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THE
G L A S G OW
AC A D E M Y
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information for parents
CONTACT DETAILS
Administration Centre 0141 - 334 - 8558
Preparatory School & Kindergarten 0141- 342 - 5481
After School Care 0141 - 342 - 5487
Games Information 0141 - 342 - 5493
Music Department 0141 - 342 - 5488
Nurse 0141 - 342 - 5490
Accountant 0141 - 342 - 5483
Administration Manager & PA to The General Manager 0141 - 342 - 5482
Admissions/External Relations 0141 - 342 - 5494
e-mail address: [email protected]
Catering Manager 0141 - 342 - 5489
Database Administrator 0141 -342 - 5486
Fees 0141 -342 - 5495
Head of Prep’s PA 0141- 342 - 5496
Janitor 0141 - 342 - 5491
Janitor 0141 - 339 - 0714 (out of hours)
Network Services 0141 - 342 - 5492
After-school Care Manager 0141- 342 - 5497
Rector’s PA 0141 - 342 - 5485
School Secretary 0141 - 342 - 5480
Sports Ground Anniesland Road 0141 - 959 - 4499
Sports Ground Windyedge 0141 - 950 - 6259
Administration Centre Facsimile 0141 - 337 - 3473
e-mail address (Rector): [email protected]
e-mail address (Administration Centre): [email protected]
e-mail address (General Manager): [email protected]
e-mail address (Prep School): [email protected]
e-mail address (Music): [email protected]
website: www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk
Text: 07860 003835
The Glasgow Academy
Colebrooke Street
Kelvinbridge, Glasgow
G12 8HE
RECTOR’S WELCOME
Welcome to the new edition of Information for Parents. We
hope that you will find something of interest and help in
these pages, which can also be found on our website at
www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk along with a wide range of
information. If you have a query, please e-mail us at
[email protected] .
Peter Brodie
Rector
RECTOR'S TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD
Make the most of all the opportunities on offer at The Glasgow Academy. Key routes to
success are perseverance, reading lots and learning at an early stage the value of
making small sacrifices for long-term gains.
In the Prep School
Read to - and/or with - your child each night. (Our Reading for Success booklet on
our web-site gives further guidance.) ‘The total effect on children’s progress of
reading for pleasure was four times greater than the advantage of having a
university-educated parent.’(BBC summary of Institute of education, London
research).
Support and encourage your child to be independent and organised.
Use your child’s homework diary as a communication tool: let the teacher know of
any problems during homework completion - this way they can help!
In the Prep and the Senior School
Never say, ‘I was no good at Maths’.
Enable your child to do their homework at a regular time of the day and when they
are least tired, in a quiet location, with a clear working surface and well away from
distractions such as mobile phones, televisions, access to instant messaging, etc.
If your child seems to have little or no homework, check their homework diary to
see what has been written down: there is always revision/checking or learning of
corrections they can do, but if they have written in little homework, contact the class
teacher (Prep School) or tutor/Head of Department (Senior School).
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Provide some help if asked if you can, but never actually do the homework as that is
not helpful to long-term learning - and SQA work must be solely the pupil's own
work.
Discuss the next steps set out in reports with your child, and how they will take them.
Show an interest in what your child has learned each day at school.
Never take your child out of school unless it is absolutely unavoidable. It is hard for
them to catch up on missed explanations and information - and it is said that,
nationally, absence of 10% or more costs an exam grade. There is no substitute for
teacher contact and we follow the line of the Scottish Government that family
holidays or other activities should coincide with school holidays.
Help children extend their thinking by saying, 'What makes you say that?'
If problems arise, talk through alternative strategies your child might use.
Feed the brain, not the sweet tooth.
In the Senior School
Encourage your child to ‘see the bigger picture’ by talking to them about their
future.
In important exam years, limit parties in term time to avoid children being
overtired: deferred gratification brings its rewards.
Encourage your child to get at least nine hours’ sleep a night: growing and changing,
they need sleep in order to concentrate in class. Sleep tonight: succeed tomorrow.
If your child is away, always remind them on their return to school to go and see
teachers whose classes they have missed to find out what work they need to do.
KEEPING PARENTS IN TOUCH
Who do I contact if I have a question?
Your son or daughter will have a class teacher in the Prep School or a teacher/tutor
in the Senior School who will be the normal first point of contact. Many of the dayto-day issues of organisation affecting pupils in the school can be handled by your
child’s class teacher or tutor. In most cases, a note to the relevant tutor or class
teacher will clear up matters quickly.
You can also send an e-mail to your son’s or daughter’s teacher. Please address this
to [email protected] and in the subject, please, put your child’s name, surname
and class or tutor group with “for the attention of” or
“FTAO” followed by the name of the teacher you wish to contact. Please be aware
that teachers may be teaching all day, so there may be some delay in replying.
At The Academy, as in most schools, there is a leadership team with responsibilities
for personal support, academic and discipline issues. In the first instance, your
enquiry
should
be
addressed
to
the
appropriate
head
of
year in the Senior School or to the Head, Deputy or Stage Leader in the Prep School.
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INDEX
Page
Absence ..................................................................................................................................................25
Absence from Sport..............................................................................................................................42
Addresses ..............................................................................................................................Back Cover
Academy A-Z ..................................................................................................................................25-45
Administration Centre ............................................................................................Inside Front Cover
Admissions / External Relations ..........................................61 & Inside Front Cover / Back Cover
After-school Care Kelvinbridge/Milngavie/Dairsie ....................................................................13-15
Assessment arrangements for pupils with a disability ............................................................28/29
Assessment......................................................................................................................................25/26
Beginning of Session..............................................................................................................................6
Books ......................................................................................................................................................26
Beginning of Term ..................................................................................................................................6
Breakfast club ......................................................................................................................................13
Bursaries................................................................................................................................................12
Buses ......................................................................................................................................................46
Capital levy ............................................................................................................................................10
Careers Advice and Independent Schools Careers Organisation (ISCO)................................26/27
CCTV........................................................................................................................................................40
Chaplains................................................................................................................................................52
Charity ....................................................................................................................................................27
Child Protection ....................................................................................................................................27
Classroom assistants ..........................................................................................................................28
Clubs & Societies..................................................................................................................................28
Coaches (transport) ..............................................................................................................................46
Code of conduct ........................................................................................................Inside Back Cover
Combined Cadet Force (CCF) ..............................................................................................28/29 & 57
Complaints ............................................................................................................................................29
Contact Details..................................................................................Inside Front Cover / Back Cover
Cool Kids’ Club ................................................................................................................................13-15
Cool Kids’ Club - dates closed............................................................................................................15
Credit/Debit card payment ..................................................................................................................10
Dairsie staff ......................................................................................................................................55/56
Detention ................................................................................................................................................29
Direct Debit ............................................................................................................................................10
Disability / Assessment arrangements ............................................................................................29
Discipline ................................................................................................................................................30
Dogs ........................................................................................................................................................30
Dress at evening events ......................................................................................................................20
Eat Safe ..................................................................................................................................................30
Eco Schools ..........................................................................................................................................30
Education Maintenance Allowances ..................................................................................................10
Electronic correspondence ................................................................................................................30
End of Session ........................................................................................................................................6
Entry policy ......................................................................................................................................16/17
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External Relations ..................................................................61 & Inside Front Cover / Back Cover
Fairtrade ................................................................................................................................................30
Fees ....................................................................................................................................................9-12
Fee arrears/Financial difficulties........................................................................................................10
Fees Credit/Debit card payment ........................................................................................................10
Fees direct debit....................................................................................................................................10
Fees on-line payments ........................................................................................................................11
Fees payment ......................................................................................................................................12
Games Cancellation Number ............................................................................................................43
Governing body......................................................................................................................................48
Half-Day Holiday Clubs ......................................................................................................................15
Heads of House ......................................................................................................................................8
Healthy Living Award............................................................................................................................30
Help with Fees: Bursaries ..................................................................................................................12
Holiday clubs....................................................................................................................................14/15
Holidays in term time ..........................................................................................................................31
Honorary governors..............................................................................................................................48
ICT and Touch-typing ..........................................................................................................................31
Information ............................................................................................................................................31
Inspection ..............................................................................................................................................32
Instrumental tuition..............................................................................................................................35
Instrumental tutors ..............................................................................................................................58
Insurance................................................................................................................................................11
Keeping parents in touch ......................................................................................................................2
Kelvinbridge Prep School Staff ....................................................................................................52-54
Kindergarten Uniform ....................................................................................................................18/19
Late collection from games-P5, P6, P7 ............................................................................................42
Local government grants ....................................................................................................................11
Lost property..........................................................................................................................................32
Lunches ................................................................................................................................................32
Maps ................................................................................................................................................62-65
Medical Room..................................................................................................................................33/34
Merchandise ..........................................................................................................................................35
Money......................................................................................................................................................35
Mouth guards ..................................................................................................................................22-24
Music ................................................................................................................................................35/36
Nominated governors ..........................................................................................................................48
Non-teaching staff ..........................................................................................................................60/61
Nursery uniform ..............................................................................................................................18/19
On-line payments..................................................................................................................................11
Opportunities for parents to meet......................................................................................................38
Other After Care Activities throughout the year ........................................................................14/15
Outdoor and Residential Education..............................................................................................36/37
Out-of-school care staff ......................................................................................................................56
Parent Teacher Association ..........................................................................................................37/38
Parents’ evenings..................................................................................................................................38
Parents’ meetings ................................................................................................................................38
Parking ..............................................................................................................................38/39 & 46/47
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Park and Ride ..................................................................................................................................46/47
Pink Slip..................................................................................................................................................39
Pay in Advance Scheme ......................................................................................................................12
Prefects/Head Boy and Girl ................................................................................................................39
Pre-five grants ......................................................................................................................................11
Prep School PE and games uniform list ....................................................................................22/23
Prep School Staff ............................................................................................................................52-56
Prize-giving ............................................................................................................................................6
QR............................................................................................................................................Back Cover
Rector’s welcome................................................................................................................................1/2
Reports ..................................................................................................................................................39
School bags............................................................................................................................................40
School inspection..................................................................................................................................32
Secretary to the Trust ..........................................................................................................................48
Security ..................................................................................................................................................40
Senior School PE and games uniform list ..................................................................................23/24
Senior School staff..........................................................................................................................49-52
Senior Leadership Team ....................................................................................................................7/8
Session dates 2014 - 2015 ....................................................................................................................6
Sickness/illness ..............................................................................................................................33/34
Smoking ................................................................................................................................................41
Social networking sites ........................................................................................................................41
Sports................................................................................................................................................41-43
Sports absence......................................................................................................................................42
Sports coaches......................................................................................................................................59
Sports Kit Outfitters (Physical Education and games) ....................................................................21
SQA examinations ..................................................................................................................................6
Subject choices......................................................................................................................................44
Sustainable development ....................................................................................................................44
Telephone numbers ........................................................................Inside Front Cover / Back Cover
TGA, Milngavie staff ........................................................................................................................54/55
Times ....................................................................................................................................................44
Tips to help your child ........................................................................................................................1/2
Transition................................................................................................................................................45
Transport ..........................................................................................................................................46/47
Travel Plan ............................................................................................................................................47
Trips ........................................................................................................................................................45
Tuck Shop ..............................................................................................................................................47
Tutors........................................................................................................................................................8
Underground....................................................................................................................................46/47
Uniform ............................................................................................................................................18-21
Uniform outfitters..................................................................................................................................20
Uniform shop ........................................................................................................................................21
When a child has forgotten money for lunch/bus home ................................................................35
When and where to wear the school uniform..................................................................................20
Who does what at The Academy? ....................................................................................................7/8
Whom do I contact? ................................................................................................................................7
Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................................12
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SESSION DATES 2014 - 2015
BEGINNING OF SESSION
September Holiday
Monday 25 August 2014.
Friday 26 - Monday 29 September 2014 inclusive.
Half-term Holiday Monday 13 - Friday 17 October 2014 inclusive.
In addition the Prep School at Kelvinbridge, TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie will be
closed on Friday 10 October 2014.
End of Autumn Term
Thursday 18 December 2014.
The Prep School at all three sites finishes at 12.00
noon. The Senior School finishes at 12.15 pm.
BEGINNING OF SPRING TERM Tuesday 6 January 2015.
Half-term Holiday
2015 inclusive.
Monday 9 - Friday 13 February
End of Spring Term
Thursday 2 April 2015.
BEGINNING OF SUMMER TERM Tuesday 21 April 2015.
May Day Holiday
Monday 4 May 2015.
May Weekend Holiday
Friday 22 - Monday 25 May 2015 inclusive.
END OF SESSION
P1, P2 and Nursery (Term-timers) and Kindergarten at all three sites dismiss
at 3.10 pm on Tuesday 23 June 2015.
P3 - P7 on all three sites dismiss on Wednesday 24 June 2015 after Prize-giving,
normally 11.00 am.
Senior School dismisses at 11.20 am on Wednesday 24 June 2015 and on Thursday
25 June 2015 after Prize-giving, normally 11.15 am.
TGA, Milngavie Prize-giving, Monday 22 June 2015, 2 pm.
Dairsie Prize-giving, Tuesday 23 June 2015, 1.45 pm.
Pupils will not be given permission to go on holiday outside these dates, or to leave
early at half-terms and the end of terms, unless there are very exceptional
circumstances. Any such applications must be made in writing to the Rector well in
advance.
SQA examinations begin on Wednesday 22 April and the last is on Friday 5 June
2015.
Session 2015-2016 commences Monday 24th August 2015.
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WHO DOES WHAT AT
THE ACADEMY?
It may help parents to be aware of the responsibilities carried out by different
members of the school staff. The descriptions below are, of course, vastly simplified
and refer only to duties that might affect parents directly.
Governors determine the general educational character and
aims of the school, and are responsible for school policy and
financial controls, and chair various committees related to the
smooth running of the school. A list of Governors and Honorary
Governors is featured further on in this booklet.
