He joined Greenwoods Textile Company in Biddulph, North Staffordshire, serving as managing director from 1975 to 1979. If you would like to find out how she would know, please read the article in The Huntly Express, dated August 5th, 2021. His family chose the name for the area and three generations of them attended the official opening last Friday. The school was small and isolated in the country. The upper panels are lighter and brighter, almost heavenly. The school serves the Huntly catchment area. Connor Cruden will face some of the best plumbers later this year in Germany, hoping to come out on top. Patrick Scott's Latest Book 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 'Huntly's World War II'. If you would like to read the article by Pat Scott published in The Huntly Express on Thursday, August 20, 2020, please click on these links: Nicola Whyteand Nicola Whyte 27/08/20. On January 15th, 2015, the death at the age of 90 of Ena Baxter was announced. The ceremony ended with a prayer, the sounding of the Last Post and the singing of the National Anthem. 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. For Mr Macpherson, this will mean a return to Aberdeenshire, where he spent his early years. After a short illness, borne with great dignity, Millie Herd, a former pupil of The Gordon Schools, died on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Dr Grays Hospital, aged 83 years. Valerie said: The initial intention was to state the individual casualtys name, date of birth and death, occupation and so on. Thank you, Stan Fraser. As part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the founding ofThe Gordon Schools, a Vintage Night was held in June. 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. Looking forward to my next visit. The ceremony ended with a prayer, the sounding of the Last Post and the singing of the National Anthem. 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. George Philip apologises for his error on page 20 of his article in The School Road 2018. 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. We draw from an area of up to sixteen miles around the town of Huntly in the north east of Scotland. Patrick has written at least a dozen books, including two volumes on Huntly Cricket Club and a History of Strathbogie. Benjamin MitchellLindsay ReidMyles CormackScott LawFiona Marshall, Hannah IngramDeborah MayRosemary PopeEuan J. Morrison, In addition, the following former pupils graduated from, Lisa Mackie (HND Animal Care) He has also passed on the whole school panorama from 1955. A caring man with a good heart, he was there for so many when needed. How many employees does The Gordon Schools have? Please click to see 1a boys - 1959/60.). This building still stands today as part of our present accommodation. 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. 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. George Riddoch - better known as Ridgy - attended The Gordon Schools from 1939 to 1951. The site is now owned and used by a Christian organisation called Ellel Ministries International as a prayer, training and healing retreat centre. Cameron's father, Ian Donald Cameron, was born in the house in 1932. The stained glass cleverly depicts a tableau of war: from the outbreak to the home front, the frontline to victory. 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. Notice in The Press and Journal (originally printed on January 13, 2018). Through her recipes for soups, she was instrumental in turning the business into one of Scotlands most successful food companies. Please find the obituary by clicking on the link. Less easy to find were the farm servants who moved around from place to place, leaving very little trace of themselves.. In the Lyon and Grenoble metropolitan areas, and the Haute-Savoie department, INRAE units contribute to research activities at the Lyon-Saint-Etienne, Grenoble-Alpes, and Savoie Mont Blanc . Dormitories were originally given simple topographical names but were later renamed with an ornithological theme. From theatre productions to award winning schools, it looks like the town was bustling with activity throughout the years. She said: The pride, sorrow, stoicism and absolute certainty in heavenly reunion expressed in these simple poems is heart-rending.. David Smart has kindly made available a photograph of Mrs Kennedy with her class on the first day of school in 1947. Please page this spot and return soon as we hope there will be plenty of information nearly the Association and its activities. A kindly man, whom one colleague said to know him was to love him, Mr James knew each individual who fell personally. Valerie said: The initial intention was to state the individual casualtys name, date of birth and death, occupation and so on. Senior staff were the worst part of the school and I hope that there is a complete different set of people now. In Summer 2019 I launched EduMod at the Fringe, an international education festival, with Summerhouse Media.". Andrew Young and Andrew Musgrave gave a good account of themselves at the Winter Olympics 2022. 