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SSAA Secondary Schools' Cross-Country Championships Deans Comm. HS Livingston Sat. 4Th March 2017 Group D Girls 1 Anna Hedley Ma
SSAA Secondary Schools' Cross-Country Championships Deans Comm. HS Livingston Sat. 4th march 2017 Group D Girls 1 Anna Hedley Madras College 8:47 80 Whelan Harriet Milne's HS 2 Anya MacLean HS of Glasgow 9:07 81 Claudia Wight Dunbar Grammar School 3 Emma Johnson George Watson's College 9:11 82 Alex Tully Madras College 4 Valencia Wright Lenzie Academy 9:16 83 Zoe Dunn Deans Community HS 5 Bridget Harley North Berwick HS 9:39 84 Alix Donald Banff Academy 6 Zoe Flower Hutchesons' Grammar School 9:42 85 Esther Jamieson Eastwood HS 7 Zara Kennedy HS of Glasgow 9:44 86 Taylor McNamara St Andrew's and St Bride's HS 8 Julia Cash Hutchesons' Grammar School 9:45 87 C Campbell Hutchesons' Grammar School 9 Mairi Craig Stirling HS 9:46 88 Isla Booth Dollar Academy 10 Isla Ward St Ninian's HS (Giff.) 9:47 89 Tina Kelly Fortrose Academy 11 Abi Hammerman Port Glasgow HS 9:49 90 Olivia Schenini Hutchesons' Grammar School 12 Rachel Muir Renfrew HS 9:49 91 Sophie Henderson Williamwood HS 13 Molli Robb St Mungo's RC HS (Falkirk) 9:49 92 Millie Wilson Strathallan School 14 Isla Cooper Annan Academy 9:50 93 Eva Bell St Andrew's Academy (Paisley) 15 Rose Ryan HS of Dundee 9:50 94 Alice Fordyce Strathallan School 16 Adele Gillespie Alford Academy 9:59 95 Kara Reynolds St Ambrose HS 17 Abbie Kirwan St Andrew's and St Bride's HS 10:20 96 Katie MacDougall Banff Academy 18 Orla Doherty Douglas Academy 10:20 97 Akira West Dollar Academy 19 Esme Thoms Bell Baxter HS 10:22 98 Abbey Hart Glasgow Gaelic School 20 Grace MacLean Douglas Academy 10:24 99 Millie Shuttleworth -
October 2012 Rector Contents Firstly, My Thanks to All of You Who Took the Time to Contact Us Following Publication of 3 World Challenge 2012 the Last Edition
JordanhillJordanhill SchoolSchool JournalJournal October 2012 Rector Contents Firstly, my thanks to all of you who took the time to contact us following publication of 3 World Challenge 2012 the last edition. It is very pleasing to receive 6 Glasgow City Council Art such positive feedback. We have printed Competition 2012 some of your comments in this edition. 10 Disco Inferno It is also pleasing that so many former pupils 12 The Blitz continue to write in with their reminiscences 14 From Jordanhill to the Oscars and life stories. 18 S6 Charity Dinner 2012 20 S6 Charity 2012-2013 Last session was a difficult one for the School with the untimely 22 Etta Galbraith deaths of staff family members and former pupils either side of 24 Dr Joe McKendrick Christmas. Thereafter, June saw the passing of our beloved bursar 26 Jane Cormack Etta Galbraith closely followed by that of another Jordanhill legend Joe McKendrick who retired only three years ago. 28 A Seaward Explorer 29 Archive Films I write about Etta inside and I am grateful to former pupil and 30 Class of ‘71 40th Reunion journalist John MacLeod for giving us permission to adapt his 31 Walker Cup 50th Anniversary article about Dr Joe. The third obituary is that of another FP and 32 The Queen’s Diamond educational legend. I had the pleasure of meeting Jane Hennon Jubilee Celebrations (nee Cormack) and husband Michael when they visited the 33 Sistema Scotland’s Pop-Up School some years ago. We were all saddened to hear of her Orchestra sudden death. -
Handbook 2014/15
hool ent Individuals • Resp dary Sc Learners • Confi d onsible Citizens /15 Lourdes Secon Successful • Effective 2014 ontributors • Contribut Handbook tors ns • Effective C ors • Succe Contribu Successfu • Responsible Citize ssful Learn • Effective l Learners • Confid ent Individuals ers • Confi dent Individuals • Responsible Citizens WELCOME TO LOURDES SECONDARY It is an exciting time for Primary Seven pupils who are now in the final stages of their primary education and are preparing for their move to secondary school. It is also a time when both pupils and parents have many questions about what this new