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. Former pupil of The Gordon Schools, Fiona Cherry, received a hearty round of applause on finishing the Edinburgh Marathon in her personal best time of just over four hours. On behalf of the family, his daughter, Morven Gordon-Duff said: "We have chosen the to name the area The John Swan atrium - the atrium is one of the chambers of the heart, this area is within the heart of the building, within the school that held a very dear place in our dad's heart. The next meeting of The Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association is at 7pm on Monday 7th November at The Gordon Schools. Please read the obituary printed in The Huntly Express, dated 28/01/21 (click on the date). The responsibility lies with the user. Teachers were great. Mrs Kennedy retired from teaching after thirty-five years on July 2, 1982. As part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the founding ofThe Gordon Schools, a Vintage Night was held in June. Last night, David Henderson's family . great work;congratulations. Kim Emslie (BSc Applied Sports & Exercise Science) Isobel Munro Forbes was born at Ladys Bridge in 1927. I was in Gordon House., Sharon Gray (nee Taylor) - I attended Gordon Secondary School from 1985 , Darren Millar - Hello. The article "Mission to shake medical stigma" by Alistair Whitfield appeared in The Huntly Express on Friday, March 22nd, 2019. The Former Pupils' Association welcomes contact. The artist created the memorial window from six panels made up of individual pieces of glass stained lightly all over to keep the necessary sobriety of effect. 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. In 2013, she moved into Scotts Hospital, where she was very happy, despite the poor state of her health during her final months. Genevieve Munro (Bachelor of Education) When she was still a little girl, the family mother, father and two brothers moved to Grange, where her father was the stationmaster. Huntly Cricket Club. Not fixed in the 6 years I was there. On the right, soldiers are on horseback, some in hand-to-hand combat with the Germans, theres a tangle of troops, the wounded, dying and dead. An unveiling ceremony for the memorial window took place on August 23 1921, with the parents and families of those killed in the war taking pride of place closest to the window. Let us harken the message they leave behind. Nora Morrison is President of the Former Pupils Association. For details please see Pat Scott's article in The Huntly Express. He grew up in Huntly and was educated at The Gordon Schools. Congratulations to owners of Rizzas of Huntly, Philip and Nora Morrison, on being awarded The Herald Rural Family Business of the year. [2] The original buildings were designed by Archibald Simpson. What is it like to have something like this said about one? To read the articles in The Huntly Express of Friday, December 11th, 2015, please click the link. In the evenings and at weekends, the woodlands around the school provided an ideal playground for the young boys and girls. Plumber of the Year 2016, Shaun Scott, former pupil of The Gordon Schools, adds another award to his growing list. Mixed bag of teachers to be honest, some are absolutely incredible although unfortunately most of them have left now and some are downright incompetent and should have been sacked a long time ago. A group of forty year olds went back to school recently for a reunion with their former classmates. 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Other emblems include the Gordon Highlanders stag and motto Bydand, and the crosses of St Andrew and St George. The Senior Leadership Team for The Gordon Schools is led by the Rector and consists of three Deputes and a Support Services Co-ordinator. Before retiring in 1988, he held his last post with Charnos as managing director. Secondary school in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, "Former Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (1783-2002)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Gordon_Schools&oldid=1141102016, Educational institutions established in 1839, Short description is different from Wikidata, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 10:26. This school has some of the most caring, hard working and passionate teachers who will do whatever in their power to make sure you do well but the rude, unhelpful and down right incompetent senior leadership team and the run down nature of the building really lets down the many wonderful teachers that work here. The Gordon Schools is a six-year, non denominational comprehensive co-educational secondary school located in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. From his fellow teachers, to the town architects sons, to the lads who laboured on farms, each lost life resonated deeply with him. He married his second wife Monica in 1992. Her ambition is to become an airline pilot. In the region of 300,000 has been invested to re-roof and lay a new floor. During the war, families relied on newspapers and news reels to bring the reality of the frontline home. After the death of her mother in 1949, she came home to look after her father and brothers. To read newspaper articles about Angela, please go to:Press and JournalHuntly Express 1Huntly Express 2Huntly Express 3Banffshire Journal. Class of 85 Reunion. He is currently Assistant Rector of Dollar Academy, Clackmannanshire. And theres many a lad by the tower who played We have lost a very dearly loved friend. Long-serving dinner lady Judy Troup retires. Association member and Huntly historian Patrick Scott has recorded the personal stories and memories of the war years and gathered them together in a book entitled Huntlys World War II. Tributes were also