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. Mr James commissioned his artist friend James Hector to create a touching and lasting tribute to their memory at the school. And theres many a lad by the tower who played Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He was educated at The Gordon Schools. If you would like to find out, please see the article published in The Huntly Express on June 1, 2018. best eduction i had! Comments may be edited without reference to the sender. Fiona Morrison signed the Guest Book on May 26th, 2015. Mrs Diane Harper has been appointed to take over as head of Health and Wellbeing with responsibility for PE. Former pupils Blairmore House References History Blairmore School was established in 1947 as an independent prep school for boys aged 8-13 by Colonel D.R. knowledge coz u know knowledge is power, Capta Majora; (Latin: "Strive for better things"), Ellel Ministries Scotland, The Gordon Schools, Gordon Primary School, Glass School, Huntly Castle, 1947 - 1962 Colonel David Ronald Ainslie DSO. Allan began his career at Spences of Huntly. Please see the obituary, dated 06/11/15. Demolish The Gordon School Huntly. The Centre is part of a particularly dynamic ecosystem, within the second French . We respectfully extend our condolences. The surprise party that her colleagues and the pupils of the Unit had prepared for her was a fitting token of the esteem in which she was held by teachers and pupils alike. Valeries work in highlighting the window also secured a grant of almost 1000 for repairwork in 2015. 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. One lad casts a backwards glance to the townsfolk left behind, and the coloured glass surrounding the soldiers signals difficulties ahead. RECTOR: Mr P Gaiter Overall responsibility for the Management and Leadership of the school. From time to time, former pupils of The Gordon Schools feature in the local press. A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox. The loss was keenly felt in the close-knit community, particularly at the secondary school. (The photograph has now been received. 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. There are over 50 pages of news and articles written by former pupils. J. 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.. To read the obituary, which was provided by Dr Brebners family, please click here. 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. Please bookmark this site and return soon when we hope there will be plenty of information about the Association and its activities. Some PSE teachers are very unorganised concerning helping seniors with UCAS applications and personal statements. The Massif Central extends into Ardche and is separated by a series of valleys . [2] The original buildings were designed by Archibald Simpson. They are pictured with family members Fiona and Donald. 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 article "Mission to shake medical stigma" by Alistair Whitfield appeared in The Huntly Express on Friday, March 22nd, 2019. David Smart has made available the photograph of class 1b from session 1959-1960. He grew up in Huntly and was educated at The Gordon Schools. George Donald, who has died aged 79, was a brilliant Scottish pianist and a member of the famous Scotland the What?comedy team. The middle panels show the battlefield. The Gordon Schools, a Vintage Night was held in June. 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. What is it like to have something like this said about one? I was average and they couldnt even remember my name not even after the fiasco with my uni application. He is the son of the Reverend Allan Macpherson (1939 to 2012), who was minister of Huntly Cairney Glass for ten years. For more details, please see the article in The Huntly Express, dated 07/07/17. 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 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. Stanley T. Fraser signed the Guest Book (28/06/15). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a keen advocate and public speaker in international education. J. 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. 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.. During the war, families relied on newspapers and news reels to bring the reality of the frontline home. 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. A talented artist, she studied at Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and maintained a life-long passion for art. The dormitories in Glebe House were given local place names: Cairnie, Cabrach, Botriphonie. would love to hear from any old friends. Photographs from a number of school shows have been scanned and added to the photographic section. All Rights Reserved. The building is now used as a prayer and intercession training school and retreat centre run by an evangelical Christian group called Ellel Ministries. After the school's closure, Blairmore House was run as a private hunting lodge for several years. If you want to know any further details please see articles published in The Huntly Expresson February 10th and February 17th. Was home this year for five months. 