experience of school will be like and I hope this handbook will help to provide you with some answers. We hope this year brings you many opportunities to try new things, develop new skills, experience success and enjoy your learning in our school. If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school. Mr G McGuigan Head Teacher Lourdes Secondary School 47 Kirriemuir Ave Glasgow G52 3DL E: [email protected] www.lourdessecondary.co.uk SCHOOL VISION Lourdes Secondary is an inclusive Catholic Dear Parent / Carer community of faith and learning, rich in our diversity and offering a climate of high Situated in the area of Cardonald, Lourdes expectations and aspirations for all. Our young Secondary School is a large, six year comprehensive people are encouraged to aspire to the ideal of Roman Catholic school with young people love of God and love of our neighbour so that attending from a large area on the south side of they may enrich their community through their Glasgow. -
Health and Wellbeing Survey (South Area): Background
66% take part in a sports club run by school Health and Wellbeing Survey (South Area): Background THE FIRST Glasgow secondary schools n Physical Activity, Diet and Sleep 50% health and wellbeing survey was carried n Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs of all young IN 2010 all 30 out in 2006/7. In early 2010, Glasgow n General health people travel to secondary schools in City Community Health Partnership n Mental health and wellbeing agreed to support a follow up to the n Self-esteem, bullying and anti-social school by active Glasgow took part in a original schools health and wellbeing behaviour means health and wellbeing survey. n Future aspirations The aims of the 2010 study were to n Services aimed at young people. survey which was gather current information on the pupil Since the first survey was undertaken, commissioned by NHS population, gather data on key areas local authorities and schools have of health and gain an understanding to seen the introduction of the Schools Greater Glasgow & pupil perceptions of their health and (Health Promotion and Nutrition) 72% Clyde. A total of 8,282 wellbeing. (Scotland) Act 2007, and Curriculum The survey included questions on the for Excellence. Both place health and of respondents pupils (S1-S4) took following topics: wellbeing at the heart of education. eat a breakfast part in the survey. n Demographics – including age, Compared to the original survey, the gender, family composition, 2010 results show some encouraging each morning deprivation and ethnicity findings! The data: key findings from the South Area IN THE South Glasgow area 3,247 pupils took part in the survey, Schools Health Summit with relatively equal proportion of young people represented Thursday 14th June 2012 81% from S1 to S4. -
Innovative Routes to Learning S@S Accelerate 2013 Programme
Innovative Routes to Learning S@S Accelerate 2013 Programme Report for Women’s Engineering Society Contents Executive Summary ………………....………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Programme Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………....... 6 Programme Aims..………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Summary of Programme Activity………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Programme Participants…………………………………………………………………………………………...... 8 WES-funded Participant Evaluation 11 Qualitative Data……………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Quantitative Data………………….………………………………………………………………. 14 Junior Mentor Evaluation…………………..….……………………………………………………………………. 21 2011 Programme Participants: Applications to Strathclyde…….…………………………………… 25 2012 Participants: Applications to Strathclyde Engineering Faculty…………………………….. 28 Appendix 1: Funders of the 2013 Programme…….……………………………………………………….. 30 Appendix 2: Contributors to the 2013 Programme…….……………………………………………….. 31 Appendix 3: 2013 Participating Schools by Local Authority…….…………………………………… 32 2 Executive Summary Programme Overview 2013 saw the 5th year of the S@S Accelerate programme, run by the Innovative Routes to Learning (IRL) Unit within the School of Education at the University of Strathclyde. The programme aims to provide S5 & S6 school pupils with a targeted focus on their chosen area of potential University study. Participants chose from 12 one-week subject-specific Challenge programmes and were led through these by undergraduate and postgraduate student mentors; 61 from the University of Strathclyde and five from the University -
