In the Campus are The Gordon Schools, Linden Centre, Swimming Pool and All-Weather Pitch. Hope there will be an FP's do next time I am back in the little grey toun. Maggie Duffus, a former pupil of The Gordon Schools, is looking forward to a trip to Nepal to take part in a project run by Childreach International. New teachers apparently do not stay long which speaks volumes about management. We are often asked, Why The Gordon Schools and not just School? In 1839 the last Duchess of Gordon, known as the Good Duchess, erected a building in the town of Huntly as a memorial to her late husband. The Aberdonian Huntly through the years, Premium content exclusive to our subscribers, About Us 275 Years of The Press and Journal, https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/3959289/huntly-through-the-years/, 20 pictures from Siberia Bar & Hotels 2023 May Day celebrations in Aberdeen, Donald Trump says its good to be home after landing at Aberdeen Airport, Weekend court roll a family feud and a baby attack, From Woolies to Willie Lows: Lost shops of Inverness in six photos, Bring it on! Aldi hopes to open Macduff store by next Christmas as renewed plans take shape, Pitmeddens Nicol James Smith, 18, on switching graphic design for a chefs hat at the Newburgh Inn, Mystery donor makes 100,000 donation towards Aberdeen teens sight-saving brain surgery, I used to stack shelves here: Former BHS worker Michael Gove tips plans for site to lead Aberdeen renaissance, Friends rally to help keep Fraserburgh woman fiercely independent, No talks between council and Dons this year as possible beach stadium remains part of jigsaw puzzle, Bus and lorry crash closes A92 at Bridge of Muchalls, Aberdeen CCTV row as decade-long war between west end neighbours reaches boiling point, Five-year ban for disqualified driver who crashed while over the limit, Michael Bubl orders Aberdeen man three pints and has a drink with him, Five-times-the-limit drink-driver banned from the roads, Man told partner: If I get lifted you are getting a punch in the, Police hunt for 14-year-old boy after man critically injured in Elgin assault, Thurso town centre street closed after large chunks of masonry fall to street, Terms and Conditions for Subscriptions (excluding Home News Delivery Subscriptions), Evening Express and Press and Journal combined site. [2] The original buildings were designed by Archibald Simpson. The upper panels are lighter and brighter, almost heavenly. A photograh of 1a boys has been made available by Stan Fraser. Read moreKate Aykroyd. The School was founded in 1839 by the Duchess of Gordon as a memorial to her late husband. We also have the local Authoritys modern swimming pool on-site and use this as part of our Physical Education curriculum. But journals, the local archives, the Huntly Express, the Press and Journal, Evening Express and descendants revealed a trove of remarkable stories which I felt should be shared and commemorated, and so began five years of research.. All Rights Reserved. As part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the founding ofThe Gordon Schools, a Vintage Night was held in June. To read the Huntly Express articles dated Thursday, July 08, 2021, please click here. Comments may be edited without reference to the sender. His favourite tipple was a Clenfarclas malt. Please click to see. The school has an established educational tradition, stretching back over 175 years to its origins where the Duchess of Gordon founded the school and the famous architect, Archibald Simpson, designed the original buildings which provide a striking and distinctive image of the school. As well as this, the guidance teachers are incredibly unhelpful and dont actually care about the pupils. Pupil numbers peaked at 90 in 1989 but the economic recession of the early 1990s caused a decline in UK prep school subscriptions and in June 1993, with fewer than 30 pupils enrolled for the coming academic year, Blairmore became impossible to sustain financially and the school was forced to close.