The General Manager
Dr W.R. Kerr
The Rector (Mr P. J. Brodie) has the final say on all academic
and disciplinary matters within the school and has overall
responsibility for any decision made by The Academy or its
teachers.
The General Manager (Dr W. R. Kerr) is responsible for all
matters not relating directly to education.
The Deputy Rector
Mr A. J. Williams
Deputy Head
Mr A.L. Evans
Senior School
The Deputy Rector (Mr A.J. Williams) is responsible for First
and Second Year pupils and will liaise with their tutors and
Heads of House about their progress and welfare. He has overall
responsibility for discipline and pastoral care in the Senior
School. He arranges Parents’ Evenings, and is responsible
for the school in the Rector’s absence.
Deputy Head (Dr J. Andrews) is responsible for Third and
Fourth Year pupils and will liaise with their tutors about their
progress and welfare. She looks after matters relating to girls. She
is The Academy’s Child Protection Co-ordinator and its Drug,
Alcohol and Substance Misuse Co-ordinator.
Deputy Head (Mr A. L. Evans) is responsible for Fifth and Sixth
Year pupils and will liaise with their tutors about their progress
and welfare. He administers subject choice for S5 and S6 pupils
and advises parents and pupils on external examination
results. He advises pupils on university entrance and
oversees the UCAS process.
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Deputy Head Academic (Mr A. MacRae) is responsible for
Attainment, Learning and Teaching.
Heads of House are responsible for personal support and
organising House activities and inter-House competitions.
Session 2014 - 2015
Heads of House for S2, S4, S6
Arthur - Mr P.J. Bisland
Fraser - Miss J. F. Cuthbert
Morrison - Miss L.R. MacNeill
Temple - Mrs K.R. Graham
Heads of House for S1, S3, S5
Arthur - Mrs P.M. Ruddock
Fraser - Mr R.M.R MacLeod
Morrison - Mr T. Menzies
Temple - Mr I.A. Mackie
Deputy Head
Mr A. MacRae
Head of Prep
School
Mr A.M. Brooke
Deputy Head
Mrs H. Kirkhope
Depute
Mr A.W. Mathewson
Head of Dairsie
Miss H.J. Logie
Tutors give their tutees personal support, encourage them to make
the most of their opportunities at The Academy and to strive for high
standards, check that they arrive on time and issue them with
information to take home to their parents. They administer the
assessment process for their tutor group and write reports on their
progress twice a year. They are the first point of contact between
home and school and remain with their tutor group as it progresses
through the school.
Prep School
Head of Prep School (Mr A. M. Brooke) under the Rector, is
responsible for all matters relating to the Preparatory School,
including Kelvinbridge, TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie.
Deputy Head (Mrs H. Kirkhope) assists the Head of Prep School in
his duties and stands in for him in his absence. She has
responsibility for pupils in Nursery to P3 and liaises with their
teachers about their progress and welfare.
Depute (Mr A.W. Mathewson) coordinates the curriculum,
Learning and Teaching and is responsible for P7.
Head of Dairsie (Miss H.J. Logie) is responsible for matters
relating to Dairsie.
Head of TGA, Milngavie (Miss J.A. McMorran) is responsible for
matters relating to TGA, Milngavie and for the Mathematics
curriculum throughout the Prep School.
After-school Care Manager (Mrs C. Bremridge) Co-ordinates
After-school Care provision across The Academy sites.
Stage Leaders (Miss L.Smith (P1/P2), Mrs S.L. Nyadu (P3/P4)
and Mr S. Fairlie-Clarke (P5/P6) are responsible for running their
stage and for standards of learning and pupil welfare in their stage.
Class Teachers are normally the first point of contact between
home and school.
Head of TGA,
Milngavie
Miss J.A. McMorran
After-school Care
Manager
Mrs C. Bremridge
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The Director of
Admissions/Externa
l Relations Mr M.R.
McNaught
The Director of
Admissions/
E x t e r n a l
Relations
(Mr
M.R. McNaught) is
responsible
for
abscence
FEES 2014/2015
Kelvinbridge
Nursery year round
Nursery (am/pm)
Nursery full day
Kindergarten (am)
Kindergarten (full day)
Termly
£
N/A
1,215
2,955
1,610
2,955
Dairsie and Milngavie
D/D
1st May to
Annual 1st August
N/A
3,645
8,865
960.00*
364.50
886.50
4,830
8,865
483.00
886.50
Note
a)
a)
b) c)
b) c)
D/D
1st May to
Termly Annual 1st August
£
N/A
1,215
2,735
N/A
3,645
8,205
N/A
364.50 a)
820.50
1,395
2,735
4,185
8,205
418.50 b)
820.50 b)
Nursery/Kindergarten fees at all three sites include the provision of a snack, while at Kelvinbridge the Full Day
option also includes lunch, and the am option may do so if required. There is a minimum of 5 sessions a week
for both Nursery and Kindergarten at all sites.
For Kindergarten parents who would like to avail themselves of Full-time care for their children, all-year round
there will be an additional charge of £152 per week.
*Due to the holiday there is a 30% reduction in fees in December.
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Capital Levy
Direct Debit Charge
2,710
2,790
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,630
3,630
3,405
3,405
3,695
3,695
3,695
3,695
3,695
3,015
8,130
8,370
9,135
9,135
9,135
10,890
10,890
10,215
10,215
11,085
11,085
11,085
10,405
813.00
837.00
913.50
913.50
913.50
1089.00
1089.00
1021.50
1021.50
1108.50
1108.50
1108.50
1040.50
145
N/A
435
10
43.50
1.00
c)
c)
c)
c)
c)
c)
c)
2,490
2,565
2,835
2,835
7,470
7,695
8,505
8,505
747.00
769.50
850.50
850.50
145
N/A
435
10
43.50
1.00
a) Minimum of 5 sessions per week for Nursery at all sites - these can be either am or pm at Kelvinbridge.
At Dairsie, only pm is available.
b) Minimum of 5 sessions per week for Kindergarten at all sites - these must be am.
c) At Kelvinbridge fees for Kindergarten to P7 include lunch.
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CAPITAL LEVY
A levy for capital purposes of £145 per pupil per term is payable along with tuition
fees for all pupils.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS
Payments by debit card are welcomed. Payments by certain credit cards are
acceptable, but will be subject to a 2% charge.
DIRECT DEBIT
Fees may be paid by Direct Debit at the discretion of The Glasgow Academicals’ War
Memorial Trust, in ten monthly instalments on the first banking day of each month,
as specified in the Fee Notices, from 1 August to 1 May inclusive. Parents of new
pupils who wish to pay by Direct Debit will have received a Mandate with their
enrolment forms. Parents who wish to change from paying their fees termly to the
Direct Debit system should contact the Administration Centre and a Mandate will
be forwarded to them. Once a Direct Debit Mandate has been signed there is no
requirement to issue a new Mandate each session unless there has been a change in
the details. Existing Direct Debit Mandates are continuous and are not required
for future siblings.This is the preferred method of payment for tuition fees.
Payments returned by the bank will be treated as fees in arrears.
EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), paid by the government, is a weekly
payment of up to £30, paid directly to young people who stay on in education after
they reach the statutory leaving age of 16 (i.e. after the end of their compulsory
schooling). Young people may also receive two bonuses of £150 if they remain on
their course and make good progress with their learning. Bonuses will be payable in
January and July.
Further information:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/emab-00.asp
FEE ARREARS/FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES
It is our policy to apply 2% interest per month to fees which are paid late.
If any parents feel that they are in danger of falling behind with the payment of their
child’s fees, they should contact the Accountant, Mrs J. McInnes, or the General
Manager, Dr W.R. Kerr, to discuss the matter and agree a method of proceeding.
It is imperative that parents contact either Mrs McInnes or Dr Kerr as soon as they
realise that prompt payment of fees may be in jeopardy. Failure to do so may result
in outstanding debts being passed to the school’s debt collectors, and your child
being excluded from school.
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INSURANCE
All pupils at the school are insured through the Pupils’ Personal Accident Insurance
Scheme against accidental injury. All pupils participating in trips within the United
Kingdom and abroad are covered by comprehensive medical and travel insurance
once deposits have been paid for the trip. Insurance does not extend to clothing,
books and equipment, which are the pupils’ responsibility, and parents are advised
to arrange for separate cover under their own policies. Pupils handing possessions
to a member of staff for safe keeping do so at their own risk.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS
PRE-FIVE GRANTS
Glasgow City Council (Kelvinbridge and Dairsie)
Where a child is in receipt of a local government grant, the full fee is payable within
the normal trading terms for The Academy. The grant is payable from the school on
receipt from the local authority. The school will register the children who will be
eligible for a grant from Glasgow City Council. Please note that there are only three
dates for entry into the Glasgow scheme: August, January and April. If further
information is required, please contact the relevant Head Teacher.
East Dunbartonshire (TGA, Milngavie)
Where a child is in receipt of a local government grant, the full fee is payable within
the normal trading terms for The Academy. The grant is payable within one month
of receipt from the local authority. The grant is payable from East Dunbartonshire
to the school in two staged payments for each term. The school will pay out the grant
only when the full term’s payment has been made. Parents are responsible for
ensuring their child is enrolled with East Dunbartonshire Council. If further
information is required, please contact the Head of TGA, Milngavie, Miss
McMorran.
ON-LINE PAYMENTS
Parents may wish to pay their fees on-line.
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PAY IN ADVANCE SCHEME
The Academy operates a Fees in Advance Scheme which allows an individual to
make payment of all, or part, of the school fees by means of a lump sum
composition fee. This fee is usually paid before the child starts at the school, but
may also be paid during his or her time here. For further information contact the
Accountant,
Mrs
J.
McInnes,
or
the
General
Manager,
Dr W.R. Kerr.
PAYMENT
Nursery fees are payable monthly on the first day of each month. Other fees are payable
by the first day of each term. The Governors reserve the right in exceptional
circumstances to raise the scale of fees during the course of a session.
If you wish to pay annually in advance you are most welcome to do so.
WITHDRAWAL
If a pupil is to be withdrawn from the school at the end of a term, notice thereof must
be given, in writing, to the Rector, not later than the last day of the preceding term.
If for any reason a pupil’s withdrawal is uncertain, provisional notice should be given
in writing within the timescale stated above. If you write to the Rector to give a term’s
notice such letters will always be acknowledged.
In the event that late notice of a pupil’s withdrawal is given, parents will be liable to
pay the tuition fees for the term following the intended date of withdrawal. In the
event that pupils are withdrawn during the course of a term without the required
notice, parents will be liable for tuition fees and capital levy for that term plus a
proportion of the next term’s tuition fees corresponding to the number of days the
pupil was enrolled in the school during the term when the withdrawal occurred. The
effect of this rule is that an additional term’s fees are payable if the required notice of
withdrawal is not given.
HELP WITH FEES: BURSARIES
The Glasgow Academy offers a good number of bursaries, which are granted on a
means-tested basis to pupils in any year in the Senior School, or in P7, either new
entrants or pupils at The Academy. They range from 10% – 100% of the value of tuition
fees.
A pupil aged 16 or over whose parents are seeking financial assistance from the Bursary
Fund must apply for an Educational Maintenance Award and make available to the
Trustees the results of that application (see EMAs earlier).
The Academy is fortunate in that many Glasgow Academicals have given funds to the
school to provide bursaries, notably Robert McMillan who gave £2.5m to The Academy
some years ago.
If you wish to apply for a bursary for a pupil entering the school, please indicate this by
ticking the appropriate box on the application for admission form when you return it.
For pupils already at the school, please request a bursary application form from the
Rector’s P.A.
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COOL KIDS’ CLUB
Although there is a Cool Kids’ Club Handbook available the following information is
a brief resumé of the club’s activities.
BREAKFAST CLUB
A Breakfast Club, for Prep School and Nursery/Kindergarten children aged 3-14
years, takes place at Kelvinbridge, TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie from 8.00 am during
term time. Children are supervised, and served breakfast; then they can play. The
charge is £5.05 per day.
Parents interested in this service should contact the respective service: Kelvinbridge,
0141 342 5487, TGA, Milngavie, 0141 956 3758, Dairsie, 0141 632 0736,
e-mail [email protected]
PREPARATORY SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL CARE SERVICE,
KNOWN AS COOL KIDS’ CLUB/KELVINBRIDGE/TGA,
MILNGAVIE/DAIRSIE
The After-school Care facility is managed by our After-school Care Manager and is
available at Kelvinbridge, TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie to all Prep School and
Nursery/Kindergarten school children aged 3 - 14 years. The charges for daily
regular bookings are invoiced monthly in advance and are as follows:
8.00 – 9.00 am - £5.05 per day
3.10 – 3.50 pm - £5.95 per day
3.50 – 6.00 pm - £10.60 per day
3.10 – 6.00 pm - £13.10 per day
Breakfast Club
Mini After-school Care
Short After-school Care
Full After-school Care
For reservations booked prior to 24 hours but not on the booking form the charge
will be £2.80.
For reservations made on the day the charge will be £5.10.
There is no refund for cancellations. Furthermore, parents whose children are in ASC
from 3.10 pm and leave their children there beyond 3.50 pm will be charged at the Short
After-school Care rate. We understand that on occasion parents may be late in collecting
their child/children due to traffic congestion or weather conditions. However, we would
ask that parents keep these occasions to an absolute minimum, or make alternative
arrangements for collecting their child/children, and that the service is informed of this
as early as possible.
If you are late you will be reminded that the service closes at 6.00pm. If you are late on a
second occasion a reminder letter will be sent to you from the After-school Care
Manager. The third occasion will incur a £10 charge. If lateness continues it may be
necessary to withdraw the service for the child/children.
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The Mini Cool Kids’ Club which includes table top games, word searches, puzzles,
jigsaws and colouring-in etc., now joins the After-school Care Service in the Prep
School Hall at Kelvinbridge and includes a light snack.
