Hope there will be an FP's do next time I am back in the little grey toun. Chris Sutherland HND Coaching and Developing Sport), Fiona Fullerton (BSc Geography-Geoscience) On Saturday, September 17, 2016, an obituary appeared in the, John Gordon of Wellheads, past president of the National Farmers' Union Scotland, blames the failure to deliver the new CAP support on " politicians, civil servants and the not-fit-for-purpose IT system", according to. 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. Building is in terrible condition, still a leak in my Spanish classroom and absolutely freezing. 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. 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. Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2023. Now live in Hertfordshire. Notice in The Press and Journal (originally printed on January 13, 2018). 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). The Gordon Schools, a Vintage Night was held in June. Her music took her all over the world, and she made many friends. 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. Her ambition is to become an airline pilot. 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. For Mr Macpherson, this will mean a return to Aberdeenshire, where he spent his early years. Im a travel junky who loves to gain All entries will be moderated and subject to authorisation. Long-serving dinner lady Judy Troup retires. Please page this spot and return soon as we hope there will be plenty of information nearly the Association and its activities. Nora Morrison is President of the Former Pupils Association. Rhne-Alpes, former rgion of France. On January 15th, 2015, the death at the age of 90 of Ena Baxter was announced. Advice sent to the Association will be edited and placed on the Guestbook page. No duty of care. The next meeting of The Gordon Schools' Former Pupils' Association is at 7pm on Monday 7th November at The Gordon Schools. He added: What was it that made those men the fine soldiers they were? Ena Baxter is survived by her daughter Audrey, her son Andrew and seven grandchildren. 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! The Scotland the What?trio of George Donald, Steve Robertson and Buff Hardie were each awarded the M.B.E. When you get to the senior phase some teachers are great and very supportive, however some should be retired and have very dated views on teaching. 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 Gordon Schools' Former Pupils' Association - guestbook For details, please see the articlein The Huntly Express, dated Friday, June 10, 2016. Dormitories were originally given simple topographical names but were later renamed with an ornithological theme. Our members look back with pride on our schools long record of progress, evident by the marked successes of so many of our former pupils at home and abroad. Recognising its significance, the War Memorials Trust granted 940 for conservation work to replace dried out, cracked or missing putty. To read the articles in The Huntly Express of Friday, December 11th, 2015, please click the link. Ebony Martin, former pupil of The Gordon Schools, could tell us. Pupils were encouraged to spend time outdoors, taking advantage of the school's extensive grounds and rural surroundings. After a brief time working for the Civil Service at the Chatham Dockyards, Johnnys career was with different companies within John Wood Holdings Ltd. During this time he attained different directorships, concluding as Managing Director of the fishing division. Carved stone painted glass: 100 years of The Gordon Schools Huntly war Reviews of The Gordon Schools - Huntly | SchoolParrot He is hoping that someone may have photographs of 1a girls and 1c girls (1959/60). 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. He played football for Huntly FC together with his brothers Sandy, Jack and Bill. We are a company that believes in more transparency within schools. The under-noted former pupils, including members of The Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association, passed away recently. Thank you, Stan Fraser. See Guest Book. The next meeting of The Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association is at 7pm on Monday 7th November at The Gordon Schools. Maureen Newlands, nee Richards, 1962 to 1966. Has passed in the splendor that crowns the brave! 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. He married his second wife Monica in 1992. 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. In spite of being injured herself, Nicola bravely went for help, thinking of others before thinking of herself. 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. When she was still a little girl, the family mother, father and two brothers moved to Grange, where her father was the stationmaster. Mental health not being very well cared for. 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. She said: The pride, sorrow, stoicism and absolute certainty in heavenly reunion expressed in these simple poems is heart-rending.. Please mail to. See the article in The Huntly Express, dated 14/07/17. During the Second World War, she worked with the Ministry of Food at the Torry Research Station in Aberdeen. He joined Greenwoods Textile Company in Biddulph, North Staffordshire, serving as managing director from 1975 to 1979. 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. [2] The original buildings were designed by Archibald Simpson. 