The school regularly records among the best exam results in Scotland. He anxiously looked around for alternative premises and I
Our aim is to challenge and ultimately change the Jordanhill High School (JHS) admissions policy to provide all Jordanhill residents with the same access rights to JHS, so JHS has one list for all homes in Jordanhill.. Virginia has long been known for excellent schools. Lengths of glass and rubber tubing
Nearly 300 Former Pupils served in the Armed Forces
[6] Centrally funded and with no ties with churches, the college was largely non-residential (two small hostels were built, one in 1921 and the second in 1931); and its range of work was wider. past the large laundry on the left, over the humped-back railway bridge (long
All over the country, school children were being
Our dance programme, played by a hired band, consisted of scottish
We are always delighted to welcome back all Former Pupils (FP's.) Our wish is to help our alumni stay connected with the School, link up with old friends, and continue to play a part in the future success of Jordanhill. the beginning of the War in 1939. We are making the subscriber-only change to support our valued readers, who tell us they don't want the site cluttered up with irrelevant comments, untruths and abuse. I remember vividly, next day, standing in the local village
From 1988 it has been funded by a direct grant from the Scottish Government, and is neither a local authority school, nor is it a private or . A personal memory about my own Highers sticks in my mind. After the outbreak of World War I, developments for the teacher training college were put on hold, as the former manor house was taken over as a temporary military hospital. He then spent a further 4,000 extending and modernising the manor house. was only natural that we became members on leaving School. Many of the Smith family are buried in the graveyard surrounding Renfrew Parish Church.[2]. Midas Creek Elementary and Parkview Elementary. Accordingly we were met by many parents at Gartmore and Aberfoyle where
10 DPS Magnet Schools Earn Honors. It appeared that the Governments official evacuation
It was resurrected after the War and I was
who did not like maths, by the name the room of terror. about 30 years later, without mishap, but they probably had the benefit of
In the primary, P1 & P2 have three classes of twenty-two pupils each while P3-P7 have two classes of thirty-three. I set up this page in 2014 for all former pupils and staff of Jordanhill School. Gartmore and at Bridge of Cally, where Miss Aitken, our French teacher, had
at mid-day and close of school. A parent group is planning to take legal action against Scotlands only directly government-funded school in a row over its admissions policy. the senior cloakrooms, ladies on the left of the hall, men on the right. the senior cloakrooms, ladies on the left of the hall, men on the right. Approached by the university which was looking for a site on which to establish a unified teacher training college, in 1913 Parker Smith agreed sale of the residual estate. carefully carried along and suspended from the top landing down the well of the
The school planted three flowering cherry trees at the side of the
The prefects, who had been appointed, did the
[citation needed]. A total of 300 pupils soon rose
[7] The school has also been used for the filming of BBC dramas; Shetland in 2012 and 2016 and Single Father in 2010. presented for the Leaving Certificate Examination. The school consists of a primary department and a secondary department. they themselves had to take a practical in front of an examiner. many years to come, this was always an expensive item for parents, though
5-min read. passageways in these early days and the balcony seats at the back were much in
was over. This is particularly important as we approach our centenary in 2020. if you wish to contribute to our archive or want to make an enquiry. The school is state-funded by direct grant from the Scottish Government, and is non fee-paying. usually well supported. The only important changes both took place in 1931 when the two-year primary course was extended to three years (and limited exclusively to women), and the Scottish School of Physical Education (SSPE) was created to train all the male PE teachers in Scotland. The dispute centres on claims the catchment areas for popular Jordanhill School in Glasgows West End place some local families at a disadvantage. The tie is yellow, brown and green for everyone except the seniors (S5-S6), who wear a brown tie with the school crest. Take advatage of fall pricing through December 15, 2022. The school catchment area encompasses predominantly owner-occupied housing in West Glasgow. Parents of African American Children (PAAC), Second Semester Schedule Correction Requests, World Languages and American Sign Language, An Open Letter to Families and Staff About Gun Violence, Lakewood Montessori Middle, Middle College High at DTCC Named Top Magnet Schools. The playgrounds were separated by a line of open shelters. The secondary has an intake of about 100 kids per year so an additional 34 kids per year from the primary intake. Our results indicate that in counties that voted for Trump in 2020, radical race and gender concepts are being taught in nearly three in four schools. I still have one of the tins, but it is
In the past, the journalists job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. was a failure. [1] With seven children, after two of his daughters caught tuberculosis, the family relocated temporarily to Portugal and rented out the house for five years. country dances, waltzes and fox-trots, such a pleasant experience compared to
measuring 30 feet were filled with water in the labs on the top floor and then
Sandy was a Janitor supreme and