Full After-school Care (available to children from P1-P4) and Short After-school
Care (available to children from Nursery/Kindergarten plus P5 - S2) take place in
the After-school area of Kelvinbridge and in the TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie Prep
School halls a snack is provided every afternoon.
Every day will be fun-filled, with many activities available in a relaxed, caring and
friendly atmosphere. Activities will include board games, baking, outdoor games,
arts and crafts, table football tournament, sewing and karaoke, to name just a few.
The children and parents taking places in any of these provisions will be invited to
submit their own ideas. Parents interested in this service should contact the
respective service: Kelvinbridge, 0141 342 5487, TGA, Milngavie, 0141 956 3758,
Dairsie, 0141 632 0736, e-mail [email protected]
COMBINED AFTER SCHOOL CARE:
KELVINBRIDGE/TGA, MILNGAVIE/DAIRSIE
Kelvinbridge pupils who live to the North or South of the city and have participated
in Mini Cool Kids’ Club (see above) may, if they wish, continue their After-school
Care at TGA, Milngavie or Dairsie. A coach will leave Kelvinbridge for TGA,
Milngavie and Dairsie at 4.00 pm. Alternatively they may have participated in the
Mini Cool Kids’ Club at Kelvinbridge and arrive at TGA, Milngavie or Dairsie to be
picked up by parents. These coaches are organised by parents. Details can be
obtained from the Administration Centre, 0141 334 8558.
Parents interested in the ASC part of the TGA, Milngavie service should contact the
respective service (apart from buses, for which please call the Administration
Centre): Kelvinbridge, 0141 342 5487, TGA, Milngavie, 0141 956 3758, Dairsie,
0141 632 0736, e-mail [email protected]
Other After-school Care activities - Kelvinbridge
On occasion the After-school Care Service will provide special activities and will
inform parents of these well in advance. In the past there has also been football and
cricket coaching, ceramic classes and extended services on parents’ evenings. For
information contact 0141 342 5487, e-mail [email protected]
Holiday Clubs - Kelvinbridge (£32.20 per day. £37.30 if not on booking form)
Summer Holidays 2014 - A full schedule of activities is published on the web in
advance of the Summer Holidays. TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie children are welcome
to join these clubs.
Half-Day Holiday Clubs - Kelvinbridge
We also offer a half-day service for parents. The service will be from 8 am-1 pm or
1 pm-6 pm. This will not be available on days in which the Cool Kids’ Club is going
on trips, only for activities accommodated within the school. The charge will be
£16.65 per half day, £21.75 if not on booking form. The programme will state clearly
the days on which this service will be available.
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Other Holiday Clubs throughout the Year - Kelvinbridge including the
Nursery
These Holiday Clubs are accessible for all children aged 3 - 14 years of age from
Nursery/Kindergarten school - S2 pupils.
Half-Term Holiday - October Week
Friday 10 - Friday 17 October 2014, inclusive, 8 am - 6 pm.
Festive Season - Christmas Holiday
Thursday 18 December 2014, noon - 6pm
Friday 19 December 2014 - Tuesday 23 December 2014, inclusive, 8 am-6 pm.
Then Monday 5 January 2015, 8 am - 6 pm.
Half-Term Holiday - February Week
Monday 9 - Friday 13 February 2015, inclusive, 8 am - 6 pm.
Spring Holiday - Easter Holiday
Tuesday 7 April - 20 April 2015 - Monday 20 April 2015, inclusive, 8 am - 6 pm.
Summer Holiday 2015
From Wednesday 24 June for Kindergarten, P1 and P2 children at Kelvinbridge and
all children from Dairsie and Milngavie schools, 8 am - 6 pm.
All other children from Thursday 25 June 2015.
The After School Services will be closed on the following dates:
Thursday 21 August and Friday 22 August 2014 (in-service).
Friday 26 September and Monday 29 September 2014.
Wednesday 24 December 2014 - Friday 2 January 2015.
Easter Weekend - Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April 2015.
Monday 4 May 2015.
Friday 22 May 2015 and Monday 25 May 2015.
Further information on these services may be accessed from the respective service:
Kelvinbridge, 0141 342 5487
ASC mobile 07933 233048
TGA Milngavie, 0141 956 3758
Dairsie, 0141 632 0736
e-mail [email protected]
Up-to-date information will be communicated throughout the session.
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ENTRY POLICY
Pupils are considered for entry to a particular year according to:
a) their age on 1 September in the year of entry
b) their class in their present school (where appropriate)
c) their performance in the entrance assessment or examination
A report will be requested from the current school for P2 upwards.
The Academy operates a Family Policy. We will give particularly careful
consideration to applications on behalf of children whose siblings are already at the
school, always bearing in mind the child’s best interests.
Normal ages and methods of entry are:
Nursery
3 years - 31/2 years
Candidates for entry to Nursery are seen, with their parents, by a senior member of
staff, in the Nursery of the requested site.
In January of their Nursery year, all children are assessed by a senior member of staff
for progression into Kindergarten: immediate entry to Kindergarten may not be in
every child’s best interests so it is not automatic. Nursery children new into the
school in January will be assessed at an appropriate time.
Parents and staff have the opportunity to ask questions and the children are
observed playing, by the nursery staff.
Kindergarten
31/2 years - 41/2 years
Candidates for entry to Kindergarten are seen, with their parents, by a senior
member of staff. Interviews take place in the Prep School and the child is assessed
by a senior member of staff.
In the January of their Kindergarten year, all children are assessed by a senior
member of staff for progression into P1: immediate entry to P1 may not be in every
child’s best interests so it is not automatic.
Preparatory School
P1
For applicants from outside The Academy, assessment takes place at Kelvinbridge,
but TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie applicants are seen at TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie.
Parents have an interview with the Head of the Prep School and candidates are seen
by senior members of staff. An individual assessment is undertaken by the senior
members of staff.
P2
P3
All testing takes place at Kelvinbridge, but TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie applicants
are seen at TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie.
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Families are interviewed by the Head of the Prep School and candidates are tested
on ability in reading, writing and number.
Transfer from TGA, Milngavie or Dairsie to Kelvinbridge at the end of P4 is without
examination.
P4
P5
P6
P7
Families are interviewed by the Head of the Prep School and, in the case of
P7 entrants, the Rector, normally in January.
Candidates sit a formal written entrance examination in January to test their
writing, maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Transfer from the Prep School to Senior School is without examination.
Senior School
S1
S2
S3
Admission is by written examination in January and interviews with the Rector and the
Deputy Rector.
S4
S5
S6
Admission is by arrangement and involves interviews with the Rector, Deputy
Rector and each Head of Department responsible for a subject the candidate wishes
to study. Candidates sit a Verbal Reasoning test. Any offer will not be conditional on
external examination results. Candidates will be asked to bring an English essay and,
if they are intending to study Maths or Art, a Maths jotter/exercise book and an Art
Sketchbook.
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Long sleeved school overall
Kindergarten
PREP SCHOOL at Kelvinbridge,
TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie
Academy Jogging Suit
Academy White Polo Shirt
Academy Summer Dress
The Academy dress may be worn
in the Summer Term and until
half-term of the Autumn Term
Academy Reversible Fleece Jacket
Gym Shoes
Black tights with school pinafore
Academy Skirt
Academy Blazer with vents
Academy Cagoule
Academy Blouse with plain front
Academy Socks with pinafore
Black tights with school skirt
Plain flat-heeled black polished
shoes/velcro shoes (not trainers)
Nursery
UNIFORM
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Academy Tracksuit
Optional
Academy Crew Neck Jumper
Academy V-Neck Jumper
Navy Blue Academy Jacket
Academy Scarf*
Academy Navy Woollen Hat*
Academy Purse
Navy Sandals with Academy dress
White ankle socks with Academy dress
Academy white cardigan may be
worn with school dress
Navy or black plain overcoat
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Academy Skirt
Academy Blouse
Black Tights
Plain black shoes with heels
not higher than 3cms, without
ornate stitching or protective toe caps.
Optional
Academy Jumper
Academy Scarf*
Academy Cagoule
Navy or black plain overcoat or anorak
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Note: Please see pages 22-24 for all PE and games kit.
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Academy Jogging Suit
Academy White Polo Shirt
Grey Shorts**
Gym Shoes
Academy Reversible Fleece Jacket
Academy Tie
Academy Cagoule
Black polished lacing shoes/
velcro (not trainers)
Mid-grey Academy shorts**
Mid-grey long flannels
(October to Easter)
Mid-grey long flannels
White shirt
Academy long socks
Long-sleeved Academy overall
Kindergarten
PREP SCHOOL at Kelvinbridge,
TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie
Nursery
BOYS
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Navy blue Academy jacket
Academy scarf*
Academy Navy woollen hat*
Navy sandals
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Academy tie
Academy blazer with vents
Plain black polished shoes
without decoration, ornate
stitching, buckles or protective
toe caps. Boots or trainer-style
shoes are not permitted.
Mid-grey long flannel: black
trousers are not permitted.
Grey socks
White shirt
Optional
Navy blue Academy jacket
Academy cagoule
Academy v-neck pullover
Academy scarf*
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** Shorts with cargo pockets are not permitted.
For Nursery and Kindergarten, shorts may be worn in the Summer Term and until the Autumn half-term.
Note: Please see pages 22-24 for all PE and games kit.
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When and where to wear the school uniform
Uniform as defined above must be worn by all Academy pupils at school, school
functions, on the way to and from school, and at school matches or school activities,
except when pupils are changed for games. Hair should be kept neat and tidy and
boys’ hair should be so cut that it is clear of the shirt and blazer collar. Artificial hair
colouring or unusual styles are not acceptable. Girls’ hair bands and ribbons should
be in keeping with the school colours. Jewellery may not be worn at school.
Dress at evening events
For Senior School evening events we expect children to be smartly dressed either
in school uniform (which they should certainly wear if they are performing or in a
particular role such as issuing programmes or checking tickets, or if it is a Parents’
Evening) or in smart clothes of the ‘shirt with collar’ type rather than jeans and tshirts. We are keen that communal events are well supported and would never wish
anyone to not support plays or concerts or sports fixtures simply because they were in
smart clothes rather than school uniform: they are equally acceptable.
Were there to be any variation of this for a particular event other than the Senior
School Talent Show (which is run by pupils and therefore we do not set a dress code
for it), we would tell you directly in advance.
Prep School children should always be in uniform when attending their formal
events.The school does not take responsibility for lost or misplaced items of uniform
and will not replace them.
School uniform outfitters
School uniform is available from the school outfitters:
Campbell’s Boys and Girls Shops Ltd,
358 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8YN. Tel: 0141 - 423 - 1455
Man’s World,
157-159 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TS. Tel: 0141 - 357 - 0400
192 Fenwick Road, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 6UE. Tel: 0141 - 638 - 7689
The Academy uniform can now be ordered
online from http://www.mansworldglasgow.co.uk
Uniform Shop
The PTA now runs a SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SHOP, located in the main
building beside the CCF office. Donations of good quality, clean school uniform
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may be handed in to either School Reception throughout the school year. If you wish
to receive 50% of the sale proceeds please use the labels available for download on
the School website. The PTA will price the items and, if sold within the current
school year, you will receive a cheque for any amount due. (Cheques will be issued
termly.) If you are simply donating clothes, the PTA will label them.
The Shop opens on the first Tuesday in the month, during term time, 8.30-9.30am.
If you wish to purchase an item outwith the opening days, or you have any queries,
please contact the shop at [email protected]
A sale of second-hand school uniform takes place twice a year on a Saturday
morning, in January and June, organised by the PTA.
School sports kit outfitters (physical education and games)
Greaves Sports,
23/25 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3PW. Tel: 0141 - 221 - 3322
Greaves Sports,
80/82 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3DF. Tel: 0141 - 333 - 0030
School sports kit on-line
Greaves Sports,
http://www.greavessports.com/theglasgowacademy
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PREP SCHOOL –
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND GAMES UNIFORM LIST
GIRLS ALL SITES
School PE top
School navy and purple PE shorts
School socks for PE
White ankle socks
White training shoes
School jogging suit
School navy with purple panel
swimming costume with school
swimming cap
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School lined stadium pant (tracksuit
trousers)
School tour jacket or new micro fleece
School classic lined shell jacket
School quartered hockey top
School white CCC base layer
School navy hockey/tennis skort (P5
wear PE shorts)
School hockey socks
Shin protectors, mouth guard*
Hockey stick
Hockey astroturf shoes
School Laptop hoody (optional)
Tennis racquet
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White training shoes must be white 'sports' trainers rather than fashion shoes
* Mouth guards must be worn for all contact sports, and specifically for Rugby and Hockey. Parents
are responsible for ensuring that their son or daughter has a properly fitted mouth guard, which must be taken
to all Games sessions and worn for all contact activities.
BOYS ALL SITES
School PE top
School navy and purple PE shorts
School socks for PE
White ankle socks
White training shoes
School jogging suit
School navy swimming trunks
School lined stadium pant (tracksuit
trousers)
School tour jacket or new micro fleece
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School classic lined shell jacket
School reversible rugby shirt
School blue CCC base layer
School navy rugby shorts
School rugby socks
Soccer or rugby boots plus training
shoes
Mouth guard*
School cricket overshirt for matches
School cricket trousers for matches
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ACADEMY A - Z
If on a particular day your child is unable to come to school, please contact the
Administration Centre by telephone (0141-334-8558 - Senior School, 0141-342-5481
- Prep School), email ([email protected]) or text (07860 003835)
as early as possible in the morning, and not later than 9.30. Letters explaining
absence through illness should be handed to your child’s tutor or class teacher at the
first available opportunity after his/her return.
If you wish your child to be excused from school for some reason such as a medical
or dental appointment, please write to the Administration Centre or email
[email protected] (in the Prep School) write to class teacher or
email reception as far in advance as possible and a slip authorising the absence will
be issued.
If you wish your child to be absent from school for a day or longer during the term,
please explain the situation to the Rector in writing as far in advance as possible.