paid to those who had a trade or served an apprenticeship with a local business, weel kent faces like the postie and railway porter also warranted a mention. What is The Gordon Schools's NAICS code? best eduction i had! Our loves resigned All rights reserved. Nora Morrison is President of the Former Pupils Association. Demolish The Gordon School Huntly. It will be used as a social and learning space. Notice in The Press and Journal (originally printed on January 13, 2018). Pupils were encouraged to spend time outdoors, taking advantage of the school's extensive grounds and rural surroundings. The leadership is absolutely horrendous. For more information, please see the article by Pat Scott in The Huntly Express, 15/10/20. Hope there will be an FP's do next time I am back in the little grey toun. I am retired Naval Officer. Please see also The Huntly Express, 21/12/18 and 04/01/19. A caring man with a good heart, he was there for so many when needed. pupils aged 11 to 18 years old. The site is now owned and used by a Christian organisation called Ellel Ministries International as a prayer, training and healing retreat centre. Last orders were taken last week after nearly fifty years at the bar. Other emblems include the Gordon Highlanders stag and motto Bydand, and the crosses of St Andrew and St George. Brown, 2004 to 2009, presently at Abertay University. Allan was a regular church goer. Read moreKate Aykroyd. To mark the 175th Anniversary of the founding of The Gordon Schools every member has received the Magazine free of charge, despite the high cost of postage. Our loves resigned The Massif Central extends into Ardche and is separated by a series of valleys . Is it me youre looking for?, Joyce McGroarty (nee Finlay) - Great to find Lorna Chisholm , Steven Arthur (Bushy) - sorry I missed the school reunion , Heather Small (Anton) - Happy memories! Two missing pieces of glass were also replaced and the loose copper ties were slowly tightened to prevent breakages. Happy retirement, ladies. After graduating from Glasgow Universitys vet school, Olivia Busson joins the Strathbogie Veterinary Centre in Huntly as a permanent member. Senior staff too caught up in the reputation of the school to deal with actual problems such as the lack of locks on the girls bathroom doors. She will be the head vocalist in the passenger ships entertainment programme. Using obituaries, letters and stories, it tells the story of the fate and bravery of each of the men involved. This is on the photographic page of the website. They only care about you for your grade and even then as long as its 5Cs so they can get over the requirement that they measure Scottish schools by thats all they care about. Mr James commissioned his artist friend James Hector to create a touching and lasting tribute to their memory at the school. J. No longer just names on a window, the research has brought the Huntly lads back to life. Stanley T. Fraser signed the Guest Book (28/06/15). The book is available to purchase from Orbs community bookshop in Huntly, and to learn more or find information on stockists, visit: www.facebook.com/carvedstonepaintedglass. One lad casts a backwards glance to the townsfolk left behind, and the coloured glass surrounding the soldiers signals difficulties ahead. She invited the four major local schools to occupy it, and thus The Gordon Schools was born. Reading the messages bringing back lots of memories from Mr peters and a certain wall to Mr Tory and the 2 words that make every 1 shut upEXCUSE ME lol, wow what an amazing site was born and raised in the town, left in 1993 and joined the gordon highlanders spent 12 years in the army now settled with my partner melanie and my daughter amy near glasgow. Located in a very diverse region rich in assets, not only geographically (relief, climate), but also economic and human, the Lyon-Grenoble Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes is the latest INRAE centre to be created. A former Dux of The Gordon Schools and whose affection for the school remained strong throughout her life, Jean worked tirelessly, efficiently and quietly on our behalf, (writes President of the Association Mrs Nora Morrison). If they owed much to the national character and tradition, and much to their fighting forefathers, they would be the first to confess that they owed something also to their school. Please read the obituary printed in The Huntly Express, dated 28/01/21 (click on the date). Im a travel junky who loves to gain Summarize this article for a 10 years old. Valerie Ross, who teaches English at The Gordon Schools, was inspired to research the window after working with media studies pupils on a Poppy Scotland competition. Thank you, Stan Fraser. Jean passed away peacefully at her home on 3rd January 2013. Please bookmark this site and return soon when we hope there will be plenty of information about the Association and its activities. Mental health not being very well cared for. As a rgion, it encompassed the southeastern dpartements of Loire, Rhne, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isre, Drme, and Ardche. 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. This article about a school in Scotland is a stub. , Carol McCartie - I was a pupil 1974 - 1979., Charles MacPherson - He asks:Anne McCauley Arent you Charlie Smiths sister?. [2] Stanley T. Fraser signed the Guest Book (28/06/15). It is a quality hardback, 414 pages, 8 colour plates and a satin marker ribbon. AN area at The Gordon Schools used originally for car maintenance and technical subjects and which latterly had become a store for broken and unused equipment has had a facelift. Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, rgion of east-central France created in 2016 by the union of the former rgions of Auvergne and Rhne-Alpes. A kindly man, whom one colleague said to know him was to love him, Mr James knew each individual who fell personally. A photograh of 1a boys has been made available by Stan Fraser. Recognising its significance, the War Memorials Trust granted 940 for conservation work to replace dried out, cracked or missing putty. Carved Stone Painted Glass offers an insight into life in Huntly a century ago, a community still smarting from its wartime losses. Blairmore House, the former school's premises, is a Victorian country house set amid 50 acres (200,000m2) of park and woodland beside the River Deveron, 6 miles (9.7km) from Huntly, 40 miles (64km) from Aberdeen and 60 miles (97km) from Inverness. He is the son of the Reverend Allan Macpherson (1939 to 2012), who was minister of Huntly Cairney Glass for ten years. Sean McWilliam (Bachelor of Design - Product Design) Due to the continuing health crisis, the awards ceremony was again held virtually and may be viewed online. To read the Huntly Express articles dated Thursday, July 08, 2021, please click here. It can be purchased from TGSs reception, Orbs bookshop, or by post if you contact Valerie through facebook. Pat Emslie took up a post as a home economics teacher in August 1978 after attending the 'dough school' at Kepplestone and gaining her teacher training qualification at college in Aberdeen. The loss was keenly felt in the close-knit community, particularly at the secondary school. To learn more, read Pat Scotts article in The Huntly Express from Friday, November 6th, 2015. If you would like to find out, please see the article published in The Huntly Express on June 1, 2018. The School was founded in 1839 by the . Thank you, Stan Fraser. Blairmore School was established in 1947 as an independent prep school for boys aged 813 by Colonel D.R. Recognising its significance, the War Memorials Trust granted 940 for conservation work to replace dried out, cracked or missing putty. Many things happened to me as a pupil of the school. During the war, families relied on newspapers and news reels to bring the reality of the frontline home. 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. If you would like to read further details please see the following article published in The Huntly Express, 27/10/22. The School was founded in 1839 by the Duchess of Gordon as a memorial to her late husband. Born 5th June 1921 Dr Brebner became our Associations Honorary President in 1999 and throughout his tenure encouraged and supported the committee in every possible way, attending all reunions and showing keen interest in the life of The Gordon Schools. Hugh Ross (BSc in Agriculture), Stephen Hamilton If you want to know any further details please see articles published in The Huntly Expresson February 10th and February 17th. SchoolParrot is a review site for schools. Disgusting bathrooms that were falling apart. In 1994, she was awarded an honorary degree from Aberdeen University for services to the community and to industry in Scotland. !, Glynis Lorina Eastmond - Was at the school from 1956 to 1960. The School was founded in 1839 by the Duchess of Gordon as a memorial to her late husband. Seating can be used by both classes and pupils during lunchtime. To view, please click on the link: David has asked if anyone can make available an equivalent photograph of class 1a or 1c from that same session for placing on the website. Angela Gordon (HNC Early Education & Childcare) Bullying not being handled at all, students could bully another student in front of a teacher and nothing would be done, sometimes the teachers were part of the problem. Also retiring is Caroline Raeburn after thirty-two years as cook at Forgue Primary School. would love to hear from any old friends. Brian Sandison: I remember about half the faces in Stanleys photo of 1A boys 1959/60 . The bottom left panel shows the next scene: kilted Gordon Highlanders marching off from Huntly, some carrying bayonets, others carry bagpipes. Using obituaries, letters and stories, it tells the story of the fate and bravery of each of the men involved. It is with deep sadness that we record the death of our Honorary Vice-President Mrs Jean McBoyle (Hunter). For details, please see the article in The Huntly Express, dated September 18, 2015. Angela Shearer received her MBE from the Queen at the Palace of Holyrood in June. Chris Sutherland HND Coaching and Developing Sport), Fiona Fullerton (BSc Geography-Geoscience) 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. He was educated at The Gordon Schools. Nicola Whyte, a former pupil of The Gordon Schools, has been hailed as the local heroine in connection with the recent tragic train derailment near Stonehaven. Andrew Chalmers (MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering) It was explained at the time: On the right a scene from rural life, representing typical occupations of peace: farmer, hunter, shepherd including the student as representing them all. Congratulations to former School Captain Angela Shearer on being awarded an M.B.E. On the right, soldiers are on horseback, some in hand-to-hand combat with the Germans, theres a tangle of troops, the wounded, dying and dead. New teachers apparently do not stay long which speaks volumes about management. He began his education at Huntly Primary School, from where he moved to Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. I was in Gordon House., Sharon Gray (nee Taylor) - I attended Gordon Secondary School from 1985 , Darren Millar - Hello. Accompanied by two territorial Gordon Highlanders, former pupil Sir Edward Troup, permanent under-secretary at the Home Office, conducted the unveiling in a dignified and touching ceremony. After the school's closure, Blairmore