Lourdes Secondary School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lourdes RC Secondary School |
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Kirriemuir Avenue
, G52 3DF
Scotland
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| Coordinates | 55°50′38″N 4°20′28″W / 55.844°N 4.341°W |
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| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
| Established | 1956 |
| Local authority | Glasgow |
| Staff | c. 90 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1250 (September 2018) |
| Website | https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/LourdesSecondarySchool/ |
Lourdes Secondary School opened its doors in 1956. It is a school located in the southwest part of Glasgow, Scotland. The school serves a large area, including communities like Cardonald, Craigton, Crookston, Drumoyne, Govan, Hillington, Ibrox, Kinning Park, Mosspark, Penilee, and Pollok. Around 1,200 students attend Lourdes Secondary, and there are about 90 staff members working there.
School Building and Grounds
The school building was designed around a central open space called a quadrangle. This area used to have many shrubs and a large flowerbed. The flowerbed was shaped like the school's crest. Students helped design and plant it for the new millennium celebrations.
The school has one main building. It was first built in the 1950s and designed by Thomas Smith Cordiner. An extension was added in the 1970s. Inside, you'll find over fifty classrooms. There are special areas for science, technical subjects, music, and drama.
Outside, the school has two astroturf pitches. These are great for sports like football. There are also three gymnasiums and a large games hall. A big internal garden area is part of the school grounds too. In 2002, the school got a big makeover. This was part of a city-wide project to update school buildings.
Famous Former Students
Many people who went to Lourdes Secondary School have become well-known. Here are a few:
- Harry Conroy (1943–2010) was the General Secretary of the National Union of Journalists. He held this important role from 1985 to 1990.
- Tommy Sheridan (born 1964) is a politician. He has been involved in Scottish politics for many years.
- Dean Keenan (born 1985) is a professional footballer. He has played for several teams.
- Brian McBride (born 1955) is a successful businessman. He was a vice-president of the Confederation of British Industry.
- Mhairi Black (born 1994) is a politician. She made history by becoming the youngest ever Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom. She was elected to the House of Commons in 2015.
- Siriki Dembélé (born 1996) is also a professional footballer.
