can rise to become a three occasions, been National Schools, British and Scottish World Class athlete. It will now be up to our future rowers Open Sculling Champion. He won the prestigious Head of to continue to raise that bar. the Charles race in Boston USA , and was undefeated in this year’s GB trialling system, making him the top GB Junior. Last IC Somerside

68 The Chronicle The Chronicle 69 Skiing

The year started off with the Primary Dual Slalom heat at Bearsden ski centre where two racing and two novice teams competed. Both novice teams went through to the finals at Snow Factor after a nail-biting ski off during which Bearsden A and Bearsden B teams (who train at the Bearsden slope) were beaten into 3rd and 4th place, which was very satisfying.

Fergus Munro, Saskia Wade, Amber Wade, Amiya Patel, Kirsty Wicklow came 2nd in the open race and 3rd in the Tom Wicklow, Nathan Nabili, Euan Bell and Ben Waite finals at the Nevis range. This is a fantastic result in her went through and the all-boys team came second in their first season skiing in the open category. Mairi McPhee pool, just missing going through to the head-to-head final was 5th, Melissa Sharp 7th and Anna Miller 11th. Robin between the two pools. Deakin was 5th (23rd in the finals), Christian McCall was 8th, but is actually a novice skier and came 7th in The Ski cross finals are held in December at Snow Factor. Scotland in the novice finals and Fergus Munro came The mogul slalom course is daunting, but our pupils love 11th (28th in the finals). this competition. In the Secondary heats Ellie Campbell came 1st in the In the Primary competition Kirsty Wicklow came 4th, novice category. She went through to finals at the Nevis Melissa Sharp 16th, Robin Deakin 6th, Christian McCall range and in glorious sunshine achieved 2nd place in 18th, Fergus Munro 23rd and Nathan Nabili 25th. Overall Scotland. Emily Milne was 3rd and Nicola Waite 11th in the the team secured 3rd place. novice race. Theo Howe came 5th and Greg Saini 12th in the boys’ novice competition. In the Secondary competition Jennifer Turner was 4th, Charlotte Sharp 15th, Theo Howe 21st and Gregor Jennifer Turner came 2nd in the open category, which Cockburn 28th. Travis Colquhoun and Thomas Aggleton is impressive given that in S3 she is up against girls in S6 also competed for the first time and the team was placed from other schools. Charlotte Sharp was 7th and Gregor 8th overall. Cockburn 19th.

We finally got to ski on real snow in the Glencoe heats of The House ski competition was held at Bearsden ski centre the Alpine series. With challenging snow conditions and in April on a very sunny afternoon. Each House put forward even more challenging weather at times, it is fantastic that eight skiers, with the fastest four contributing to the overall yet again the pupils achieved some great performances. score. Jennifer Turner (Fraser) won, closely followed by Gregor Cockburn (S4 Morrison) and Charlotte Sharp In the Primary novice competition Anna Manuel came (S2 Temple) in 3rd place. The strong Morrison team won 1st and went to the final at the Nevis range, coming 4th overall, with an all-girl Temple team in second place, Fraser in Scotland - a great achievement. Amiya Patel was 5th House in 3rd place, represented entirely by pupils from S1- (8th in final), Rebecca Harrow 6th (9th in final), along with 3, and Arthur House in 4th place. Abbie Burgess who was 10th. Sam Kenyon was 4th, Luca McGowan 6th and Ben Waite 8th in the novice race. KR Graham

70 The Chronicle The Chronicle 71 Swimming Glasgow Schools Swimming The Glasgow Academy had another very successful year in swimming. The standard has been very high, with pupils performing extremely well in competition. A number of pupils attended the Glasgow Schools Prelims and, as a result of their performances, qualified for finals night. There were a number of excellent performances, and all that attended did the school proud. The team achieved an impressive medal collection as listed below. Congratulations and well done to all those that competed for the school.

Individual Races Relay races

Alexander Hunter S1 1st 50m Butterfly S1 Boys 1st

Bryn Doherty S1 3rd 50m Butterfly S2 Boys 1st

Stuart Andrews S1 3rd 50m Back crawl S3 Girls 3rd

Abdurahman Khan S1 3rd 50m Breaststroke

1st 100m Breaststroke Conor Massey S2 1st 50m Butterfly

Craig McKee S2 2nd 50m Breaststroke

Patrick Wallace S2 3rd 100m Freestyle

1st 100m Freestyle Iain Fletcher S4 1st 50m Butterfly

2nd 100m Breaststroke Holly Wicklow S5 3rd 100m Freestyle Scottish Schools Swimming The Glasgow Academy were well represented at the Scottish Schools Swimming Championships this year. There were some Alexandra McFarland S5 2nd 100m Freestyle excellent performances, and an impressive medals haul. Conor Massey (S2) secured bronze in 13/14 boys 100m back crawl. Iain Fletcher (S4) continued his success in recent years by picking up gold in both the 15/16 boys 100m butterfly, as well as the 15/16 boys 200m fly. Nicola Fletcher (P7), Emma O’Neil (P7), Saskia Wade (P6), and Kirsty Wicklow (P6) put in a sensational performance in the 12 and under girls 200m freestyle relay. Not only did they claim gold, they also set a new Scottish Schools record in the process. Quite an achievement! Congratulations to all that took part and represented the school with such distinction.

Senior School Swimming Gala The 117th Senior Swimming Gala was held on 1st February at Drumchapel Pool, with Mrs Fletcher presenting the prizes. As ever, competition was fierce not only amongst the pupils but also between the house staff. Both Boys’ and Girls’ Championships were very exciting and competitive across all year groups. The Girls’ Championship was won by Alexandra McFarland, second place was Holly Wicklow and third place was Anna Breckenridge. In the Boys’ Championship Iain Fletcher was the winner, second place was Zander Grant and third Kavind Veerasamy.

Below are the new records that were achieved:

New Record Stroke Old Record HOUSE RESULTS

Holly Wicklow 38.73s 50m Breaststroke Holly Wicklow 38.82s 1st Morrison

Isabella Ross 14.64s 25m Freestyle Gabrielle Clark 15.10s 2nd Temple

Iain Fletcher 25.50s 50m Freestyle John Archibald 26.90s 3rd Fraser

Alexandra McFarland 28.37s 50m Freestyle Karen Smith 29.30s 4th Arthur

Alexandra McFarland 35.53s 50m Back crawl Lucy McCall 37.20s

Congratulations to all pupils that took part in this event.

M Manson

72 The Chronicle The Chronicle 73 Tennis The first week of the tennis season began with our pupils playing in the snow. Fortunately, these conditions were short lived and within a couple of weeks we had gone from wearing thermals and waterproofs to tee-shirts and sun-cream. Tennis continues to be the most popular Summer Games activity and it has been terrific seeing all our 21 courts at Windyedge being fully used almost on a daily We were invited to the annual High School of Glasgow The High School of Glasgow basis. The three courts at Colebrooke Street are also heavily utilised and we are looking forward to O15 U15 U13 Girls’ Tournament in May and this is a busy and exciting Girls' Tennis Tournament these being re-surfaced during the 2016 summer holidays. morning of tennis. Over 15 couple was Alexandra Fletcher (S5) & Emma Forrest (S3), Under 15 was Fiona Craigholme Won Won Won After-school tennis clubs took place on Monday, Tuesday were defending the title! The four pupils selected were Allan (S3) & Aisha Saini (S2) and Under 15 was Hannah George Watson’s Won Lost Lost and Thursday for boys and girls from P6 upwards and I Alexandra Burdon, Gracie Hunter, Rory McMillan and Keir Bell (S1) & Sophie McMillan (P7). The girls faced some The High School of Glasgow Won Lost Lost am delighted to report that as usual, these were popular Wright and their performances throughout the day were particularly tough opponents this year and we finished activities. Although our fixture list remains a small one, outstanding. They reached the final and despite most of in overall third place. Hutchesons’ Won Draw Draw Saturday practices took place almost every week during the matches being led by TGA, I think nerves took over Jordanhill Lost Lost Lost the term at Windyedge to ensure pupils were given the and we unfortunately narrowly lost against Camstradden opportunity to develop their skills or simply enjoy playing Primary. Sport provides children with so many experiences Lomond Won Won Won tennis with their peers. in addition to the physical ones and the P4s certainly felt St George’s Won Won Lost confidence, determination, disappointment, joy, team- Our pupils are introduced to tennis skills in Kindergarten spirit, social interaction and sense of achievement during and as they progress through both Prep and Senior Schools, the event. As runners-up, we progressed to the West they undertake a block of the sport each year as part of Regional Finals on 5th June at Scotstoun. The standard of TGA House Tennis Championships their PE curriculum. For the third consecutive year, we tennis was outstanding and after three hours of playing, our The finals of the TGA Tennis Championships were a treat to watch this year and the sunshine certainly helped! Our entered a team into the P4 Glasgow Primary School’s Tennis team finished fifth out of ten teams. Congratulations to all finalists are all very physically talented pupils; most excel in more than one sport. Callum Bell is an outstanding cricketer, Tournament and their job was even tougher knowing they four pupils! badminton and rugby player and he certainly brought his ‘A’ game to the final. It was a tremendous match to watch but Alasdair Forrest’s experience ensured he was ultimately able to control the game. Andrew Glen was the Junior Boys’ runner-up and the training he has been undertaking to reach the national squash programme was noticeable. Morrison’s Academy Saturday 14 May His squash coach, John Kirby, has been developing Andrew’s flexibility and this was apparent when he was seen sliding along the court performing what could be described as nearly the box splits! Move over, Djokovic! However, Fraser Senior Girls Won Craig calmly controlled the match and his experience and training with the Scottish Tennis programme took him to Senior Boys Won a comfortable victory. Junior Girls, Emma Forrest and Katie Ritchie enjoyed a very sociable final but despite all the chatter and laughter, the girls played a superbly competitive match. Alexandra Fletcher was challenging again this Junior Girls Won year for the Senior Girls’ title and played a tough match against Morna Sinclair. Both girls are very competitive so this Junior Boys Draw was also an exciting match to watch. All finals were truly outstanding and all our finalists should be congratulated for displaying such talent and entertainment.

The High School of Glasgow Tuesday 27 April

Senior Girls Won Junior Junior Senior Senior Championship Winner Runner-up Overall Girls Boys Girls Boys S3 Girls Won Senior Girls Morna Sinclair Alexandra Fletcher Arthur 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th S3 Boys Draw Senior Boys Alasdair Forrest Callum Bell Fraser 1st 3rd 2nd 1st 2nd S2 Girls Won Junior Girls Emma Forrest Katie Ritchie Morrison 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 1st S2 Boys Won Junior Boys Fraser Craig Andrew Glen Temple 3rd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd S1 Girls Draw P7 Girls Hana Woods Estelle Macaloney S1 Boys Lost P7 Boys Alexander Hendry Lucas Pierotti P7 Girls Won

P7 Boys Won We have been particularly fortunate with our team of and experienced coaches allowed us to deliver a top- tennis coaches this year. In addition to the PE staff, class tennis programme to our pupils. In addition to The High School of Glasgow Saturday 4 June our pupils continued to benefit from Mr John Kirby’s Games afternoons, pupils were also invited to attend encouragement, experience and enthusiasm. We also one of the three after-school tennis clubs or Saturday Senior Girls Won employed former pupil Andrew Kraszweski, who left in morning coaching. 2006 to take up a tennis scholarship at Yale University. S3 Girls Won Andrew spent the summer term with us whilst taking a Many thanks to my PE colleagues, coaching staff, S2 Girls Won hiatus from his job in New York. Another former pupil, groundsmen, pupils and parents who all ensured the Cammy McCall joined us once again this year and Miss short but busy tennis season ran so smoothly. S1 Girls Draw Heather Lockhart who previously coached with us P7 Girls Won some years ago also returned. Having such talented NLB Bannerman

74 The Chronicle The Chronicle 75 S2 Girls Winners S1 Girls Winners

100m Emily Irving 100m Nicola Waite Sports Day 200m Aisha Saini 200m Iona Denholm 400m Aisha Saini 300m Honey Morris

The 149th Sports Day was a great afternoon. I always describe the weather because the event depends 800m Georgia Bland 800m Ava Smith

so much upon it; this year we were blessed with a hot and sunny June, but heavy rain on the days 1500m Katie Ritchie 1500m Milly Howat

preceding the Sports! Although Anniesland was cloudy, we managed a full Sports Day with all of the 75m Hurdles Sophie O’Neil 70m Hurdles Ava Smith high jumps and hurdle events completed. My Chronicle report last year posed a question of when the Long Jump Katie Duffield Long Jump Honey Morris Morrison-Fraser stranglehold would be broken. The answer came immediately, as Temple produced High Jump Sophie O’Neil High Jump Zoe Ng a full team of willing participants who competed well and won the London Branch trophy for the first time in 40 years. Needless to say, the pupils and House Staff were delighted, and it goes to show that Shot Putt Indi Small Shot Putt Ellie Sung success can come if a team sets about a task in a determined manner. Discus Mandy Chan Discus Sofia Chatfield Javelin Sophie Manuel and Daisy Morris Javelin Ava Smith

There were some modifications to the events this year, that we remember him a century after the battle. 4 x 100m Relay Fraser 4 x 100m Relay Temple reflecting changes in athletics nationally. The weights of some of the throwing implements have become lighter, There are some special plans being made to mark our 150th Senior Boys Winners S1 girls and boys now run 300m instead of 400m and the Sports Day next year. hurdles races have been shortened, so we no longer have 100m Callum Taylor 11.9s Laird Cup

the senior boys 110m hurdles over 3’3’’ barriers. Although Finally, my thanks to the staff and coaches who made the 200m Scott Briggs 25.7s Mackay Shield this may be a loss to some of the spectators who enjoyed afternoon work smoothly, Mrs FitzGerald for her efficient watching the struggle, the competitors were delighted. organisation, and of course, the extremely able ground 400m Oscar Hedgecoe 52.7s Fraser Bowl

The best record performance of the afternoon was Nina staff, led by Mr Cheape. 800m Ruairidh Russell 2.27.0s Walker Quaich Boothby setting a new Senior Girls’ Shot record using the same weight as previously used. Ava Smith shaved her SW McAslan 1500m Ruairidh Russell 5.14.0s Campbell Challenge Cup Under 14 800m record down to 2.39.1, and this reflects the 100m Hurdles Calum Wray 15.82 Waddell Challenge Trophy good athletic season that Ava has had this term. There were also new events producing new records for Honey Morris London Branch Trophy Long Jump Ilias Muckli 5.06m Murray Challenge Cup and Jamie Wishart in the S1 300m races. 1st Temple 968 pts High Jump Ilias Muckli 1.65m Murray Cup

We are grateful to Dr A. Wray for presenting our prizes, one 2nd Fraser 955 pts Triple Jump Timothy Chan 11.23m J. Coleman Smith Cup of which is the Senior Boys 100m commemorating Arthur D. 3rd Morrison 904.5 pts Shot Putt Ross Montgomerie 9.43m Muir Cup Laird. Arthur D. Laird was captain of school in 1907-08 and fell on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, so it is fitting 4th Arthur 837.5 pts Discus Jack McLean 25.76m Academy Cup Javelin Angus Barbour 30.73m Challenge Shield

Cricket Ball John Oliver 67.83m Challenge Trophy Senior Girls Winners S3 Girls Winners 4 x 100m Relay Arthur 50.0s Laird and Gentles Cup 100m Léanne Harle 14.8s The Sheila Crawford Bowl 100m Alessia Martinolli 4 x 200m Relay Arthur 1.49.0s Kenburn Cup 200m Nina Boothby 32.7s Upper Vth Trophy 200m Eve Denholm Tug of War Temple McDonald Cup 400m Holly Wicklow 73.9s GAPTA Trophy 400m Kirsten Cannon

