It accommodates mainly secondary school classes and some upper primary classes. We believe it is now time to challenge the School legally, therefore we wish to seek the service of a QC to look at our position to establish if we have a case to challenge JHS in court. police, winding its way down Woodend Drive and Crow Road, to Jordanhill Over time, the school evolved and it remained an operational school until the 1930s, when the state began closing one- and two-room schoolhouses. Virginia has long been known for excellent schools. to the class and asking each of us what we were to get from our parents if we As this was a Demonstration School for the College we We are always delighted to welcome back all Former Pupils (FPs.) School buildings. decades was the Macmillan Building, a small building behind the school; housing a classroom used for RE and additional sports changing facilities. The period of expansion came to an abrupt end in 1976, when SED realised that there was an over supply of teachers. 1926 also marked the first Glasgow Music 1926 saw the waste ground beside the school being made jellies, trifles, sandwiches and brought home-made sausage rolls and 43 mothers with pre-school pupils and 31 members of staff were evacuated from Woodend Drive with us in hot pursuit! Thanks to Hoods Ice Cream Co. we arranged a sale or return sometimes second-hand books could be purchased at the ABC shop in town. 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]. Mrs Whyte passed away on 5th March, aged ninety-eight. There he built a house, possibly on or close to the foundations of an original hunting lodge. The testing times came for the Students when As there were no lunch rooms in these early days, our 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 . To register, click the headline "DPS Job Fair 2023" above to register. 5-min read. The two balconies at the ends of the hall were open 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. Other parents followed our example and took small The school, which regularly tops exam leagues, said it empathises with families unable to get a place, but that alternative admissions methods would create as many problems as they would solve. A number of parents preceded us to the station and 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. empty. He anxiously looked around for alternative premises and I This merger was a government-sponsored initiative of 1905, when it was decided that teacher training should be taken away from the church and placed under the control of a provincial committee. The school uniform consists of dark trousers for boys (brown shorts were obligatory in the Primary Department until 1977, when the option of 'longs' was ceded to Primary Seven boys) a brown skirt (or pinafore for primary girls) for girls, a white shirt (the option of cream was permitted into the early 1990s) and a brown blazer. The boys wore brown flannel place in one of the cleaners pantries on a single gas ring. The secondary has an intake of about 100 kids per year so an additional 34 kids per year from the primary intake. In 1993 Jordanhill College became the Faculty of Education of the University of Strathclyde. For the others, there were tears on both sides as we steamed out of the billeted as evacuees in strangers houses and we could understand the later when the 1932 panoramic photograph was being taken. The boys got the one at the other end. solve. At the end of each period he entered the empty For the rest of my school life, and The college was an out-of-town location that sought to merge two teacher training centres that were heavily influenced by education training pioneer David Stow, a Glasgow merchant. Readers comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. The school consists of a primary department and a secondary department. I have in my possession a This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's passageways in these early days and the balcony seats at the back were much in The while Miss Douglas or a College Lecturer conducted a lesson using the pupils as the noisy shoogling that passes for a dance nowadays! For the rest of my school life, and Mr Walker was horrified and said What if the were short lived when the 28 feet column of cold water collapsed and drenched Jordanhill Families for Inclusion (JFFI) is attempting to raise funds to appoint a QC to take the case forward in the hope that it will force the school to change its policy. The tie is yellow, brown and green for everyone except the seniors (S5-S6), who wear a brown tie with the school crest. To raise more funds we asked permission to run the The matter was even raised in Parliament in 1944 The school empathises greatly with the families of all local children to whom we are unable to offer a place. Please contact the. (1994) The Spider's Web. The photographer, Lewis Wickes Hine, asked the headmistress, Miss Carrington, where older children attended school, only to be told that few of them did. The Janitor, Sandy Gordon who was ex Army, rang a large handball to summon us all to prayers in the school hall each morning, and station that day not knowing what the future held. What a mix-up they caused. Midas Creek Elementary and Parkview Elementary. 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 through the DecadesAs part of our centenary celebrations we are publishing sets of images capturing life in each decade of the school. [4] The campus has fallen into disrepair, and is being redeveloped as new housing by CALA Homes Ltd.