Government regulations limit the circumstances under which the Rector can
authorise such absences.
Parents of TGA, Milngavie pupils should telephone the Head of TGA, Milngavie, Miss
McMorran, on 0141-956-3758, to report absences, if possible on the day concerned.
Parents of Dairsie pupils should telephone the Head of Dairsie, Miss Logie, on 0141-6320736, to report absences, if possible on the day concerned.
ASSESSMENT
The Prep School uses both formative assessment and standardised testing.
All P1-P7 pupils sit standardised tests at the beginning of the session. P1 pupils sit
a baseline assessment called 'PIPs' which gives teachers an overview of a child's
ability in maths and reading. Teachers can therefore tailor provision and put in place
interventions as required. P2-P7 pupils sit a non-verbal reasoning test and the
results of this, alongside classroom attainment, enable teachers to see both a child’s
achievement and potential, and hence throughout the session tailor their teaching
to meet the child’s needs in an appropriately differentiated way.
A Reading Age Test is used from P3-P7. This is part of our programme to promote
an active reading culture in the school. It is particularly useful in placing children in
appropriate reading groups, enabling them to read books that will challenge them
suitably, develop their comprehension and reasoning skills, and foster a love of
books. A Spelling Age test is also used from P3-P7 to help identify any literacy issues
that a pupil may have; teachers can then put in place the necessary intervention to
help a child progress.
We ensure that all our maths assessments are diagnostic so that we can identify a
child’s strengths and weaknesses, allowing us to deliver more differentiated
teaching. Our P7 maths assessments are set and marked by the Senior School Maths
Department, thus helping in the transition process.
Formative assessments based on the curriculum happen twice a year; these allow
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class teachers to see areas in the curriculum where pupils have strengths and
difficulties. This enables better-informed teaching and targeted provision for each
child. Parents receive feedback from these assessments in the form of scores and
individual pupil targets, as discussed collaboratively by teacher and pupil.
All this data is used to track our pupils throughout the Prep School and allow for an
effective and seamless transition into the Senior School.
Senior School attainment and effort grades are compiled in October and March. The
grades are a reflection of how effectively teachers think children are working at that
point. They are not a prediction or simply a reflection of academic ability. End-ofyear examinations are taken in May by S1-3. S4-6 Prelims are taken in late
January/early February.
BOOKS
A charge will be made for unreturned or damaged books. On return from study leave
all S4 and S5 start the courses they intend to study the following session. To facilitate
teaching it is very important that all books are returned immediately after the exams
or as soon as they are no longer required. All textbooks should be returned directly
to the teacher who issued them or to the Head of Department; they must not be left
unattended on a desk. A record is kept of who has been issued with each textbook
and parents will be invoiced for any which are not returned or are returned damaged.
CAREERS ADVICE AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS CAREERS
ORGANISATION (ISCO)
The Glasgow Academy has a dedicated careers adviser, Mr A.J. McCaskey. In
addition, ISCO advisers give presentations to pupils at various stages.
The scheme starts with Fourth Year pupils aged 15 and 16 and helps to pinpoint the
choice of specialist subjects for post-16 study. The psychometric profile and analysis
that they take gives in-depth support. The whole system is available on-line for pupils,
parents and staff.
At 17 and 18 pupils obtain an insight into the world of work through Career
Experience Courses, and support in the choice of Higher Education Courses, place
and method of study, or with the alternative of direct entry to a career.
Between 21 and 23 there is assistance with the choice of an initial career, training or
postgraduate studies.
The benefits of the Student Scheme are:
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The psychometric profile produces an individual and objective personal
profile. This highlights strengths, weaknesses and aptitudes and
lists careers for ongoing discussion and as more immediate background
to 16+ subject choices.
Feedback and guidance from staff.
Careerscope magazine, packed with up-to-date information and case
studies, sent to students’ homes each term for four years.
Priority booking for Career Experience Courses and a 50% discount on the
basic fee.
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Access to information and advice up to age 23.
A full guidance review on request at no extra cost.
Personal web space, packed with information such as CV writing and
specific course/career information.
CHARITY
Our senior pupils are active and responsible members of the local and global
community. We have strong links with Erskine Home, which provides care for exservicemen and women from all three Armed Services, and every year residents
attend our annual Remembrance Day Service. As part of the Sixth Year lecture
programme a representative of St Margaret’s Hospice, Clydebank, is always invited to
talk to our young people about some of the realities of life and death. As a
consequence, a group helped out with their door-to-door collection on the Christmas
Bus which toured local areas just before Christmas.
The Academy prides itself on its record of raising funds for charity at home and
abroad each year, acknowledging this is an important part of the education offered
to our pupils. Sometimes there is a single charitable objective, while at other times
the Senior, Preparatory, TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie sites may have different
objectives. Over £30,000 a year has been raised in recent years.
Great emphasis is placed on pupil ownership and participation in each initiative,
with staff acting in a supportive advisory role only.
By the time they leave The Academy we believe our young people have developed a
knowledge and understanding of, and respect and care for, the wider world.
CHILD PROTECTION
The Academy is most concerned to promote the well-being and safety of all pupils
in the widest sense. By means of our Child Protection policy, the school ethos, our
personal support structure and the various health and personal and social education
programmes, we endeavour to enable our pupils to be responsible for themselves.
We wish to assure parents that their children’s welfare is our prime concern, and that
a strong partnership between home and school is our aim, in order to deal together
with any issues that may arise.
It should be noted that we are legally required to report any instances where it is
thought that a child may have come to harm as a consequence of possible abuse or
is at risk.
Dr. J Andrews, Assistant Rector, has received relevant training and is our Child
Protection Co-ordinator.
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CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS
Classroom Assistants in the Prep School have a very valuable role to play in the
learning and teaching process. They do not, however, actually teach your children.
They are in no way designed to take the place of the class or subject teacher. They are
instead employed to enhance the staffing ratio so that your child can have even more
adult/child interaction.
The role of the classroom assistants is twofold - to support the children and to
support the teacher. They may support the teacher by preparing resources, working
on class displays, supervising a small group engaged in a practical activity, etc. Your
child may receive support from the classroom assistant in the form of practice with
words/sounds, help during an Art and Design activity, support and encouragement
with ongoing work in the classroom, etc. It is impossible to detail all of the duties the
classroom assistant may engage in as their remit is extremely varied. They do,
however, always work under the direction of a qualified teaching member of staff.
In addition to their duties within the classroom, the classroom assistants are also
involved in supervision at break times and at lunchtimes. At these times they ensure
that the school rules are adhered to, encourage the children to play appropriately and
help the children to resolve any disagreements that may arise.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
From P5 upwards in the Kelvinbridge Prep School there is a designated club
time on Tuesday afternoons. In 2013/2014 there were clubs in art and craft, music,
technology, basketball, archery, fencing, football, Spanish, Italian, textiles, media,
table tennis, enterprise and theatre. In addition, Scripture Union, gardening, choir,
string group, wind band, flute group and sporting clubs meet before school and at
lunchtimes throughout the week.
The Senior School Pupils’ Handbook gives details of the clubs. Additional copies of
this booklet are available from the Administration Centre or by contacting
[email protected] or downloaded from the web.
COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF)
This is a youth organisation supported by the Ministry of Defence with Her Majesty
the Queen as its Captain General. The CCF in the United Kingdom is made up of
over 250 school Contingents, the majority of which are from independent schools.
The CCF at The Glasgow Academy combines all three Services – Navy, Army and
RAF. All communications should be forwarded to Captain A.W. Mathewson.
Aim of the CCF
(a) The broad function of the CCF in the school is to provide the
framework of a disciplined organisation, within which and through which boys and
girls
may
develop
qualities
of
endurance,
resourcefulness,
self-reliance, leadership, responsibility and a sense of public service.
(b) The specific function of the Service training undertaken in the CCF is not
only to contribute to the development of the attributes already described,
but also to give all cadets a background knowledge of Service methods and
conditions, and to assist and encourage those pupils who have a special
interest in a Service career to become Officers in the Regular or Reserve Forces.
The CCF is open to pupils in S3, S4, S5 and S6. It meets on a Thursday after school
and offers weekend and vocational training in the form of camps and courses.
Uniform is provided by the Ministry of Defence and any pupil wishing to join the
cadets should speak to Captain Mathewson as soon as possible or collect an
information booklet and application form from the CCF office in the Well which is
adjacent to the Library.
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COMPLAINTS
If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your child’s schooling at The Academy, we
hope that you will get in touch with the school at an early stage so that we can put
matters right. Some guidance is given earlier in this booklet about the most
appropriate member of staff to contact. The Academy has a complaints procedure
with clear steps to follow if parents are not satisfied with the response they get.
Copies of this document can be obtained from the Administration Centre or by
contacting [email protected]
DETENTION
Senior School pupils, for reason of unsatisfactory work or conduct, may be required
to stay for between half an hour and three hours beyond the finish of school.
Detention for P5, P6 and P7 will usually last 30 minutes or one hour after school.
Parents will be informed in advance if a pupil is required to attend detention.
DISABILITY/ASSESSMENT ARRANGEMENTS
The purpose of assessment arrangements is to ensure that a candidate who is placed
at a substantial disadvantage because of a disability has reasonable adjustments
made to alleviate any such disadvantage and to enable them to demonstrate their
competence. Any arrangements put in place should reflect the pupil’s normal way of
working. This support may be required for a short, medium or long period of time.
The need for any such arrangements may be identified by the subject teacher,
Support for Learning staff or by the pupil themself. When a need has been
identified, appropriate support will be put in place. The effectiveness of this
arrangement will be monitored over time with a view to assessing its continued
appropriateness. The school reserves the right to withdraw any assessment
arrangement if it is subsequently deemed unnecessary.
Where a pupil has a diagnosed difficulty, such as dyslexia, there is no automatic
entitlement to an arrangement. Each pupil’s needs are considered on an individual
basis.
If assessment arrangements are deemed necessary for the external exams from S3
onwards then the candidate, and their parent or guardian, must sign a declaration
to confirm that they are in agreement with the application the school has
suggested. The school cannot make an application without this consent. If you
believe that your child should have assessment arrangements in place then please
make sure that you have done this. The deadline for these forms is usually prior to
31 March.
Should you have any queries in respect of any of the above, please contact Mrs A. A.
Harvie, Support for Learning, Senior School.
DISCIPLINE
The general discipline and control of the school are delegated by the
Governors to the Rector whose decisions on all matters affecting the school and its
pupils are final. The Rector will be pleased to see parents to discuss
their child's work, progress or future. Parents wishing to see him are
asked to make an appointment by letter, telephone (0141-342-5485) or e-mail
([email protected]).
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DOGS
For reasons of Health and Safety, dogs are not allowed anywhere on any of
The Academy sites, including the playing fields.
EAT SAFE
In recognition of excellence in food hygiene standards as assessed by the
Environmental Health Service as part of an ongoing inspection programme, The
Academy has been awarded an Eat Safe certificate by the Food Standards Agency
Scotland and Glasgow City Council.
ECO-SCHOOLS
Eco-Schools is an international and pupil-led initiative designed to
encourage whole-school action for the environment. All our school sites have
achieved the Green Flag award from Eco-Schools Scotland. The flag is an
internationally recognised standard of excellence. The day-to-day organisation and
management of the initiative is the responsibility of pupils working with the support
of staff.
Pupils have organised ragbag collection to recycle textiles, and introduced printer
cartridge, mobile phone, PDA, paper and plastic bottle recycling. You can help
support these initiatives by donating your empty printer cartridges, mobile phones
and PDAs as well as signing up your business or company at www.recycool.org or by
calling 08541 302050 quoting our account number VEN0002259.
ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE
We endeavour to communicate with parents electronically, other than Information
for Parents, Newslines, the Prep School Handbook, Senior School Pupil Handbook
and other organisations’ leaflets.
FAIRTRADE
We are a Fairtrade School. Pupil-led initiatives aim to help pupils understand how
trade works and how to make global trade fairer, while encouraging the use of
Fairtrade products within the school and its community.
HEALTHY LIVING AWARD
The school has recently received a Healthy Living Award which rewards good
practice and recognises organisations that have made an outstanding contribution
to supporting and promoting healthier eating.
HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME
Holidays in term time affect teaching rhythms and jeopardize academic progress for
all pupils, including those who remain at school. They waste money already
expended on fees and have a negative effect on corporate discipline. This academic
effect is noticeable within the Preparatory School, but becomes increasingly
damaging the nearer pupils get to SQA examinations.
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In 2003 the then Scottish Executive altered the criteria distinguishing between
authorised and unauthorised absence from school and made it clear that family
holidays taken during term time were to be categorised as unauthorised absence.
The availability of cheaper holidays or particular accommodation or parental
difficulty in obtaining leave (other than in wholly exceptional circumstances) are
not acceptable as reasons for authorising absence for holidays.
In the interests of children, The Glasgow Academy asks parents to ensure that
they do not take holidays in term time.
ICT AND TOUCH-TYPING
Pupils at The Academy make use of computers in most subjects. The rudiments of
typing technique are covered as part of the ICT curriculum throughout P6-P7. They
are built into tasks rather than specific typing lessons. During S1 computing lessons
children who wish to improve their typing speeds are directed to suitable sites, and
encouraged to do so in their own time. There are many free, web-based programs
designed for adults and children. For younger pupils the BBC schools’ website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ might be useful; older pupils may prefer
typingweb, http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/courses/, which will also allow
progress tracking. There are extensive computing facilities throughout the school
and Senior School pupils can access computers at all breaktimes.
INFORMATION
We send regular communications to parents by email, text or in the children’s school
bag. The Academy’s website www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk is
updated regularly with news from both the Preparatory and Senior Schools and
from TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie. In addition, we have an External Relations office
based at Kelvinbridge whose role is to raise awareness of The Academy through our
various publications, including Newslines and Etcetera, the magazine for former
pupils and friends of the school.