800m Laura McCabe 2.50.8s Pat Johnston Trophy 800m Emma Forrest Lorna A Murray Trophy S3 Boys Winners S2 Boys Winners S1 Boys Winners 1500m Rebecca Neilson 6.01.8s The Barr Trophy 1500m Annabel Ballantyne 100m Colin Taylor 100m Stuart Briggs 100m James Smith 80m Hurdles Isabella Ross 16.5 Susan Watson Trophy 75m Hurdles Annabel Ballantyne Middle School Trophy 200m Adam Orr 200m Stuart Briggs 200m Angus Morrison Long Jump Morna Sinclair 3.18m The Sheila Crawford Cup Long Jump Eve Denholm Janis M Rogen Trophy 400m Maximilien Yvan 400m Craig McKee 300m Jamie Wishart High Jump Skye MacKinnon 1.30m Sheena MacDonald Cup High Jump Mary Prempeh Westbourne Trophy 800m Fraser McDonald 800m Craig McKee 800m Murray Fotheringham Triple Jump Isabella Greenock 7.05m Shot Putt Katie Prentice 1500m Scott Sprang 1500m Ross Christie 1500m Murray Fotheringham Shot Putt Nina Boothby 8.45m The Bilsland Bowl Discus Assia Djoudi 80m Hurdles Nicky Anderson 80m Hurdles Blair Brown 75m Hurdles James Smith Discus Laura McCabe 17.10m Javelin Emma Forrest Long Jump Adam Orr Long Jump Fraser McDonald Long Jump Rory Harris Javelin Alicia McAllister 14.28m GAPTA Trophy 4 x 100m Relay Fraser High Jump Nicholas Anderson High Jump Stuart Briggs High Jump Murray Fotheringham Cricket Ball Taylor Bradley 26.62m The Carruthers Cup for Throws was awarded to Emma Forrest Triple Jump Adam Orr Triple Jump Craig McKee Shot Putt Andrei Podaru Tug of War Morrison Crichton Cup Moira Thomas Trophy for Sprints was awarded to Eve Denholm Shot Putt Maximilien Yvan Shot Putt Jonathan Green Discus Matthew Hodge 4 x 100m Relay Tug of War 61.7s GAPTA Quaich Discus Bjorn Keuhne Discus Jonathan Green Javelin Chris Thurtell The Lang Trophy for Throws was awarded to Nina Boothby Javelin Kyle Sockalingum Javelin Jamie Morrison 4 x 100m Relay Fraser

4 x 100m Relay Morrison 4 x 100m Relay Arthur

76 The Chronicle The Chronicle 77 Senior School Music Our year started promptly at the end of the first week back with a weekend away to Gartmore House for a workshop weekend with the Chamber Choir. Alongside the music staff, we were joined by singer this a very tough competition, proving what a high standard Andrew McTaggart, who helped to put the pupils through their paces. This was a new venture for it was. Highly commended certificates were also presented the department, taking advantage of not touring later in the term. Over the course of the weekend to Georgia Dunn and Sean McGettigan. the Chamber Choir members worked tirelessly on a vast amount of repertoire in preparation for the These evenings are always a pleasure to attend. My sincere busy year ahead. Those parents who came along to the Sunday afternoon performance at the end of congratulations go out to all the competitors from the two the workshop were given a real treat. This weekend helped the choir to get started on much difficult competitions. I hope to see many of you there next year. It certainly is an entertaining evening! choral work, including pieces for the Commemoration Service, John Tavener’s The Lamb and parts of Vivaldi’s Gloria. T Mills

With the completion of The Saunders Centre, the Chamber Orchestra, now in its second year, continues to grow in Choir took the opportunity to put on an evening of strength under the able direction of Mr Kevin Price and Mrs entertainment and try out the acoustic. This sell-out October Elspeth Barron. We are incredibly lucky at The Academy to Pipe Band concert was a huge success and showed what a wealth of have such a wealth of talented instrumental and vocal tutors. The Glasgow Academy Pipe Band has once again enjoyed a High School in Edinburgh. The band put in an excellent talent we have here. We were fortunate enough to welcome My sincere thanks go out to all the tutors who work so tirelessly busy year performing at various school events throughout performance to secure second place in the Junior B category Sandra Hawkins as our soloist for the first half of the concert, to get the very best they can for our pupils. As we look towards the session. Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to our in only their second competition. The band’s drummers which included John Rutter’s choral work Feel The Spirit, a the future of Music at TGA we cannot deny that we have an Director of Music, Mr Marshall, at Christmas. The occasion also managed to secure first place as a drum corps, which is suite of choral pieces based on well-known spirituals. incredibly strong foundation upon which to build. was well marked with a stunning musical showcase at the another great achievement for our youngsters. The band’s Wellington Church, which the Pipe Band were honoured to performance is available to watch on the school’s YouTube The Christmas Concert was held in Wellington Church, I end with the words of my predecessor, Mr Martyn Marshall: be part of. The band performed Highland Cathedral together channel. Massive congratulations to all members of the making the most of the ample space to combine both Prep Remember – making music makes you smarter! with the school’s orchestra and choirs for the first time in a Pipe Band from Mr Henderson and Mr Wark. and Senior ensembles. Instrumental and vocal ensembles long time, which was a great success and an experience for from both schools of the Kelvinbridge campus entertained T Mills all involved. The Pipe Band would like to wish Mr Marshall Again, as with every year, we must bid a fond farewell to a crowd of over 700 parents, friends and pupils. Highlights all the very best in his future endeavours. some of our members moving on. Ruairidh Hood and included the Senior Boys’ “interpretation” of Jingle Bells and Simon McAlpine-Scott, Pipe Major and Pipe Sergeant the massed collection of instrumentalists (and Mr Marshall We have again had success on the solo drumming circuit respectively, will both be leaving our ranks this year. The at the organ) for the finale ofHighland Cathedral. Not only Competitions this year. Callum Nelson of P6 placed third in his category band, Mr Henderson and Mr Wark would like to thank them was this a spectacular end to an incredibly busy term, it was a This year the standard at our annual competitions has at the annual Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band’s both for their years of service and dedication to their piping. fitting tribute to Martyn Marshall’s work over the last ten years. continued to escalate. Each year the adjudicators comment junior competition. This is a remarkable achievement for They have played an integral part in the band’s success in on the incredible ability shown by our pupils. It is especially 10-year-old Callum as he was competing in the 15-and- recent years, for which we are all extremely grateful. The New Year saw us welcome Miss Catriona Thomas to the noticeable for those of us lucky enough to witness individuals under age category. Congratulations to Callum from all of department. Any anxiety about change was soon dispersed improve year on year. the Pipe Band. Next year will see a new crop of budding pipers and as the busy term got under way. The ever-popular Senior drummers come in to our ranks as we look to build on the Boys’ Ensemble continues to wow audiences with their Our instrumental competition this year was adjudicated The Glasgow Academy Pipe Band itself has also had success success of this year’s achievements. popular performances. Again, they were invited to return to by Peter Fry, Principal Double Bassist with Scottish Opera. this year. The band once again took to competition in the sing at the PTA Ladies’ Lunch event in February. It seems that Peter very kindly stepped in at the last minute and we were Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships at Broughton D Henderson no matter what is thrown at them, they relish the opportunity extremely grateful to him for coming along. We heard a wide to put their all into a performance. They were well received range of performances across many instrumental families. at the packed ballroom at The Grand Central Hotel. The The Elizabeth V Mackay Award was won by Aisha Rasul, Chamber Choir returned to St John’s Renfield Church at the with William Massie and Meghan Ray mentioned as highly request of ReviveMS, a charity that supports MS sufferers and commended performances. their carers. This concert was such a huge success that the pupils raised over £4500 for the charity. March saw the usual This year’s adjudicator for the vocal competition was Alison competition entries for Glasgow Music Festival. We enjoyed McNeill. Alison, a professional soloist in her own right, the usual successes with our Senior groups; however, works with the RSNO Junior Chorus, NYCoS and Scottish particular mention should be made of the Prep School Junior Opera as part of a busy portfolio of freelance work. Like Choir, who were awarded second place in their competition the instrumental competition, we were treated to a variety out of twelve other schools across Glasgow. We look forward of vocal styles including British art song, operatic arias and to welcoming the Prep 7 pupils from this group when they musical theatre numbers. As someone who trained as an art move up to the Senior School. song accompanist, this competition is one of the highlights of the year for me. The Nina Morrison Cup was awarded to Numbers for Associated Board and Trinity music exams Allison Lavercombe for her moving performance of ‘Memory’ continue to grow, seeing a session of three and a half days from Cats, with Fraser Morris and Alastair McLeod mentioned for Trinity in June. Exam success has been high and many as highly commended performances. The Seona Cameron of the examiners have commented on the high standard of Cup was awarded to Anna Swan for her performance of performance our candidates show. The Glasgow Academy ‘With You’ from the musical Ghost. Our adjudicator found

78 The Chronicle The Chronicle 79 Morrison House Senior School Last year we relinquished our House Champion title, but competitors in nearly every event and great commitment, not for lack of trying. As always, our Morrisonians rose to we were just lacking the finished product in some events. the challenges of sports, which we won due to some fine Katie Thornton and Ruairidh Hood deserve a lot of thanks performances throughout the year. Highlights included for taking on many of the tasks, almost single-handedly, the lunchtime events and Swimming Gala where Iain and for leading the House with passion and dedication. Houses Fletcher, in particular, was outstanding. Our House Singing Onward into 2016/17 and an exciting new challenge for was one of our best for years. Despite having an entire everyone in Morrison House: let’s get that House Cup back S1 cast for the House Drama competition, we came last; where it belongs! Arthur House however, the performance was very moving and superbly The year 2016 will be marked as a vintage one for Arthur played their role: organising teams, chasing up players at acted. Sports Day didn’t quite go to plan: despite us having L MacNeill and T Menzies House. We swept our way to the House Championship the last minute, supervising lunchtime Drama rehearsals in June, following consistently strong performances in and keeping the singers singing! They also made a good most of the House events throughout the year. We won effort to come and support the events, with a committed the House Singing Competition in October, with a mash- group ensuring that they signed off from the school as up of High School Musical songs in accordance with House Champions. Special mention should go to our the Disney theme, conducted humorously by Andrew House Captains, Katie Morrow and Nick Sutherland, who Lynch. This was followed by success in the House Drama led the S6 team brilliantly. Competition with a piece written and performed by pupils under the direction of Anna Swan. We had some Winning the House Championship has raised the bar stunning victories in the lunchtime sports competition, for the new S6 and given Arthur something to defend but it remains an area where we are not as strong as other this year. It will be difficult to top this year, especially houses, making our overall win even more impressive. with Katie Archibald adding an Olympic Gold Medal for Special mention should be given to Alexandra McFarland Arthur in Rio in the Summer (as a former Arthur pupil, we who spared our blushes in the swimming competition by feel Katie’s gold is a success for Arthurians everywhere). dominating the Senior Girls event. So the challenge to all Arthurians, past and present, is to win an Oscar in 2017 to help us to beat an incredible Throughout the year our pupils came to events equipped session! with an incredible attitude. Whether it was Sports Day, House Skiing, Tennis, Chess, Cross-Country, Basketball, Thank you to the class of 2016 for all your hard work and Hockey or Football, our pupils gave it their all and we good luck for the future. almost always had a full team for these events, despite the various other commitments pupils had. The S6 P Bisland and PM Ruddock

Fraser House Temple House Buoyed by a meteoric rise from fourth place to third place in the day, but were pipped at the post and left in second place. S1 Basketball was the first House event of the year; Max event for Temple; however, this year we did it a little 2015, our S6 were keen to continue Fraser House’s rise up the Hutcheon and Laura McCabe, our House captains, organised differently. Our all-girl team, five of whom were S2 or ranks and took many roles of responsibility to help support Moving on to Drama, we had exceptionally talented actors the victorious team and defined the Temple House motto younger, achieved a fantastic second place. Special our younger pupils. This enthusiasm obviously spread playing lead roles in Fame and Lauren Ferguson is obviously a for the year - participation! congratulations go to Charlotte Sharp (S2), who came amongst the House as we turned out for all competitions star in the making! Sean McGettigan and JJ Logan wrote and third overall. giving our best at every turn. Fraser House came a strong directed the House Drama Competition, with a cast of S1 and The S6 pupils also led the House in singing a very second this year, beaten very narrowly. S2 students. They performed brilliantly on stage with a wickedly enthusiastic version of “Bare Necessities” in the House The pupils in Temple House are traditionally very musical written script and were judged to be second on the day. Singing competition. We had volume and focus, but lost out and also tend to get involved in lots of outdoor education: “Just can’t wait to be king” was our House song, showing this time - better luck next year. this continued through the year and the members of the our determination and mind-set for the year. A great In other areas, with the help of Alex De Koning we romped choir, performers in Fame, all those completing their Duke of collective effort, and lots of rehearsal, allowed us to start home with the Chess Trophy and, thanks to Sean McGettigan Éirinn Fitzgerald and Andrew Barr represented the House in Edinburgh’s Awards and those gaining musical certificates, with confidence, ably conducted by Sean McGettigan with and JJ Logan, we reached the final of the House Debating. the Debating Competition and beat their opposition with should be congratulated for their efforts. Cameron Ritchie leading the band. A great performance flair in the heat, going through to the end-of-term final. gained us second place in the House Singing Competition Our House Captains, India Somerside and Freddie Der, were They were always well-prepared, confident and committed: As the year came to an end, we approached Sports Day with and fun was had by all. very well backed up by Vice-Captains Ruari Taylor, Rachel another well-deserved second place. our usual “try your best” attitude. Clearly this was taken to Shannon, JJ Logan and Carol Baxter. The team organised the heart, as for the first time in 40 years, Temple House won! Fraser House had a slow start to lunchtime activities, but House ably throughout the year, allowing us to field teams In the Spring term we were delighted to come second in the Congratulations go to Calum Wray, Cameron Wray, Miles nevertheless we came second in the S1 basketball, then where otherwise we may have missed out. A special thanks House Swimming competition; this was a result of having Ballantyne, Guy Matthews, Max Hutcheon, Nina Boothby, second in the S2 Basketball and first in the S3 Basketball. Our must go to Priya Gill for organising many House assemblies representatives in every race and utter commitment by our Rebecca Neilson, Laura McCabe, the S3 boys and everyone confidence was high as we continued to rack up the points and being “Queen of the Quiz”. A big thanks also to Karin senior pupils, particularly Max Hutcheon, Laura McCabe, else who achieved even one point for the House. The tug- by winning the S2 Hockey and dominating the House Rugby Shaw for taking care of the House noticeboard. Nina Boothby, Iona Robinson, Calum Wray, Matthew Munro, of-war competition was particularly exciting, with our with 3 wins out of 4. Alasdair Forrest won the House Tennis Andrew Munro, Malcolm McArthur and Euan McLeod. The S3 senior boys winning - another first in this millennium! championship and led our team to a very creditable second 2015 saw Fraser House come fourth, in 2016 we came second team of Assia Djoudi, Catriona Andrews, Robert Brewer and place. Our swimming team performed well and credit must and you don’t need to be a statistician to see this trend…Bring Finlay Neilson swam very well throughout, as did our S2 and We thank everyone for their participation this session: go to Conor Massey for his supremacy in the pool. The last on 2017! S1 pupils, who performed particularly well in their relays. participation produces points. sports event of the year was Sports Day, an event we won the previous year. We were in the lead until the final moments of JF Cuthbert and RMR MacLeod The House Skiing Competition is a popular and successful KR Graham and IA Mackie