Jordanhill School Journal March 2010 Jordanhill Wedding
Jordanhill School Journal March 2010 Jordanhill Wedding Congratulations to Tracy (née Brown) and Matthew Manson who were married at Broomhill Parish Church on 28th December. Tracy is the office manager at Jordanhill School while former pupil Matthew has been head coach for two years after completing his degree. Following their wedding Tracy and Matthew jetted off to Thailand, but were not accompanied by Walter on this occasion. Scottish Swimming Champions Boys 12 & Under 200 Metre Freestyle Relay Congratulations to the Primary 7 swimming team who triumphed at the Scottish Championships beating Robert Gordon’s College into second place by over 4 seconds with the High School a further 1.5 seconds adrift. 1. Jordanhill School 2:12.00 2. Robert Gordon’s College 2:16.39 Peter McManus, Stewart Leanord, 3. High School of Glasgow 2:17.81 Ritchie Austin and Scott Deans Journal We would like to have an e-mail address for everyone on the FP database. Please complete and return the enclosed form or e-mail the information to us. We welcome contributions to the Journal from all members of the Jordanhill community – former pupils, current pupils, parents and staff. Please telephone or e-mail [email protected] In the September 2009 edition we published an article on Captain Thomas Crawfurd written by Patricia Wilson (FP 1947) which generated a lot of interest. Unfortunately, Patricia’s name was omitted. We apologise for failing to credit Patricia as the author on this occasion. 2 Jordanhill School Rangers Stars Back Anti-bullying Scheme Rangers’ manager Walter Smith and the first team squad have given their backing to the anti-bullying scheme created by the Jordanhill School Pupil Councils in conjunction with our Enterprise Group. -
Irish Parents and Gaelic- Medium Education in Scotland
Irish parents and Gaelic- medium education in Scotland A Report for Soillse 2015 Wilson McLeod Bernadette O’Rourke Table of content 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2 2. Setting the scene ................................................................................................................... 3 3. Previous research .................................................................................................................. 4 4. Profile of Irish parent group ................................................................................................... 5 5. Relationship to Irish: socialisation, acquisition and use ......................................................... 6 6. Moving to Scotland: when and why? ................................................................................... 12 7. GME: awareness, motivations and experiences .................................................................. 14 8. The Gaelic language learning experience and use of Gaelic .............................................. 27 9. Sociolinguistic perceptions of Gaelic ................................................................................... 32 10. Current connections with Ireland ...................................................................................... 35 11. Conclusions ...................................................................................................................... 38 Acknowledgements -
Undergraduate Admissions by