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. The new website for The Gordon Schools Former Pupils' Association is currently under development and should be available by August 2010. Class of 85 Reunion. They knew their fame. PDF Fro m mo u n t ai n t o s ea - Aberdeenshire 5 years later still not even an apology. The next meeting of The Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association is at 7pm on Monday 7th November at The Gordon Schools. "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. On Saturday, March 21, 2015, Mrs Jane V. Kennedy, former primary school mistress and later head of the Special Unit, died peacefully at Alexander Scotts Hospital, aged 94 years. miss reid, ms mckinnon, mrs green, ms cruikshank, mr smith, mrs rhind and jim cullen! Teachers will be able to book the new resource which includes a technology room. The school turned co-ed in 1975. The Aberdonian - Huntly through the years - Press and Journal George Riddoch - better known as Ridgy - attended The Gordon Schools from 1939 to 1951. David Smart has made available the photograph of class 1b from session 1959-1960. The Gordon Schools - Wikipedia 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. No longer just names on a window, the research has brought the Huntly lads back to life. Roisin Simpson (Divinity), Richard Brown (BSc Quantity Surveying) The Gordon Schools rector David James could never have imagined the generation of young scholars he watched on the playing fields of the Castle Park would end up dead on the battlefields of Europe. This entry in the Guest Book is from Charlie McPherson: Nice to see some of the old class mates in the photos!. Teenager to Help Rebuilding Classrooms in Nepal, To All Members of the Gordon Schools' Former Pupils' Association, Former Pupil Appointed Head of Robert Gordons College. For details, please see the article in The Huntly Express, dated 05/08/16. The school boasts an 'established educational tradition, stretching back over 175 years to its origins where the Duchess of Gordon founded the school'.1 Drawing from an area of up to sixteen miles around the town of Huntly, the school roll currently stands at around 660 pupils. The ceremony ended with a prayer, the sounding of the Last Post and the singing of the National Anthem. Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2023. All Rights Reserved. Please click to view: As part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the founding of. Born Ena Robertson on August 12th, 1924, at Drumblair House near Forgue, Ena Baxter grew up in Huntly, where she was a pupil at The Gordon Schools. He has also passed on the whole school panorama from 1955. 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. I was in Gordon House., Sharon Gray (nee Taylor) - I attended Gordon Secondary School from 1985 , Darren Millar - Hello. Sir Edward Troup hoped the names of the fallen would continue to be remembered by future generations. 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. Those of us privileged to know this true gentleman held him in high regard and will remember him with lasting affection. He added: What was it that made those men the fine soldiers they were? The ceremony ended with a prayer, the sounding of the Last Post and the singing of the National Anthem. Described as "inspirational individuals and great ambassadors for Huntly", they were chosen from among fifty nominations. 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. The middle panels show the battlefield. It can be purchased from TGSs reception, Orbs bookshop, or by post if you contact Valerie through facebook. An ex-pupil who looks back on the school with anger with the way I was let down by senior staff members. He is hoping that someone may have photographs of 1a girls and 1c girls (1959/60). Get access to all unique locked content - Exclusive and only on SchoolParrot! See Guest Book. 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. on many a hill you shall find their graves Research revealed that some of the fallen were considered among the brightest minds of their generation such as the gifted scholar Frederick Rose, whose family received condolences from the King and Queen upon his death. Many new and better teachers are needed let alone an entirely new campus.need I mention toilets dating back many decades. How many employees does The Gordon Schools have? Through her recipes for soups, she was instrumental in turning the business into one of Scotlands most successful food companies. At the age of seventeen, she went to Aberdeen University to study Mathematics. The bottom left panel shows the next scene: kilted Gordon Highlanders marching off from Huntly, some carrying bayonets, others carry bagpipes. Please see the obituary, dated 06/11/15. The Gordon Schools was founded by the Duchess of Gordon . Secondary school in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 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. Fiona Morrison signed the Guest Book on May 26th, 2015. 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. Mr James commissioned his artist friend James Hector to create a touching and lasting tribute to their memory at the school. 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! There are over 50 pages of news and articles written by former pupils. The annual Magazine of the Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association has been published. memories mr tory, a rock in any storm, mrs fonz, all missed. Robin Macpherson has had a long and distinguished career in education. Dozens of people and dignitaries packed into the stairwell, and the upper and lower lobbies for the poignant occasion. 01/06/18. The contact section provides a convenient way to sign the Guestbook and make a comment. After school, he worked as a butchers messenger boy to help support his mother. To read the Huntly Express articles dated Thursday, July 08, 2021, please click here. Carved stone painted glass: 100 years of The Gordon Schools Huntly war In this weeks Aberdonian we take a look at images of Huntly from across the decades. Grenville Johnston (born 1945), accountant and Lord Lieutenant of Moray. , Carol McCartie - I was a pupil 1974 - 1979., Charles MacPherson - He asks:Anne McCauley Arent you Charlie Smiths sister?. Teachers were great. An area of The Gordon Schools in Huntly has been renovated and named in memory of former rector John Swan.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.. Mr Swan was Rector from 1991 until 2006 and died in 2018. The Former Pupils' Association of The Gordon Schools She invited the four major local schools to occupy it, and thus The Gordon Schools was born. SQA Examinations, Prelims and study information. RECTOR: Mr P Gaiter Overall responsibility for the Management and Leadership of the school. Last orders were taken last week after nearly fifty years at the bar. To read more about this, please go to:Parade Programme and Sponsors. Connor Cruden will face some of the best plumbers later this year in Germany, hoping to come out on top. She was a pupil at The Gordon Schools from 1966 to 1969. For honour! In 1981, the couple set up the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation, which provides financial support to good causes in the Highlands and in Moray. We respectfully extend our condolences. 