Many things happened to me as a pupil of the school. [2] The original buildings were designed by Archibald Simpson. DEPUTE RECTOR: Mr A Johnston (Attainment & Achievement) Head of year groups S1 & S4. For details, please see the articlein The Huntly Express, dated Friday, June 10, 2016. Sean McWilliam (Bachelor of Design - Product Design) Overall, if you're thinking of sending your child here or joining don't, many in Aberdeenshire are far better. The school had a long-standing rivalry with nearby Aberlour House. Former pupil John Paton Cummings - arare glimpse into Huntly's past. But the good teachers are usually supportive and helpful with the work. The School was founded in 1839 by the . They might say The Gordon Schools and Castle Park helped to win the great war.. The school has steadily grown over the years in a succession of stages, with buildings linked by a network of corridors. As part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the founding ofThe Gordon Schools, a Vintage Night was held in June. They knew their fame. Carved stone painted glass: 100 years of The Gordon Schools Huntly war Hugh Ross (BSc in Agriculture), Stephen Hamilton Mr James commissioned his artist friend James Hector to create a touching and lasting tribute to their memory at the school. Sir Edward Troup hoped the names of the fallen would continue to be remembered by future generations. They might say The Gordon Schools and Castle Park helped to win the great war.. The Massif Central extends into Ardche and is separated by a series of valleys . If you would like to find out how she would know, please read the article in The Huntly Express, dated August 5th, 2021. 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. 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. The Magazine is also on general sale to the public at Rizzas and Deans, costing 5. Jean had a wealth of knowledge of Huntly and its inhabitants and would always find an answer to any query from our members. See also EVENTS page, centre column: Corporal Michael Pike. Great to see the website. great work;congratulations. Esther Smith from Kennethmomt, a former pupil of The Gordon Schools, has reached the highest rank in the air cadets. 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Plumber of the Year 2016, Shaun Scott, former pupil of The Gordon Schools, adds another award to his growing list. We have a large assembly hall, gymnasium, and games hall, together with well-equipped and pleasant classrooms in all subjects. The funeral service was held at Strathbogie Church, Huntly, on Friday, May 15, at 1.15 pm. Teachers having a bias against some students. See the article in The Huntly Express, dated 14/07/17. In 1964, he returned to the UK with his first wife Helen. Secondary school in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Allan was a regular church goer. The upper panels are lighter and brighter, almost heavenly. The site is now owned and used by a Christian organisation called Ellel Ministries International as a prayer, training and healing retreat centre. The current head teacher has little to no authority and appears to not do anything about issues concerning the school. The school turned co-ed in 1975. 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 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. Our loves resigned Magazine Committee members are pictured (L-R: Isabel McGregor (Vice-President), Nora Morrison (President), Mary McTavish (Secretary), Alison Brown and Ena Brown. Valeries work in highlighting the window also secured a grant of almost 1000 for repairwork in 2015. The building is now used as a prayer and intercession training school and retreat centre run by an evangelical Christian group called Ellel Ministries. George Philip apologises for his error on page 20 of his article in The School Road 2018. Please click to view: As part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the founding of. A dedicated teacher and mentor, she still found time for numerous outside interests: she was a very successful Maths tutor for many years; she was an elder of the Kirk for thirty-three years, a member of both the church and the school choir, of the stroke club, the bowling club, ARC and the Former Pupils Association; for a time, she was an officer in the Lifeboys and golf captain; she played bridge, took an interest in lace-making and was a great reader and crossword enthusiast. The Aberdeen Daily Journal reported: In his tribute to the fallen, Sir Edward dwelt upon what the country had been saved from by the spirit of heroism and self-sacrifice. The stained glass cleverly depicts a tableau of war: from the outbreak to the home front, the frontline to victory. then all secondary teachers! Panoramas. If you want to know any further details please see articles published in The Huntly Expresson February 10th and February 17th. This article about a school in Scotland is a stub. Building is in terrible condition, still a leak in my Spanish classroom and absolutely freezing. From time to time, former pupils of The Gordon Schools feature in the local press. [1] It takes pupils from Gordon Primary School, Insch Primary School, and smaller primary schools located around that area of Aberdeenshire such as Drumblade, Glass, Gartly, Cairney, Clatt, Rhynie and Kennethmont. Brown, 2004 to 2009, presently at Abertay University. To see the newspaper articles and photographs please click on the links. Congratulations to former pupil Kirstie Gordon, who has been selected to represent her country at the ICC Womens Global Qualifier in Sri Lanka in February. George Riddoch - better known as Ridgy - attended The Gordon Schools from 1939 to 1951. And theres many