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. Brown, 2004 to 2009, presently at Abertay University. Teachers will be able to book the new resource which includes a technology room. What is it like to have something like this said about one? This entry in the Guest Book is from Charlie McPherson: Nice to see some of the old class mates in the photos!. It was renovated a number of years ago and is now a striking home for our Music, Drama and Home Economics departments. She began her teaching career as a relief teacher at Insch, Gartly and Drumblade, before becoming a full-time primary teacher and, for the last thirteen years before retirement, head of the Special Unit. 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. 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. In 1952, Ena Robertson married Gordon Baxter and joined the Baxter brothers family business. This site uses cookies. For further details see: VintageNight Poster. The leadership is absolutely horrendous. Other emblems include the Gordon Highlanders stag and motto Bydand, and the crosses of St Andrew and St George. You CAN do well at TGS, but its hard. 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. 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. Tickets are priced at 12.50 and includes full afternoon tea and a glass. 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. All rights reserved. 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. A photograh of 1a boys has been made available by Stan Fraser. The Gordon Schools is a non-denominational, comprehensive secondary school, providing education for pupils aged 11 to 18 years old. We would be grateful for any help you may be able to give in ascertaining the valid addresses of those members: If you can help, please respond by e-mail to, Could overseas members please let us have their e-mail addresses or, if there is one, a UK postal address. He began his education at Huntly Primary School, from where he moved to Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. My first few years started off strong but quickly went downhill. Ebony Martin, former pupil of The Gordon Schools, could tell us. 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. It encompasses the dpartements of Allier, Puy-de-Dme, Cantal, Haute-Loire, Loire, Rhne, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isre, Drme, and Ardche. Her music took her all over the world, and she made many friends. Let us harken the message they leave behind. Sports being much more favoured than the arts. Has passed in the splendor that crowns the brave! George Riddoch - better known as Ridgy - attended The Gordon Schools from 1939 to 1951. An ex-pupil who looks back on the school with anger with the way I was let down by senior staff members. 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. It is bounded by the rgions of Centre and Bourgogne-Franche-Comt to the north, Nouvelle-Aquitaine to the . He added: What was it that made those men the fine soldiers they were? Patricia McWilliam (now Patricia Straughen) was awarded an OBE for her charitable work with the Archie Foundation and Maggie's Cancer Centre in Aberdeen. Carved Stone Painted Glass offers an insight into life in Huntly a century ago, a community still smarting from its wartime losses. The annual Magazine of the Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association has been published. Connor Dean (MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering) 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. Building is in terrible condition, still a leak in my Spanish classroom and absolutely freezing. memories mr tory, a rock in any storm, mrs fonz, all missed. A WOMAN whose entire teaching career has been at The Gordon Schools retires tomorrow. Using obituaries, letters and stories, it tells the story of the fate and bravery of each of the men involved. The article (famous people who died during 2015) and the photograph from. These include 'The Wind in the Willows', 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Alice in Wonderland', 'The Snow Queen', 'Pinocchio', 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', 'The Princess and the Goblin', 'Sinbad' and the drama presentation at the relaunch of The Gordon Highlander's Museum. 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. Congratulations to former School Captain Angela Shearer on being awarded an M.B.E. The boys' dorms included: Tower (which became Buzzard), South (Eagle), East (Harrier). 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. In his message he mentions John Anderson, Gordon Beverley and Ann Begg. They should have been fired years ago. Huntly Cricket Club. Hugh Ross (BSc in Agriculture), Stephen Hamilton wish my kids had my teachers! Thank you, Stan Fraser. The next meeting of The Gordon Schools' Former Pupils' Association is at 7pm on Monday 7th November at The Gordon Schools. Our loves resigned 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. Genevieve Munro (Bachelor of Education) The responsibility lies with the user. Please click to see 1a boys - 1959/60.). The Gordon Schools, a Vintage Night was held in June. 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. For further details, please see the article "Making Waves" by Pat Scott in The Huntly Express, dated 15/03/19. Macpherson is working on a book entitled The Research Informed Teacher; he co-authored a practical guide on classroom teaching and published history textbooks and materials with Cambridge University Press. Robin Macpherson will be very well suited to leading this amazing school forward in the next years (Simon Mills, current head of RGC). 