House was run as a private hunting lodge for several years. He has also passed on the whole school panorama from 1955. Fiona Morrison signed the Guest Book on May 26th, 2015. Over the years she has collaborated with successive editors in producing and typing The School Road, starting off on a manual typewriter in 1984. Overall, if you're thinking of sending your child here or joining don't, many in Aberdeenshire are far better. Willing to teach anywhere, Isobel Forbes took up her first teaching post in Perthshire. We respectfully extend our condolences. Blairmore School was an independent boarding preparatory school in Glass near Huntly, Aberdeenshire until its closure in 1993. Of the 700 men who left the small, rural parish of Huntly to fight in the First World War, 144 of those who never returned were teachers and former pupils of The Gordon Schools. She was a pupil at The Gordon Schools from 1966 to 1969. If they owed much to the national character and tradition, and much to their fighting forefathers, they would be the first to confess that they owed something also to their school. He spent his last two and a half years at Rutland Manor, where on March 30th, 2016, he died peacefully at the age of 82. A very special occasion for Allan was the day he was awarded the Freedom of the City of London for his services to the textile industry. For further details see: VintageNight Poster. The 2014 edition of 'The School Road' has been printed and is now on sale. There are over 50 pages of news and articles written by former pupils. Valerie added: The words from the press of the day speak for themselves they are an authentic window into those dark days of world war when horror and deprivation reached into every corner of the land.. This page provides you with a convenient way to sign the guest book. The Former Pupils Association Medal for the runner-up, Schools Stained-glass Memorial Window Refurbished. The William Will Prize for Dux of The Gordon Schools and the Former Pupils Association Medal for Dux of The Gordon Schools was awarded to Alice Radford. The current head teacher has little to no authority and appears to not do anything about issues concerning the school. 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. The Prize Giving ceremony of 2021 followed a pattern similar to 2020. , Carol McCartie - I was a pupil 1974 - 1979., Charles MacPherson - He asks:Anne McCauley Arent you Charlie Smiths sister?. The next meeting of The Gordon Schools' Former Pupils' Association is at 7pm on Monday 7th November at The Gordon Schools. Association member and Huntly historian Patrick Scott has recorded the personal stories and memories of the war years and gathered them together in a book entitled Huntlys World War II. Please click on the Vision-and-Values (Word-file) link to see the leaflet that will guide your responses. It is a big enough change for them in environment and routine, without having to fear the older ones. David Smart has kindly made available a photograph of Mrs Kennedy with her class on the first day of school in 1947. then all secondary teachers! Incredibly disorganised. After his National Service, stationed in Hong Kong, he moved to Loughborough, where in 1956 he became manager of the Towels Knitwear Company. [2] The original buildings were designed by Archibald Simpson. Idolised by his grandchildren and in turn by his great grandchildren. Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2023. 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. Ebony Martin, former pupil of The Gordon Schools, could tell us. Picture: The Gordon Schools on-line ceremony 2021. George Donald, who has died aged 79, was a brilliant Scottish pianist and a member of the famous Scotland the What?comedy team. Please see the obituary, dated 06/11/15. Johnny is survived by his wife Shirley, son Keith and daughter Dawn, who must have visited nigh every cricket ground in the North of Scotland in pursuit of his sporting passion. It encompasses the dpartements of Allier, Puy-de-Dme, Cantal, Haute-Loire, Loire, Rhne, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isre, Drme, and Ardche. Pleass click here. He paid tribute to Millie as someone who had dedicated her life to the community. What is The Gordon Schools's Revenue? For freedom! He offers to share a photograph of class 1a boys from 1959/60. Ainslie D.S.O., B.A., a keen educationalist, Cambridge graduate and retired Seaforth Highlander. The School is old and dated which is very similar to one of the present PSA teachers and in reality both are unfit for purpose. The school serves the Huntly catchment area. Robin Macpherson will be very well suited to leading this amazing school forward in the next years (Simon Mills, current head of RGC). Press cuttings: For more details please click on Guest Book above. Now, more than 100 years after the end of the war, the story of the memorial window and each of its 144 names has been researched and published in a 411-page book. The boys' dorms included: Tower (which became Buzzard), South (Eagle), East (Harrier). He is hoping that someone may have photographs of 1a girls and 1c girls (1959/60). A photograh of 1a boys has been made available by Stan Fraser. Senior staff were the worst part of the school and I hope that there is a complete different set of people now. In spite of being injured herself, Nicola bravely went for help, thinking of others before thinking of herself. For Mr Macpherson, this will mean a return to Aberdeenshire, where he spent his early years. For honour! Mrs Diane Harper has been appointed to take over as head of Health and Wellbeing with responsibility for PE. Teachers will be able to book the new resource which includes a technology room. 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