a lad by the tower who played David Henderson, 36, fell while demonstrating exercises at. This is on the photographic page of the website. Senior staff were the worst part of the school and I hope that there is a complete different set of people now. Angela Gordon (HNC Early Education & Childcare) In the event of a German invasion, they would go to ground and carry out a clandestine war against the occupying forces. The school was divided into four houses, named after rivers in the North-East of Scotland: Deveron (red), Dee (green), Spey (yellow) and Don (blue). His family chose the name for the area and three generations of them attended the official opening last Friday. When the poignant war memorial window at The Gordon Schools in Huntly was unveiled 100 years ago today, it was said the school and Castle Park helped to win the great war. Teachers were great. For details please see Pat Scott's article in The Huntly Express. The Gordon Schools is a six-year, non denominational comprehensive co-educational secondary school located in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Three depute heads and a head teacher and still practically nothing useful gets done. The leadership is absolutely horrendous. The School was founded in 1839 by the Duchess of Gordon as a memorial to her late husband. For further details, see the article published in The Huntly Express on May 25th, 2018. This School should be demolished. 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. Please mail to. Congratulations to former School Captain Angela Shearer on being awarded an M.B.E. , Carol McCartie - I was a pupil 1974 - 1979., Charles MacPherson - He asks:Anne McCauley Arent you Charlie Smiths sister?. 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. 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! Fiona Morrison signed the Guest Book on May 26th, 2015. But school in general is very toxic to students and their mental health nowadays, so its not that surprising really; the difficulties the school is facing. The middle panels show the battlefield. During the war, families relied on newspapers and news reels to bring the reality of the frontline home. PLEASE NOTE: GRADUATIONS ARE CONTINUED ON THE EVENTS PAGE (RIGHT-HAND COLUMN). He is currently Assistant Rector of Dollar Academy, Clackmannanshire. He added: What was it that made those men the fine soldiers they were? Blairmore had its own riding school and stables at some stage, a woodland assault course, a ski-slope and Britain's only school ski tow. The 2014 edition of 'The School Road' has been printed and is now on sale. Nora Morrison is President of the Former Pupils Association. A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox. Teachers will be able to book the new resource which includes a technology room. He pursued many interests such as golfing, gardening, fishing, travelling, music and dancing. His family chose the name for the area and three generations of them attended the official opening last Friday. Mrs Kennedys association with the Gordon Schools began in 1928, when she arrived as a pupil. 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.. The Huntly Express(16/10/15). On January 15th, 2015, the death at the age of 90 of Ena Baxter was announced. To learn more, read Pat Scotts article in The Huntly Express from Friday, November 6th, 2015. 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. It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the death of our much loved and highly respected Honorary President, Dr Hugh Brebner, on 10th September 2017. Due to the continuing health crisis, the awards ceremony was again held virtually and may be viewed online. At the Bothy Ballad Championships held in Elgin in mid-February 2016, Shona Donaldson, former pupil of The Gordon Schools, became the first woman to win the coveted Macallan Porridge Bowl and Spurtle. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. After his National Service, stationed in Hong Kong, he moved to Loughborough, where in 1956 he became manager of the Towels Knitwear Company. A photograh of 1a boys has been made available by Stan Fraser. The Former Pupils Association Medal for the runner-up, Schools Stained-glass Memorial Window Refurbished. New teachers apparently do not stay long which speaks volumes about management. The Parent Council of The Gordon Schools produced advice and information about the 175th Anniversary of the founding of The Gordon Schools and the Parade on Saturday, 29 March 2014. J. School's out for long serving home economics and guidance teacher in Huntly He was educated at The Gordon Schools. See the article in The Huntly Express (01/04/16). A WOMAN whose entire teaching career has been at The Gordon Schools retires tomorrow. The Prize Giving ceremony of 2021 followed a pattern similar to 2020. The canteen food has become progressively more unhealthy over the years, despite being told it was healthy when joining the school in S1. ", A memorial plaque unveiled carried one of Mr Swan's favourites sayings 'work hard and do well.'. As President of the Former Pupils Association, I am privileged to voice the congratulations of the Association to The Gordon Schools on the occasion of their 175th Anniversary. In 1994, she was awarded an honorary degree from Aberdeen University for services to the community and to industry in Scotland. Stanley T. Fraser signed the Guest Book (28/06/15). 