INSPECTION
The Academy is inspected by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools (HMIe) on the
same basis as every other school in the country. Their stated aim is to inspect
schools every six years or so. The Academy was last inspected in 2008. Additional
copies of inspection reports are available from the Administration Centre or by
contacting [email protected].
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LOST PROPERTY
Lost property, which is stored in the basement of the main building is open each
school day between 8.30 am and 9.00 am (parental access) and in the Prep School
and Senior School morning breaks (pupil access).
LUNCHES
All pupils in the Preparatory School at Kelvinbridge take school lunches and the cost
of these lunches is consolidated in the term’s fees. Pupils at TGA, Milngavie and
Dairsie bring packed lunches.
For pupils in the Senior School, lunches are paid for using a smart card system. This
card is obtainable from the Dining Hall Catering Office, is automatically issued to
new Senior School pupils at the start of the session, and may be credited in units of
£5, up to £100. Money can be paid in during the morning break at the Dining Hall.
Cheques should be made payable to "The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial
Trust". Credit remaining at the end of each session is automatically carried forward
to the start of the next session unless the pupil is leaving the school, when a refund
will be made on receipt of the card. There will be an administration charge of £5 for
the replacement of each card lost or damaged. This will be deducted automatically
from any credit remaining on the card. All communication about this system
should be with the Catering Manager. The direct dial telephone number is 0141342-5489. Parents can request a print out of their child’s card purchases from the
Catering Manager or block the card at the vending machines.
Charges for Senior School lunches are £3.30 for a three course lunch. Courses can
also be purchased individually: any starter £1.00, any main course £2.30, any dessert
£1.00.
The Tuck Shop at Kelvinbridge is also open for Breakfast from 8.00 am, for Lunch
for P6 and P7 pupils between Midday and 12.40 pm, and for Senior Pupils between
12.50 pm and 1.30 pm.
If your child has special dietary requirements, please contact the Catering Manager
to discuss these.
Menus are published on the school website as are the items available in the Tuck
Shop and in the vending machines.
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MEDICAL ROOM
The Medical Room at The Glasgow Academy is open from 8.30 am till 4.00 pm,
Monday to Friday. It is situated in the basement area of the Senior School and is run
by our School Nurse.
The School Nurse is available to give advice to all pupils, parents and staff who have
a concern or require any health information.
The Medical Room is where unwell and injured pupils are brought for treatment. If
you are contacted by the Nurse or school to collect your child to go home, please do
not go directly to the Medical Room. For security reasons, we ask that you go to the
relevant school Reception and your child will be brought to you there.
Medicines
If your child requires medicine during school hours, then please do not give
medicine to your child’s Class Teacher or to a Classroom Assistant. A medicine
consent form must be completed: these are available to download and print out from
the school website or can be obtained directly from the Administration Centre, Prep
School Reception or the School Nurse. The completed form and medicine should
be given to either the School Nurse or Reception directly. Please do not give
Prep School pupils medicines (e.g. Calpol sachets, cough linctus etc) to hold in their
school bag and take themselves.
Guidance on School Attendance
To ensure the wellbeing of other pupils and staff, if your child is not well, please do
not send him/her to school. We also ask that after all vomiting or vomiting and
diarrhoea incidents, parents please leave 48 hours from the last episode before
returning children to school.
The Academy follows public health guidelines on infection control for children in
schools and pre-5 establishments. An overview of the main illnesses affecting our
pupils and relevant guidelines are given on the next page. If in doubt, please seek
further advice from your GP.
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Illness
Guidelines
Exclusion period
Advice
Chickenpox
5 days from onset of the rash
The child may return to school once
all spots have crusted over and the
child is feeling well*
Conjunctivitis
None
The child may return 24 hours after
treatment commenced
Diarrhoea
48 hours from last episode
of vomiting/diarrhoea
The child should be excluded from
swimming for 2 weeks following the
last episode of vomiting/diarrhoea
Food poisoning
24 hours from last episode of
vomiting and/or diarrhoea (48
hours if under 5)
Glandular fever
Until the child is well
Head lice
Current policy is for parent to
“take a peek, once a week”.
Infuenza (flu)
Until fully recovered
Measles
5 days from onset of rash
Mumps
5 days from onset of swollen
glands or until swelling has
subsided
Rubella (German
measles)
5 days from onset of rash
Scarlet fever
5 day from commencing
antibiotics
Shingles
The child must not attend
school if the rash is
weeping and cannot be
covered
Parent should check their child’s head
once a week, by ‘wet combing’.
Further information can be obtained from,
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2003/03/16774/20133#4
*
The child may return to school if
feeling well enough and after the
start of treatment only if the lesions
are in a covered area*
Slapped cheek
Until the child is well
Swine flu
48 hours after temperature has
returned to normal or until
clinically recovered
Tonsilitis
None
Vomiting
48 hours from last
episode of vomiting
Whooping cough
5 days after commencing
antibiotics or 21 days if not
being treated with antibiotics
Please
inform
the
School
Nurse
when
your
child
returns
to
school.-
Additional information for parents of children in Nursery, Kindergarten and After
school Care:
In the event your child has a bump to the head, the school will contact you to inform you of the
injury. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may be asked to collect your child as a
precaution.
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MERCHANDISE
Both The Academy and Glasgow Academicals stock school-related merchandise ties, cufflinks etc. These may be purchased through the External Relations
department, by credit/debit card, or on-line through the school’s website.
MONEY
The administrative staff in the school offices keep small sums of money for
emergencies such as a child arriving at school with no money for lunch or travel
home. They will be happy to help children who are in difficulties. The loan should be
repaid the next school day. Please discourage your children from abusing this
service.
For any monies paid in a receipt will be given.
MUSIC
In class, pupils are taught practical skills at various stages of their school career:
P4 and 5:
P6 and 7:
S1 and S2:
Recorder
Keyboard
Acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, keyboard.
In addition, a wide range of musical instruments are taught by specialist
instrumental tutors throughout the school. The Director of Music sends out a letter
about instrumental tuition in May or June of every year to every pupil in the school.
Here is a summary of its main points:
Instrumental Tuition
P2:
Violin
P3:
Piano, violin, recorder (solo/group), cello, guitar, flute
P4:
Piano, violin, recorder (solo/group), cello, guitar, flute,
clarinet, saxophone, drum kit/percussion
P5 onwards:
Piano, harp, clarsach, violin, recorder (solo/group), flute,
clarinet, cello, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba,
double bass, drum kit/percussion, guitar (electric, acoustic and
bass), voice, tin whistle, accordion, chanter/bagpipes.
We also offer organ tuition, for which a minimum standard of Grade 5 piano is required.
Lessons are given by qualified visiting professional musicians, in Singing and on the
following instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Horn, Oboe,
Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Timpani,
Percussion and Pipes and Drums. Lesson arrangements should be made with the
Director of Music (0141-342-5488). Before a pupil is withdrawn from tuition a
term's notice in writing must be given, otherwise the fees for the full term’s tuition
will be charged. Lessons missed by tutors will be made up at the earliest convenient
date, but parents are liable for lessons missed by pupils. Payment is made directly to
the tutors and not to the school.
Theory classes are offered as a lunch-time class: these are particularly helpful to those
pupils wishing to progress beyond Grade 5 Associated Board practical examinations.
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Direct Line to Music Department: 0141 342 5488
Music Administrators:
Mrs E.M.G. Anderson works 8.30am - 12.30pm and deals with instrumental tuition.
Mrs H. Roussel works 1.30pm - 4.30pm and deals with the administration of music
tours and visits, and Pipes and Drums.
OUTDOOR AND RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION
There are many opportunities for pupils to take part in Outdoor Education activities
during their time at The Academy. Most activities have restrictions on the year
groups that participate and this allows a logical progression to occur in terms of
both the technical skills involved and the adventurousness of the activities. It is
hoped that, through participation in Outdoor Education, pupils will develop an idea
of themselves in terms of their strengths and weaknesses, gain confidence by
exploring their limits, learn to become independent, have been educated in
assessing risks and have had experiences which provide powerful and enduring
memories.
Full details of the activities on offer in the Senior School may be found in the
Outdoor Education calendar for 2014 - 2015.
P6
Pupils visit Abernethy Outdoor Centre as part of the curriculum. The aim of the trip
is to allow pupils to experience a varied programme of outdoor activities in a
residential setting outside the normal classroom situation. The activities, which
include canoeing, climbing and abseiling, challenge and excite the children as well
as providing opportunities to develop their problem-solving and team-building
skills.
P7
Pupils visit Benmore Centre by Dunoon for an outdoor learning experience
that builds on skills developed at Abernethy. The aim of the trip is to allow pupils
to experience a programme of outdoor and environmental activities in a residential
setting. The activities are designed by the centre to promote team skills, social
skills, communication and environmental awareness.
S1
Following on from the countryside walks in P7, pupils in S1 have the opportunity to
join day walks in the local mountains during the Autumn and Summer Terms. A
special S1 and S2 weekend of adventure takes place annually.
S2
In September, pupils in S2 will participate in a residential experience on the Isle of
Raasay, in association with the Outdoor Centre there. During their stay,
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pupils live and work as part of a group, learning important lessons about teamwork
whilst strengthening personal and social development. They are able to appreciate
the natural environment at the same time as undertaking a range of outdoor
activities, including kayaking, rockclimbing and abseiling. Pupils are able to develop
rockclimbing skills learnt during this trip by participating in single day sessions
throughout the autumn and summer terms with Academy staff. These activities
normally take place on Sundays. There is a biennial ski trip during the Easter or
February half-term holidays. A special S1 and S2 weekend of adventure takes place
annually.
S3
Pupils have the opportunity to start participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award
at the start of 3rd Form. The expedition section of the award requires participants to
undertake training and then complete a minimum of two expeditions. These
expeditions are on foot and involve camping out for one night. The training and
expeditions take place in March, April and May in the Arrochar area. Pupils can
continue with rockclimbing activities at the weekends during the Autumn and
Summer terms. There is also the biennial ski trip.
S4
Pupils can progress onto expeditions for the Silver level of the Duke of Edinburgh's
Award. As well as participation in rockclimbing, pupils can now join in with whitewater kayaking and winter mountaineering, including attendance on winter skills
weekends. These weekends allow the essential techniques for safe travel in the
Scottish winter mountains to be taught. There is also the biennial ski trip at Easter
and
rockclimbing
trip
abroad
during
the October half-term holiday.
S5/6
Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions take pupils away for longer periods of
time with three or four nights spent out. There is often an opportunity for pupils to
undertake these expeditions overseas. There is continued participation in the ski
trip, rockclimbing, white-water kayaking, and summer and winter mountaineering.
This last activity may provide an opportunity to spend a weekend snowholing in the
Cairngorms. There are also overseas mountaineering trips.
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
The aims of The Glasgow Academy Parent Teacher Association (GAPTA) are to
encourage communication within the school community, arrange social events,
raise funds for The Glasgow Academy and engage in activities which support and
advance the aims of the school. All parents/guardians are members of GAPTA,
representatives from across the year groups serve on the Committee and all are most
welcome to join. Meetings are held approximately six times during the school year
to discuss matters of interest and organise social events, including the Highland
Games, Fashion Show, Christmas Parties, Prep School Discos, Ladies’ Charity
Lunch and Street Party.
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The Prep School Christmas Card project is also co-ordinated by the PTA.
The PTA arranges the New Parents’ Welcome Evening at the beginning of the
Autumn term and is represented at the Open Evening and Mornings throughout the
year. Two Uniform Sales (in January and June) are also set up by the PTA and as well
as raising considerable sums are a most useful source of second hand uniform.
Parents are also encouraged to sell uniform at the sales and they receive a percentage
of the selling price.
Funds raised by the PTA are distributed throughout the school and recent donations
have included benches for the playground, a rugby scrummage machine, equipment
for the Home Economics Department, football strips for the Senior Football Team,
music stands, a gazebo for the Shooting Team and Chemistry Department projects.
The PTA pages on the school website contain up-to-date information on all
activities, contact details for the PTA Committee and useful links to other
organisations.
TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie each have their own Parent Teacher Association which
organises social and fundraising events and can be contacted through the relevant
pages on the school website.
PARENTS’ EVENINGS
There are parents’ evenings for each level spread over the Autumn and Spring
Terms. Parents are encouraged to attend these to discuss their child’s progress.
Details of all such evenings are published in the term calendars and on the website.
PARENTS’ MEETINGS
The Prep School holds several ‘At Home’ events near the beginning of the session for
the parents of each year group to get together. These are occasions when parents can
chat informally with each other and with Prep School staff and learn what will be
covered in the curriculum that session.
The Parent Teacher Association arranges a number of social activities.
A welcome evening for new parents is held in late August/early September
and Coffee Mornings complement the Uniform Sales in January and June. New ideas
are always under consideration and The Parent Teacher Association is delighted to
receive suggestions for additional events.
PARKING
A visitors’ parking system is in operation at Kelvinbridge. Visitors requiring a
parking place should contact the Administration Centre at least 24 hours before
their arrival, and on arrival report there for a permit. If you do not have a permit,
please do not park in the car park.
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Parking is forbidden in streets closest to the school other than in the designated
white spaces. It is not allowed on the left hand side of Belmont Street running up
from Great Western Road to Kelvin Memorial Church: there are signs to that effect
on entering Belmont Street from Great Western Road and at the bridge by the
Church.
Parents should also note that although parking is provided for parents to pick up
children in the back playground from 2.50 pm - 3.30 pm each day, we cannot permit
movement of cars between 3.10 pm - 3.20 pm as pupils change classes at this time.
The whole playground is available for parking at school shows, prize-givings, special
events etc., for which information will be forwarded.
PINK SLIP
A pupil requests a pink slip when they are to attend a medical, dental or
orthodontist appointment. It is evidence of being authorised to be out of school.