Your reminiscences or memorabilia of Jordanhill life are much appreciated and will add invaluably to our archive. Cram resigned in 1988, and in 1989 'College' was dropped from the school name, at the insistence of Jordanhill College. I still use the recipe we used to make our lemonade. refreshment stall at the annual School sports. Mr Walkers khaki lab coat saved his clothes from
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions: Crawford, Montgomerie, Smith and St. John. subjects and I always thoroughly enjoyed the experiments. We were glad to
Named after the original owners of the land on which it was built, the one-room schoolhouse had no running water or electricity, and as late as 1917, no outhouse. as Headmaster in
Janet S Finlayson (nee Baillie). Jordanhill School Founded: 1920 Address: 45 Chamberlain Rd - Glasgow, Scotland ( Map) Tel: Show Number Inquire Overview Admissions Inquiry +971 Send Inquiry Founded in 1920, the school was run by Jordanhill College of Education as its demonstration school until 1988, and was known as Jordanhill College School until that date. Mr Walker and Mr McNicol both had a gift of imparting
I applied and was thrilled when I was appointed to the post. The school catchment area encompasses predominantly owner-occupied housing in West Glasgow. But if the distances seem shocking, then brace yourself for this one some of the buses would be driven by high school seniors. A former naval officer and veteran of the Second World War, committed to good works from amateur dramatics through the YMCA (he chaired the Glasgow organisation) to the Scottish National Orchestra Chorus and influential lay service in the Church of Scotland, William Branston was to most pupils an 'astonishingly remote, God-like figure'. enjoyable concerts and plays took place in the School hall and had to be run
Mr Walker was dashing about in his lab coat
Hockey, netball and
Dr Thomas Bone returned to Jordanhill, former teacher training college. appointed honorary secretary of the ordinary Former Pupils Club, while the
This was out of bounds. [2] By 1809, the estate was sustained by its four associated farms of Whiteinch, Windyedge, Woodend and Anniesland. school shed listening to the Declaration of War on my little radio. It adds: JFFI have gone down the dialogue route by meeting with the school and writing to the Jordanhill Parents Action Group (JPAG) with no success. List two is made up of pupils who live at local addresses built more recently. staff, and Mr Walker was able to devote his full
It was formerly run by Jordanhill College of Education as its demonstration school, and was previously known as Jordanhill College School.[1]. Visit our Centenary page to read about the events which were able to go ahead in the first part of 2020 and about the Centenary Dinner postponed to Saturday 17th September 2022. The boys got the one at the other end. plastic tubing). attention to his favourite mathematics and science departments along with Mr
and most of us shed tears at the end of our happiest days as we said our
When the Whittier School first opened in 1889, it was a practice ground for students studying education at the Hampton Normal School. Library of Congress LC-USZ62-35589. Mr Walker was horrified and said What if the
make an ideal shelter in case of an air raid. passageways in these early days and the balcony seats at the back were much in
Interested in working for DPS? night, one of which was Blanche Neige, or Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
satisfactory, soon caused many pupils to drift back home leaving a handful at
while Miss Douglas or a College Lecturer conducted a lesson using the pupils as
Montgomerie in 1931 before I left school. The photographer turned to the Headmaster, Mr
Empty since 2012, after all previous educational activities were moved to the John Anderson Campus, the site which includes the Grade B listed David Stow building, is now up for sale with "minded to approve" planning permission for up to 364 new homes across 12 plots.[1]. HP10 9TY. at mid-day and close of school. which had to be purchased by my parents. Tweets by JHSFalcons. windy day, if not held firmly by the elastic under our chins, would bowl down
Exclusive by In 1993 Jordanhill College became the Faculty of Education of the University of Strathclyde. In June 1939 I become engaged to one of the
When the School, in later
groups of younger pupils all over Jordanhill. With the new school completed in 1920[5] and the college in 1921, the now Grade B listed David Stow Building facilitated all teacher training provided under the unified University of Glasgow. wondered if we could make a water barometer. Jordanhill School educates children from age 4-19. Originally, the school was for boys only. The Rugby Club was
You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. The 1980s brought about the degree level four year degree qualifications, and latterly accreditation under the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA), with all students hence following degree or post-graduate diploma courses which were externally validated. It was formerly run by Jordanhill College of Education as its demonstration school, and was previously known as Jordanhill College School.[1]. It should have been a safe space for informed debate, somewhere for readers to discuss issues around the biggest stories of the day, but all too often the below the line comments on most websites have become bogged down by off-topic discussions and abuse. billeted as evacuees in strangers houses and we could understand the
Those of a sensitive disposition will be delighted to learn that, for once, I don't have an. One of
2. Leading from Miss Milligans corner room on the second floor there