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. in the 2013 2014 New Year Honours list, for her fund raising for Cancer Research through the highly succesful Relay for Life. Last orders were taken last week after nearly fifty years at the bar. Her ambition is to become an airline pilot. Comments may be edited without reference to the sender. Mrs Kennedy retired from teaching after thirty-five years on July 2, 1982. Ena Baxter is survived by her daughter Audrey, her son Andrew and seven grandchildren. "Former pupils, including James Morrison, Keith Bowie, Nigel Grant, Brian Henderson, Colin Melvin, Francis Grant and Derek Mitchell recalled that Mr Crawford often spoke of his happy days at The Gordon Schools and friendly tussles on the golf ourse. In spite of being injured herself, Nicola bravely went for help, thinking of others before thinking of herself. David Smart has made available the photograph of class 1b from session 1959-1960. Blairmore School was established in 1947 as an independent prep school for boys aged 813 by Colonel D.R. He added: What was it that made those men the fine soldiers they were? Rhne-Alpes, former rgion of France. 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. For more information, please see the article by Pat Scott in The Huntly Express, 15/10/20. They should have been fired years ago. The dormitories in Glebe House were given local place names: Cairnie, Cabrach, Botriphonie. He has also passed on the whole school panorama from 1955. She invited the four major local schools to occupy it, and thus The Gordon Schools was born. Valerie also included grieving families in memoriam verses offering a humbling understanding of the true impact the war had on the people left behind. To read more about this event and the news of the bequest, please follow the links to the press cuttings: Recent Graduations featured in The Huntly Express include Myles Cormack, Scott Law, Benjamin Mitchell and Lindsay Reid, Fiona Marshall, Hannah Ingram, Deborah May, Rosemary Pope, Euan Morrison, Annah MacLennan, Lynn Angus, Jayne Stuart. 1980 - Gordon Primary School won the title of best kept school in the Grampian area 1969 - An aerial view of Huntly before the advent of drones 1988 - Break time for drinks and biscuits at. The Prize Giving ceremony of 2021 followed a pattern similar to 2020. Other regular sporting opponents included Drumtochty Castle, Rannoch School, Croftinloan School, Lathallan, Gordonstoun, Peterhead Academy, Ardvreck School, Aberdeen Academy, Aberdeen Grammar School and The Gordon Schools, Huntly. Please find the obituary by clicking on the link. Patrick has written at least a dozen books, including two volumes on Huntly Cricket Club and a History of Strathbogie. The School was founded in 1839 by the Duchess of Gordon as a memorial to her late husband. The next meeting of The Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association is at 7pm on Monday 7th November at The Gordon Schools. He is survived by his wife Monica, his daughter Clare and his granddaughter Stephanie. !, Glynis Lorina Eastmond - Was at the school from 1956 to 1960. 3 out of 4 of Senior Management appear to do absolutely nothing. Recognising its significance, the War Memorials Trust granted 940 for conservation work to replace dried out, cracked or missing putty. 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. The Gordon Schools is a six-year, non denominational comprehensive co-educational secondary school located in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Mr Phil Gaiter, rector of The Gordon Schools, invites all members of the Former Pupils Association and all former pupils to take part in the reflection on vision and values for The Gordon Schools. I am retired Naval Officer. The whole window was also re-cemented on the external surface. For freedom! We are fortunate in having our playing fields and all-weather sporting facilities on the same site as the school and doubly fortunate in having access to the grounds of the local Cricket and Rugby Clubs adjacent to the school. Philip Roger, 1968 to 69, Fairhall Farm, looking to get in touch with the Paterson family who lived at the end of our driveway. The upper panels are lighter and brighter, almost heavenly. Connor Cruden will face some of the best plumbers later this year in Germany, hoping to come out on top. Copyright The Gordon Schools' Former Pupils' Association 2010, The Gordon Schools' Former Pupils' Association, the most distinguished female graduate in medicine, The photograph has now been received. George Riddoch - better known as Ridgy - attended The Gordon Schools from 1939 to 1951. Ive worked as an examiner for the SQA and was a Content Director of the Telegraph Festival of Education, and I organise researchED Scotland. The school continues to maintain its fine traditions and on behalf of the Association, I send best wishes for the success of the coming celebrations and for the future progress and further development of our school. 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. Ainslie D.S.O., B.A., a keen educationalist, Cambridge graduate and retired Seaforth Highlander. Please see the obituary, dated 06/11/15. The Gordon Schools was founded by the Duchess of Gordon . The memorial, which serves a decorative as well as a commemorative purpose, has been inserted in one of the windows of the secondary school., Addressing the crowd, Sir Edward said the window was erected in order that those who came after them, in days when the story of the great war had become a tradition and a thing to be read of in books might know their names, might think of their great sacrifice, and if ever the call to fight for freedom should be sounded, be ready to respond to that call as they did.. The 2014 edition of 'The School Road' has been printed and is now on sale. All Rights Reserved. Mr Crawford, who latterly lived in Fraserburgh, died on 16 July 2014 aged 86.". Please see Pat Scott's article in The Huntly Express (Friday, July 3rd, 2015). A photograh of 1a boys has been made available by Stan Fraser. 