Applications, Offers & Acceptances by UCAS Apply Centre 2019 UCAS Apply Centre School Name Postcode School Sector Applications Offers Acceptances 10002 Ysgol David Hughes LL59 5SS Maintained <3 <3 <3 10008 Redborne Upper School and Community College MK45 2NU Maintained 6 <3 <3 10011 Bedford Modern School MK41 7NT Independent 14 3 <3 10012 Bedford School MK40 2TU Independent 18 4 3 10018 Stratton Upper School, Bedfordshire SG18 8JB Maintained <3 <3 <3 10022 Queensbury Academy LU6 3BU Maintained <3 <3 <3 10024 Cedars Upper School, Bedfordshire LU7 2AE Maintained <3 <3 <3 10026 St Marylebone Church of England School W1U 5BA Maintained 10 3 3 10027 Luton VI Form College LU2 7EW Maintained 20 3 <3 10029 Abingdon School OX14 1DE Independent 25 6 5 10030 John Mason School, Abingdon OX14 1JB Maintained 4 <3 <3 10031 Our Lady's Abingdon Trustees Ltd OX14 3PS Independent 4 <3 <3 10032 Radley College OX14 2HR Independent 15 3 3 10033 St Helen & St Katharine OX14 1BE Independent 17 10 6 10034 Heathfield School, Berkshire SL5 8BQ Independent 3 <3 <3 10039 St Marys School, Ascot SL5 9JF Independent 10 <3 <3 10041 Ranelagh School RG12 9DA Maintained 8 <3 <3 10044 Edgbarrow School RG45 7HZ Maintained <3 <3 <3 10045 Wellington College, Crowthorne RG45 7PU Independent 38 14 12 10046 Didcot Sixth Form OX11 7AJ Maintained <3 <3 <3 10048 Faringdon Community College SN7 7LB Maintained 5 <3 <3 10050 Desborough College SL6 2QB Maintained <3 <3 <3 10051 Newlands Girls' School SL6 5JB Maintained <3 <3 <3 10053 Oxford Sixth Form College OX1 4HT Independent 3 <3 -
Jordanhill School Journal September 2009 Jordanhill School 90Th Anniversary Dinner Friday 11Th June 2010 7.00 for 7.30 P.M
Jordanhill School Journal September 2009 Jordanhill School 90th Anniversary Dinner Friday 11th June 2010 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. School Hall Former pupils, staff and friends are invited to attend a reception and dinner to mark the 90th anniversary of the school. Full details on the web site or contact the school office Tickets £45 In June Jordanhill School was awarded its first Green Flag as an eco-school following a visit by a team of independent assessors. Congratulations to all the members of the eco committee whose efforts over the last year and on the day led to this successful outcome. School Captains 2009-10 Congratulations to Shona Lambie and Tony Herron who have been appointed as the School Captains for session 2009-10. Journal Articles We welcome contributions from all members of the Jordanhill community – former pupils, current pupils, parents and staff. Please telephone or e-mail [email protected] The Linda and Gordon Bonnyman Trust The Trust offers financial support to FPs undertaking a programme of post-graduate study at one of the elite universities in the United States. Please visit the Friends area of the web site for further information. Apply now for courses commencing September 2010. 2 Jordanhill School Prizegiving 23rd June 2009 The guests at this year’s Prizegiving were Professor Andrew Hamnett the former Principal of The University of Strathclyde and his wife Rev. Suzanne Hamnett. Andrew and Suzanne were also our guests at the Gala Concert on the previous evening. During the ceremony the School Captains, Katie Wyllie and Donald Leggat, presented a cheque for £19,000 to Alzheimer Scotland the S6 charity. -
ITEM 6 7Th October 2010
ITEM 6 7th October 2010 Glasgow City Council Children and Families Policy Development Committee Date: 7 October 2010 Report by Executive Director of Education Contact: Ronnie Maclellan, EdIS Manager Tel: 74551 Education Improvement Service Purpose of Report As requested by Committee, this report provides a description of the work of the Education Improvement Service Recommendations It is recommended that the Children and Families Policy Development Committee considers the content of the report. Ward No(s): Citywide: x Local member(s) advised: Yes No consulted: Yes No 1. Background 1.1 Education Services has a duty under the Standards in Scottish Schools Act (2000) to secure improvement. ‘An education authority shall endeavour to secure improvement in the quality of school education which is provided in the schools managed by them; and they shall exercise their functions in relation to such provision with a view to raising standards of education.’ 