The Glasgow Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Glasgow Academy |
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Colebrooke Street
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| Type | Public School Private day school |
| Motto | Serva Fidem (Keep Faith) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of Scotland |
| Established | 1845 |
| Founders | Members of Free Church of Scotland |
| Local authority | Glasgow City Council |
| Chair | Jane Gotts |
| Rector | Matthew Pearce |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1660 |
| Houses | Arthur Fraser Morrison Temple |
| Charity Number | SCO 15638 |
| Campuses | Kelvinbridge, Milngavie & Newlands |
The Glasgow Academy is a private school in Glasgow, Scotland. It welcomes both boys and girls aged 3 to 18. The school started in 1845 and is the oldest private school in Glasgow that has been open continuously.
In 2016, The Glasgow Academy had some of the best exam results in Scotland. The school's motto is "Serva Fidem," which means "Keep Faith."
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What is the History of The Glasgow Academy?
How the School Began
The Glasgow Academy was founded in May 1845. A man named William Campbell of Tullichewan held a meeting to discuss starting a new school. This meeting included ministers from the Free Church.
The school's war memorial was designed by a former student, Alexander Nisbet Paterson, in 1922.
Girls Join the School
For many years, The Glasgow Academy was only for boys. However, in 1981, girls were admitted as students for the first time.
In 1991, The Glasgow Academy joined with Westbourne School for Girls. The school then adopted the purple colour from Westbourne's uniform into its own badge and tartan.
Where is The Glasgow Academy Located?
The main school is in the Kelvinbridge area of Glasgow. It has about 1350 students. These students are split between three junior school sites and one senior school.
The current head teacher, called the Rector, is Matthew Pearce. He has been in this role since 2019.
Fighting Bullying and Supporting Students
The Glasgow Academy is part of the Stonewall School Champions program. This program helps train staff and students to prevent bullying against LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people.
The junior school at The Glasgow Academy was the first school in the UK to receive the Diana Gold Award for Anti-Bullying. This award recognizes their efforts to stop bullying.
What is the House System?
How are Students Divided into Houses?
The school has a special system called the house system. All students are divided into four different Houses. Each House has its own colour:
- Arthur
- Fraser
- Morrison
- Temple
These Houses are named after important former students or head teachers. These people made a big difference to The Glasgow Academy.
House Activities and Competitions
In the senior school, students have House assemblies once a week. These meetings are led by two teachers, who are the Heads of Houses.
Students in different Houses compete in many activities. These include sports like football, rugby, and hockey. They also compete in debating and Netball. There is also an annual House singing competition and a Sports Day.
Who are Some Famous Former Students?
Many notable people have attended The Glasgow Academy. Here are a few:
- J. M. Barrie, the famous writer who created Peter Pan
- Laura Bartlett, a British hockey player and Olympic athlete
- John Beattie (rugby player), a rugby player for Scotland and the British Lions
- Jack Buchanan, a well-known actor, singer, and dancer
- Sir James Caird, who founded the National Maritime Museum
- Darius Campbell (also known as Danesh), a singer-songwriter and actor
- Donald Dewar, the first First Minister of Scotland
- Professor Ronald Drever, a scientist who helped discover gravitational waves
- Niall Ferguson, a Professor of History at Harvard University
- George MacDonald Fraser, a popular author
- Sir Jeremy Isaacs, who founded Channel 4 television
- William Ramsay, a Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry (1904) who discovered the gas 'Argon'
- John Reith, 1st Baron Reith, who founded the BBC
Famous Former Students of Westbourne School for Girls
Since Westbourne School for Girls merged with The Glasgow Academy, it's good to know some of their famous former students too:
- Vivien Heilbron, an actress
- Fiona Kennedy, a singer, actress, and broadcaster