80 The Chronicle The Chronicle 81 SENIOR 5 ADVANCED HIGHER PRIZES and SPECIAL PRIZES Emma ALEXANDER Biology, English, Latin Christopher ANDERSON Spanish Thomas BARNETT English The Blair Bowl for Prize-giving Ashley BELL Modern Studies Modern Languages Catriona CUTHBERT Geography Joshua ARMSTRONG Prize for Exceptional Georgia DUNN Classical Studies International Achievement SENIOR 1 SENIOR 3 Angus FROOD The Scougall Cup for the Best Carol BAXTER Business Management, Hannah BELL Endeavour Award Catriona ANDREWS Hospitality All-Round Sportsman Modern Studies Sambhav CHADHA Computing Science, Modern Zoë ARMSTRONG Drama Fraser GORDON Mathematics Katie BRENNAN Biology Studies, Science, Shoumita BARDHAN Chemistry, English, Jodie JUDD Physical Education Isabella GREENOCK Geography The Canada Prize for The Russell Prize for Mathematics, Physics Dian LIN Design & Manufacture Mathematics Geography Robert BREWER Biology, Computing Science, The Da Costa Cup for Art Kenneth FRASER French, Science French Rhys KERR Accounting Alexandra McFARLAND The Gentles Prize for History Rory HARRIS Sports Emma FORREST Sports Simon McALPINE-SCOTT Physics Jack McLEAN Spanish Louisa HERBERT English Lisa GALLACHER Modern Studies, Speaking Laura McCABE The McNaught Rosebowl Greg MacMILLAN Physics Millie HOWAT Spanish with Style for Art & Design David NOBLE The Rose Henderson Essay Nina GRAHAM Geography, History Sean McGETTIGAN The Iain MacLeod Prize Allison LAVERCOMBE Drama, History, Music, Prize Speaking with Style Harmony HILL Biology, Computing Science, for Literature Jamie PERCIVAL Music The Nina Morrison Cup for English, Geography, The London Academical Filip PETROV Biology, Chemistry, Singing Latin Prize for History Computing Science, Linda LEE Latin Van LAMBIE Spanish Euan McLEOD Design & Manufacture Mathematics, Physics Honey MORRIS English, Geography, Rachel McARTHUR Art Seri OH French, Mathematics Gordon STACKHOUSE Drama Mathematics Annabel McCUSKER Drama Douglas PARKINSON Computing Science Shreenil VANI Accounting, French, Ava SMITH Sports The McGranaghan Ian McNAUGHT Geography Mathematics Yvonne ZHOU Art, Mathematics, Science Computing Science Prize The Frank Coutts Cup for Thomas WALLACE The Sinclair Salver for Alexandra RANKIN The Iain MacLeod Prize for Service to the Pipe Band Instrumental Music SENIOR 2 Literature Finlay NEILSON Sports Holly WICKLOW Sports Nadia AL-HADDAD Endeavour Award Aisha RASUL Art, Biology, Mathematics Prize for Exceptional International Achievement Mandy CHAN Latin The Elizabeth V McKay Salver Fraser CRAIG French for Instrumental Music Cameron RITCHIE Chemistry, Ma thematics (Statistics) Eilish DAY Biology, Chemistry, Benjamin SANDERS Design & Manufacture Karin SHAW The Ian Jeffery Travel Computing Science, Kyle SOCKALINGUM Accounting, Physics Scholarship English, Physics Colin TAYLOR Music, Physical Education The David Hope Taylor Prize Joseph ELLIS English, Modern Studies, Jack WICKLOW Business Management for English Spanish India SOMERSIDE Prize for Exceptional Andrew GLEN Sports SENIOR 4 International Achievement Andreea HAGIU Art Nina BOOTHBY Sports Anna SWAN Drama, Latin, Music Helena LEITE Design & Manufacture Timothy CHAN Mathematics, Music, Physics, The Seona Cameron Cup for Jack McCAMLEY-WILDING Biology Spanish Singing Lucy McCORKINDALE Mathematics Iain FLETCHER Speaking with Style Emma WEBSTER The Westbourne Cup for the Craig McKEE Modern Studies Ruiyang HE Biology, Geography Best All-Round SENIOR 6 Daisy MORRIS Endeavour Award Oscar HEDGECOE Physical Education Sportswoman Andrew BARR Politics Sophie O’NEIL History Hope HILL French Claire FITZPATRICK The Attril Cup for Head Girl Rebecca COLLINS Psychology Meghan RAY Endeavour Prize, Music Fergus HORNE Design & Manufacture The Indian Trophy for Services Alexander DE KONING The Eric McNaught Aisha SAINI Sports Katherine MacKENZIE Art & Design, Biology, History to the School Quaich for Initiative Molly SCALES English, Geography, History, Ehsen MAHMOOD Accounting, Chemistry Callum TAYLOR Physical Education Éirinn FITZGERALD The James Jope Shield Mathematics, James McNAUGHT Art & Design The Fraser Cup for Head Boy for Public Speaking Speaking with Style Robert McNAUGHT Sports The Indian Trophy for Services The Rector’s Prize for Sean WONG Physics Roisin MOUSA Modern Studies to the School Service Ritobrata MUKHOPADHYAY Classical Greek, English, Joanna PHILIP Classical Studies Ian HALLIDAY Art & Design Computing Science, The Mowat Scholarship Ruairidh HOOD Classical Studies, Latin, Mathematics, Physics Alasdair FORREST Mathematics, Physics The Stevenson Prize for Emily MURDOCH Hospitality The Temple Scholarship Services to the CCF Alessandro PIA Arabic Sharan MAIYA Mathematics Sarah McKEE The Alstead Award for Speaking with Style Lucy ROBERTS English Service to the Aman SALWAN Music Community McLaurin Cup for Dux Niamh TAYLOR Drama Rebecca NEILSON Modern Studies The War Memorial Scholarship Lewis WALKER Business Management Stella PACE Philosophy Lara PIEROTTI The Remploy Prize for Citizenship Cara ROONEY Accounting Nicholas SUTHERLAND Sports

82 The Chronicle The Chronicle 83 Senior School Staff Tributes Ann Frances Dunn commanded the respect of pupils, Always encouraging, Martyn quickly Appointments Ann Frances colleagues and parents alike. It seems developed a unique rapport with Dunn, who very fitting that she worked with our his pupils. He would always be worked as a youngest pupils, nurturing, cajoling, promoting vocal and instrumental Classroom steering them and inspiring them to lessons to pupils in which he Assistant at be the best they can be. saw a flicker of talent. Quickly, Dairsie from the Academy saw instrumental October 1992 The sight of a long line of infants and vocal lessons running at until June 2015 walking quietly behind Annette is over 500 individual lessons a and then joined testimony to her strength and to week. Alongside this, Martyn us at Kelvinbridge, sadly died on 11th the high standards she set. Her boosted the number of choirs and June 2016. She will be remembered pupils have always been anxious ensembles, resulting in more than by generations of parents and pupils as to please her. It was a wonder to 20 different groups now running, a kind, caring assistant, hard-working behold them arrive in class each with a department of some 26 staff, and generous of spirit and always morning full of stories to divulge including many professionals from willing to help out, whether it was to the keenly receptive Mrs Shaw. major ensembles such as Scottish finding kit or comforting a tearful child. Her classroom was always a hive Opera, RSNO and the BBC Scottish Colleagues will remember her loyalty, of activity, a colourful haven with Symphony Orchestra. her sharp sense of humour and warm skilful artworks which never failed Head Boy: Callum Taylor Head Girl: Claire Fitzpatrick smile. She will be sadly missed by many to astound. Martyn led tours to New York Deputies: Sarah McKee, Emma Webster, Alasdair Forrest and Sean McGettigan of us in the school community and (twice), Italy, Spain, Belgium, the her passing at such a young age was a Annette was very keen to promote Netherlands, London and the north shock to us all, especially after so many early literacy too and worked of England - and of course there RUGBY years in the school. together with Mrs Berry on the Library have been regular performances Captain: Nick Sutherland Vice-Captain: Ryan Sweeney for many years, in their “spare time”. at the church where he was the Annette Shaw At each School Show, she willingly organist in Helensburgh - and in the HOCKEY Annette Shaw helped with the costumes, even city. Performing internationally took began teaching though this meant having to wait our music to the next level. Children Boys’ Captain: William Prentice Girls’ Captain: Emma Webster in the late until the very last moment before she have had wonderful experiences, Boys’ Vice-Captains: Alastair Forrest and Simon McAlpine-Scott Seventies before could make her long drive home… like performing in St John the Divine Girls’ Vice-Captains: Rachael Cannon and Alex Fletcher embarking A huge commitment, given that she NYC, Central Park and at the chapel on a career in was one of the first to arrive in school at Ground Zero, and watching - and ROWING nursing. She every single morning. meeting cast from - Chicago, the Boys’ Captain: Josh Armstrong Girls’ Captains: Alex Rankin and India Somerside enjoyed great musical that they were themselves success in Annette’s dedication to The Glasgow staging a month later. He has been SHOOTING this caring profession and was a Academy and its pupils has been Music Director for many shows nursing sister when her teaching unswerving. The Academy will miss here, including Les Miserables, Hot Full Bore vocation beckoned once again and her, of course, but we on the Prep Mikado and West Side Story. His Captain: Éirinn Fitzgerald Vice-Captain: John (JJ) Logan she obtained a teaching post at the ground floor will miss her even more. skill as a pianist was highly utilised Glasgow Academy in 1999. All the best for your retirement, Mrs during more recent productions SWIMMING Shaw! Enjoy a well-deserved rest such as Evita, Chicago and his final Captain: Iain Fletcher Vice-Captain: Holly Wicklow We colleagues, privileged enough before you undertake the many show with us: Fame. With a talent for to work with Annette, witnessed projects planned for your future! Sibelius music notation software, he every day the vestiges of her days in could often be found writing band nursing: her compassionate, gentle Martyn Marshall parts for the Prep School shows, too. BOYS’ ATHLETICS GIRLS’ ATHLETICS manner coupled with her common Martyn Marshall, Captain: Calum Wray Captain: Jodie Judd sense and worldly-wise view of any the Academy’s One of the highlights of Martyn’s issue, school-based or otherwise. Director of year came every October when he A perfect listener, she was always Music since was able to thunder on the organ on hand to provide the correct and 2005, left of Glasgow Cathedral to the point CROSS-COUNTRY balanced answer to any dilemma, big us mid-way where The Rector wondered at Captain: Catriona Allan or small: a rare treasure in the busy through the what level of vibration stones that world of today. 2015 - 2016 had stood for centuries might stand session in no more. CRICKET TENNIS Annette was adored by her P1 pupils, December to take up the position who appreciate her legendary of Director of Music at Stonyhurst Stonyhurst has acquired a generous- Captain: John Oliver Captains: Alex Fletcher and Emma Webster patience. They loved that she College, Lancashire. During his spirited and good man, and we wish Vice-Captains: Ruairidh Russell was soft spoken and smiling in time at TGA, he had a huge impact him much happy thundering. and Arman Khan demeanour, while maintaining a on the department, culminating in firm approach to discipline and a fantastic concert at Wellington discreetly asserting her authority. She Church in December.

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Sandy Mathewson will remember the spirit engendered energy, enthusiasm, wisdom, good Murphy, Kirsty was instrumental in several working parties, where the pupils she taught, caring so Sandy joined for many years to come. humour and popularity with the raising the profile of Sustainability in her common sense approach and genuinely for their every need. the Academy mums, he will no doubt take this the Academy. In a very short period of vision were invaluable. Emma There is no doubt that the pupils from his Sandy never seemed to stand still and new school in London forward to time, Kirsty, Lauren and a large number represented the staff body on the lucky enough to be taught by Ciara probation year if organising the P7 residential trip greater successes. No doubt there of Eco-school pupils’ enthusiasm PTA, demonstrating some hitherto will remember her for many years in Garscadden to go to Benmore Lodge at Dunoon, are many achievements the writer and hard work resulted in the school unknown face-painting skills at the to come. Ciara also supported the Primary School after many years at Lochranza, or has forgotten to include but suffice being awarded the Green flag award, Annual Fayre. For the last two years Senior rowing team and was proud in August 2005. being on the P6 trip to Abernethy to say we miss him. with this status being renewed in two at the school, she did an amazing of all their achievements. Initially he wasn’t enough, he joined the school’s subsequent visits, the last one being job of editing The Chronicle, where taught in P5 but CCF, rising swiftly through the ranks this summer. This involved creating a her organisational skills really Ciara has a love of the outdoors; then moved to P7, P6 and even had from Lieutenant to Captain and Kirsty Brown change in the mindset of the school came into their own. Emma also she would cycle to work most a stint in P3 too. That’s where you Commander of the Army section, Kirsty joined community such that sustainability, participated in several school trips, mornings, frequently participate in really learn your craft. and eventually the whole contingent, the Biology biodiversity, recycling, litter control, accompanying the Music tour twice, triathlons and it wasn’t uncommon where he was the youngest Department at transport, food and many other eco and journeying to Raasay with S2. for her to run the occasional hill… Teaching, coaching and Sandy go contingent commander in Scotland. the Academy ideas became part and parcel of what at night! It came as no surprise together like malt and Scotland. He knew many of the senior pupils in August 2011 happened in the Academy. This work Emma is someone who thrives on when she announced that she was In whatever stage he taught and from their time in the Prep School having taught was extended to the Prep School and challenge, and in her final year at leaving straight after the P7 Prom whatever subject, he was and will but, as with everything he did, his previously in involved outside agencies such as the school she combined what to complete the Welsh 3000s, remain, an inspirational teacher, energy, drive and enthusiasm soon Robert Gordon’s the RSPB. Although Kirsty was the was already a demanding job with managing to complete 15 summits in knowing instinctively how to get meant that the CCF was bursting at College and architect of many of these innovative SQA marking, taking on the role of an impressive 17 hours 24 minutes - the best out of the brightest and the seams and, we believe, the largest Hutchesons’ Grammar, as well as ideas, her real success and legacy was Team Leader, and also studying for just a standard weekend for Ciara! challenge them fully, and how to voluntary contingent in Scotland. spending time as Principal Teacher of in empowering pupils to take control a Masters in Educational Leadership. support and nurture those children This enthusiasm for the CCF saw Biology at Belmont House School. and responsibility for their local Throw into the mix a passion for Although Ciara was only with us for who might struggle in a subject. many Prep School staff sign up as environment; something that we hope cleaning, an on-line beauty business two years, we were witness to an He was infinitely patient in his officers, something highly unusual in Kirsty is a native of Aberdeen and will last the rest of their lives. keeping TGA ladies looking lovely, incredibly exciting time in her life, explanations and generous in the CCF circles. graduated with a BSc in Biomedical organising a wedding, and a move where the summer after joining us, extra time he would give a child who Science at Robert Gordon’s University, During Kirsty’s short time here, the to London and you get some idea of she married in the sunny climes of ‘didn’t get it’. Children seemed to Once promoted to Assistant working initially for a short period two most important things in her life Emma’s drive! Frankly, she makes Portugal, bought her first home and warm instinctively to him and he to Head then Depute Head, his of time in industry, before obtaining happened – she got married to Stevie, the rest of us feel lazy! spent her first wedding anniversary them and his enthusiasm for making boundless energy was applied a PGDE in Biology/Science and her soul mate, and Rex was born. I trekking in the Vietnamese Jungle. an impact on children’s lives led to our curriculum, where he beginning her career in teaching. I am sure that Kirsty will look back on Of course, Emma’s greatest talent him from the classroom out to the oversaw, amongst many other suspect this was a decision that her time at the Academy as the best was as an innovative, enthusiastic Ciara leaves us to join Holy Cross sports field, the CCF and residential progressive and, indeed, sector- Kirsty never regretted. She made a of times. We wish Kirsty well for the and caring teacher. She had a Primary School in the South Side of trips too. His rugby teams were leading initiatives: the introduction significant and positive impact in the future as she leaves us to look after particular talent with those who Glasgow and there is no doubt they always successful, characterised by of new testing, strengthening of Biology department, teaching with Rex, now one year old. I am sure that really needed someone to talk to, will quickly realise what a gem they a tremendous team spirit, a fierce the Prep School SfL department, enthusiasm and expertise and enjoying we will see her back teaching in the and was always there for them, have amongst their staff. We wish desire to win and a sense of fair play, better reporting, setting in Maths, the many successes of her pupils near future! offering a sympathetic ear, but also - Ciara and Hugh all the very best reflective of his own self. His cricket improved transitions and a clear stretching through courses from S1 ever practical - urging them to think as they embark on their exciting teams were the same although raising of the academic standard of to S6. She valued and cared for the about solutions, not problems! Our future together. I’m not certain that his cricketing the Prep School across the board. pupils under her tutelage, and had Emma Ross pupils will really miss her, as will we. expertise would ever match his Pastorally, he had a considerable a talent for gaining their reciprocal I always knew passion for rugby, and Scottish rugby input, being right behind the Rights respect in both subject classes and her that we would We wish Emma and Jamie well in particular. Respecting Schools initiatives and tutor group (the silence in her tutor not keep for their big move to London; the the International School Award, group when they were informed that someone as teenagers of Dagenham are very He was, and is, a very proud Scot and travelling to our partner school in she was not returning after Rex had ambitious as lucky indeed. would feel the Six Nations losses that India and generously sharing his been born was quite worrying!). Emma for long, his beloved Scotland suffered deeply, ideas and initiatives with them. but it did not coping well with any negative banter He was always looking to improve Over her five years in Biology, Kirsty make it any Ciara Driver but giving it in equal measure should children’s experiences and pastorally willingly contributed widely to many easier to see Ciara Driver Scotland triumph (usually over the to support children through any aspects of departmental development, her leave. In her four years at the joined The Auld Enemy). He instigated the very difficulties so that they saw how including the writing of coursework Glasgow Academy, Emma made Academy in successful P6 and P7 rugby tours to best to behave and work in school. material, homework and assessment a significant contribution to the August 2014 Blaydon in Northumberland and even He had a strong sense of right and in all courses and was a major part of English department in particular, and was an ventured to take S1 and S3 children wrong, and children understood and our success as a department. Outside and the school as a whole. extremely too with the party. On these tours learnt from this. of the Biology department, Kirsty was welcome his propensity for mischief seemed to a major player in some key areas of Emma involved herself in all addition to the come to the fore, and it is remarkable He was a fine role model for the co-curriculum. She had a passion aspects of school life. She was Prep 7 team. how teachers’ bedding seemed to children and staff alike, and in for the theatre and dancing, and she appointed to the role of Literacy It quickly became apparent what a go astray. The tours were led with a his appointment as Head of The enjoyed sharing her dancing expertise Coordinator, carrying out an natural Ciara was in the classroom, great sense of fun, but the rugby was Dania School this will no doubt in helping pupils master their steps for extensive audit of current practice. where she showed a warm and still paramount, and children and staff continue. With his boundless the school show. Along with Lauren She was also a keen member of compassionate nature towards