1.2 In addition, Education Services has a duty to review school performance. ‘(1) An education authority shall from time to time, after consulting such bodies as appear to the authority to be representative of teachers and parents within their area and giving such persons within that area as appear to the authority to have an interest in the matter an opportunity to make their views known, define and publish, as respects quality of education provided, measures and standards of performance for the schools managed by them; and different measures and standards may be so defined for different -
Nurturing Creative Relationships Between Primary & Secondary School Levels
NURTURING CREATIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVELS Sharing the Learning of the Hear My Voice Project The Citizens Theatre presents the results of a 3-year creative arts project, delivered in Nurture rooms within Glasgow Learning Communities. CONTENTS Introduction to the Project Pages 2 & 3 Schools and Learning Communities Involved Pages 4 & 5 Aims and Expected Outcomes Pages 6 & 7 Key Principles & Strategies of Hear My Voice Pages 8 & 9 Examples of Activities Pages 10-17 Project Successes Pages 18-21 Hurdles Along the Way Pages 22-23 Case Studies Pages 24-25 Project Legacy Pages 26-27 Recommendations Going Forward Pages 28-29 Thanks Page 30 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT In 2017 the Citizens Theatre developed an innovative the first block of the project, pupils work within their During the joint workshops, the pupils participate in year. At this event, the pupils are presented with their creative arts and storytelling project called Hear My familiar small groups, comprised of pupils the same age a variety of creative activities. They work in pairs, in books, reminisce about the fun they’ve had during the Voice. The theatre’s Learning team had several years as them. Over a matter of weeks, trust is slowly built small groups and also in larger groups, to encourage project and some pupils share their experiences by experience of working in Nurture rooms in Glasgow, and the pupils enjoy a variety of creative tasks which them to form new relationships. doing a presentation for the invited guests. delivering creative arts projects at both primary and are carefully planned to gently encourage discussion, secondary levels. -
GH XC Races Nov2018 Prelimresults S1:6
All secondary school runners Given name Family name School Class Race number G/B Position Time Jackson Adams High School Of Glasgow 566 B 1 08:24 Rob Nicol High School Of Glasgow S1 584 B 2 08:34 Matthew Cameron Hermitage Academy 553 B 3 08:36 Summer McDonald Hyndland Seconday S4 568 G 4 08:38 Fionn Leeson Hillhead High School S1 304 B 5 08:50 McKenzie Morrison Glasgow Gaelic S1 319 B 6 08:52 Hugh Borthwick Boclair Academy S1 329 B 7 09:01 Finn McDonal Hyndland Secondary S1 569 B 8 09:02 Lewis Rennie Kelvinside Academy S1 333 B 9 9;03 Jock Cordner Hermitage Academy S1 332 B 10 09:07 Katie Flett Hermitage Academy S4 595 G 11 09:08 Peggy-Nan Rodger Glasgow Gaelic School S3 328 G 12 09:18 Gabriel Murphy Glasgow Gaelic S1 336 B 13 09:23 Theo Field Hermitage Academy S1 331 B 14 09:34 Cailyn Downey 314 G 15 09:37 Jed Love Glasgow Gaelic S2 339 B 16 09:43 Geoff Vera Boclair Academy 679 B 17 10:00 Kirsten Berry Douglas Academy 318 G 18 10:07 Ryan Cameron Hyndland Secondary S1 567 B 19 10:16 Orla Mairi Macaskill Glasgow Gaelic School S1 335 G 20 10:17 Jamie Gregory Boclair Academy 681 B 21 10:20 Abbey Hart Glasgow Gaelic School S3 327 G 22 10:23 Isabella Fail Hyndland Seconday S3 309 G 23 10:25 Sarah Aitken Lenzie Primary S1 578 G 24 10:30 Sarah Hannah High School Of Glasgow S1 576 G 25 10:31 Iris O'Connell Glasgow Gaelic School S1 324 G 26 10:39 Kerry Stewart Glasgow Gaelic School S3 338 G 27 10:45 Mara Gillan McLaren High School S1 157 G 28 10:46 Drew Gordon St Thomas Aquinas S4 573 G 29 10:49 Rhuna McCartney Glasgow Gaelic School S1 334 G 30