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. Dozens of people and dignitaries packed into the stairwell, and the upper and lower lobbies for the poignant occasion. Advice sent to the Association will be edited and placed on the Guestbook page. Not fixed in the 6 years I was there. 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. The house was designed by the architect Alexander Marshall Mackenzie and was built in 1884 as a private house for Alexander Geddes, a wealthy businessman and great-great grandfather of the former British Prime Minister David Cameron. Comments may be edited without reference to the sender. They are pictured with family members Fiona and Donald. Cameron's father, Ian Donald Cameron, was born in the house in 1932. All entries will be moderated and subject to authorisation. Carved Stone Painted Glass offers an insight into life in Huntly a century ago, a community still smarting from its wartime losses. 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. Sean McWilliam (Bachelor of Design - Product Design) My first few years started off strong but quickly went downhill. 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. Philip Roger, 1968 to 69, Fairhall Farm, looking to get in touch with the Paterson family who lived at the end of our driveway. See the article in The Huntly Express, dated 14/07/17. The students are not properly managed as there is constant behavioural problems especially with the S3+ and this is not a good way to welcome new S1s into the school. He played football for Huntly FC together with his brothers Sandy, Jack and Bill. in the 2013 2014 New Year Honours list, for her fund raising for Cancer Research through the highly succesful Relay for Life. *Based on reviews from users on SchoolParrot. The Duke of Wellington was said to have declared that Waterloo was won in the playing fields of Eton. She said: The pride, sorrow, stoicism and absolute certainty in heavenly reunion expressed in these simple poems is heart-rending.. See Guest Book. A score above 60 is considered good. Brian Sandison: I remember about half the faces in Stanleys photo of 1A boys 1959/60 . The Huntly Express(16/10/15). Great to see the website. 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. Secondary school in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Allan Thomson was born in Huntly as one of eleven children. Our current school roll stands at around 750 pupils. Nora Morrison is President of the Former Pupils Association. The ceremony ended with a prayer, the sounding of the Last Post and the singing of the National Anthem. From 1st August 2020, Robin Macpherson will take over the headship of Robert Gordons College, Aberdeen. Happy retirement, ladies. He added: What was it that made those men the fine soldiers they were? Class of 85 Reunion. Dozens of people and dignitaries packed into the stairwell, and the upper and lower lobbies for the poignant occasion. In this weeks Aberdonian we take a look at images of Huntly from across the decades. Im a travel junky who loves to gain David Smart has kindly made available a photograph of Mrs Kennedy with her class on the first day of school in 1947. The Massif Central extends into Ardche and is separated by a series of valleys . The School was founded in 1839 by the Duchess of Gordon as a memorial to her late husband. 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. She has helped to organise a massive sum of money over the years through this. Please click to see 1a boys - 1959/60.). Less easy to find were the farm servants who moved around from place to place, leaving very little trace of themselves.. Geddes made his fortune in Chicago in the US in the trading of grain in the 1850s, and a safe belonging to him which survived the Great Fire of Chicago was installed in the house's Billiard Room. 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". A caring man with a good heart, he was there for so many when needed. Andrew Crawford taught technical education in The Gordon Schools in the late 1950s and went on to study to be a maths teacher. But the good teachers are usually supportive and helpful with the work. An ex-pupil who looks back on the school with anger with the way I was let down by senior staff members. (Huntly Express 18/09/15), Please see the article in TheHuntly Expressfor names. The middle panels show the battlefield. The site is now owned and used by a Christian organisation called Ellel Ministries International as a prayer, training and healing retreat centre. If you would like to read further details please see the following article published in The Huntly Express, 27/10/22. What is it like to have something like this said about one? For freedom! One lad casts a backwards glance to the townsfolk left behind, and the coloured glass surrounding the soldiers signals difficulties ahead. Millie (pictured on the far right in this photograph from. ) Press cuttings: For more details please click on Guest Book above. What is The Gordon Schools's NAICS code? 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. Over the years she has collaborated with successive editors in producing and typing The School Road, starting off on a manual typewriter in 1984. Visitors to our school will be struck by the impressive view which opens out at the top of the town, featuring an area of mature trees in which The Gordon Schools buildings are set. 