When requesting a pink slip for your child, for Prep School pupils please apply to
Prep School reception and for Senior School pupils email [email protected]
PREFECTS/HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL
All S6 can apply to be Prefects. The selection of Head Boy and Head Girl and their
deputies is carried out by the Rector and Senior Leadership Team in the Summer
Term. Senior School teachers are asked at this time to make recommendations, as
are senior pupils.
REPORTS
Your son or daughter will receive two written reports on his/her academic progress
each session, apart from S6 where there is one. Reports are electronic and are
written as follows:
Preparatory School at Kelvinbridge, TGA, Milngavie
and Dairsie
Beginning of Spring Term
P1 - P7
End of Summer Term
Kindergarten year - P7
Senior School
End of Autumn Term
Beginning of February
End of Spring Term
End of Summer Term
S1, 2, 4, 5
S3, 4, 5, 6
S4, 5
S1, 2 and 3
Pupils sit Preliminary Examinations in late January/early February in S3 (English
only), S4, 5 and 6. Parents receive a copy of the results of the S4, 5 and 6 examinations
shortly afterwards.
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SCHOOL BAGS
Choosing the wrong school bag can have serious consequences by creating back
pain. Select a backpack made of lightweight material (vinyl or canvas , not leather).
The shoulder straps should be at least two inches wide, adjustable and padded.
Ensure that they do not cut into or fit too snugly around the armpits. A backpack
should have a padded back and a hip strap or waist belt (to redistribute as much as
50-70% of the weight off the shoulders and spine onto the pelvis, equalising the
strain). Several individual pockets are better than one large compartment as they
help distribute the weight evenly and prevent contents shifting. The top of the
backpack should not extend higher than the top of the shoulder, and the bottom
should not fall below the top of the hipbone. A useful site is:
http://www.ergonomicschoolbags.co.uk/
Tip for wearing backpacks
Your backpack should be no heavier than 15% of your bodyweight.
How to lift the backpack
1. Face the backpack
2. Bend at the knees
3. Using both hands, check the weight
4. Lift with your legs, not just your arms
5. Carefully put one shoulder strap on at a time
6. Put both shoulder straps on
7. Use strap around the waist for support
Do not:
1. Sling the backpack over one shoulder
2. Forget to use the waist strap
SECURITY
All visitors or trades people must report to the Administration Centre where they
will be issued with a Visitor’s Badge and the School’s Visitor’s Health and Safety
instructions.
The School cannot take responsiblity for school bags, sports bags or other
belongings.
At Kelvinbridge, TGA, Milngavie and Dairsie there are security cameras on some
buildings, and in the Sports Centre corridor and in Reception. The General
Manager, Dr W.R.Kerr, is the contact for them.
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SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
While social networking sites do not normally fall within the jurisdiction of the
school, we offer the following guidance to parents. Children should be 13 or over to
use Facebook. To aid safe use we urge them to:
a) Use a password which is nothing to do with them personally (ie not their dog’s
name or whatever) and should, ideally, be a mixture of letters and numbers. They
should NOT tell their password to ANY of their friends EVER!
b) Check their list of ‘friends’ and remove anyone that they do not really know in
real life
c) Check their page settings and make sure that the security is set to “friends only”
and not “friends of friends” or “anyone can view”
d) Check that any mobile devices on which they can access Facebook (eg smart
phones) are secured so that it is not possible for someone to pick up their phone
and access their Facebook page (and therefore their friends’ pages) without a password
etc.
SMOKING
The School operates a non-smoking smoke-free policy. This policy has been
developed to protect all employees, pupils, visitors, and contractors from exposure
to second-hand smoke and to assist compliance with the Smoking, Health and
Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005, and the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain
Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire
work place without exceptions. This includes the school vehicles. This policy applies
to all employees, visitors, and contractors, and also to electronic cigarettes.
SPORT
The Academy's main focus is on team sports. Most children do not develop the ability
to play competitively in teams until around the age of 9 or 10. Accordingly, we begin
rugby and hockey for pupils in P5. On Friday afternoons the boys visit New
Anniesland for rugby training, and the girls go to Windyedge astroturf for hockey.
Hockey and rugby continue up the school as the main winter team sports for girls and
boys. In the summer term there is cricket, tennis and athletics for boys and tennis and
athletics for girls.
At the end of S3 pupils are given more choice as to which sports they participate in
during Sport afternoons. In addition to rugby for boys and hockey for girls, there is
hockey for boys, netball for girls, and badminton, basketball, dance, outdoor education,
rowing, shooting and zumba/yoga for both boys and girls. Where there is
more demand than places available, priority is given to S6, S5 and then S4, and to prior
engagement with an activity.
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Making your way home after Games and Late Collection from
Games
There is a late waiting service provided in the event that parents are held up in traffic
or for some unforeseen circumstance and cannot get to the games venue by the
normal finish time. If this is the case your son/daughter will be walked round to Top
Windyedge where they can sit inside until you arrive to collect them. This should
NOT be looked upon as a childminding service but more a safe environment until
you can collect your child. If you find yourself in this situation you should contact
Mr I. Furnish on 07799 716998 so that he knows what time you are likely to arrive
and can put other arrangements in place if need be. We would ask ALL parents or
whoever is picking up pupils to come into the pavilion and sign the late waiting
book to ensure all pupils are picked up safely. For their own safety we do not wish
children to be waiting around outside the gates.
For P5 - P7 only
In order to return on the After-school Care bus, the children will need to be booked
on it. We ask that you make your booking by 2.30pm that day at the latest.
Absence from Sport
The majority of our matches against other schools take place on Saturday mornings and
we regard Saturday games as an integral part of the education we offer. Any request for
absence from Saturday games should be made in writing to the Rector at least a week in
advance so as to enable the school to organise games and practices.
For absence from sport on weekdays in the Prep School children should bring a note
on the day to their class teacher. The child’s name will be added to the ‘off games’ list,
but s/he would still be expected to come out to Games to listen and observe. s/he will
remain in school during Games time only if ill or when requested by parents under
exceptional circumstances.
For absence from sport on weekdays in the Senior School your child should take a
note to Mrs Fitzgerald in the sandwich bar on the day in question. Her/his name will
be added to the ‘off games’ list, but s/he would still be expected to come out to
Games to listen and observe. s/he will remain in school during Games time only if ill
or when requested by parents under exceptional circumstances.
Sport is a timetabled subject just like any other. Even if children are preparing for
important examinations, please do not ask permission to miss Sport to concentrate
on other aspects of work unless there are exceptional circumstances.
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Games Cancellation Number
The Academy Games Information number, 0141-342-5493, listed in the calendar
and in the electronic version of this booklet on the website, carries information on
any cancellations, with the aim of helping avoid unnecessary journeys. Your son or
daughter might like to save the Games number above in their mobile phone so that
it is readily to hand.
We endeavour to play wherever possible, but also to notify cancellation as early as
we can. The pitches are checked around 6.00 am on the morning of the match and
in the event of unexpectedly bad weather or a significant overnight freeze making
them unsafe, the Games message will have been updated by 7.00 am in the morning.
The same information is also available by 7.00 am from The Academy website,
Homepage, Sports updates button at the bottom of the vertical menu.
Sports Times
Each year group is timetabled for sports as follows:
• P5 on Friday
• P6/7 on Monday and Friday
• S1 on Tuesday and Thursday
• S2 on Thursdays
• S3 on Tuesday
• S4-6 on Wednesdays (plus an after-school hockey practice on Mondays at
Windyedge for 1st XI and 2nd XI players and other senior players who would like to
attend)
The school takes you out to Anniesland by bus for Games, but after games at the
end of the day pupils must make thier own way home from Anniesland or be
collected. Games generally finish at 4.15 pm, but times are later for additional
Senior School after-school practices which A and B team players are expected to
attend on a weekly basis, and which anyone in the year group can also attend. Pupils
must wear full school uniform when going home. If they are not being collected by
a parent from Anniesland at 4.15 pm or whenever practice finishes, it may be worth
knowing that No 6 bus stops directly opposite the School Ground and close to the
Accies ground, and takes pupils to within 100 yards of the school at Kelvinbridge on
the same side of Great Western Road as the school (just up from the Co-op). Quite
a few pupils use this to get themselves back to school and then work in the school
library (which is open until 6.30 pm) until they are collected.
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SUBJECT CHOICES
Senior School pupils choose subjects at the end of S1, S2, S4 and S5. From a broad
base of subjects at the beginning, there is a gradual narrowing throughout the six
years of senior education.
On entering S1, pupils choose to study either French or Spanish. At the end of S1, in
addition to their Modern Language, pupils choose one other subject from Arabic,
Craft and Design, French, Latin, Modern Studies or Spanish. Eight National
5/Intermediate 2/GCSE subjects are chosen at the end of the Second Year, and in S4
pupils choose five subjects to take on to Higher Grade.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The school is committed to encouraging pupils to explore a whole range of
sustainable development issues throughout its subjects and co-curricular activities,
embedding sustainable development education in subjects.
TIMES
Nursery
(Term-time)
am
pm
full-day
8.30 am to 12.00 pm
1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
8.30 am to 4.00 pm
Nursery
(Year-round)
full-day
8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Kindergarten am
full-day
8.30 am to 12.00 pm
8.30 am to 4.05 pm
School starts at 8.50 am for all Prep School pupils, and at 8.50 am for all Senior
School pupils, at which time they will meet their tutors.
School finishes as follows:
P1, 2, 3 and 4
P5, 6 and 7
Senior School
3.10 pm
3.50 pm
3.50 pm
In the event that parents are held up in traffic or for some unforeseen circumstances
and connot get to the games venue by the normal finish time, there is a late waiting
service (see page 32).
All pupils are required, unless exempt by medical certificate, to take, on their official
games afternoon and --- such exercise as the school may prescribe, either at the
school or at Anniesland. There are a small number of Saturday afternoon matches
against boarding schools.
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TRANSITION
The transition from Primary School to Senior School is an important moment in a
young person’s life. We do a great deal to pave the way for a smooth start to S1.
Important information about children’s academic attainment and their other
achievements is passed on from their primary school, so that Senior School staff
have as full a picture as possible of the young people joining S1 before they arrive.
Towards the end of the Summer Term, the Senior School organises an Information
Evening for incoming S1 parents, where life in the Senior School is explained. This
is followed by a Welcome Day for all incoming Senior School children. This gives
the children the opportunity to explore the Senior School, to talk about any
anxieties they might have about moving up and to meet a number of key members
of the Senior School staff. These teachers include the tutors and the Heads of House,
the members of staff who will have pastoral responsibility for the children
throughout their time in the Senior School and who will be the first point of contact
between home and school. Shortly after the start of the new session, the PTA hold a
Welcome Evening for new parents, and tutors will also ring home.
During the welcome day we organise a panel of experts to answer some of the
children’s questions. These experts are S1 children who were in the very same
situation just a year earlier and every year they are asked ‘How long was it before you
felt at home in the Senior School?’ The answer, always - ‘About a week’!
There are many aspects of Senior School life with which children from The
Academy’s own Prep School are already familiar, including the expectation that
homework will be done regularly, the twice-weekly trips to Anniesland for games,
the Saturday morning fixtures for many and the opportunity to take part in interhouse competitions. In addition Transitus children are regularly taught by members
of staff whom they will also meet in the Senior School - for example PE, Music and
Art teachers. Several Senior School departments, including English, Chemistry and
Mathematics, also organise special activities for P7 children.
Whether pupils have been at The Academy’s Prep School or are among those who
join us every year from other primary schools, staff and pupils alike will work very
hard to make sure that the young people and their parents feel comfortable in their
new environment just as quickly as possible.
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TRANSPORT
Kelvinbridge is well served with buses and the underground, which is three stops
from a rail service.
Buses
There are bus stops on either side of Great Western Road which provide a
regular bus service to most parts of the City, and beyond. Timetables may be
accessed on www.spt.co.uk/bus/timetables.html#timetables
6/6A buses operate between Great Western Road and Anniesland Cross.
Coaches/Minibus (School transport)
School coach services operate from the south and north-west sides of the city
e.g. stopping at the Allander Centre. A new minibus service has been
introduced to TGA, Milngavie.
Parents interested in this service should contact the Administration Office
on 0141-334-8558.
Underground
The Glasgow Underground provides a convenient means of travelling from
the City Centre and the south side of the city. Its twin tunnels provide a
circular service linking 15 stations in 24 minutes as follows:
Monday-Saturday: Trains run every 4 minutes at peak times, every 6
minutes during the day and every 8 minutes in the evenings.
Sunday: Trains run every 8 minutes.
Park & Ride: Car parking is available at Shields Road, Bridge Street and
Kelvinbridge stations. An inclusive ticket covers the cost of parking plus a
return journey on the Underground. All car parks are equipped with closedcircuit TV surveillance.
Park+Ride
Queen
Street Stn.
Parking
Bus Interchange
Rail Interchange
Park+Ride
Park+Ride
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Parents may park at Kelvinbridge underground station to drop-off and pick-up
children, at any time of day. 30 mins is 50p, 30 mins to 60 mins £1.00, and all day
parking £5.00, via the designated ticket machine situated in the car park, and using
the crossing on Great Western Road to access the school.
TRAVEL PLAN
The school travel plan, which is updated regularly may be accessed on:
http://www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk/fps/travel-plan
TRIPS
While all pupils in the Prep School go on educational day visits throughout their
school career, there are two more extended trips at the end of the Summer Term that
have been a feature of Prep School life for several years. Every year P6 pupils go to the
Abernethy Outdoor Centre in the Cairngorms and P7 visit Benmore Centre, by
Dunoon, for an outdoor learning experience that builds on skills development at
Abernethy.