asked the engine-driver his destination. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The prefects, who had been appointed, did the
tournament when Mr Walker was drinking so much cool lemonade that he had to be
Association was formed. including myself. outside! We believe the admissions system needs to change from being address-based, to being geographical, the way other schools do it. to change from outdoor shoes when entering school. was a small door which led to the attics. Pa Walker, as he
If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The school is categorised as non-denominational. guinea pigs perhaps trying out a new method of teaching. did the full time. A Gannett Company. The students took copious notes
Founded in 1920, the school was run by Jordanhill College of Education as its demonstration school until 1988, and was known as Jordanhill College School until that date. At the end of each period he entered the empty
We were all very sad when leaving day in 1932 arrived
Mrs Tod
Christmas School dances took place as our secondary
usually well supported. An independent review of admissions undertaken in 2018 and commended the school for attempting to manage as best it can a very complex situation. Glasgow and conditions in our temporary schooling etc., which were far from
Part of the increase in student numbers was due to diversification. School was still accommodated in the College buildings and was very anxious to
was over. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Please telephone or e-mail info@jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk In the September 2009 edition we published an article on Captain Thomas Crawfurd written by Patricia Wilson (FP 1947) which generated a lot of interest. We would love to hear about it in the comments below! In addition, in-service training expanded rapidly in response to the curriculum reform movements of the 1960s. L.C. The "minded-to-grant" planning permission in principle plans propose that: The remaining 1960s buildings on the site are recommended for demolition, and then divided into 12 plots could be used to develop up to 364 further residential units. Half-Colours is a gold trim that extends around the cuff and bottom of the blazer, compared to full-Colours which also lines the collar. Jordanhill School is the former demonstration school for the teaching college and is the only school in Scotland to be directly funded by the Scottish Government, rather than through the local authority. The school regularly records among the best exam results in Scotland. with an appropriate word or two added) much like valentine cards nowadays. One incident connected with room 13 caused quite a
Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The smaller Hamilton College was closed in line with UK national policy, with most of its staff absorbed into Jordanhill. Pupils in upper Primary spend up to 60% of their week working in the Secondary department. Instagram. Mr Walker, anxious about
Thank you! On 25 June 2007, Lord Lyon King of Arms recognized Michael Babington Smith, the grandson of Archibald Colin Hamilton Smith as successor to his grandfather as Representer of the House of Smith of Jordanhill and therefore, Michael Babington Smith of Jordanhill. However, this would require additional funding for the necessary teachers and this is simply not available at present. in contrast to the outgoing Mr Ritchie. Similarly, pupils in S5 and S6 may be awarded Colours and/or dates on their blazer. John Anderson, rector at the school, also claimed some of the S6 pupils were drinking alcohol and smoking. police, winding its way down Woodend Drive and Crow Road, to Jordanhill
We are always delighted to welcome back all Former Pupils (FPs.) trousers with badged blazer and cream shirt. School to mark the event and I often wonder where they went when the huts were
This photo shows that, while society and even academic structures have changed over the last 70 years, teenage girls havent. The site of the college and now the school was on the old Jordanhill Estate grounds. [citation needed]. As prefects, we decided to persuade him to grant us a small room for our
solve. classroom. As this was a Demonstration School for the College we
The staff rooms were on the Mezzanine floor next to
Click here. We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com. Every month, the marching band would take to the towns main street for drills and concerts. at the side of the Headmasters room on the left of the front door. made jellies, trifles, sandwiches and brought home-made sausage rolls and
It was a very wet morning in September 1923 when,
were usually kept so busy that
home in Glasgow while we were unable to use the
We had
stairs to the bottom. Station. Educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge, like his father he qualified as a barrister. The University of Strathclyde approached the college, and an agreement between both institutions was reached. large car which bore a coffin on its roof, with the words Hitlers Coffin
As the secondary department grew in numbers, so
Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. we went round the School to each classroom to collect the fees. catering themselves for those matches and christmas dances. A FORMER school chaplain, the Revd Dr Bernard Randall, has lost his claims of direct discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and unfair dismissal against Trent College, a school with an Anglican foundation in Derbyshire (News, 14 May 2021).. A 76-page employment tribunal reserved judgment, published on Monday, found his argument that the school had artificially orchestrated a redundancy . Consequently I am unable to provide you with a cost per pupil breakdown. country dances, waltzes and fox-trots, such a pleasant experience compared to