86 The Chronicle The Chronicle 87 New Staff Kirstin Allan variety of schools before starting at The (Hons) degree in Maths with Teaching Keen to do some travelling, I accepted perspectives from a global viewpoint. graduating in 2015, I completed my I graduated from Glasgow Academy in January last year. and completed my probationary year a job in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and taught at probation year in Duncanrig Secondary the University in East Ayrshire Council before joining an international school for two years. Having a young family myself, I enjoy School in East Kilbride. of Glasgow in In my spare time, I enjoy making The Glasgow Academy in August of I had many interesting experiences, weekends with my children, husband 2014 with a BSc jewellery and further developing my this year. teaching students from a variety of and extended family. I have thoroughly Outwith the school, I am a keen in Geography skills in Art and Design. I also like to cultural backgrounds. I then moved enjoyed my five-year association with chorister and enjoy singing with BBC before keep fit by training for, and taking part I have worked with the University of to Glasgow, teaching in schools in the the Academy, teaching across all three 2012 Choir of the Year winners, Les completing in, triathlons and running events. Strathclyde’s disability service, assisting East End, then in Stirling before joining sites, and am relishing the opportunity to Sirenes. In addition, I have toured my PGDE at many students with ASN. I was able the Academy in August. contribute further in a full-time capacity. internationally with the National Youth the University David Gould to experience first-hand what many Choir of Scotland, as well as frequently of Strathclyde in 2015. My probation Having students are faced with on a day-to- Chloe Livingston Annette Osterberg performing at the Edinburgh Fringe year was at St Ninian’s High School in completed day basis and this has enabled me to I was educated Born and raised and London Proms. I am hoping my Kirkintilloch and I have just recently my PGCE at adapt my teaching practice to ensure at Dollar in London, I experiences in this field will enrich the moved to Lennoxtown. I was delighted Edinburgh’s all students within my classroom have Academy and enjoyed a wealth learning experience of all my pupils. upon getting my post at The Glasgow Moray House their needs met, and that they are graduated from of experiences Academy and I look forward to the Institute of reaching their full potential. the University and cultures as a I am delighted to be joining the vibrant adventure ahead. Education, I of Glasgow with child. I attended and stimulating environment of The spent six years Hayley Hughes an MA (Hons) in Blackheath High Glasgow Academy, and look forward I have a background in rowing, teaching at Originally from Modern History School until sixth to teaching in the Prep School at the competing since I was fifteen. My George Watson’s College and then Campbeltown in before gaining form and headed Dairsie and Kelvinbridge campuses. sporting achievements include medals The Edinburgh Academy. These were Kintyre, I moved my PGCE with distinction from the to the University of Bradford to study at Scottish and British Championships, great schools in which to start my to the Glasgow University of Strathclyde. I spent my Business and Management. After an Catriona Thomas and I have represented Scotland at career. I was then offered the post of area in 2007 early career in Scotland with posts exciting career as a Commercial Manager As a PGDE student the Home International Regatta. I ICT Co-ordinator at Haberdashers’ and attended in both Royston and Ruchazie. I for Marks & Spencer all across London, at Strathclyde also enjoy the outdoors and often Monmouth School for Boys, where I Lomond School particularly relished the opportunities I decided to follow my true passion and University in go up north for some hiking, where I enjoyed a wide range of successes over in Helensburgh. and challenges that teaching in head into teaching. Travelling the world 2014 I was sent can appreciate some of the beautiful seven years, including being part of a In 2013, I the East End provided. I have been and experiencing education in South to The Glasgow landscapes Scotland has to offer. team to be the first independent school graduated from the University of fortunate to also spend periods of East Asia and South America, spurred me Academy music in Wales to achieve ‘outstanding’ in all Glasgow with a BEd (Hons) degree in time teaching overseas in Hong Kong, on to complete my PGCE in Early Years department on I hope that throughout my time at The areas of an ESTYN inspection. Primary Education. the US and Ireland, which has helped Education at Goldsmiths, University of placement, where Glasgow Academy, I can add to both to broaden my teaching perspectives London in 2012. I was taken under the academic and co-curricular life of My family and I then moved to Kuala After completing my probation year at from a global viewpoint. the wing of the excellent staff here. The our pupils. Lumpur in Malaysia where I took up the Kilmacolm Primary School, I worked Staying in London to teach, I enjoyed knowledge and encouragement of the position of Assistant Headteacher in the with Glasgow City and Renfrewshire I have thoroughly enjoyed my five-year those same experiences and cultures staff helped me grow as a teacher and Gillian Fowler highly innovative Garden International Councils before joining The Glasgow association with the Academy, teaching in the role of both Reception and Year prepared me for my probation year. I I was born School. After three amazing years Academy on a supply basis in 2015. In across all three sites, and am relishing 1 teacher. I was fully involved in school was delighted to return to The Glasgow in Glasgow in one of south-east Asia’s premier October of that year I was thrilled to the opportunity to contribute further in life, organising our School Council, Academy in January 2016 as a member and attended international schools, we decided to take on a maternity cover post at The a full-time capacity. whole-school charity events, guest of staff and have thoroughly enjoyed my Hutchesons’ return home and I was delighted to Glasgow Academy Dairsie and it has speakers, balanced alongside leading first terms here. Grammar quickly take up the position of Stage been a delight to work in such a warm Sophie Morrison History, PSHE and our weekly cookery School. I Leader for P5 and P6. and nurturing school. I was educated club. I loved it all! I studied music at the University enjoyed my at Dollar of Glasgow and it was during my time at school, I have been made to feel incredibly In my free time I enjoy dance and Academy and Having moved to Glasgow in December undergraduate degree that I discovered mainly studying welcome by The Glasgow Academy fitness, travelling and spending time graduated from 2015, I am still finding my way around. my love of writing music. I stayed on to in the Art department and taking community and already enjoy the wide with family and friends. the University of My passions for food, basketball and study for an MMus degree for which I part in athletics events. I moved to range of opportunities available to the Glasgow with exploration are leading most of my was able to explore my special interests Birmingham in 2007 to study my BA children and staff alike. I look forward Meghan Juby an MA (Hons) in spare time pursuits. I am looking in 20th-century composition. Honours in Jewellery Design and to many more successes in the near I grew up in Modern History forward to my time at The Glasgow Silversmithing. This was followed by future at The Glasgow Academy; both Canada, in the before gaining Academy and enjoying new experiences As well as composing, I play the piano a postgraduate year at Bishopsland in and outside of the classroom. Yukon Territory. my PGCE with distinction from the in my new home town. and cello, and have a great love for Educational Trust and a period of After high University of Strathclyde. musicals. Outside of music, I enjoy working as a self-employed jeweller. Joanna Head school, I moved Ellen Smith reading, painting and going to the gym. I am originally to Victoria, I spent my early career in Scotland Hailing from I moved back to Glasgow in 2011 from Paisley Canada to go with posts in both Royston and the Shetland I am thrilled to be a part of The Glasgow to continue my jewellery practice and attended to university. I Ruchazie. I particularly relished the Isles, I moved to Academy community and to be working and gain teaching experience. The the University graduated from opportunities and challenges that Glasgow in 2011 with such a talented team. challenge of teaching and working with of Strathclyde, the University of Victoria in 2008 with teaching in the East End provided. I to study a BEd in young people excited me. In 2012, I where I studied a BA in English Literature. After some have been fortunate to also spend Music Teaching undertook my PGDE in Art Education at Mathematics. time off, I went back to complete my periods of time teaching overseas in at the Royal Glasgow University. Since then I have I graduated in teaching qualification, and graduated Hong Kong, the US and Ireland, which Conservatoire of gained broad experience working in a 2015 with a BSc with a BEd in Secondary Education. has helped to broaden my teaching Scotland. After

88 The Chronicle The Chronicle 89 PTA It has been another very busy year for the PTA, one that I know everyone has enjoyed very much indeed. Moving into our second year as a new committee, we were only too aware of what musicians refer to as “that tricky second album” but what I have found is that the confidence we gained from a very successful debut season allowed us to take on, with growing confidence, a great number of projects this session.

We said goodbye at the start of the 2015-16 session to a number Prep School of very hard-working volunteers, but welcomed many new of the PTA who came along to help worked very hard to parents in their place. I am very happy to report our membership satisfy their needs! It seems the appearance of myself to do is not only healthy but has within it a great number of very the YMCA dance is now obligatory and everyone seemed to enthusiastic, hard-working mums and dads who give up many have a great time. Thanks to all the teachers who gave up hours of their spare time. For the second year running we broke their time to help manage the events. the £20,000 barrier and we thank those who came out to enjoy our events for the support they have given us. Mrs Alexandra Fabvre-Meltser must again be congratulated on all the hard work she has done to keep our Uniform Shop This year we added some new events to the programme and running. Over the year she has been open as usual on the first ran some that are old favourites. We made the decision to rotate Tuesday of the month in our wonderful new shop, located in out Christmas Cards and to run a project to design a Canvas the well of the main building, and I know she is very happy with Bag. Many thanks must go to Mrs Debbie Thorrington who this new accommodation. Over and above her usual Tuesday worked tirelessly to co-ordinate this project. In total, 398 bags morning openings, she has run two Saturday sales: one usually were ordered from families from Nursery to P5 and everyone in January and the other in June towards the end of the was delighted with them. school year. Anyone free to help Alexandra run the shop is very welcome to get in touch with her. It was with some level of trepidation that we took over the running of the Winter Fayre this year. Mrs Patries McIntyre It is important to say some words about our donations to the did such a good job last year that these were big shoes to fill. Smileawi charity, who offer a number of charitable services to Everyone on the committee took responsibility to help me Malawi. I know that the charity we are partnering with are very and I must thank them all for their support. On the day we grateful for all the clothing the school community, through had a full complement of stallholders; indeed we could have the Uniform Shop, donate to them and the children benefit sold the pitches twice over. We would like to give thanks to immensely from this. all the pupils who entertained us that day, including junior choirs, the Taekwondo class and pipe band. Our thanks also A new event for us this year was the Summer Street Party. We go to their teachers who gave up their time to organise the certainly did assume much by arranging an outdoor event in performances. We had many stalls and activities on offer and Glasgow in June! However, as intimated in correspondence at without a very strong and committed team of helpers it simply the time, the power of the PTA is such that we could guarantee would not be possible. sun – and it shone! Many hundreds of hours of preparation went into making this a very successful event and I would like to thank We welcomed back Mrs Joanne Payne this year to the PTA and all of the committee and many of their partners and children, for her work in organising the Christmas Parties in early December their support and hard work in making this a fantastic afternoon was amazing. Her energy and enthusiasm in organising every on the terrace. We welcomed about 300 parents and children single detail was incredible. during the day and they were entertained by a number of choirs, bands, ensembles and of course ‘The Unteachables”. I must congratulate Mrs Flavia Cammarota and the Ladies’ Lunch Committee for all the hard work they put into organising In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the day. A record amount was raised this year, and we broke 5 my committee again for all the hard work they have put into figures for the first time. Once again the boys’ choir came along running what has been a very successful year. I would like to to entertain us, and yet again they were very well received. give special thanks to Flavia Cammarota and Pam Wong for Our grateful thanks to the boys and choir masters for all the undertaking their roles as Secretary and Treasurer with great hard work they put into rehearsing for the day. We were also energy and professionalism. We wish Flavia all the best as she delighted to welcome back Edward Reid and he got everyone leaves us and we welcome Joanne Payne as Vice-Chair and Mo singing and dancing. Finally, I must thank Mr Sean Templeton Fletcher as Secretary for the season ahead. I would also like to for agreeing to act as DJ towards the end of the day. All in all, a thank the Rector, his Senior Management Team and all other very successful day and one that I know our Ladies look forward staff on the PTA committee for giving up so much time and for to every year. giving so much advice to myself and the rest of the parents over the course of the year. Session 2016-17 will be my last as Chair Yet again we invited pupils from P4-7 to our Prep Discos. I and I am looking forward, along with the committee, to making must give grateful thanks to Sean for all the hard work he it a year to remember! did to get the sound and lighting set up. On the night we welcomed 283 pupils over both discos and all the members David Rome (1987)