David Smart has kindly made available a photograph of Mrs Kennedy with her class on the first day of school in 1947. Reviews are published in real-time without moderation and we want to encourage our users to provide constructive feedback and keep a serious tone. He added: What was it that made those men the fine soldiers they were? In spite of being injured herself, Nicola bravely went for help, thinking of others before thinking of herself. Our loves resigned Stanley T. Fraser signed the Guest Book (28/06/15). He was educated at The Gordon Schools. DEPUTE RECTOR: Mr A Johnston (Attainment & Achievement) Head of year groups S1 & S4. For further details, please see the article "Making Waves" by Pat Scott in The Huntly Express, dated 15/03/19. The left of the middle panels is more sombre; soldiers disappear into the dark glass, the ashen-faced dead at the bottom are enveloped by the mud. Valeries work in highlighting the window also secured a grant of almost 1000 for repairwork in 2015. Involvement with local groups, businesses and organisations are encouraged to provide a rich educational tapestry for our young people and we value the input of parents and guardians who are very much involved in the life of The Gordon Schools. When she was still a little girl, the family mother, father and two brothers moved to Grange, where her father was the stationmaster. He pondered that the men whose names were inscribed on that window often sat in the trenches and in the rest camps let their hearts go back to the Castle Park where they played and to the schoolrooms where they worked. Please see Pat Scott's article in The Huntly Express (Friday, July 3rd, 2015). Pupils were encouraged to spend time outdoors, taking advantage of the school's extensive grounds and rural surroundings. Please click to see 1a boys - 1959/60.). Notice in The Press and Journal (originally printed on January 13, 2018). In addition to the 144 names, the well-known verse from English poet Laurence Binyons poem For the Fallen They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old is etched in tribute. Highly respected by all who knew her, Jean will be a great loss to our Association. My child has been telling me about issues such as being demanded by a S5 to move seats on the bus because that was his seat and students bringing massive bags full of the local chipper food into the cafeteria. Sports being much more favoured than the arts. The school turned co-ed in 1975. Brian Sandison: I remember about half the faces in Stanleys photo of 1A boys 1959/60 . Most recently she has been deployed in Guinea in West Africa where the organisation has been at the forefront of tackling the devastating Ebola outbreak. Former pupil Ciara Ennis is about to set off on a ten-month voyage on the cruise ship Balmoral. Only the two old people in the background seem to have any sense of foreboding, as they look out beyond the picture to the next scene.. George Donald, who has died aged 79, was a brilliant Scottish pianist and a member of the famous Scotland the What?comedy team. They show figures including Justice with scales, Peace, Consolation comforting the bereaved and History with a scroll recording the event. 2023- Highland News and Media Ltd. All rights reserved. The Prize Giving ceremony of 2021 followed a pattern similar to 2020. The Aberdeen artist hand-painted stained glass panels to form a memorial window, standing several feet tall in the main stairwell, bearing the name of each lost man. Benjamin MitchellLindsay ReidMyles CormackScott LawFiona Marshall, Hannah IngramDeborah MayRosemary PopeEuan J. Morrison, In addition, the following former pupils graduated from, Lisa Mackie (HND Animal Care)
J. For details, please see the article in The Huntly Express, dated September 18, 2015.
Carved stone painted glass: 100 years of The Gordon Schools Huntly war I would have hated to be a pupil that had to deal with these people more. Read about a former pupils decision to help to "overcome the stigma surrounding colostomy bags". He is survived by his wife Monica, his daughter Clare and his granddaughter Stephanie. Last orders were taken last week after nearly fifty years at the bar. Please see also The Huntly Express, 21/12/18 and 04/01/19. To celebrate the schools recent 175th anniversary (2014) a specially arranged book celebrating the schools rich history was published. The boys' dorms included: Tower (which became Buzzard), South (Eagle), East (Harrier). The 2014 edition of 'The School Road' has been printed and is now on sale. Please read the obituary printed in The Huntly Express, dated 28/01/21 (click on the date). Other emblems include the Gordon Highlanders stag and motto Bydand, and the crosses of St Andrew and St George. The book is broken into short chapters with touching stories of evacuees arriving off trains, descriptions of planes over Huntly, conscription, pillboxes, sirens and life for bairns during the war years. The Aberdeen artist hand-painted stained glass panels to form a memorial window, standing several feet tall in the main stairwell, bearing the name of each lost man. From his fellow teachers, to the town architects sons, to the lads who laboured on farms, each lost life resonated deeply with him. Updated 15:59, 25 SEP 2012. This entry in the Guest Book is from Charlie McPherson: Nice to see some of the old class mates in the photos!. Ken Ballantyne (1940 - 2016), Scottish athlete. Not fixed in the 6 years I was there. He pursued many interests such as golfing, gardening, fishing, travelling, music and dancing. !, Glynis Lorina Eastmond - Was at the school from 1956 to 1960. Rhne-Alpes, former rgion of France. Less easy to find were the farm servants who moved around from place to place, leaving very little trace of themselves.. She was presented with her medal by Grenville Johnston, Lord Lieutenant of Moray. Many new and better teachers are needed let alone an entirely new campus.need I mention toilets dating back many decades. Please click on the Vision-and-Values (Word-file) link to see the leaflet that will guide your responses. The contact section provides a convenient way to sign the Guestbook and make a comment. But the good teachers are usually supportive and helpful with the work. To read newspaper articles about Angela, please go to:Press and JournalHuntly Express 1Huntly Express 2Huntly Express 3Banffshire Journal. Great to see the website. PLEASE NOTE: GRADUATIONS ARE CONTINUED ON THE EVENTS PAGE (RIGHT-HAND COLUMN). David Henderson, 36, fell while demonstrating exercises at. After 1992, when George and Ena Baxter handed over the running of the firm to their daughter Audrey, Mrs Baxter was able to spend more time in her studio, raising funds for charity through exhibitions at Duff House and in Aberdeen. George Philip apologises for his error on page 20 of his article in The School Road 2018. The Guest Book has been signed by Willson Raeburn Morrison. In 1952, Ena Robertson married Gordon Baxter and joined the Baxter brothers family business.