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. See the article in The Huntly Express, dated 14/07/17. The 51st Highland Division was perhaps the finest in the British Army in France, and it was the most feared by the Germans. To read newspaper articles about Angela, please go to:Press and JournalHuntly Express 1Huntly Express 2Huntly Express 3Banffshire Journal. 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. All Rights Reserved. It will be used as a social and learning space. 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. Allan was a regular church goer. Many things happened to me as a pupil of the school. Grenville Johnston (born 1945), accountant and Lord Lieutenant of Moray. Kim Emslie (BSc Applied Sports & Exercise Science) The Clermont-Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes Centre brings together the units located in the Auvergne region, from Bourbonnais to Aurillac via Clermont-Ferrand, with 14 research units and 14 experimental facilities, representing 840 staff (permanent and contractual staff). Read about a former pupils decision to help to "overcome the stigma surrounding colostomy bags". They might say The Gordon Schools and Castle Park helped to win the great war.. In the event of a German invasion, they would go to ground and carry out a clandestine war against the occupying forces. Boarders slept in dormitories in the main school building, although for a period senior boys were accommodated in the neighbouring Glebe House. Get access to all unique locked content - Exclusive and only on SchoolParrot! 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. A group of forty year olds went back to school recently for a reunion with their former classmates. I was in Gordon House., Sharon Gray (nee Taylor) - I attended Gordon Secondary School from 1985 , Darren Millar - Hello. The bottom left panel shows the next scene: kilted Gordon Highlanders marching off from Huntly, some carrying bayonets, others carry bagpipes. Former pupil Ciara Ennis is about to set off on a ten-month voyage on the cruise ship Balmoral. The Gordon Schools's headquarters are located at Former Pupils' Association, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4SE, United Kingdom What is The Gordon Schools's official website? 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. To read the articles in The Huntly Express of Friday, December 11th, 2015, please click the link. The Former Pupils Association Medal for the runner-up, Schools Stained-glass Memorial Window Refurbished. Mr Swan was Rector from 1991 until 2006 and died in 2018. Valerie also included grieving families in memoriam verses offering a humbling understanding of the true impact the war had on the people left behind. Class of 85 Reunion. 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. I got no support when there was a fault in my application to university which was the cause of the rector. The Former Pupils Association Medal for the runner-up,Proxime Accessit, was awarded to Fiona Hutcheon. All entries will be moderated and subject to authorisation. Russell Morrison (BSc Computer Network Management and Design) Sir Edward Troup hoped the names of the fallen would continue to be remembered by future generations. 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. Dressed in their "Woods Clothes" (as casual clothes were known), pupils played conkers, climbed trees and constructed dens, known as "cols" (short for colonies), from which raids were launched against rival groups. The bottom left panel shows the next scene: kilted Gordon Highlanders marching off from Huntly, some carrying bayonets, others carry bagpipes. It costs 17.50. Last orders were taken last week after nearly fifty years at the bar. Her music took her all over the world, and she made many friends. They knew their fame. Ena Baxter is survived by her daughter Audrey, her son Andrew and seven grandchildren. Dozens of people and dignitaries packed into the stairwell, and the upper and lower lobbies for the poignant occasion. From 1st August 2020, Robin Macpherson will take over the headship of Robert Gordons College, Aberdeen. Among her favourite sayings was one borrowed from Albert Schweitzer: There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. Seating can be used by both classes and pupils during lunchtime. The whole school photograph taken in October 2000 to celebrate the Millennium involved all pupils and staff in the secondary department in The Gordon Schools. 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 is a board member for the educational charity Remembering Srebrenica Scotland and chairs the Education Committee. Remember my friend John Law., Alan Gordon - I attended the Gordon Schools between 1982 and 1986. Brown, 2004 to 2009, presently at Abertay University. 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. Three depute heads and a head teacher and still practically nothing useful gets done.
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