90 The Chronicle 91 This International Schools work links especially with our Sport builds on this and we have had many successes Rights Respecting Schools Award. We were proud to here. Our rugby tour to Blaydon was as successful as ever; achieve the level one award and even prouder to achieve, our skiers acquitted themselves well, both indoors and after our recent inspection, the level two award. Mrs Oliver outside, with the team coming third in the Scottish Schools The Prep School and her staff and pupil team across all three sites worked competition indoors. Anna Manuel was fourth in The incredibly hard to achieve this award, which is not common Scottish Schools Alpine Races at Glencoe in her category, In the Prep School we have a strong sense of community, exact same set of grades for our Nursery. Both inspections to many schools. with Kirsty Wicklow third in the Open Competition and a broad and varied curriculum, dynamic teaching, and a highlighted the excellence of our provision and the qualities Christian McCall, Fergus Munro, Robin Deakin, Amiya Patel, wide variety of opportunities on offer for our children. We of the leaders in each setting, so very special thanks to Miss The Jaguar F1 project ran again in P7, and pupils from P7 Mairi McPhee and Melissa Sharp all contributing very well are a child-centred school and my staff strive to do their McCracken and her team in Nursery, and to Mrs Bremridge again had the opportunity to perform with the Shakespeare across the season too. very best for the children, and I know our achievements and her team in ASC. Schools Festival. Their performance of Twelfth Night at the reflect this. We believe all children are more than merely Platform Theatre in the East End of Glasgow was brilliant. In cross-country in the Glasgow Competitions, Charlie capable; they deserve to be challenged, extended and The school flourishes in so many areas, not least Enterprise The Festival Director commented on the children being Treharne, Saul McGlennan, Amber Wade and Kirsty Wicklow enriched year on year as they move up through the school. Club, so ably lead by Miss Lisa Campbell. By selling house water professional, well-rehearsed and delivering a strong, clear were all individual champions. In the Scottish Road Races, I feel that all I will report to you supports that. bottles, pupils raised £900 which they donated to the charity and comic piece with strong voices and impressive stage with over 50 schools competing, the P6 boys gained silver Whizz Kids, who provide specialist wheelchairs for children. presence - tremendous accolades of which the children and the P6 girls were champion, with the P7 girls taking Our academic strengths are reflected in such achievements should be very proud, being once again the only primary bronze too. We have a very strong and proud cross-country as Ruaraidh Hart and Jessica Smith coming in the top 10 in Other charitable activities have included the Children in school in Scotland to participate. tradition and long may it continue. Scotland in the Royal Mail Young Letter Writer Competition Need Fayre, Barnardo’s money boxes, a Christmas jumper that saw 97,000 entries across the UK. They each won appeal for Text Santa, a non-uniform day for Cancer The Christmas Show, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, In hockey, the P7A team won 11 of 14 matches, the P7B a special prize of £80 and the same for the school. The Research, selling poppies for Erskine, the Harvest collection produced by Mr Simpson and Mr McColl, was as bright, team won 10 games and the P7C recorded one win. I am Friends of the River Kelvin have a writing competition, and for the Salvation Army, two food bank appeals, and six sacks entertaining and fun as ever. The Theatre Club built on this proud to say that the P7 girls won back the Carol Hamilton Rosie McFadzean and Jonathan Tan won in their respective of socks and gloves for Syrian refugees. Our Carol Service success with their tuneful, colourful and lively production of Memorial Cup from The High School of Glasgow. The P6 categories and were highly commended. The Allander Rotary collection raised £312, which we gave to East Park School. Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits. Mrs David, Miss Kirkwood and girls participated in a tournament at Craigholme, brilliantly Club Writing Competition was again dominated by the The School Council visited them to present our cheque and Mr Simpson, with a supporting cast of adults, managed to pull winning all of their games. Academy: Sophie McMillan won, with Struan Park and Lucy we are looking to form a stronger link with the children from together so well and provide us with some great entertainment. Wong being commended. This is the third year in a row we this school. In total we supported 14 charities, raising over Mr Mills took a pivotal role in this production and he has taken In rugby between the P7A, P7B and P7C teams, 30 matches have won this competition so the challenge is set for P6 to £8500, and what is particularly pleasing is that so many of on the mantle of the Music Department this year too. There are were played and we won 10 of them, but always looked to keep up our winning streak. In the British Legion Scotland these activities were pupil inspired and lead. more than 200 pupils having instrumental lessons: 28 children play attractive running rugby. In P6, 26 wins were recorded History competition, our presentation involved a battleship took exams and 21 of these results were distinctions or merits. from 34 matches and the P6 teams scored 546 points in and a captured pig, and we were placed in the top five in the The School Council also ran a house event with an activity There are pupils regularly working in the RSNO training choirs the season. country. In Maths, William Nicolson and Ami Li won bronzes from Water Aid to increase awareness of water shortages in and Holly Rodwell and Brooklyn Moyo joined Scottish Opera’s in the UK Mathematics Challenge. the third world, not something the children experience here touring production of Carmen. The Prep School involvement Our cricketing highlight has been coming second in the in Scotland. This project built upon the work we have done in the Pipe Band continues to grow, and Callum Nelson and finals of the National School’s Primary Cricket Cup (P6), This year our young pupils have been using the new Saunders to build global awareness and international links which saw Tom Wicklow helped the band to second place in the Scottish fielding a mixed team too. In taekwondo, Maia Macaloney Centre, enjoying activities from 3D films on the human body us win our International Schools Award for the second time. Schools Pipe Band Championships. Callum’s drumming has was the gold medallist and best in class at the Scottish and dinosaurs. to lectures on biology, budgets and volcanoes, Miss Ramsay’s P3.2 made a special contribution with their also secured individual success against much older pupils too. Open Championships, and Elise Campbell earned a bronze. whilst P6 use the wonderful Food Technology Room with Ms letters for the Send My Friend to School campaign. Cleverly, Musically, mention too must be made of all 46 Kindergarten In tennis, the P4 team progressed from second place in the Dolan weekly. they invited our local MP, Patrick Grady, in to meet them to pupils who travelled to compete, and do very well, in The Glasgow finals to fifth place in the Regional finals. ask his help in delivering their letters to 10 Downing Street. Glasgow Music Festival. The PTA has been with us all year, organising our Christmas He was most impressed with their desire to see all children In athletics, the girls won the Henderson Challenge with parties and discos, and helping at transition and new pupils’ have a chance of formal schooling, and went off with the bag In the European Day of Languages Art competition, Alix the boys coming third. At the Glasgow Schools, Saskia events. My thanks to David Rome and his committee for all of letters for the Prime Minister. Our visitors from Delhi came Beattie, Ruaridh Murdoch and Fraser Thomson all won prizes Wade took gold in the long jump, Saul McGlennan won their hard work on our behalf. again in October, their last visit sadly as the British Council for their posters on a theme of Peace. a 600m silver, Kirsty Wicklow an 80m sprint silver, and funding has ended and we are now looking to establish a new Nicola Fletcher a bronze in the 600m event. Overall the Our After School Care achieved ‘’very goods’’ in all the schools link. Honey Fairfull added to that by being runner-up, out of 3,000 girls’ team finished a very creditable second and the boys categories inspected and this went hand in hand with the entries, in the Thimble Tumble Budding Illustrator competition. a respectable sixth.

This year, P5 pupils travelled to Ardmay and it was a In swimming, we have had a very good season; in the resounding success, fitting so well with our P6/P7 trips Glasgow Schools competition we swept the board with 6 to Abernethy and Benmore Lodge respectively. These are bronzes and 5 silvers in individual and relay events, topped just part of our regular outings and trips programme. We by Amber Wade and Saskia Wade gaining 3 golds between encompassed Victorian costume and dinosaurs at the them, with one of Saskia’s being a Championship record. Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Victorian times at Scotland Street Kirsty Wicklow won gold, Tom Wicklow won two golds, both and the Tenement House, also visiting Stirling Castle, Falkland now Championship records, and the P6 boys took the relay Palace, Maryhill Fire Station and taking a Kelvin Walk. Visitors gold emulated by the P6 girls but in record time. to the school included the Institute of Bankers, SSPCA, Zoolab, a Vulcanologist, authors and Childline to name but a We have Thandi Smith, Anna Manuel, Flynn McLean and few. P7 pupils were evacuated for a day, and held a hustings Philippa Williamson as tetrathalon internationalists and as suffragettes. P4 were medieval knights and ladies, and Ben Henderson as a Scottish gymnast too. All these are many exotic costumes appeared on World Book Day. All of tremendous achievements, some in school and some these activities look to enrich and build on the work we do in outwith, but they cannot be achieved without staff and class, and we constantly look to introduce new opportunities, parental support, and my thanks to my colleagues who give although the old favourites are still clearly so valuable. We up so much of their time to nurture these talents and to their want to broaden the children’s experience and stimulate the parents too for their nurture and support. pursuit of new skills and a new understanding of themselves and others through these activities. AM Brooke

92 The Chronicle The Chronicle 93 Prep School Rights Respecting Schools Since May 2013 The Glasgow Academy Prep School has P5 - “It’s about showing respect for each other and working been working on the UNICEF Level 2 Rights Respecting as a team.” Schools Award helping the children in the Prep School P6 class - one pupil in reference to the Syrian refugee crisis Music to enhance their knowledge and understanding of this said that, “The children do have the same rights, they are just important area of the curriculum. Music continues to go from strength to strength in the Prep not getting them.” P7 - “The school’s rights respecting ethos provides a School. Our music-making this year has involved many In May 2016, the UNICEF inspectors visited the Prep School supportive environment for diversity of views and beliefs.” concerts and some competition success, too. and spent a morning talking to the Rights Respecting Committee and to the children in the Prep School. Following The range of ensembles offered here at TGA is second to none. their visit, I am delighted to announce that the Prep School Assemblies throughout the year have included a focus In short: no matter what instrument you play, we’ll have a has been given the Level 2 award and is now a UNICEF Level on looking after the environment, living more sustainably group for it! For singers there are choirs for Prep 3, the P4 and 5 2 Rights Respecting School. This means that the Prep School and the global goals. Class work has included many links Choir, Junior Boys’ and Junior Girls’ ensembles and, for the P6 has embedded the following: to children’s rights through topic work and the health and and 7 pupils, the auditioned Junior Choir. Our instrumentalists wellbeing curriculum. are no less catered for, with the Prep Wind Band, Prep Strings, Knowledge and Understanding of the Convention on the Prep Guitars, and the always-popular Prep Flute Ensemble. • In P2 the children visited Mr Lyth in the Catering Department Rights of the Child. These pupils spend a vast amount of time week in, week out Our Instrumental groups continue to produce music of a and tasted food from around the world to celebrate rehearsing their pieces with continuous support from our high standard. We are fortunate to have a wealth of talent • A rights-respecting ethos. International School Meals Day. incredibly talented visiting tutors and teaching staff. in our instrumental and vocal staff here at TGA. The Prep • Children and young people are empowered to uphold Flute ensemble, run by Mrs Guerrier, continues to provide a the rights. In P4, pupils had explored rights-based issues in This year, both Mr Hawkins and I have been hugely impressed fantastic opportunity for our young and budding flautists. connection with a fictional logging company and their with how hard the Junior Choir has worked. Following their Similarly, the Prep Strings and Prep Guitars with Mrs Barron It also means that the values and principles of the UN deforestation practice. auditions last summer, those who were fortunate enough to and Mr Gray continue to entertain at the Prep School concerts Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) have gain a place found themselves in a busy and popular group. throughout the year, providing a performance platform for our permeated all aspects of the school community. A P5 cookbook has been produced with a focus on local Their usual performances at the Prep School Harvest Festival, string and guitar players. You’ll have also seen Mr Henderson’s produce from around the world and this has been shared PTA Christmas Fayre and end-of-term Carol Service were of a Junior Drum Corps at these performances. Our young pipers Highlighted in the Inspectors’ report were: with the local community to promote children’s rights to very high standard, preparing us for our annual trip to compete and drummers continue to make great progress with Mr nutritious food. A strong ethos of inclusion within the learning community at The Glasgow Music Festival. This year we fought off stiff Henderson and Mr Wark. • and that ‘people have the right to be respected’ and ‘to be competition from twelve other school choirs from Glasgow Pupils from P5, P6 and P7 took part in a twitter debate for inclusive’. Pupils have good opportunities to play a full and to be placed second, being beaten by the winning choir by We have seen a large number of candidates presented for UNICEF’s ‘Outright 2015’ campaign and have raised funds for active part in the life of the school, for example by becoming just one mark! The adjudicators were incredibly impressed both ABRSM and Trinity music exams this session, with three UNICEF’s ‘Day for Change, 2016’. an elected member of the rights respecting steering group, with this group. We were delighted with them, and those of and a half days of exams for Trinity in the Summer session. eco-group, pupil council or learning council. you fortunate enough to hear them at the Summer Concert Pupils’ pass rates remain incredibly high and the examiners Each class in the Prep School has a charter which the children will have heard their superb rendition of ‘Jonah-Man Jazz’ by always comment on how well prepared and polite our • Members of the RRS steering group have helped promote have created; they chose to focus on four rights which are: Michael Hurd. National competitions next year?! The Junior students are. RRS to the Senior School by giving presentations at assembly Boys’ and Junior Girls’ ensembles both continue to develop, to S1-2 students and also to the senior pupil council. • the right to be safe which makes us happy, providing a great singing opportunity for boys and girls in Prep My sincere thanks go out to all our pupils who attend rehearsals • The Prep School pupil council have raised money and • the right to learn, 5 to Prep 7. The boys enjoyed competing at The Glasgow Music regularly and show such strong commitment, the parents visited a local special needs primary school, sharing and the right to give opinions and be listened to, Festival and the girls have continued to grow in number under and class teachers for the support and encouragement they feeding back to others about how children were receiving • the direction of Mrs Yeoman and Miss Thomas. The Prep 4 and give, and the instrumental, vocal and department staff who their right to an education. • the right to be the best we can be. 5 Choir have enjoyed a busy year, singing at Prince’s Square continue to inspire our students. • One P3 pupil has given presentations both within the for the switching on of the Christmas lights and singing a few school and in a local primary school about her experiences The UNICEF ‘Child Rights Launch Pad’ is currently being songs at the PTA Summer Street Party in June. T Mills in witnessing at first hand the refugee crisis. trialled and the wider implementation of this tool across the school is to be encouraged in order to support pupils in their The school has links with a school in New Delhi, India • knowledge and understanding of rights. Junior Girls’ Choir P4/5 Choir which has led to several activities, including one about children’s rights, being shared between the two schools Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 our very committed and This year we had over 30 pupils who attended P4/5 Choir I would like to thank all the parents, children and staff who have along with teacher exchange programmes. This work will enthusiastic group of girls rehearse in the Performance Room rehearsals every Thursday lunchtime. The choir were given helped the Prep School to gain this award and look forward to be continued and plans are in place to develop activities with Mrs Yeoman and Miss Thomas. In the Christmas Concert the honour of singing at Prince’s Square when the Christmas the next session where we will be focusing on the following: we were delighted to perform, together with the Senior Boys’ lights were switched on, which meant they had to start which are linked to the environment, raising awareness of children’s rights within a local context and healthy diets. Ensemble, the song ‘Can You Hear Me?’ (complete with sign practising Christmas songs at the beginning of October. In • Incorporating the existing good knowledge and language), and a two part arrangement of ‘Away in a Manger’. the summer term, they performed at the PTA Street Party, understanding of a range of rights into widening the We worked very hard last term learning how to sing in Spanish singing ‘Waiting for Love’ and ‘Hold Back the River’ (which The children’s comments below show what having rights content of the school charters. for ‘Oye La Musica’ and had a lot of fun! Along with this, we sounded better than the staff band’s version). They also sang mean to them: Developing a whole-school approach to the use of Unicef learned ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ which the girls performed again at the Prep Concert and Joint Assembly. I have hugely • P1 - “We have the right to play.” UK’s ‘Child Rights Launch Pad’. very well. The girls particularly enjoyed performing ‘Hakuna enjoyed working with the P4/5 choir and thank them all for P2 - “We have a charter with our rights.” Matata’ from The Lion King and the beautiful ‘One Small their efforts and enthusiasm. • Continuing to develop links with the Senior School to Voice’ in the Prep School Summer Concert. The girls have put P3 - “They are something you are born with.” support its journey towards RRSA level 1 and further in a lot of effort and we have all greatly enjoyed our time on A McColl P4 Homework activity - pupils were asked to identify a develop rights-based outreach work with other schools. Wednesday mornings. character from one of Charles Dickens’ novels and explain • Further develop global citizenship themes by exploring the how some of their rights had been denied. “David in David United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. C Thomas Copperfield was at first denied an education because the conditions in the schools were so terrible.” R Oliver