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. Very obvious favouritism of those who got high grades with an incredible lack of support for those who didnt. A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox. They knew their fame. As well as this, the guidance teachers are incredibly unhelpful and dont actually care about the pupils. The stained glass cleverly depicts a tableau of war: from the outbreak to the home front, the frontline to victory. (The photograph has now been received. David Henderson, 36, fell while demonstrating exercises at. 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. DEPUTE RECTOR: Mr A Johnston (Attainment & Achievement) Head of year groups S1 & S4. The upper panels are lighter and brighter, almost heavenly. 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. Thank you, Stan Fraser. Now live in Hertfordshire. 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. does anyone remember me or my father Mr Begg the latin teacher? Our platform is open to all users. Updated 15:59, 25 SEP 2012. SQA Examinations, Prelims and study information. The upper panels are lighter and brighter, almost heavenly. 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. This School should be demolished. Teachers having a bias against some students. I was quiet at school and never once got into trouble and was still looked down upon by senior staff members with their famous patronising looks. [2] 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 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. He paid tribute to Millie as someone who had dedicated her life to the community. 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. For honour! His family chose the name for the area and three generations of them attended the official opening last Friday. They dont care about any of the victims that have been affected by the many many many offenders in the school. During the Second World War, she worked with the Ministry of Food at the Torry Research Station in Aberdeen. 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. The new website for The Gordon Schools Former Pupils' Association is currently under development and should be available by August 2010. She was a pupil at The Gordon Schools from 1966 to 1969. 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. Please mail to. We have lost a very dearly loved friend. She said: The pride, sorrow, stoicism and absolute certainty in heavenly reunion expressed in these simple poems is heart-rending.. PLEASE NOTE: GRADUATIONS ARE CONTINUED ON THE EVENTS PAGE (RIGHT-HAND COLUMN). 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. 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. 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. Each question and grade is rated from 0-100. Has passed in the splendor that crowns the brave! Ainslie D.S.O., B.A., a keen educationalist, Cambridge graduate and retired Seaforth Highlander. Pleass click here. [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. The 51st Highland Division was perhaps the finest in the British Army in France, and it was the most feared by the Germans. As a rgion, it encompassed the southeastern dpartements of Loire, Rhne, Ain, Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isre, Drme, and Ardche. Please read the obituary printed in The Huntly Express, dated 28/01/21 (click on the date). 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. In 1952, Ena Robertson married Gordon Baxter and joined the Baxter brothers family business. The next meeting of The Gordon Schools Former Pupils Association is at 7pm on Monday 7th November at The Gordon Schools. I have very fond memories of my years at the Gordon Schools - 1950 to 1955. would love to hear from any old friends. on many a hill you shall find their graves [2] The original buildings were designed by Archibald Simpson. In the region of 300,000 has been invested to re-roof and lay a new floor. Click on the link to view the article from The Huntly Express:The School Road Huntly Express, For the past two years, Kate Aykroyd (25) has been working with the charity Save the Children. Recognising its significance, the War Memorials Trust granted 940 for conservation work to replace dried out, cracked or missing putty. During the war, families relied on newspapers and news reels to bring the reality of the frontline home. Nursery roll of 98. Those of us who were privileged to know her will remember her with lasting affection her dignity, her humanity and her humility. Huntlys World War II is available to buy from Orbs Community Bookshop, Deans and McColls. A WOMAN whose entire teaching career has been at The Gordon Schools retires tomorrow. The ceremony ended with a prayer, the sounding of the Last Post and the singing of the National Anthem. This site uses cookies. Huntly Cricket Club. Through her recipes for soups, she was instrumental in turning the business into one of Scotlands most successful food companies. 