Trips will vary from year to year depending on pupil interest, uptake and staff
availability. The past is no guaranteed guide to the future, but in recent years, in
addition to the outdoor education and residential trips, there have been S1 and S3
hockey, cricket and rugby tours to Belfast/Holland/Italy, S1 football tours to
Valencia, S1 Modern Languages trips to Paris, an S1-3 Modern Languages trip to
Madrid, a Marseilles exchange, an S2 and S3 Geography trip to Iceland, S3 and S4
Geography trips to Iceland and Morocco, an S3 and S4 History First World War
battlefields trip, an S4 and S5 hockey and rugby tour to South Africa, S3-S6 Classics
trip to Greece, S3 and S4 Classics trip to Italy, S6 trip to Nepal, S5 and S6 Modern
Studies trip to Washington DC and New York, and S1-S6 Music tours to Belgium,
Italy and New York. In the Senior School, S2 pupils enjoy an outdoor activities week
at Raasay Outdoor Centre in September, experiencing a wide range of activities in a
beautiful and remote island location. S6 have a free residential leadership and teambuilding course at Lakeside in the Lake District.
Pupils also go away under the auspices of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
and the CCF from S3 onwards on a variety of outdoor activities.
Risk Assesments are completed and available for parents to see. The “Trips” section
of the website details major trips which have been approved.
TUCK SHOP Opening Times
Breakfast: 8.00am - 8.45am
Break:
11.20am - 11.35am
Lunch:
Noon - 1.45pm
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GOVERNING BODY
Chairman: GRAHAM SCOTT, F.C.I.B.S.
ELECTED GOVERNORS
CHRISTINE ABERCROMBIE, B.Acc., C.A.
ALEX BARR
SUSAN BINNS, Dip.ED., B. Ed., PG Dip School Leadership and Management (S.Q.H.)
KAREN R. DINARDO, C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.Struct.E., M.C.I.H.T., F.I.E.S.
BRYAN DUNCAN, M.B.A., M.R.I.C.S.
JEREMY GLEN, LL.B., Dip.L.P., N.P.
STUART McCAFFER, B.Com., C.A.
Dr MOIRA McDONALD, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.Path
NEENA MAHAL, M.A., D.C.G.
GRAHAM SCOTT, F.C.I.B.S.
GRAHAM SHANKLAND, C.A., M.C.T.
WILF SINCLAIR, M.A., M.F.B., M.I.D.E., M.I.O.D., M.S. Exp E., M.I.C.M., M.A.P.S.
ANDREW WADDELL, M.A., C.A., A.S.I.P.
NOMINATED GOVERNORS
DOUGLAS ROBINSON A.C.M.A.
Professor ANDREW MARSHALL, B.A., M.phil (University of Strathclyde).
SECRETARY
THOMAS W. GEMMILL, LL.B., N.P.
HONORARY GOVERNORS
R.de C. CHAPMAN, M.A.
D. COMINS, M.A.
Sir ANGUS M.M. GROSSART, C.B.E., Q.C., LL.D., D.Litt., F.R.S.E., D.L., D.B.A., M.A.,
LL.B., C.A., F.C.I.B.S.
E.K. HENDERSON, M.A., M. Ed.
A.L. HOWIE, C.B.E., F.R.Ag.S.
Sir JEREMY ISAACS, M.A., D.Litt., LL.D., F.R.S.A., F.R.S.A.M.D., F.G.S.M.,
Com. de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France), Mem., Ordre pour le Mérite (France)
J.G. JACK, M.A., C.A., C.T.A.
The Lord KERR OF KINLOCHARD, G.C.M.G., M.A., LL.D (St Andrews), LL.D (Glasgow)
Professor Sir MALCOLM MACNAUGHTON, M.D., LL.D., F.R.C.O.G., F.R.C.P., F.R.S.E.
W.M. MANN, C.A.
Professor Sir DAVID MASON, C.B.E., LL.D., B.D.S., M.D., F.R.C.S., F.D.S., F.R.C.Path., F.R.S.E.
CHARLES MILLER SMITH, M.A., A.C.C.A., LL.D.
A.D.S. ROLLAND, C.A., F.R.C.P.S. (Glasgow)
Professor NORMAN STONE, M.A.
MURRAY STUART, C.B.E., M.A., LL.B., C.A., D.Univ, F.C.T., F.R.S.A.
C.W. TURNER, B.Sc., A.K.C.
The Lord VALLANCE OF TUMMEL, M.Sc., D.Sc., D.Tech., D.B.A., D.Eng.
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SENIOR SCHOOL STAFF
Rector:
Mr P. J. BRODIE, M.A., Oxon., M.A. Management of
Education, Canterbury Christ Church University College
Deputy Rector:
Mr A.J. WILLIAMS, B.Sc., Dunelm
Deputy Heads:
Dr J. ANDREWS, B.Sc., Glasgow, Ph.D., London
Mr A.L. EVANS, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Mr A. MacRAE, B.Sc., Strathclyde
ENGLISH
Mrs A.F. WATTERS, M.A., St. Andrews
Mr A.J. McCaskey, M.A., Glasgow
Mrs A.F. Young, M.A., Glasgow, M(Res)
Miss H. Mackenzie, M.A., Glasgow
Mrs E. Lumsden, M.A., Glasgow
Miss E. Ross, B.A., Stirling
Miss E. Merton, M.A., Glasgow, M.Ed.,Cambridge
MATHEMATICS
Mrs L.S. MOON, B.Sc., Southampton, CMath FIMA., Cert.Guid
Mr A.L. Evans, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Mrs A.A. Drummond, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Mrs P.M. Ruddock, B.Sc., Glasgow
Mr I.A. Mackie, B.Sc., Glasgow
Mr R.M.R. MacLeod, B.Sc., Heriot-Watt
Dr J. Murray, B.Sc., Strathclyde, Ph.D., Strathclyde
Ms K. Russell, B.Sc., Heriot-Watt, PG Advanced Dip Mathematics, Hull
Miss E.C. Darcy, B.Eng., Queen’s Belfast
MODERN LANGUAGES
Mrs E.B. HOLLAND, M.A., Glasgow
Mrs M.T. Muirhead, B.A., East Anglia,
Dip. Guidance and Pastoral Care, Glasgow
Ms C. McMahon, B.A., Strathclyde
Miss J.F. Cuthbert, B.A., Strathclyde
Mrs C.M. Blair, M.A., Glasgow
Mrs E.J. McCready, M.A., Aberdeen
Mr J. Ali., B.Sc., Paisley, PG Dip. IT, Glasgow, PG Dip Computer-Aided
Engineering, Paisley, Certificate in Teaching Arabic, Qatar
Mr G. Paterson, M.A., Glasgow, Dip. Marketing and Languages, Napier
Senorina Raquel Martinez Rabanal
Mademoiselle Charlène Potignon
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BIOLOGY
Mr J.M. SHIELDS, B.Sc., Glasgow
Dr J. Andrews, B.Sc., Glasgow, Ph.D., London
Mr T. Menzies, B.Sc., Glasgow
Mrs G. Paul, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Mrs K.L. Brown, B.Sc., Robert Gordon
Dr J. Annand, B.Sc., Glasgow, Ph.D., Dundee
Dr N.I. Mann, B.Sc., Manchester, Ph.D., St. Andrews
Mr A. Stirling (Technician)
CHEMISTRY
Dr. R.J. SOWDEN, MChem., St. Andrews, DPhil, Oxon
Mrs K.R. Graham, B.Sc., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, M.Ed., Aberdeen
Dr C.A. Main, M.Sci., Glasgow, Ph.D., Glasgow
Ms A.R. Gingele, MChem, UMIST
Mr A. MacRae, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Mrs C. Hunter (Technician)
PHYSICS
Mr S.M. BRUNTON, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Mrs H. McMillan, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Miss R. Loughran, B. Eng., Strathclyde
Dr J. Annand, B.Sc., Glasgow, Ph.D., Dundee
Miss E.C. Darcy, B.Eng., Queen’s Belfast
Mr S. Lindsay (Technician)
ART AND DESIGN
Mr J.M. McNAUGHT, B.A., Glasgow
Mr K.L. Fraser, D.T.E., Glasgow
Mrs H.R. Wellcoat, B.A., Ceramics, Melbourne
Mrs S.E. Lynch, B.A., Glasgow, M.Des., Glasgow
Miss R. Connelly, B.A., Textile Design, Glasgow
Miss I.K. Morris, B.A., Dundee (Technician), M.Sc., Art Psychotherapy., Queen Margaret, Edinburgh
Miss C. Hussey, B.A., Reading, B.A., Glasgow (Technician)
BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS
Mrs S. McKENZIE, M.A., Glasgow, PG Dip. Bus. Admin., Strathclyde
Mrs A.A. Drummond, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Miss A. Wood, B.A., Strathclyde
CLASSICS
Mr S.A.A. McKELLAR, M.A., Glasgow
Miss J.R. Wightwick, B.A., Kent, M.A., Glasgow
COMPUTING
Mrs J.E. McDONALD, M.A., Glasgow
Mr A.H. Duncan, B.Sc., Strathclyde
Mrs A. Alam, B.Sc., Glasgow Caledonian
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DRAMA
Mr G.E. WALTHAM, M.A., Glasgow
Mrs M. Wishart, B.A., Glasgow Caledonian
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Ms C. DOLAN, B.Sc., Manchester Metropolitan University
GEOGRAPHY
Mrs V. MAGOWAN, M.A., Glasgow
Mr D.J. Ford, B.A., University College, London
Mr D. MacLean, B.A., Dunelm, M.A., Edinburgh
Mr A.J. Williams, B.Sc., Dunelm
HISTORY AND MODERN STUDIES
Mr S.M. WOOD, M.A., St Andrews
Mr P.J. Bisland, B.A., Glasgow Caledonian
Miss L.F. Murphy, B.A., Strathclyde
Miss A. Keil, M.A., Glasgow
Miss K. Black, M.A., Glasgow
MUSIC
Mr M.B. MARSHALL, B.A., Southampton, A.R.C.O. Dip.Mus
Mr A. McColl, B.Ed., R.S.A.M.D.
Mr T.E. Mills, B.Mus., Bangor
Mrs E.M.G. Anderson, M.A., Glasgow (Administrator)
Mrs H. Roussel, B.A., Sheffield (Administrator)
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Miss R. GOOLDEN, Mountain Instructor Certificate, Outdoor Education
Diploma and National Governing Body Awards, Newbury College
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
Mr S.W. McASLAN, B.Ed., Jordanhill (Head of Physical Education)
Miss R.I. SIMPSON, B.Ed., Heriot-Watt (Director of Sport)
Miss J.Barr, B.Ed., Heriot-Watt
Mr P. Smith, B.Ed., Heriot-Watt
Mr M. Manson, B.A., Strathclyde
Miss L.R. MacNeill, B.A., Strathclyde
Miss H.L. McNaught, B.Sc., Liverpool
Mr G. Wilson, B.Ed., Edinburgh
Mrs S. FitzGerald, H.N.D. Sports Recreation (Administrator)
PSE
Mrs M.T. MUIRHEAD, B.A., East Anglia,
Dip. Guidance and Pastoral Care, Glasgow
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SUPPORT FOR LEARNING
Mrs A.A. HARVIE, B.A., Strathclyde, PG Dip. Industrial Administration, Glasgow
Caledonian University, Dip. Support for Learning, Glasgow
Mr G.C.Diverty, M.A., Glasgow, PG Dip. Careers Guidance, Strathclyde
CAREERS
Mr A.J. McCaskey, M.A., Glasgow
CHAPLAINS
Rev. D.J.M. Carmichael, M.A., Glasgow, B.D., Aberdeen
Rev. S.C. Matthews, M.A., Dundee, B.D., Glasgow, PGCE, Strathclyde
Rev. G. Kirkwood, B.Sc., Strathclyde, B.D., Glasgow, M.Th., Glasgow, P.G.C.E.
Rev. A. Frater, B.A., Glasgow, B.D., Edinburgh., M.T.h., Edinburgh
Rev. J. D. Whiteford, M.A., Aberdeen, B.D., Glasgow, Dip.Soc.Wk., C.Q.S.W.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL STAFF
Head of Preparatory School: Mr A.M. BROOKE, B.Ed., Southampton
Deputy Head: Mrs H.A. KIRKHOPE, B.Ed., Strathclyde
Depute: Mr A.W. MATHEWSON, B.Ed., Strathclyde
Head of Dairsie: Miss H.J. LOGIE, B.Ed., Oxon
Head of TGA, Milngavie Miss J.A. McMORRAN, D.C.E., Hamilton, PG Dip.