94 The Chronicle The Chronicle 95 Prep School Show A Night Full of Eastern Promise Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits

It is very difficult to appreciate a show when one is part very grateful thanks is extended to them. of the production; it is even harder when the part one takes happens to be the hind quarters of a camel, so you Every pupil played their part to perfection and, whereas it will excuse me if there are discernible gaps in this report. would be invidious to name individuals, mention must be Hopefully, these will be filled by the budding theatre critics made of Lyle Webster as Alakazar, Sophie Hannigan as Ali in the P6 year group! Baba, Mairi McLeod as Flossie Baba, Francesca Fairlie who played Princess Satsuma and Jasmine MacGregor as the For the umpteenth year running, the show selected for Genie of the Ketchup bottle. As one pupil said, they made performance was penned by Craig Hawes and, as the title “a magical tale unfold before our eyes: a tale of vile villains, suggests, was based in the city of Baghdad. The plot centred handsome heroes and mystical magic”. on the theft of the Sultan’s prized ruby by the Bongo Bandits and the attempts to retrieve made by an array of recognisable Another pupil was “struck by the acting and found it middle eastern heroes and their mythical allies. captivating and could watch it again”. A third said that the “enthusiasm was at a very high level and it looked as though As ever the show was an explosion of colour: the backdrop, the cast were thoroughly enjoying themselves”. As a minor the props, the make-up and the costumes all added to a part of the cast I can assure her that we were! palette which defies description. Those members of staff responsible - namely Mr Fraser, Mrs Halliday and Mrs An interesting point was made by a pupil in P6.3 who McLellan and their respective teams - again worked their observed that “there was great fun for the little kids and creative magic to produce a feast for the eyes. some adult humour for the parents”! This is a cornerstone of Craig Hawes’s writing; his shows do appeal to all ages The music, ably led by Mr McColl and his band of Senior and work at many levels. School pupils, provided the basis of the catchy tunes and supported the cast as they sang, danced and cavorted As ever, the show was produced and directed by the Three throughout the show. Stooges of Mrs David, Miss Kirkwood and Mr Simpson, who constantly come up with the goods. Their own enthusiasm The technical side was in the capable hands of Mrs Wishart, rubs off on the cast and their commitment to the shows - again with aid of a crew of Senior School pupils and the now over a number of years - is worthy of high praise and bangs, whizzes, whooshes and various sounds all hit their applause. How many Academy pupils look back on their mark. The subtle lighting also added to the whole show, time in a Prep School show with great affection? providing a backdrop against which the assembled cast could perform. Finally, two comments, again from pupils in P6 who would “recommend this show to people who liked musicals” and I have mentioned previously that the Prep School show is thought that “everything was pretty much bang on”. very much a team event and it would be impossible to stage such a performance without these unsung heroes and our RMI Williams

96 The Chronicle The Chronicle 97 Benmore

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98 The Chronicle The Chronicle 99 Kelvinbridge Kindergarten Kelvinbridge Nursery

An autumnal walk in the park

Creating and playing together

Watching our chicks hatch Meeting one of our chicks

Our Teddy Bears’ Picnic Enjoying outdoor play Drawing is fun! Outdoor yoga in the sunshine

Making and eating our fruity snacks Exploring and making new friends

100 The Chronicle The Chronicle 101 PREP 1 Honor Johnston in firefighter’s boots - P1.3 A Fish by Daisy Wilson - P1.2 Fire Engine by Lexi Mitchell - P1.3

Jamie Thomson dressing up as a firefighter - P1.1

A Penguin by Emilia Scott - P1.2

Making junk models for My City topic - P1.1

Callan Wright helping with the water A Crab by Ilyas Jackson - P1.3 hose when visiting the Fire Station - P1.2

Fox by Honor Johnston - P1.3

Lexi Mitchell with firefighter’s hose - P1.3 Dressing up as Police Officers - P1.1 Big Face by Morning exercises - P1.2 Isabella Wilson - P1.2 Jack Payne helping with the fire hose - P1.1 Making models of emergency vehicles from junk - P1.2

Laptops - P1.3 Rainbow Fish by The Easter Bunny by An Autumn Tree by A Snowman by Amina Elkasrawy - P1.1 James Gilkison - P1.2 James Gilkison - P1.2 Sylvan Troy - P1.2 Morning Choosing Time - P1.2 P1.1 World Book Day

Autumn Tree by Jamie Chloe MacDuff with the Queen - P1.3 Thomson - P1.1 Class Photo - P1.2 Painting Time - P1.3 Spring Chicks by Izzy Adams - P1.3 World Book Day - P1.3

Spring Flowers by Fish by Maxwell Millard - P1.2 At work - P1.2 Rainbow Fish Art - P1.1 Iona Mallon - P1.1 Spring Scene by Amina Elkasrawy - P1.1 Relax Kids with Miss Chalmers - P1.3

102 The Chronicle The Chronicle 103 PREP 2 World Book Day - P2.2 Dinosaur Silhouettes by Anya Hetherington - P2.2 World Book Day - P2.1 Dinosaur fossil activity at Kelvingrove Museum - P2.2

Art Symmetry Self Portrait by Anja Boyd - P2.1

P2.3

Design for a biscuit during visit to The Tall Ship - P2.2 Maya Lei and Leilah Higgins Eco Competition Winners - P2.1 Olympic Trainer art work joint project - P2.3

Saami Luqman Fossil hunter - P2.1

Dinosaur Silhouettes by Eilidh Yeung - P2.3

Sunflowers by Irene Adobes - P2.1 Out and about visiting the Food Tasting - P2.3 suffragette tree - P2.1

World Book Day - P2.3

Mondrian Artwork by Leilah Higgins - P2.1 Sunflowers by Robbie Paul - P2.2

Little Reindeer - P2.1 Picture using 2D shapes by Murray Salmon - P2.2 Vivek Somepalli with a model dinosaur egg - P2.1

Talvin Jhund Edward Liu & Gregor Fossil hunter - P2.1 Practical Maths weighing - P2.2 Salmon Using Polydron to make 3D Class Activity, term 1 - P.2.3 shapes - P2.1 Dinosaur Silhouettes by Maya Lei - P2.1

World Book Day - P2.1 Group activity creating our own Van Gogh Sunflower paintings - P2.1 Tasting Scottish produce - P2.1 Sports Day fun! - P2.3 Term 1 Art by Lexie Muirhead - P2.3

104 The Chronicle The Chronicle 105 PREP 3 Dinosaur Silhouettes by Anya Hetherington P2.2

Butterflies by Josie Colourful Minibeasts - P.3.3 Walker-Smith, Daisy Pond Dipping - P.3.3 Mark and Natasha Roman Assembly - P3.1 Ewing - P.3.3 Minibeast Magnifying Glass by Neve McQuilter - P3.1

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Rose Leaf Art Minibeast Art by Katie Macfarlane - P3.2 by Sophie MacAdam - P.3.3 by Daisy Mark - P.3.3 Van Gogh ‘Starry Night’ by Avneet Kaur - P3.1 World Book Day - P3.1

Sebastian King Releasing Butterflies - P3.1

June 2016 - P3.1 Our Shoebox Rooms - P.3.3 Releasing Our Butterflies - P.3.3 Sharing Shoebox Houses with P2 - P3.2 Rouken Glen Park - P.3.3 Mini Beast Maginfying Glass by Josie Walker-Smith - P.3.3

Pond Dipping - P.3.3

May 2016 - P3.2

World Book Day - P.3.3

Roman Mosaic by Nora Kuehne - P3.2

Roman Soldier and Coin by Lily Young - P3.1

Pond Dipping - P.3.3 Releasing Our Butterflies - P.3.3 Releasing Our Butterflies - P.3.3

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The outdoor classroom - P4.2 P4.3 P4.1

Sophie Lovenkrands in Medieval costume - P4.3 Posters - P4.3

Medieval King by Egyptian Profile Working together Macaw Castle in the Sun by Harry Watson - P4.1 by Rory McMillan - P4.2 in Maths - P4.2 by Freya Cattanach - P4.1 Laurie McDougall P4.3

Jasmine, Laurie, Euan & Ruby at Kelvingrove

The Lords and Ladies (and executioner) ready for the Medieval Banquet Christian Chan and Max Mackison dressed as P4.3 Ready for the Stage! Medieval Royalty - P4.1

Stained Glass Window by Oscar Johnston - P4.2

Stirling Castle - P4.2

Jamie Gibbons and Vita Webster Forest Tiger by Hetty McLeod - P4.1 In the ICT suite - P4.2 in Medieval costume - P4.3 Designing the Class Newsboard - P4.1

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The Mayflower by Charlie Treharne - P5.3 Canoeing at Ardmay - P5.2 River Kelvin Walk - P5.2

The Finnieston Crane Christmas Show - P5.1 by Cody Kinnaird - P5.1 Kingfisher by Anna Miller - P5.4

Collaborative Group Work - P5.3

Spaceman by Apollo Dawn by Nathan Paterson - P5.4 Karanpreet Mahli - P5.4

Ox-Bow Lake by Sophie Hannigan - P5.3

Ardmay Trip - P5.1

The Mayflower by Rachel Howie - P5.1

Science trip - P5.3 Painting prints of the Mayflower - P5.2

Space Day - P5.3

Space rocket Pop Art by Abigail Science trip - P5.4 Burgess - P5.2

River Models - P5.4 Mary Queen of Scots Group Investigation - P5.1 Classroom River Display - P5.4 Remembrance Poppies by Jenna Hilditch - P5.1

110 The Chronicle The Chronicle 111 PREP 6 Jacobite targe by Eilidh Harrison - P6.5 Katie Bell, Winner of P6 Poetry Competition - P6.3

P6.2 Ready for Christmas Show - P6.3

Jacobite portrait by Lucy Harris - P6.1 Jacobite Targes- P6.5

Clay tile by Saairah Iqbal - 6.1

Chaorainn Hart as Cyndi Lauper

Carmen Buter as Lady GaGa

Jacob Graham v Kirsty Wicklow - Fencing Club K-Ci Gomwe and Daniel Burdon Louis Game and Chaorainn Hart at as Michael Jackson - P6.1 the Static Electricity Workshop Digestive System Experiment - P6.2 P6.5 Lewis Inglis as Bonnie Prince Charlie - P6.2

Giant Snowflake by A William Morris-inspired clay tile Japanese Club visit to Wudon Hibbah Shabbir - P6.2 Generation Science - P6.2 by Eve Whitton - P6.4

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P7.2 Evacuation P7.1 Evacuation

P7.5

Tori McCusker and Abigail Tausney - P7.2

Stan Clark waiting to be evacuated - P7.5 Dragons’ Den - P7.1

Exploring plants, Lily Yu and Lisa Rennie - P7.5 P7.5 being evacuated during Evacuation Morning

Francesca Fairlie and Abbie Gourlay Protesting for Suffrage - P7.5

Angus McCorkindale, Flynn McLean and Marcie McDougal on Evacuation morning - P7.4 Flynn McLean and Christie McBurnie A Liberal Party hustings (Fergus Munro, participating in Trading Trainers - P7.4 Lyle Webster and Xavier Martin) - P7.2

Science Experiment, Anna Manuel and Lewis Mitchell - P7.3

P7.4

Suffragette Morning - P7.3 Jessica Smith’s WWII poster - P7.3 Rebecca Roper - P7.2 P7.2 P7.2 Dragons’ Den

114 The Chronicle The Chronicle 115 Prep Hockey Hockey P7A The P7A team enjoyed another great season playing together. We started off playing Dollar Academy, who would become our biggest rivals this season, and lost COOL KIDS’ CLUB by three goals. However, we were delighted to come up against them in the George Watson’s Tournament and thrash them 2-0! We met Dollar again, later in the season, at a friendly on their home pitches. Our defeat that day was soon forgotten as we joined the Dollar Academy team for dinner in their boarding house and had a brilliant time. Other notable successes of the season included beating Craigholme 6-0, and other strong victories against Jordanhill and St Aloysius’. Overall, special mention must be given to Nicola Fletcher and Sophie MacKellar, who both scored hat-tricks this season. I would also like to thank Miss Campbell, Miss Brackenridge and Mr Ralph for their amazing coaching: we couldn’t have done it without you! Daria Martinolli

Hockey P7B Wow! What a great season of Prep 7 hockey. Our fantastic team thoroughly enjoyed it! We are incredibly proud of all our achievements. Rain, hail or shine we were out on the pitch with our supporting Fan Club. Our first match was an amazing start to the academic year. Our team beat Dollar Academy 2-0. Every Monday and Friday we intensely trained for over an hour in preparation for our matches and tournaments. As well as making everlasting friendships, we also worked outstandingly as a team, winning the majority of our matches. We will definitely continue to pursue our hockey dreams. As team captains, we were delighted every week to lead a full warm-up before each session. During P7, we have participated in a wide variety of home and away matches, skills and fitness without the love, care and help from our and tournaments; we were lucky enough to host our own outstandingly supportive coaches – Miss Campbell, Miss tournament, inviting 16 schools to attend. At every match Brackenridge and Mr Ralph. A big thanks to the umpires or tournament - win or lose - we played our absolute who spent their early Saturday morning providing best! Throughout the season we had girls scoring several instructions and praise through our competitions. hat-tricks: big congratulations to Hana Woods who scored the most. When our previous sweeper left, Holly It has been the most fantastic experience to be in this Jervis stepped in along with Abigail Tausney and didn’t team: we are like one big family. We will definitely miss let us down. Our final match was one to remember: 6-0 this team, although we’re sure lots of us will play hockey against Jordanhill. together in the future. However, we would not have improved in our hockey Christie McBurnie and Olivia Egan