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. In Summer 2019 I launched EduMod at the Fringe, an international education festival, with Summerhouse Media.". In the event of a German invasion, they would go to ground and carry out a clandestine war against the occupying forces. Ainslie D.S.O., B.A., a keen educationalist, Cambridge graduate and retired Seaforth Highlander. Three depute heads and a head teacher and still practically nothing useful gets done. Each question and grade is rated from 0-100. Comments may be edited without reference to the sender. Maureen Newlands, nee Richards, 1962 to 1966. For more information, please see the article by Pat Scott in The Huntly Express, 15/10/20. 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. The 2014 edition of 'The School Road' has been printed and is now on sale. Valerie said: The initial intention was to state the individual casualtys name, date of birth and death, occupation and so on. Valerie said: The initial intention was to state the individual casualtys name, date of birth and death, occupation and so on. 00:00, 12 OCT 2007. Ebony Martin, former pupil of The Gordon Schools, could tell us. Stanley T. Fraser signed the Guest Book (28/06/15). A photograh of 1a boys has been made available by Stan Fraser. Our loves resigned [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. All Rights Reserved. This site uses cookies. Brown, 2004 to 2009, presently at Abertay University. Using obituaries, letters and stories, it tells the story of the fate and bravery of each of the men involved. The Massif Central extends into Ardche and is separated by a series of valleys . The loss was keenly felt in the close-knit community, particularly at the secondary school. George Donald, who has died aged 79, was a brilliant Scottish pianist and a member of the famous Scotland the What?comedy team. A caring man with a good heart, he was there for so many when needed. Kim Emslie (BSc Applied Sports & Exercise Science) Daily sports were an integral part of the curriculum, while Scouting and camping were a key part of Blairmore life. He is a board member for the educational charity Remembering Srebrenica Scotland and chairs the Education Committee. Anglea is a member of the department of Physical Education in Banff Academy. Remember my friend John Law., Alan Gordon - I attended the Gordon Schools between 1982 and 1986. Our platform is open to all users. 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. All of these facilities feature strongly in our extra-curricular programmes. Patrick has written at least a dozen books, including two volumes on Huntly Cricket Club and a History of Strathbogie. Pupils are experiencing many problems with abuse . 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. Congratulations to former School Captain Angela Shearer on being awarded an M.B.E. The Senior Leadership Team for The Gordon Schools is led by the Rector and consists of three Deputes and a Support Services Co-ordinator. 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. Tickets are priced at 12.50 and includes full afternoon tea and a glass. 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. In addition to commissioning the window, Mr James penned a tribute to the fallen By the storied walls of the Gordons hold, which became the school song. Blairmore School was an independent boarding preparatory school in Glass near Huntly, Aberdeenshire until its closure in 1993. Valeries work in highlighting the window also secured a grant of almost 1000 for repairwork in 2015. No longer just names on a window, the research has brought the Huntly lads back to life. From Nora Morrison, President of The Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association: 2023- Highland News and Media Ltd. All rights reserved. Read moreKate Aykroyd. Disgusting bathrooms that were falling apart. Apart from music, Millies other great love was cats. The Duke of Wellington was said to have declared that Waterloo was won in the playing fields of Eton. 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. 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. Stanley T. Fraser signed the Guest Book (28/06/15). Other emblems include the Gordon Highlanders stag and motto Bydand, and the crosses of St Andrew and St George. All Rights Reserved. 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. Magazine Committee members are pictured (L-R: Isabel McGregor (Vice-President), Nora Morrison (President), Mary McTavish (Secretary), Alison Brown and Ena Brown. 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. In spite of being injured herself, Nicola bravely went for help, thinking of others before thinking of herself. Very obvious favouritism of those who got high grades with an incredible lack of support for those who didnt. For honour! From his fellow teachers, to the town architects sons, to the lads who laboured on farms, each lost life resonated deeply with him. 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. Huntlys World War II is available to buy from Orbs Community Bookshop, Deans and McColls. The school may be contacted at this address: We are looking for the names of the former pupils in this photograph. Andrew Crawford taught technical education in The Gordon Schools in the late 1950s and went on to study to be a maths teacher. See the article in The Huntly Express (01/04/16). The newer website for The Gordon Schools Formerly Pupils' Association is currently under company also should be available by August 2010. Many things happened to me as a pupil of the school. Great to see the website. To see the newspaper articles and photographs please click on the links. During the Second World War it served as GHQ Home Forces for some of the Auxiliary Units based in Aberdeenshire and had a training area within the grounds of the house and nearby land. For details please see Pat Scott's article in The Huntly Express. Also retiring is Caroline Raeburn after thirty-two years as cook at Forgue Primary School. Mrs Kennedy retired from teaching after thirty-five years on July 2, 1982. From his fellow teachers, to the town architects sons, to the lads who laboured on farms, each lost life resonated deeply with him. 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. INRAE center Lyon-Grenoble Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes
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