The Former Pupils Association Medal for the runner-up, Schools Stained-glass Memorial Window Refurbished. Valerie Ross has published her research into the names on the schools memorial stained-glass window in a book titled Carved Stone, Painted Glass. 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. We are a company that believes in more transparency within schools. 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! on many a hill you shall find their graves Stories from his own relatives and from the families of men who had come home from war and didnt want to speak about their experiences. What is it like to have something like this said about one? After school, he worked as a butchers messenger boy to help support his mother. 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. All Rights Reserved. The Guest Book has been signed by Willson Raeburn Morrison. The loss was keenly felt in the close-knit community, particularly at the secondary school. Hope there will be an FP's do next time I am back in the little grey toun. A score above 60 is considered good. All Rights Reserved. Among her favourite sayings was one borrowed from Albert Schweitzer: There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. A photograh of 1a boys has been made available by Stan Fraser. He joined Greenwoods Textile Company in Biddulph, North Staffordshire, serving as managing director from 1975 to 1979. Andrew Young and Andrew Musgrave gave a good account of themselves at the Winter Olympics 2022. This site uses cookies. Due to the continuing health crisis, the awards ceremony was again held virtually and may be viewed online. Valerie said: Pupils who attended university, or came from prominent local families were generally the easiest to research as their lives tended to be documented: accounts of achievements, prizes gained, tributes from friends and their alma maters Roll of Service. Last night, David Henderson's family . 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. Last orders were taken last week after nearly fifty years at the bar. Not fixed in the 6 years I was there. Gordon Primary stands in beautiful, historic surroundings within the town of Huntly, overlooking Huntly Castle and the River Deveron. We draw from an area of up to sixteen miles around the town of Huntly in the north east of Scotland. And theres many a lad by the tower who played It is with deep sadness that we record the death of our Honorary Vice-President Mrs Jean McBoyle (Hunter). Incredibly disorganised. best eduction i had! Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2023. Blairmore School was established in 1947 as an independent prep school for boys aged 813 by Colonel D.R. 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. The Huntly Express recently announced the death at Rothieden, Huntly, on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, of Charlotte (Lottie) Florence, for many years a teacher at Gordon Primary School, Huntly. [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. 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The Guest Book has been signed by Willson Raeburn Morrison. Maureen Newlands, nee Richards, 1962 to 1966. Home-Thoughts, from Abroad: Oh, to be in Huntly ? In this weeks Aberdonian we take a look at images of Huntly from across the decades. She has helped to organise a massive sum of money over the years through this. From his fellow teachers, to the town architects sons, to the lads who laboured on farms, each lost life resonated deeply with him. We also have the local Authoritys modern swimming pool on-site and use this as part of our Physical Education curriculum. At the bottom, two panels are painstakingly inscribed with the 144 names, and underneath are detailed pieces of glass with delicate depictions of rural peacetime. Let us harken the message they leave behind. The Magazine is also on general sale to the public at Rizzas and Deans, costing 5. Joan Brander should read Helen Brander. For details, please see the article in The Huntly Express, dated September 18, 2015. It encompasses the dpartements of Allier, Puy-de-Dme, Cantal, Haute-Loire, Loire, Rhne, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isre, Drme, and Ardche. Photographs from a number of school shows have been scanned and added to the photographic section. George Philip apologises for his error on page 20 of his article in The School Road 2018. 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. This school is horrible, it is full of racist, rapist , sex offenders and over all disgusting human beings who are always protected by the school staff. SchoolParrot is a review site for schools. 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. For freedom! 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. The school turned co-ed in 1975. They dont care about any of the victims that have been affected by the many many many offenders in the school. 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. The Huntly Express on 22 August 2014 carried this article: "Former pupils of The Gordon Schools have paid a warm tribute to a popular former teacher who died last month. 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 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. Mr James commissioned his artist friend James Hector to create a touching and lasting tribute to their memory at the school. Stanley T. Fraser signed the Guest Book (28/06/15). We wish her a well-deserved rest and a happy and long retirement. 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. 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. 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. This entry in the Guest Book is from Charlie McPherson: Nice to see some of the old class mates in the photos!. The Senior Leadership Team for The Gordon Schools is led by the Rector and consists of three Deputes and a Support Services Co-ordinator. 5 years later still not even an apology. If you would like to know details, please click on the names below: The window on the landing half-way up to the "Bridge" has been repaired and made safe. 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. He has also passed on the whole school panorama from 1955. George Riddoch - better known as Ridgy - attended The Gordon Schools from 1939 to 1951. 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. See the article in The Huntly Express, dated 14/07/17. The school had a long-standing rivalry with nearby Aberlour House. She was presented with her medal by Grenville Johnston, Lord Lieutenant of Moray. Looking forward to my next visit. No duty of care. Ive worked as an examiner for the SQA and was a Content Director of the Telegraph Festival of Education, and I organise researchED Scotland. Angela Shearer received her MBE from the Queen at the Palace of Holyrood in June. The music was composed by the schools music master Mr T Wright and the lyrics referenced the lives lost in the First World War: Oh proud is the fame of the Gordons name 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. Here the effect is broken up with patches of light and shadow and bright colour, the idea to represent a day in August (when war broke out). Please see the obituary, dated 06/11/15. Huntly Cricket Club. Now live in Hertfordshire. From theatre productions to award winning schools, it looks like the town was bustling with activity throughout the years. 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. would love to hear from any old friends. Carved Stone Painted Glass offers an insight into life in Huntly a century ago, a community still smarting from its wartime losses.