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. For further details see: VintageNight Poster. If you would like to find out, please see the article published in The Huntly Express on June 1, 2018. A talented artist, she studied at Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and maintained a life-long passion for art. See Guest Book. No longer just names on a window, the research has brought the Huntly lads back to life. Looking forward to my next visit. Has passed in the splendor that crowns the brave! They knew their fame. And theres many a lad by the tower who played Our loves resigned His family chose the name for the area and three generations of them attended the official opening last Friday. 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. If you would like to find out how she would know, please read the article in The Huntly Express, dated August 5th, 2021. 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. 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. The Gordon Schools is a six-year, non denominational comprehensive co-educational secondary school located in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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The dormitories in Glebe House were given local place names: Cairnie, Cabrach, Botriphonie. 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. 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. Corporal Pike was killed in action in Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province, in June 2011. Ebony Martin, former pupil of The Gordon Schools, could tell us. The girls' dorms were: Side (Lapwing), Middle (Heron), Back (Plover). I got no support when there was a fault in my application to university which was the cause of the rector. The school had a long-standing rivalry with nearby Aberlour House. They should have been fired years ago. The 2014 edition of 'The School Road' has been printed and is now on sale. Let us harken the message they leave behind. 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. Incredibly disorganised. RECTOR: Mr P Gaiter Overall responsibility for the Management and Leadership of the school. 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.. Patrick has written at least a dozen books, including two volumes on Huntly Cricket Club and a History of Strathbogie. Idolised by his grandchildren and in turn by his great grandchildren. At the recent launch of the book to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the founding of The Gordon Schools, it was announced that the late George Donald had bequeathed his grand piano to The Gordon Schools. Described as "inspirational individuals and great ambassadors for Huntly", they were chosen from among fifty nominations. Using obituaries, letters and stories, it tells the story of the fate and bravery of each of the men involved. David Smart has made available the photograph of class 1b from session 1959-1960. Please click to view: As part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the founding of. For full details please see the following links: New Publication 21/12/18 04/01/19 06/11/15 EVENTSpage. 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. To celebrate the schools recent 175th anniversary (2014) a specially arranged book celebrating the schools rich history was published. From his fellow teachers, to the town architects sons, to the lads who laboured on farms, each lost life resonated deeply with him. 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. In time, she became a teacher of Mathematics at the Gordon Schools in Huntly and then Assistant Head Teacher with special responsibility for Guidance and Pastoral Care. The school has steadily grown over the years in a succession of stages, with buildings linked by a network of corridors. Sir Edward Troup hoped the names of the fallen would continue to be remembered by future generations. For further details, please see the article "Making Waves" by Pat Scott in The Huntly Express, dated 15/03/19. From time to time, former pupils of The Gordon Schools feature in the local press. 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. This entry in the Guest Book is from Charlie McPherson: Nice to see some of the old class mates in the photos!. Ainslie D.S.O., B.A., a keen educationalist, Cambridge graduate and retired Seaforth Highlander. Our loves resigned 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. 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.. on many a hill you shall find their graves 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. In 1994, she was awarded an honorary degree from Aberdeen University for services to the community and to industry in Scotland. Remember my friend John Law., Alan Gordon - I attended the Gordon Schools between 1982 and 1986. It can be seen in full on the Contacts page. 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. She invited the four major local schools to occupy it, and thus The Gordon Schools was born. To read the articles in The Huntly Express of Friday, December 11th, 2015, please click the link. Those of us privileged to know this true gentleman held him in high regard and will remember him with lasting affection. During the war, families relied on newspapers and news reels to bring the reality of the frontline home. 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. 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. 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! Two missing pieces of glass were also replaced and the loose copper ties were slowly tightened to prevent breakages. PUPILS watched in horror as their teacher was seriously injured in a trampoline fall at an after-school club.