116 The Chronicle The Chronicle 117 Prep Prep Hockey Rugby The Carol Hamilton Memorial Cup - P6 Rugby P7A We played for The Carol Hamilton Cup at top Windyedge won the second match 3-1 and the red squad won the The P7A season has certainly had some significant highs against The High School of Glasgow. It was the first second 2-1. Overall we won 10-6 and we were given The as well as some lows, but has been great fun throughout. hockey match we played for the school and we were Carol Hamilton Cup. Carol Hamilton taught in the Senior We started with a 4-4 draw against the High School of looking forward to it. We were split into two groups (the School of The Glasgow Academy until she died in 2000; Dundee and secured notable victories over Edinburgh red squad and the blue squad). When we got off the bus we were very proud to have won the cup in her honour. Academy, Hutchesons’ Grammar, Merchiston Castle, and on to the pitch we felt nervous and excited! The blue Everyone had had a great time. When we were walking The High School of Glasgow and Kelvinside Academy. squad drew the first match 0-0 and the red squad lost off the hockey pitch we each got a caramel Freddo. All We had some narrow defeats but we never gave up. their first match 2-1. While we were getting ready for the the parents were cheering and asking for pictures. The bad weather throughout the winter affected both second match we felt a bit more confident and it began training and matches. However, a particular highlight Barbara Connolly-Wilkes, Rachel Brown and Saskia Wade to rain although we still played our best. The blue squad was reaching the final of the St. Columba’s Tournament, playing well and beating many of our local rivals in the process, before losing out to a very good St. Aloysius’ second year and many thanks to him for his enthusiasm, team. Our rugby tour to Northumberland was great fun, coaching skills and hard work to help us become better even though we lost a close contest against Blaydon RFC rugby players. The final whistle has not blown for this Craigholme Hockey Festival and our game against Linlithgow was cancelled due to team and there is huge potential for us in the future in a frozen pitch. There was also an opportunity to play in Senior Rugby. On 17th March, twelve excited P6 girls got on a minibus hands. The next team we played was St. Aloysius’: we won our first 7s tournament, at Stewart’s Melville College, at extremely enthusiastic about the morning ahead: we 6-0. After each half time we got a delicious jelly baby to the end of the season. Mr Jackson was our coach for a Angus McCorkindale were playing in our first ever Hockey Festival! When keep our energy levels up! Our last match was against we arrived, we were told by two polite Craigholme girls Craigholme. They were the best team we played and we where to get changed. Finally, we got out to the pitch were tired by this point. We thankfully won the coin toss, to warm up. Miss Dick told us our positions and we got with tails: it never fails! We won 4-0. After the match Rugby P7B useful tips from Mrs FitzGerald. we did three cheers and shook their hands. We were very I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as captain of the P7B fortunate to have Lucy Harris as our goalie: she never let The first team we played against was Hutchesons’. We team this year and, although we ended up with a win/ one goal in all morning! After, we went to the changing had eleven girls in our team and three subs. The girls lose ratio that went against us over the year, we have rooms, got changed, walked back to our minibus and were Katie Bell, Kirsty Wicklow, Rachel Brown, Barbara all really enjoyed the season. Isaac Burrows showed his had a delicious creme egg and many other goodies in Connolly-Wilkes, Sophie Heginbottom, Anna Streule, best ability and captained the team on many occasions. our pack to enjoy on the trip back to school. When we Lucy Harris, Milly MacFarlane, Ruby Mason, Saskia Wade Matthew Warne displayed excellent hooking skills in the arrived back at school we were extremely proud of what and Chaorainn Hart. The first score against Hutchesons’ scrum, taking any opportunity that came his way. Rory we had achieved. Hopefully our next tournament will be was 8-0 to us! Katie Bell scored two, Kirsty Wicklow two, Spencer was our top try scorer through his tremendous as successful. Saskia Wade one, Anna Streule one and Rachel Brown speed and agility, and Sol Waddell played consistently two. At the end we did three cheers and shook their Katie Bell well during the season, using his speed to great effect. Overall, the team had great respect for one another and listened well to our coach, Mr Mathewson, who taught us a lot this season, not only about rugby but also about has progressed so much since the start of the session and discipline. We look forward to progressing our rugby we owe our thanks to Mr Mathewson and Mr Manson. next term and maintaining our team spirit which has been a major factor in our successes. The whole team Jack MacKenzie

Rugby P7C During the season, the P7C team did not play many games but we managed to win roughly half of them. Our coaches, Mr Robertson and Mr Gould, helped us to develop our skills and passing techniques. Over the season, the team improved and several players moved up to the P7B team. With Mr Gould as our coach, we managed to turn an 11-0 defeat by George Watson’s at the start of the season into an 11-6 victory in our last game. The team worked well together and appreciated the hard work and patience of both coaches, Mr Robertson and Mr Gould. Alexander Scott

118 The Chronicle The Chronicle 119 Prep Prep Rugby Sports day

The Prep Sports Day was held at Anniesland on 13th June athletic championship. All pupils competed in a number of Rugby P6A and the weather held out to give us another fantastic day. different athletic disciplines, including running, jumping and The P6A team has had an extraordinarily successful The morning session provided our youngest pupils with the throwing events. first season of competitive rugby. Whilst we won our opportunity to show off their individual skills, competing in first game against the High School of Dundee, we lost their classes in various different running and obstacle races. As always the inter-class relays provide a great finale to the next three games against Edinburgh Academy, St another great day. Many thanks to Mrs Judd for presenting Aloysius’ and Hutchesons’; however, they all provided The afternoon session this year was run in a slightly the prizes. valuable lessons that gave us confidence in our ability for different format in order to provide the older pupils with the season ahead. Mr Fairlie-Clarke quickly spotted our the opportunity to compete for their individual year group R Simpson potential and provided us with some inspired coaching and, after tinkering with some player positions, the team did not lose another game all season! From early October until our last game in March, every member Kelvinside Academy 7s festival against Hutchesons’, of our team contributed in scoring a whopping 70 tries Kelvinside Academy and The High School of Glasgow. against the 30 conceded. In this run of games we beat We are all very proud of our achievements this season George Heriot’s (twice), Merchiston Castle School (twice), and we would like to thank Mr Fairlie-Clarke for all his George Watson’s, High School of Glasgow (twice), Dollar help. We are already looking forward to next season in Academy (twice) and Stewart’s Melville College. Our the hope of continuing our winning streak. season ended with us playing some excellent rugby on tour at Blaydon Rugby Club, as well as winning the William Aggleton

Rugby P6B The P6 rugby team has had an awesome season. Winning a majority of our matches was a huge achievement and we are very proud of this. Memorable wins against The High School of Glasgow, George Watson’s, Hutchesons’ and George Heriot’s were highlights, but Dollar gave us a hard time. The tremendous team spirit has been one of the reasons we won so many matches with every player giving 100%. Although it is very hard to pick individuals, the two players who I think deserve a special mention are Pieter Rubens Buter for his powerful rucking, and Findlay Hunter for his ability to shimmy past the tackler. All of this wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for Mr Carlin’s discipline and coaching skills. Next season, we hope to achieve even better results. Oluchi Uwakwe

Rugby P6C The Prep 6C rugby team have had an amazing season, winning 3 out of 5 matches. We only lost one match and drew another. One of the best parts was the variety of try scorers in many different positions. One of our best matches was our last match; even though it was 7-7, we played very well as a team. We also recorded an historic win over Stewart’s Melville College, beating them 9 tries to 1. The team started on a high after beating George Watson’s. We have had as many as seven different try scorers and, as well as that, we have had a win as big as 10 - 0 against Kelvinside Academy. The team has improved a lot and everyone who played put in 100% effort. The team parents for coming to our matches. I’m sure everyone is couldn’t have done this without the dedicated coaching very excited for P7 rugby and a lot more fixtures. of the one and only Mr Simpson! Thank you also to all the Ben Thomson

120 The Chronicle The Chronicle 121 Prep Prep Cross-Country Swimming Gala On 23rd April, Prep 6 and 7 pupils set off to Kirkcaldy for the Scottish Schools Primary Road Relays Scottish Primary Schools Cross-Country Championships. On 24th October we travelled to Grangemouth Stadium for This is a huge event which brings together over 50 the Scottish Schools Primary Road Relays with 4 full teams, schools from across the country, with each pupil running looking to build on our success from 2014, where all 4 teams approximately 1 mile across undulating, grassy terrain. The finished in the top 10. There were over 50 schools entered Prep 6 Girls were first off, and set the bar high, with all 5 into this competition, which brings runners from across the girls finishing in the top 25%. With the lowest team points country together, with each team comprised of 3 runners total of the day (19 points), they were crowned the Scottish who run a 1500m leg. Exceeding our expectations does not Champions, with Saskia Wade also collecting an individual even begin to express how well we performed on the day. bronze medal. Her superb run was backed up by Kirsty The Primary 6 Girls team had undoubtedly the performance Wicklow (6th), Lucy Harris, (10th), Chaorainn Hart (16th) and of the day, leading from the start and finishing 52 seconds Charlotte Martin (56th). ahead of the 2nd team. The Primary 6 Boys had a fight on their hands, but held on to the silver medals, finishing with the In a very competitive race the Prep 7 girls also produced same time as the 3rd place finishers. The Primary 7 Girls were fantastic results, packing well and collecting the team faced with the fastest race of the day, but held their nerves to bronze medals. Nicola Fletcher was first home in 8th finish a very creditable 3rd and the Prep 7 Boys improved on place, closely followed by Estelle Macaloney (14th), Abigail their 9th place in 2014 to finish just outside the medals in 4th Gourlay, (45th), Philippa Williamson (69th) and Jessica place. This ‘across the board’ success is a clear indication of Smith (71st). the strength of the Prep Cross-country Club, where we are now pushing each other three times a week at training! The boys also performed exceptionally well, with the P6 boys (Saul McGlennan, Christian McKay, Angus Taylor and P6 Girls - Scottish Champions: Kirsty Wicklow, Lucy Harris Oliver Calder) recording a top 10 team finish in 6th place and Saskia Wade and the P7 boys team (Sol Waddell, Ruaraidh Hart, Lyle P6 Boys - Scottish Silver medallists: Jack Wicklow, Guy Bell Webster and Lucas Pierotti) in 13th. and Saul McGlennan P7 Girls - Scottish Bronze medallists: Nicola Fletcher, Estelle These performances are the result of hard training, with Macaloney and Emma O’Neil many of these children having trained up to three times a P7 Boys - 4th place finish: Sol Waddell, Ruaraidh Hart and week with Miss MacNeill and Mr Doyle to achieve this. Lyle Webster The Prep Swimming Gala was held at Drumchapel Pool on 1st February. Dr. A. Wicklow presented the Girls’ Inter-House Swimming title to Morrison and the Boys’ Inter-House Swimming title to Arthur. L MacNeill L MacNeill The Prep Gala is a very large event designed to involve as many swimmers as possible in house and class races; the strongest 6 swimmers in P6 and P7 compete in a championship competition over 3 strokes. The P7 girls and boys swim over 50m and the P6 over 25m, developing the competitive nature of swim racing.

Saskia Wade has made quite an impact on our record books Of the older guard, some notable records remain: Fiona and is to be congratulated for her achievements. Kirsty Gentles P7 Back crawl 18.5s from 1998, Kylie Walker P7 Wicklow came second in each of the four races that Saskia Freestyle 17.8s from 1998, Murray Steele P5 Breaststroke won, and was inside the old record in three of these races! 19.9 from 1999, Gregor MacLennan P6 Back crawl 18.6 from We certainly have a strong group of young swimmers that 2001, Andrew McLay P7 Back crawl 18.2 from 2004 and P5 are training hard. Back crawl 21.3 from 2002.

Whilst it is always nice to see standards rising, some We did have a Girls House trophy in memory of Adrianne good old records have fallen to the younger wave of new Chawner from Westbourne which has disappeared over the swimmers. Some of the notable names now fading from years. I wonder if anybody knows where this trophy is, or our record sheets are Karen Smith P6 Back crawl from whether someone would consider new donations for the 1994, Georgina Sellyn P6 Breaststroke from 2005, Ross girls’ and boys’ house events? MacLennan P6 Freestyle from 1995 and Murray Steele P6 Breaststroke from 1992. S McAslan

122 The Chronicle The Chronicle 123 Prep Prep Swimming Gala Prize-winners Murray Bett Vanessa Prescott Language DP4 Iris Barr Girls’ Inter-House Swimming Congratulations to our Champion swimmers: Basil Syed Language James Kennedy P7.1 Arthur Fraser Morrison Temple Nicola Fletcher, winning the trophy donated by the Lucy Wong Environmental Studies P7 Girls Amarachi Uwakwe Fletcher family Prep 5 Girls 1 3 4 2 MP4 George Murdoch Sophie Tiefenbrun French Peter Shields, winning the trophy donated by the P6 Girls 2 1 3 4 P7 Boys Harriet Jones Fletcher family Mairi McLeod Language Trans Girls 1 3 4 2 Christian Chan P6 Girls Saskia Wade Ruby Mackison Language Shwetika Balaji, Jet Guan, Totals 4 7 11 8 P7.2 P6 Boys Tom Wicklow P4.1 James McCarey Rebecca Roper Environmental Studies Sharanya Shashidharan & Boys’ Inter-House Swimming Mairi McLeod French The following new records were set: Rory Treharne Arthur Fraser Morrison Temple Jessica Smith Language Open Girls Butterfly 25m Saskia Wade 16.1s Priyanka Thiagarajan Prep 5 Boys 4 3 1 2 P7 Girls Freestyle 25m Estelle Macaloney 16.6s P4.2 Poppy MacGregor Rosie McFadzean Language P7.3 P6 Boys 3 2 4 1 P6 Girls Championship Freestyle 25m Saskia Wade 14.1s Raphael de Maigret Jessica Smith Environmental Studies Trans Boys 4 3 2 1 P6 Girls Championship Breaststroke 25m Saskia Wade 18.4s Jamie Gibbons Jessica Smith French Totals 11 8 7 4 P4.3 Elise Campbell P6 Girls Championship Back crawl 25m Saskia Wade 17.3s Nicola Fletcher Language Ffion Mann P6 Boys Championship Freestyle 25m Tom Wicklow 14.5s Evie Ellis Language Eva Pollock P7.4 P6 Boys Championship BreaststrokeFreestyle 25m 25m Tom Wicklow 19.0s14.5s P5.1 Ruari Mavin Nicola Fletcher Environmental Studies P6 Boys Championship Breaststroke 25m Tom Wicklow 19.0s Daniel Diez de Baldeon Evie Ellis Environmental Studies Open Boys Butterfly 25m Tom Wicklow 16.2 Karan Shah Amy Li Language P7 Boys Championship Freestyle 50m Peter Shields 38.3 P5.2 Aimee Teale Jamie Little Alexander Hendry Language P7 Boys Freestyle 25m William Nicolson 18.0 P7.5 Sophie Hannigan Alexander Hendry Environmental Studies P6 Boys Championship Freestyle 25m Tom Wicklow 14.5 P5.3 Charlie Treharne Lisa Khorishko Rennie French P6 Boys Freestyle 25m Mark MacAndie 18.7 Casper Waddell William Nicolson P7 Boys Championship Breaststroke 50m Peter Shields 53.0 Tage Bijral Melissa Inglis P7 Boys Breaststroke 25m Angus McCorkindale 24.6 P5.4 Rory Darling Rory Spencer Karanpreet Malhi P7 Maths Prizes P6 Boys Championship Breaststroke 25m Tom Wicklow 19.0 Alexander Brennan P6 Boys Breaststroke 25m Pieter Rubens Buter 23.8 Karan Shah Freddy Pringle Amiya Patel P5 Maths Eva Lavery P7 Boys Championship Back crawl 50m Fergus Munro 48.3 Rachel Hannah Prizes Headmaster's Maths Prizes Sarah Zou P7 Boys Back crawl 25m Struan Park 23.4 Lois Williamson P6 Boys Championship Back crawl 25m Tom Wicklow 19.8 Rayyan Suleman Max Mackison P4

P6 Boys Back crawl 25m Kyle McKay 21.3 Daniel Burdon Amiya Patel P5 P6.1 Rubens Buter Open Girls Butterfly 25m Saskia Wade 16.1 Poetry Speaking prizes Katie Bell P6 Andrew Harden P7 Girls Championship Freestyle 50m Nicola Fletcher 32.2 Nicola Fletcher & Tom Wicklow P7 P7 Girls Freestyle 25m Estelle Macaloney 16.6 Lucas Pierotti Oluchi Uwakwe P6.2 P6 Girls Championship Freestyle 25m Saskia Wade 14.1 Christian McKay, The Julia Donaldson Nicola Fletcher P6 Girls Freestyle 25m Rachel Brown 17.0 Danithmee Aluthduwehewage Writing Prize P7 Girls Championship Breaststroke 50m Nicola Fletcher 44.6 Jacob Graham The Director of Music’s P6.3 Maxwell Biggam Mairi McLeod P7 Girls Breaststroke 25m Daria Martinolli 22.3 Prize for Performance Catherine MacCarey P6 Girls Championship Breaststroke 25m Saskia Wade 18.4 Lucas Pierotti Ella Adams The Games Prizes P6 Girls Breaststroke 25m Emma Young 25.8 P6.4 Iona McNeish Nicola Fletcher P7 Girls Championship Back crawl 50m Nicola Fletcher 41.7 Edward Howat Evie Ellis P7 Girls Back crawl 25m Grace Connelly 22.6 Anna Streule The Art prize Ruby Mackison P6 Girls Championship Back crawl 25m Saskia Wade 17.3 P6.5 Emma Young Nicholas Massie FRAME CUP For Inter- P6 Girls Back crawl 25m Carmen Buter 22.7 Morrison House Sports Competitions P7 Girls Relay Morrison Daniel Burdon Eisa Latif The House Shield Arthur P6 Maths P7 Boys Relay Arthur Juan Canales Prizes THE DUX Nicola Fletcher Joseph Provan Hibbah Shabbir

124 The Chronicle The Chronicle 125 TGA Milngavie Creative Writing You can’t learn about Green Eyes by Nicola Fletcher, P7 the outside if you are on The huge, gnarled trees were so tall that you had to crane your neck to see the very top. An eclectic mix of lush green plants surrounded me, and the gushing water crashed on to the rocks below. Sunlight danced and dappled through the trees which were so old they had grown twisted and lumpy like arthritic fingers. It was warm and humid, so hot that the heat the inside sank deep into my bones. Creatures of all kinds were hiding in the dense greenery, and the place was filled with noise; the animals never seemed to quieten down. Whilst touring a prospective family around the school, three deer appeared at the top of the

Dangling my legs in the ice-cold, crystal clear water, I stared up at my best friend Alex, and frowned to myself. Coming to the moor. The family were laughing and commenting that this must be staged. In fact we now rainforest with my best friend had sounded like a dream come true, and it had been, at least for the first few days. Recently, see deer, along with squirrels and garden birds, all around the school grounds. How fortunate Alex had been acting really strange: she was often muttering to herself and there was an odd gleam in her bright green eyes. I couldn’t help feeling like she was going mad. I sighed, and twisted my long, cascading curls into a ponytail. Why had the we are to be in this setting and so close to nature. dream holiday become a nightmare?

