Dingwall Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dingwall AcademyAcadamaidh Inbhir Pheofharain
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New Dingwall Academy Building
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| Coordinates | 57°36′04″N 4°25′56″W / 57.6010°N 4.4323°W |
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| Type | Secondary school |
| Motto | Salve Corona (Hail the Crown) |
| Rector | Karen Cormack |
| Enrolment | 1,048 |
| Language | English, Gaelic |
Dingwall Academy is a large secondary school located in the Scottish Highlands in Scotland. It is found in the middle of the town of Dingwall. Many students from nearby places like Conon Bridge, Maryburgh, Muir of Ord, Strathpeffer, and Evanton attend this school. In August 2018, about 1,048 students were enrolled here.
The school's motto is "Salve Corona". This is a Latin phrase that means "Hail the Crown".
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Discovering Dingwall Academy's Past
The first Dingwall Academy building was constructed in the 1930s. Over the years, many parts were added to it. By 2005, the old building was getting quite old and needed a lot of repairs. Because of the high costs to fix it, a decision was made to build a brand new school.
Building the New School
The new school cost about £28 million to build. Construction started in the middle of 2005. It was built on the old sports field next to the original school. The building was finished and given to the Highland Council on May 20, 2008. Students started attending classes in the new school on June 9, 2008.
The new Dingwall Academy has many modern classrooms. It also includes special facilities for different subjects. The school has a drama studio, all-weather sports pitches, and a library. These facilities are used by both the students and the local community.
A Sporting Achievement
Dingwall Academy made history in 1994. Their football team won the Scottish School's Football Cup. They were the first school from the North of Scotland to achieve this. They beat Cardinal Newman 1-0 in the final match. This exciting game took place at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Famous People from Dingwall Academy
Many talented individuals have studied at Dingwall Academy. Here are a few notable alumni:
- Will Anderson: He is an award-winning animator. He has even won a BAFTA Award for his work.
- Kate Forbes: She is a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP). An MSP is a person elected to represent an area in the Scottish Parliament. She represents the area of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch. She also served as the Finance Secretary, which means she was in charge of Scotland's money matters.
- Finlay Graham: He is a Paralympic athlete. He won two silver medals in track cycling at the Paralympics.