QUALIFICATIONS: The Substitute School Bus shall: Hold and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License, with "S", Passenger . already been fitted out with the School uniform, which for the girls was a
L.C. Frances Benjamin Johnston / Library of CongressLC-USZ62-120667, Philip Bonn / Library of Congress LC-USW3- 033300-E, John Vachon / Library of Congress LC-USF34- 062462-D, Frances Benjamin Johnston / Library of CongressLC-J7-VA- 1843, Philip Bonn / Library of Congress LC-USW3- 033327-E, Philip Bonn / Library of Congress LC-USW3- 033347-E, Philip Bonn / Library of Congress LC-USW3- 033410-E, Philip Bonn / Library of Congress LC-USW3- 033351-E, Frances Benjamin Johnston / Library of Congress LC-J7-VA- 3433, Lewis Wickes Hine / Library of Congress LOT 7479, v. 3, no. 43 mothers with pre-school pupils and 31 members of staff were evacuated from
Thanks to Hoods Ice Cream Co. we arranged a sale or return
electric kettle at spare moments. Would you ask your Janitor to bring
Mr MacHugh, who has one child at Jordanhill and another who attends school elsewhere because she did not get a place, said: I just cant believe that they would refuse that money. Jordanhill School is a charity. staff, and Mr Walker was able to devote his full
resentment that many householders felt, especially when some of the evacuees
passed. Shelter accommodation, the crucial factor,
The Scottish Education Department (SED) therefore decided that teacher training could no longer be left to the churches but must become a national concern. [4] After losing his seat in 1906, like his mother he began selling off more pieces of land four housing development, including the former Gartnavel farm to the Royal Lunatic Asylum. Uniquely among Scottish schools, it is funded directly by the Scottish Government (rather than through the local authority, in this case Glasgow City Council). You'll receive your first newsletter soon! A long walk then followed up a quiet open Southbrae
brown and yellow sectioned, which earned them the name of Bumbees
You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . Many
Today, the county offers three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school, serving a collective student body of around 2,400 children. and in 1945 the School was ready to celebrate our Semi-Jubilee with a dinner in
supreme heights by winning the Premier Challenge Trophy. However, 6 months later in July 1940,
17 Years Ago, Virginia Was Invaded And Its About To Happen Again. School buildings. goodbyes and departed, many not knowing what the 30s recession held for us. Colours and dates are awarded for excellence and/or achievement in music or sport. Back to home page http://www.wsmclean.com/. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. For the others, there were tears on both sides as we steamed out of the
In 1948 I
Keep in touch with FPs, former staff and friends through theJournal, We can offer assistance with arranging reunions, or to find out about your contemporaries. these days, although the prefects were tired out when the last and third group
Their photographs now hang on the left hand
Even teachers could often be seen, down on their
1936 after the sudden death of Mr Montgomerie. Overcrowding and nearby development led to the schools closing in 1960, and in 1961 the building was razed. In 1964, the college began courses to train students for the youth and community service; in 1967 it began courses for social workers; in 1968 the Glasgow School of Speech Therapy moved to Jordanhill and became the Department of Speech Therapy; and in 1970 all the training of teachers for further education colleges in Scotland was centralised in a School of Further Education. Jordanhill Campus is an historic 30.9-acre (12.5-hectare) estate within the boundaries of Jordanhill, Glasgow, Scotland, which developed as a country estate. With better use of facilities, and an ageing campus at Jordanhill which was highly protected by preservation orders, in 2010 the decision was made to close Jordanhill campus and move all courses to its John Anderson Campus. Ardgoil and the weekend cruise to the Western Isles. I was the only girl who took science as one of my
2 talking about this. Jordanhill School educates children from age 419. 2167, David Haas / Library of Congress HAER NC,11-ASHV.V,2--63, Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress LC-D4-72500. For the rest of my school life, and
B2) next to the corner examination room, and called by wrongdoers, and those
dealer called A.E Pickard who bought up empty buildings and he offered to
already been fitted out with the School uniform, which for the girls was a
Today, the Fairfax County Public School System includes more than 30 schools. were not in this category but there were difficulties which we did our best to
According to Richmond City Public Schools, when John Marshall High School opened in 1909, it was heralded as the grandest, most expensive schoolhouse ever erected in the South. Open to grades 8-11, the school was considered the states most prestigious public high school for decades. printed messages on them, and they were passed or flung to people (sometimes
First Schoolhouse in Vienna, 1910. 1926 saw the waste ground beside the school being
(My elder son has since told me he saw the same experiment repeated
When, later in the century, teacher training courses were added at a Roman Catholic college and at the University of Glasgow, the result was a confusion of courses run by institutions with poor facilities and inadequate resources, a situation which was mirrored in other parts of Scotland. Lakewood Montessori Middle, Middle College High at DTCC Named Top Magnet Schools. This was out of bounds. girls were flat stiff brimmed Boaters with the school band JCS, which on a
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