Suddenly, I heard a soft sighing noise behind me, and I abruptly sat up and stared at the terrifying person before me. Alex’s gleaming eyes had a crazed look in them; she looked like a maniac with no control over herself. Her fiery red hair was all over the place, and she was muttering furiously to herself.

Petrified, I started to back away from my once best friend. She was a monster.

She smiled eerily at me and followed me to the edge of the river.

Fear jolted through me like an enraged cheetah as an icy grip took hold of me. I was alone, with no one to hear my screams. Suddenly there was a piercing shriek, filled with anguish and terror. It took me a moment to realise it was me.

Before my brain had time to realise what was happening, I found myself crashing into the cool, clear water. I thrashed around, desperately trying to get some air, and then I felt hands gripping tightly around my neck. This was it. This was how I was going to die.

Suddenly, I stopped moving and everything was calm. I felt peaceful, almost like I was already dead. The Curriculum for Excellence offers all children first hand Woodland Trust and the rangers from Mugdock Country Park opportunities to experience the outdoors, as this environment have been teaching the children how to measure the height of The last thing I saw was those cold, green eyes. Then, everything went black. inspires passion and motivates pupils to become more trees, the best spots to place bird boxes, animal life and how successful learners. Surely, this adventurous approach to to recognise seasonal changes through the plants and trees. learning must be the way forward? Much of the curricular work we do in the school can be The Queen And The Kelvin Kelpies Within the moor, the children have built shelters with the covered on the moor. Learning flows seamlessly between help of our parents. They have searched the water’s edge for outdoors and indoors, as we try to make the most efficient by Jonathan Tan, P4 insects and built minibeast hotels. Pupils can sit outside and and effective use of our resources. We have been creating record all they see, both upwards and outwards. They are stories inside metre squares made with branches. Time work constantly asked what they would like to do in the moor and can be completed using string and twigs. The only limit for Long ago there lived, in Glasgow, a powerful Queen named Queen Botanica. She was mean and selfish - she ALWAYS won we try our best to accommodate. Medieval Castles, Roman Forts and hunting for dinosaurs is at games and she ALWAYS wanted money for winning! This made her feel happy and powerful. Every month the Queen the children’s imagination. played chess in the famous Kelvin Chess Championship. With each game, she became more and more greedy, demanding more money. ‘WOOHOO!’ she would shout, ‘WHERE’S MY CHESS REWARD?’ After each game her poor slaves were forced Barloch Moor has always enriched ‘Atholl’ school life. After to carry 1000 gold bars as her prize. the Second World War, Miss Richie the Head teacher wrote: We want the children to make choices for their own learning, whilst taking and managing risk. All our pupils, from three However, one day something unusual happened to the Queen. As she was walking back to the Palace Botanica, she paused ‘Linked with our memories is the constant picture of our years to eight years benefit from our woodland environment on the bridge over the River Kelvin. Suddenly, she spied some little glowing, blue flies, fluttering in the air. ‘We are the Kelvin moor, at all seasons of the year, the haunt of young nature- and the skills they learn improve performance when they Kelpies’ they sang. ‘We live under the bridge – we challenge you to a game of chess!’ lovers and the setting for so many episodes in school life.’ return to the classroom. Being outside is not an optional ‘Alright then,’ said the Queen. The Owl Magazine 1947 extra at TGA Milngavie. It is very much part of the curriculum, ‘We’ve been watching you,’ said the kelpies, ‘and we know how you love to play!’ as are cycling, outdoor sport and looking after the fruit, But the kelpies were cleverer than the Queen and started to capture her chess pieces. The Queen hated losing – she began At the beginning of summer term we introduced ‘Marathon vegetables and herbs in our decking area. to cheat and became more and more bad tempered. The kelpies knew there was only one way to finish the game and to stop on the Moor’, where many of our pupils get up early and run the cheating, greedy Queen once and for all. KAPOOM!!! With a puff of magic blue smoke the kelpies turned the Queen into with staff and parents around the perimeter. Even the little Anyone who takes children outside regularly sees the a chess piece and tossed her into the River Kelvin. And there she stayed, finally having learnt her lesson. Nursery/Kindergarten and toddlers who are not yet at school, enjoyment and sense of wonder that is generated when are managing one lap at speed. youngsters engage with their environment.

We have already planted around fifty saplings courtesy of The J McMorran

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Having fun in the sun Working hard and having fun

We love shared reading!

Our class shop

Winning at the Mini Olympics Outdoor learning is great!

Raising money for Children in Need

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We really enjoyed our Dinosaur topic!

We love to get out and about!

Our Forest School

Pop Art Painting

Telling the time Nurturing our plants

A great science lesson Working on a portrait of Robert Burns

Reading ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ together

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We know all about the Egytians!

This is to certify that the pupils of

The Glasgow Academy

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Green Tree Schools Award

Learning about coding Money week activities

Master chess players

Le Petit Déjeuner

132 The Chronicle The Chronicle 133 invite parents in for that, they asked them to come into school Shores, Provan’s Lordship, and Kelvingrove and Rouken for a rainforest adventure, when they shared many of the facts Glen Parks, Whitelees Wind Farm, the Greenbank Garden, TGA and details they had learned. The Burrell Collection and Pollok Park to name just a few. A particular delight for the Nursery/Kindergarten and P1 children To mark the opening of The Saunders Centre at Kelvinbridge, was a workshop held by the RSNO, entitled ‘The Toy Box’. Dairsie we took eight children whose competition entries had been chosen to be placed in the Time Capsule; they each received Generation Science came to give a workshop to P1 and P2 on Looking back to last August it hardly seems as if any time has passed, but it has indeed been a a certificate that will allow them back for the opening of the ‘Day and Night’. P3 and P4 explored the science of power with Time Capsule in 2065 (I hope they keep the certificates safe!). a workshop entitled ‘Power from the People’. full academic year and once again the children at The Glasgow Academy, Dairsie, have worked with enthusiasm and vigour. We enjoyed our journeys with poetry again this year, back in Courtesy of the PTA we had a visit from the Hopscotch Theatre October, in conjunction with National Poetry Day; we learned Company. We learned about the importance of being safe on- We bade farewell to Mrs Preston at the October half-term The children in P2 had great fun investigating ‘Food without poems on the theme of dark and light, and the poems were line through their ‘Cyber Buddy’ presentation and we hope holiday, who left us as she awaited her second child, and we Fire’, which enabled them to share many tasty treats with one about owls, bedtime, monkeys, candles and darkness. their performance of ‘Be Keen to Eat Green’, has fostered and shared her delight when her daughter was born that same another; things that could be prepared without the aid of an encouraged some good eating habits. month. We have been grateful to Miss Hayley Hughes for oven or hob. Their studies on dinosaurs were as popular with Our Scottish Poetry Competition in January was judged by manning the fort in P1 whilst Mrs Preston has been enjoying this P2 as with previous classes and their trip to Kelvingrove Mr Matthew Pearce, our Deputy Rector from Kelvinbridge. Mrs MacLeod and our RRS group enabled us to focus on Fair her family. We have been delighted to have welcomed Mrs Museum and Art Galleries for a special workshop helped Mr Pearce was most impressed by the standard of recitation Trade Fortnight, which we kick started with some ‘Divine’ Langridge back after her maternity leave and were indebted fossilise their knowledge! Their studies centred on Katie Morag and performance. After considered deliberations Mr Pearce chocolate treats that allowed us to sample different flavours to Mrs Denise Munro who took the reins in After School Care and island life was another favourite and gave rise to a super announced the following winners: in P1 Charlotte Craig, and gave us a sugar high that almost lasted the full two weeks! in her absence. At the end of the year we said farewell to Mr assembly in which the children told us about ‘Katie Morag and Jessica Craig and Olivia Johnston; in P2 Poppy Montgomery Davidson and gave him our very best wishes for the future as the Tiresome Ted’; the Scottish dancing they demonstrated and Eilidh Reid; in P3 Aidan King and Rory Julyan and in P4 Mrs MacLeod and a group of eight children visited a local he embarked on his new job in Stirling. After many years of was a fine accompaniment to the assembly. The children Fajar Ashaq and James Kennedy. These children had a further nursery to teach them something about respecting each regular Friday morning visits, the Reverend John Whiteford of P2 were also busy in the back garden: they planted some opportunity to perform their poems when they recited them other’s rights, as well as to explain a little bit about moving into retired and we were able to pass on the heartfelt good wishes potatoes as part of their ‘Growing and Planting’ topic and grew during our short concert on Grandparents’ Afternoon. P1; the main message that came across from the TGA Dairsie of the school community when he joined us for the last time, various herbs in the classroom; I think we have quite a few children was that there was nothing to be worried about, and in the middle of May. As a school we were deeply saddened green fingers around the school! Just before the May half-term holiday we donned anything that P1 is great fun! to learn of the recent passing of Miss Dunn who had been a green and held our Dairsie Eco-Daft Day. Mrs Crawford set up faithful member of staff since 1992. It was lovely to be able to use our own grounds at the Bowling Club for a second year, to hold our annual sports’ day. Mrs The children have worked tirelessly in the classrooms and Crawford and Miss Barr worked hard, not only in preparing the beyond and should all be proud of the progress they have children for their events, but also in planning the courses and made this year; it has not all been hard graft, though, there the races. have been many moments of fun and amusement too. This year we invited parents to join us for the class assemblies for We have enjoyed learning about and celebrating the success the first time and they enjoyed being with us as much as we of children who have participated in competitions and enjoyed performing for them. tournaments inside and outside of school. Fajar Ashaq, Iris Barr, Murray Bett, Arianna Carmichael, James Coyle The NK children had great fun learning about space and, in and Charlie Farquharson all in DP4 were selected to have particular, they wanted to learn about the planets. They also their story writing printed, as part of the Young Writers’ enjoyed some specialist knowledge when Daniel’s mum came competition. Murray Thomson represented The Academy at in to help them celebrate Chinese New Year and when Priya’s the St Leonard’s Golf Tournament; and there have also been mum told them all about Diwali; both mums were kind enough ‘Club’ successes in swimming, rugby, tennis and martial arts. to prepare many tasty treats for the children to try and so the A number of children received trophies in Judo from our children found out about foods that were traditional to each expert instructor, Gary Edwards, as well as each child earning festival. They have had great fun with the construct-a-frame a coloured Judo belt. purchased by the PTA, which, amongst other things, has been The boys in P3 created some amazing shoe box homes as two assault courses at the Bowling Club, the children had great a space rocket and during the summer term was transformed part of their investigations into houses and homes. They fun running in their ‘green’ outfits, enjoying the challenges of It has not just been the children and teachers who have been into a greenhouse thanks to Mrs Dunn’s expert sewing. This thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Romans, as well as the courses. They also participated in different ecological busy: the PTA, under the direction of the retiring Chairperson, enabled the children to do some role play around the Garden sharing that knowledge during their assembly, which was matters. The P3 children visited Newlands Park to carry out a Mrs Montgomery, has worked tirelessly throughout the year Centre that was established in the room and they were also first class. They loved watching their caterpillars develop and survey of mini-beasts and birds in the area. The other children too. The PTA organised a full diary of events and parties for able to do some actual planting, both in the back garden and transform, eventually being able to be released into the back made grass heads and then everyone planted seeds to take parents and children alike. We have been most grateful to them in flower pots. Parents, pupils and staff loved watching the NK garden. These were not the only mini-beasts they studied and home and watch grow. All the children also learned about the for the six iPads they were able to purchase for the school, girls and boys sing and tell us about plants and growing as they they also informed each other about their creature of choice correct way to recycle our waste packaging. which have been put to good use and have helped support the presented their assembly. in a pre-prepared class talk. children’s learning. Once again we celebrated World Book Day in style and all During the first term P1 made a study of their healthy bodies as The children in P4 started the year by finding out a little more the children listened to the storytelling of Alison Galbraith. Whether it has been within the confines of the classroom, well as the City of Glasgow. They had fun learning about people about the human body, then they travelled back in time to The weekly paired reading with NK has been enjoyed by all or further afield in our local environment, the children have who help us and this topic afforded them a trip to Newlands learn all about the lives of lords and ladies living in castles; they concerned and we hope it has further developed the culture undertaken an array of learning experiences; they have each South Parish Church where they were given a guided tour by looked resplendent when they dressed up for their medieval of reading in the classrooms. developed as confident individuals, successful learners, the Reverend John Whiteford. In the summer term, along banquet. Their studies on all things Egyptian had them effective contributors, and responsible citizens, as well as had with the sunny weather, the P1 children loved learning about researching gods and goddesses as well as making sarcophagi, The children have enjoyed numerous trips and outings some great fun along the way. all that lives in and by the sea. Their class assembly allowed amongst other things. During the course of the summer term, throughout the course of the year, as well as visitors coming to them to display their knowledge about their favourite story, they worked under the canopy of a rainforest and enjoyed the school. We went to Kelvingrove Museum and Art Galleries, We hope you have enjoyed a peek into this past year! the ‘Light Keeper’s Lunch’, and we thoroughly enjoyed all their learning about such environments. The P4 children presented Almond Valley, the Riverside Museum, Polmadie Fire Station, songs, sung with zeal and passion. an assembly all about St Andrew in November, but rather than Newlands South Parish Church, the Sea Life Centre at Lomond HJ Logie

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Making banana bread together

We loved Fairtrade Day!

Watering our potatoes “I love painting!’

A trip to the Riverside Museum

Our Seaside Assembly

Planting, nurturing and measuring our sunflowers

A trip to the Sealife Centre St Andrew’s Day Celebrations

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We know all about the Romans! Looking after our garden

We were blown away by Whitelee Windfarm!

Out and about at Kelvingrove Art Gallery

World Book Day Artistic adventures outdoors Celebrating the sunshine

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Bringing history to life at Stirling Castle

Fun with finger puppets Sampling snails

Fundraising for Children in Need In the rainforest

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