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. They are pictured with family members Fiona and Donald. Kim Emslie (BSc Applied Sports & Exercise Science) Two missing pieces of glass were also replaced and the loose copper ties were slowly tightened to prevent breakages. (The photograph has now been received. 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(Huntly Express 18/09/15), Please see the article in TheHuntly Expressfor names. The Gordon Schools - Overview, News & Competitors - ZoomInfo Carved Stone Painted Glass offers an insight into life in Huntly a century ago, a community still smarting from its wartime losses. 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. 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. Below is a list of members whose magazines have been returned to us because they are no longer at the address we have for them. 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. Malcolm Sinclair, 20th Earl of Caithness (born 1948), Conservative politician. This entry in the Guest Book is from Charlie McPherson: Nice to see some of the old class mates in the photos!. His favourite tipple was a Clenfarclas malt. 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. Described as "inspirational individuals and great ambassadors for Huntly", they were chosen from among fifty nominations. 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. Behaviour is worst in BGE (S1-3) and this hasn't been helped during the pandemic at all, which isn't entirely the schools fault. 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. 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. The contact section provides a convenient way to sign the Guestbook and make a comment. It encompasses the dpartements of Allier, Puy-de-Dme, Cantal, Haute-Loire, Loire, Rhne, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isre, Drme, and Ardche. Has passed in the splendor that crowns the brave! Reviews of The Gordon Schools - Huntly | SchoolParrot A memorial book was too ambitious a project for the competition, but an idea Valerie said never went away. 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. In this weeks Aberdonian we take a look at images of Huntly from across the decades. The Gordon Schools is a non-denominational, comprehensive secondary school, providing education for pupils aged 11 to 18 years old. Rory Allardice has been appointed full-time PE teacher at Gordon Primary School. Please click to see 1a boys - 1959/60.). The Scotland the What?trio of George Donald, Steve Robertson and Buff Hardie were each awarded the M.B.E. 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. She said: The pride, sorrow, stoicism and absolute certainty in heavenly reunion expressed in these simple poems is heart-rending.. They show figures including Justice with scales, Peace, Consolation comforting the bereaved and History with a scroll recording the event. Musical couple Keith Cockburn and wife Pam were the popular choice of the Huntly community for the award of Huntly's Citizens of the Year 2015. (The photograph has now been received. The Gordon Schools Huntly lost 144 teachers and former pupils in the First World War, a memorial window was unveiled in their memory in 1921. One lad casts a backwards glance to the townsfolk left behind, and the coloured glass surrounding the soldiers signals difficulties ahead. In the Campus are The Gordon Schools, Linden Centre, Swimming Pool and All-Weather Pitch. Very obvious favouritism of those who got high grades with an incredible lack of support for those who didnt. Robin Macpherson has had a long and distinguished career in education. One is very homophobic and transphobic and refuses to reach anything to do with lgbt people in her PSE class despite it being the required curriculum. 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. Allan Thomson was born in Huntly as one of eleven children. enjoyed seeing myself and my father on 1955 photo, anyone out there remember me? For details, please see the article in The Huntly Express, dated 05/08/16. Joan Brander should read Helen Brander. (Scotland captain Abbi Aitken), For details please see Pat Scotts article in The Huntly Express, dated 20/01/17. in the Queens Honours List in 1995 and were given the Freedom of Aberdeen in 2008. The Gordon Schools (Huntly) School Song Music by T. E. Wright, Former Head of Music Words by D. M. J. James, M.A., Former Rector Notice in The Press and Journal (originally printed on January 13, 2018). For honour! There are over 50 pages of news and articles written by former pupils. Willing to teach anywhere, Isobel Forbes took up her first teaching post in Perthshire. Auxunit Patrols was a special force consisting of between six and eight men trained in the utmost secrecy to a high standard. All rights reserved. The responsibility lies with the user. Alannah-Jane Simpson "has agreed to be photographed for a charity calendar". The cricket squad will be going out there to do our country proud. The death was announced last week of Dr Hugh Brebner MD FRCP Glasgow and Edinburgh, Honorary Pres On Friday, July 3rd, 2015, the school bell sounded for the last time for Mr Graham Allardice and Mr Matt Donaldson. No duty of care. Over the years she has collaborated with successive editors in producing and typing The School Road, starting off on a manual typewriter in 1984. would love to hear from any old friends. Other emblems include the Gordon Highlanders stag and motto Bydand, and the crosses of St Andrew and St George. From 1st August 2020, Robin Macpherson will take over the headship of Robert Gordons College, Aberdeen.