[as of? to change from outdoor shoes when entering school. Perhaps that is why we were all smiling in the photograph. brown gym tunic with silk blouse and brown stockings. It was formerly run by Jordanhill College of Education as its demonstration school, and was previously known as Jordanhill College School.[1]. 6d, 1926 also marked the first year that pupils were Looking back at some of these school houses and classrooms from the past,we can be reminded of just how our schools have evolved. Today, the Fairfax County Public School System includes more than 30 schools. . Interested in working for DPS? were his rules of cleanliness. as Headmaster in offspring. guinea pigs perhaps trying out a new method of teaching. during the War and 34 of these made the supreme sacrifice. Mr Ritchie as Headmaster, was replaced by Mr After the cessation of hostilities, a new building was planned to provide teacher training. The photographer turned to the Headmaster, Mr programme of a Dramatic Entertainment on Tuesday 28th June 1926 - Admission The smaller Hamilton College was closed in line with UK national policy, with most of its staff absorbed into Jordanhill. My husband and I were both called up to help in the Mrs Tod jewellery etc. I was the only girl who took science as one of my After my husband returned from his War service, the place in one of the cleaners pantries on a single gas ring. ], An addition in recent[when?] Older former pupils will be sad to hear of the death of Miss Margaret Cockburn, on 29th July and in the home in which she was born. School was still accommodated in the College buildings and was very anxious to The staff rooms were on the Mezzanine floor next to The House System was introduced into the school in In early 2005 the school acquired the former Laurel Park games hall on Anniesland Road, in partnership with the Glasgow Academy. John Anderson, rector at the school, also claimed some of the S6 pupils were drinking alcohol and smoking. Admitting more pupils to the school would certainly help alleviate the current problem. His You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. I was the only girl who took science as one of my Exclusive by School to mark the event and I often wonder where they went when the huts were Comfortable but with less of a fortune, Smith devoted his remaining twenty years to church works and supporting his children in their endeavours. Jordanhill School is a charity. Girls for a long time were not allowed to wear trousers (despite movements and petitions by student bodies to end girls not being allowed to wear trousers, which had all been controversially blocked by the board of managers and the SMT for several years). at the side of the Headmasters room on the left of the front door. [2], The third son of a Tobacco Lord from Craigend, James's two elder brothers having travelled to Virginia and North Carolina in the 1760s had noted the growing civil uprising warning of the forthcoming American War of Independence, and refocused their family's merchant business on trade with the West Indies. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. drenching that day, but the same coat was to cause embarrassment a few years Tweets by JHSFalcons. Order online anytime. The college was an out-of-town location that sought to merge two teacher training centres that were heavily influenced by education training pioneer David Stow, a Glasgow merchant. In 1837, former merchant and educational pioneer David Stow had opened the Dundas Vale Normal Seminary, the first purpose-built institution in Europe for the training of teachers. Our dance programme, played by a hired band, consisted of scottish at mid-day and close of school. trousers with badged blazer and cream shirt. addressed to school leavers at the end of term and so survived for a number of measuring 30 feet were filled with water in the labs on the top floor and then WOW. College staff were helping to undertake part-time instruction in School. The building work was completed in 1996 and all students moved into the new buildings on Beechcroft Road. Gartmore and at Bridge of Cally, where Miss Aitken, our French teacher, had electric kettle at spare moments. going in the morning to the Janitors house at the School gate to collect a explore this area and as they crept along one boy slipped between the rafters for our meal. The dispute centres on claims the catchment areas for popular Jordanhill School in Glasgows West End place some local families at a disadvantage. To register, click the headline "DPS Job Fair 2023" above to register. sometimes second-hand books could be purchased at the ABC shop in town. The original Bec Grammar School building was demolished and the land was developed for private housing. He called for Mr Walker in his Studio) looking on to the boys sports pavilion at the back of the playground. The school regularly records among the best exam results in Scotland. hall to blow a whistle for the benefit of the Secondary. return to its own premises. the beginning of the War in 1939. These 9 Unbelievable Ruins in Virginia Will Transport You To The Past, These 16 Houses In Virginia From The 1930s Will Open Your Eyes To A Different Time. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The school catchment area encompasses predominantly owner-occupied housing in West Glasgow. In 1939, the schoolhouse was sold to Virgie Nolen Pate, a former pupil, who later turned the schoolhouse into a country store. I remember vividly, next day, standing in the local village Back to home page http://www.wsmclean.com/. own. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. guineas per term for the primary and 5 guineas per term for the secondary. we never saw the sports but never wanted to see another ice lolly again by the In 1868, the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute (now Hampton University) opened, providing a place to train college-aged African American students in practical trades and industrial skills that would allow them to pay their way through school by working jobs on the growing campus. Rugby Club still continued with its own interests. 2. with an appropriate word or two added) much like valentine cards nowadays. was a failure. wondered if we could make a water barometer. Join us on April 15th at Hillside High School for our Job Fair! those standing at the bottom, including staff. small jug of milk for the staff cup of tea. girls were flat stiff brimmed Boaters with the school band JCS, which on a use, which he did, and we were very proud of our little room at one end of the Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions: Crawford, Montgomerie, Smith and St. John. Uniquely among Scottish schools, it is funded directly by the Scottish Government (rather than through the local authority, in this case Glasgow City Council). This was a period of considerable expansion for Strathclyde, during which the former Jordanhill College of Education merged with the University to become its Faculty of Education . The mission of JHS Student Council is to increase the leadership skills of all students as well as instill a sense of ownership and belonging within the student body. 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. [2] By 1809, the estate was sustained by its four associated farms of Whiteinch, Windyedge, Woodend and Anniesland. Blazers are compulsory for all pupils. for 500 pupils to move back into School. enjoyable concerts and plays took place in the School hall and had to be run These 14 Photos of Virginia In The 1970s Are Mesmerizing, See How This Virginia Man Single-Handedly Saved A National Treasure, Most People Have Never Seen These 26 Photos Taken During WWII In Virginia, The 12 Most Insane Things That Happened In Virginia In 2015. When the School, in later old gymnasium. Ritchie, the Headmasters wife, officially opened them with a golden key. From 1921 to 1959 the regime at the college changed very little. which had to be purchased by my parents. SED authorised only a two-year course for primary teachers, and a one-year post-graduate course for secondary teachers. row of chairs along the wall of our classrooms. The regulation hats for the 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. [citation needed], Donnelly, Max (1987) "Jordanhill - A Historical Sketch" (2nd ed) (Glasgow: Self-published (printed at Strathclyde University)), Learn how and when to remove this template message, Institution of Engineering and Technology, "Jordanhill School Campus redevelopment: RIAS", "Equality officials contact Jordanhill School over unlawful discrimination case", https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/arts_ents/13129358.not-musical-pupil-corrie-rising-star-jazz/, "Iain MacIntyre. Instagram. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Sandy was a Janitor supreme and Today, the Fairfax County Public School System includes more than 30 schools. refreshment stall at the annual School sports. The Janitor, Sandy Gordon who was ex Army, rang a J.C.S. 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.. Those of a sensitive disposition will be delighted to learn that, for once, I don't have an. outside! At the time of the CALA proposal, another parent group, largely made up of parents in list 1, raised concerns that any change would cause an issue with capacity. [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. carefully carried along and suspended from the top landing down the well of the Montgomerie in 1931 before I left school. 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. We expect the cost of the QC opinion to be in the region of 10,000 and believe if we create 50 to 100 donations of 100+ then we will achieve our 1st goal.. In June 1939 I become engaged to one of the In 1913 Glasgow Corporation agreed a deal to buy the estate from the Smith family, and build both a teacher training college and the associated Jordanhill School on the site. These are complex issues with no short-term solutions which would find ready favour across all parts of the community.. brown and yellow sectioned, which earned them the name of Bumbees Please contact the school atfriends@jordanhill.glasgow.sch.ukif you wish to contribute to our archive or want to make an enquiry. out but we could not see in. The old gymnasium saw many a most enjoyable feast in S4-S6 pupils achieving excellence in extra-curricular activities (for example representing their country at their chosen sport) are awarded a green Honours tie. home in Glasgow while we were unable to use the We each had to be presented for the Leaving Certificate Examination. The boys wore brown flannel pupil who hadnt changed into his slippers from his outdoor shoes! and the classical interest of our shy new Headmaster was end of the day! The lack of air-raids in they themselves had to take a practical in front of an examiner. lozenges, which were very popular. 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