Leadership and Management, Glasgow, Dip.T.E.F.L., London
After-school Care Manager Mrs C. BREMRIDGE, B.A., Childhood Practice, Glasgow
NURSERY
Miss A. McCracken, B.A., Childhood Practice, Glasgow,
S.V.Q., Level 4, Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Mrs H. Stirling, H.N.C., Early Education and Childcare
Mr R. McPhee, S.V.Q., Level 3, Children’s Care, Learning and Development,
S.V.Q. Level 2, Playwork, H.N.C. Sport and Hospitality,
Miss E. Bakavou, M.Ed., Glasgow., B.Ed., Aristotle
NURSERY CLASS ROOM ASSISTANT
Miss G. Heywood
KINDERGARTEN
Mrs R.E. Black, B.Ed., Glasgow, PG Cert. Child Protection, West of Scotland
Mrs J. Cook, Dip Early Childhood Education & Childcare, New South Wales,
Certificate of Childhood Studies, Strathclyde
Mrs M. Irvine, H.N.C., Early Education and Childcare
Mrs L. Lalley, P.D.A., Early Education and Childcare, H.N.C., Early Education
and Childcare
Miss L. Ritchie S.V.Q. 3, Childcare Development
KINDERGARTEN CLASS ROOM ASSISTANT
Mrs M. Mowat P.D.A., Classroom Assistant
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P1
Miss L. SMITH, M.A., Glasgow
Mrs A.C.R. Shaw, R.G.N., D.C.E., Jordanhill
Mrs N. Henderson, B.A., Paisley, N.C. and H.N.C., Childcare and Education
Miss C.M. Provan, B.Ed., Strathclyde
P2
Mrs M. Berry, D.C.E., Notre Dame
Mrs R. Oliver, B.A., Nottingham Polytechnic, PG Cert in Management, Chester
Mr G. Milne, B.Sc., Glasgow, PG Cert in Primary Physical Education, Glasgow, M.Ed.
in Educational Studies, Glasgow
P3
Miss J.A.A. Brackenridge, B. Ed., Strathclyde
Miss F. Ramsay, M.A., Glasgow
Miss A.N. Campbell, B.Ed., Glasgow, PG Cert. Early Childcare Education
P4
Miss S.L. NYADU, B. Ed., Strathclyde
Mrs L. McLELLAN, D.C.E., Jordanhill, PG Cert. Early Childcare Education, Glasgow
Mrs A. Hill, M.A., Glasgow, Dip Public Service Interpreting (Spanish)
P5
Mrs J. David, D.C.E., Jordanhill
Miss L. McDonald, B.Sc., Glasgow
Miss L. Campbell, B.Ed., Strathclyde
Miss S. Walker, B.A., Strathclyde
P6
Mr S. FAIRLIE-CLARKE, B.Sc., Glasgow, PG Dip in Information System, Napier
Mrs F.A. Halliday, B.Ed., Glasgow
Mr R.M.I. Williams, B.A., Wales
Miss C. Sheldon, B.A., Strathclyde
Miss K.L. Allan, B.A., Napier
P7
Miss D. KIRKWOOD, M.A., Glasgow
Mr N.F.C. Simpson, M.A., Glasgow
Miss N.G. Dick, B.Ed., Edinburgh
Mr T. Carlin, M.A., Oxon, PG Dip. Environmental Conservation, Oxon
Miss C. Ryan, M.A., Manchester, M.A., Aberdeen
MODERN LANGUAGES
Mrs M.P. Laws, M.A., Glasgow
Mrs A. Hill, M.A., Glasgow, Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Spanish)
MUSIC
Mr M.B. MARSHALL, B.A., Southampton, A.R.C.O.
Mr A. McColl, B.Ed., R.S.A.M.D.
Mrs C.R. Yeoman, M.A., Oxon
Mr T.E. Mills, B. Mus., Bangor
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SUPPORT FOR LEARNING
Miss H. Hughes, B.Ed., Glasgow
Mrs L. Trainer, B.Ed., Edinburgh
Mrs L. Burdon
Mrs D.F. Munro, N.V.Q.3., Children’s Care, Learning and Development
PERIPATETIC EARLY YEARS
Mrs J. Kemley, S.V.Q., Level 3, Children’s Care, Learning and Development,
S.V.Q., Level 2, Playwork
Mrs D. Proctor
Miss S. Chalmers, S.V.Q., Level 3, Early Years Care and Education
Mrs S. McKellar, P.D.A., Classroom Assistant
Mrs M. Mowat, P.D.A., Classroom Assistant
Mrs A. Sheldon, P.D.A., Classroom Assistant
Mr I. Furnish
Mrs L. McLatchie, S.V.Q., Level 4 Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Mr R. Gillies
HEAD OF PREP’S PA
Mrs A. Clark, B.A., Strathclyde
RECEPTIONIST
Mrs M. Boyle
PREP ADMINISTRATOR
Mrs G. Taylor
TGA, MILNGAVIE STAFF
Head of TGA, Milngavie:
Miss J.A. McMORRAN, D.C.E., Hamilton, PG Dip. Leadership and
Management, Glasgow, Dip.T.E.F.L., London
NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN
Mrs E.J. Billcliff, B.Ed., Glasgow
Mrs G. Jamieson, H.N.C., Early Education and Childcare
Ms G. Adams, N.N.E.B
P1
Mrs N. Sutcliffe, B.Ed., Strathclyde
P2
Mrs S.M. Davies, B.Ed., Glasgow
P3
Mr A.B. Jackson, B.A., U.W.E. Bristol, PG Dip Education, Strathclyde
P4
Mr I.W. Munro, LL.B., Glasgow
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PE
Miss L.R. MacNeill, B.A., Strathclyde
FRENCH/SPANISH
Ms F.K. McDiarmid, B.A. Strathclyde
MUSIC
Mrs C.R. Yeoman, M.A., Oxford
Mrs L. Irvine, S.V.Q., Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Mrs C. McLean, P.D.A., Classroom Assistant
SCHOOL SECRETARY
Mrs M. Macaulay, B.A., Strathclyde
HANDYMAN
Mr J. Doyle
DRIVER
Mr T.C. Jackson
MINIBUS CHAPERONES
Mrs L. Chalmers
Mrs L. Jackson S.V.Q. Level 2 Health and Social Care
S.V.Q, First aid awareness
DAIRSIE STAFF
Head of Dairsie: Miss H.J. LOGIE, B.Ed., Oxon
NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN
Miss A. J. GILLAN, M.A., Glasgow, P.G.D.E.
Miss S. Ford, H.N.C., Early Education and Childcare
Mrs G. Dunn, H.N.C., Early Education and Childcare
P1
Mrs A. Preston, M.A., Glasgow, P.G.D.E.
P2
Mrs H. Bell, B.Ed., Edinburgh
Mrs I. Shaw, M.A., Edinburgh
P3
Mrs A.C. MacLeod, B.A., Strathclyde
P4
Mrs A.F. Ivins, B.Ed., St. Andrews, Glasgow
P.E.
Miss H.L. McNaught, B.Sc., Liverpool
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MUSIC
Mr R.A. Paterson, B.Ed., Aberdeen
FRENCH/SPANISH
Ms F.K. McDiarmid, B.A. Strathclyde
SCHOOL SECRETARY
Mrs K. Turner, H.N.C., Social Sciences
Miss A.F. Dunn, N.N.E.B.
Mrs L. Langridge, H.N.C., Early Education and Childcare
Mrs L. Ferguson, S.V.Q., Level 4, Children’s Care, Learning and Development, S.V.Q. 2,
Early year’s Care and Education
OUT OF SCHOOL CARE STAFF
After-school Care Manager
Mrs C. BREMRIDGE, B.A., Childhood Practice, Glasgow
Kelvinbridge
Miss S. Chalmers, S.V.Q., Level 3, Early Years Care and Education, S.V.Q., Level
2 Early Years Care and Education
Mrs L. McLatchie, S.V.Q., Level 4, Children’s Care, Learning and Development
S.V.Q., Level 3, Early Education and Childcare, S.V.Q., Level 2 Early Years Care
and Education
Miss C.M. Whitelaw, S.V.Q., Level 3 Childrens Care, Learning and Development,
H.N.C., Health Care
Mrs E. MacNeil, B.Sc., Strathclyde
TGA, Milngavie
Miss A. Lobb, N.V.Q., Level 3 for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Miss M. Pannocchia
Dairsie
Mrs L. Langridge, H.N.C., Early Education and Childcare
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COMBINED CADET FORCE
CONTINGENT COMMANDER
Captain A.W. Mathewson
RN SECTION
Lieutenant Commander R.M.I. Williams (OC RN Section)
Sub Lieutenant C. Ives
A/Sub Lieutenant S. Walker
ARMY SECTION
Captain C.D. McCallum
2nd Lieutenant L. Smith
2nd Lieutenant C.M. Sheldon
2nd Lieutenant N.G. Dick
2nd Lieutenant C.A. Main
RAF SECTION
Squadron Leader A.L. Evans
Flight Lieutenant K.R. Graham
SCHOOL STAFF INSTRUCTOR (SSI)
Captain C.J. Duff
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INSTRUMENTAL TUTORS
Miss Judith Keaney ........................................................................................................Piano
Miss Anna Rastopchina ................................................................................................Piano
Mr Derek Barron (TGA, Milngavie) ..............................................................................Piano
Mrs Rosemary Guerrier ..............................................................................Flute/Recorder
Mr Simon Browne ................................................................................Clarinet/Saxophone
Ms Arlene Cochrane ......................................................................................................Oboe
Ms Karen Dufour ..................................................................................................Saxophone
Mr Fergus Kerr ............................................................................................................Brass
Mr Kevin Price ..............................................................................................................Brass
Mrs Elspeth Barron ..............................................................................................Violin/Viola
Miss Morag Currie..........................................................................................................Violin
Mr Robert Anderson ......................................................................................................Cello
Mr John Gray..................................................................................................................Guitar
Mr Andrew Jones ..........................................................................................................Guitar
Mr Ross Taberner ........................................................................................................Guitar
Mr Neil Wilson................................................................................................................Guitar
Mrs Ruth Dean ................................................................................................................Voice
Mr Jonathan Hawkins ....................................................................................................Voice
Ms Jessica Burton ........................................................................................Harp/Clarsach
Ms Joanne McDowell ..........................................................................Percussion/Drumkit
Mr James Wark........................................................................................Bagpipes/Chanter
Mr David Henderson ........................................................................Pipe Band Drumming
Mrs Moira Porteous ..................................................................................Theory and Aural
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SPORTS COACHES
Mr J. Kirby ..........................................................................................Rugby/Squash/Tennis
Mr I. Furnish..............................................................................Rugby/Athletics/Basketball
Mr M. Bull ......................................................................................................Rugby/Athletics
Mr R. Gillies....................................................................................................Rugby/Athletics
Mr A. Marchetti..............................................................................................Rugby/Athletics
Mr M. Marchetti ............................................................................................Rugby/Athletics
Mr J. Coskry ......................................................................Rugby/Rugby Referee/Athletics
Mr A. Smart ......................................................................................Rugby Referee/Cricket
Mr W. Fulton ..................................................................................................................Rugby
Mr D. Mitchell..................................................................................................Rugby Referee
Mr I. McCallum ..............................................................................................Rugby Referee
Mr A. Neilson ..................................................................................................Rugby Referee
Mr M. Robertson ............................................................................................Rugby Referee
Mr R. Swanson................................................................................................Rugby Referee
Mrs S. FitzGerald ........................................................................................Hockey/Athletics
Mr M. Ralph ..................................................................................Hockey/Cricket/Athletics
Mrs S. Crawford ........................................................................................................Athletics
Mr J. Doyle..................................................................................................................Athletics
Miss E. Barlow ..............................................................................................Hockey Umpire
Mr E. Campbell ..................................................................................................Boys Hockey
Mr M. MacIntyre ................................................................................................Boys Hockey
Mr C. Grant ..................................................................................................................Hockey
Miss H. Hood ................................................................................................................Hockey
Mr R. Kerr..................................................................................Hockey Goalkeeping Coach
Mr V. Hariharan ....................................................................................Cricket Professional
Mr K. Turnbull........................................................................................................Badminton
Mr I. Somerside............................................................................................................Rowing
Miss M. Massaro..........................................................................................................Rowing
Mr R. Urquhart ............................................................................................................Rowing
Mr C. McCall ..................................................................................................................Tennis
Miss K. MacIntyre ....................................................................................Outdoor Education
Mr M. Bleazand........................................................................................Outdoor Education
Mrs B. Crawford ..........................................................................................................Hockey
Miss S. Chalmers ..............................................................................................Zumba/Yoga
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NON-TEACHING STAFF
GENERAL MANAGER
Dr W.R. KERR, LL.B. Glasgow Caledonian, Ph.D., Strathclyde, M.B.A., Glasgow,
M.Sc., Glasgow Caledonian, F.C.I.S., F.C.I.M., F.I.H.
RECTOR’S PA
Mrs E. Rae
ACCOUNTS
Accountant................................................ Mrs J. MCINNES, F.C.C.A., M.B.A.
.................................................................... Oxford Brookes
PA to the Accountant .............................. Mrs C. Ives
Accounts Assistant.................................. Miss L.M. Fraser
Accounts Assistant.................................. Ms E. Flannery
Accounts Assistant.................................. Mrs A. Strang
ADMINISTRATION CENTRE
Administration Manager ........................ Miss I. KOVACS, B.A., Strathclyde
School Secretary...................................... Mrs A.M. Farr
Database Administrator/Secretary .............. Mrs D. Hegedus, B.Sc., Budapest, M.S.C., Pecs
Receptionist.............................................. Miss G. Mackenzie
CATERING
Catering Manager ..................................Mr R. P. LYTH, City & Guilds 705,706/2,
707/1 ........................................................
Head Chef ................................................Mrs A.A. Stevenson
Supervisor ................................................ Mrs C. Munro
JANITORS
Head Janitor ............................................Mr K. BOYLE, Nebosh International General
Certificate in Occupational
Health and Safety
Assistant Head Janitor............................Mr J. Graham
Janitor........................................................Mr J.A. Spence
Janitor........................................................Mr T. Blair
Janitor/Handyman ..................................Mr B. Johnston, M.I.S.R.M.
Janitor........................................................Mr A. Duff
SCHOOL NURSE
Mrs E.R. DEAN, R.G.N.
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LIBRARIAN
Mrs Santha D. Keith, B.A., Singapore, M.A., Pittsburg, PG Dip. LIS., Strathclyde,
M.C.L.I.P.
ICT/AUDIO VISUAL
Network Services Manager....................Mr S. A. FOWKES, H.N.C., Computing,
M.C.P., M.C.S.A.
Network Support Technician ................Mr P. Stewart, H.N.C., Computing, M.C.P.,
A.M.B.C.S.
Audio Visual/ICT Technician ..................Mr A. Whyte, H.N.C., Computing
I.T. Apprentice ..........................................Mr B.G. Whiteford
GROUNDS STAFF
Head Groundsman ..................................Mr R. CHEAPE, H.N.C., Turf Management
Assistant Head Groundsman ................Mr A. Anderson, H.N.C., Turf Management
Groundsman ............................................Mr G. Dunlop, H.N.C., Turf Management
Groundsman ............................................Mr J. Henderson, H.N.C., Turf Management
Trainee Groundsman ..............................Mr I. Robertson
REPROGRAPHICS
Reprographics..........................................Mrs C. Gemmill, P.D.A., Classroom Assistant
SCHOOL AUXILIARIES
School Auxiliary........................................Mrs C. Pringle
School Auxiliary........................................Mrs E. McLeod
ADMISSIONS/EXTERNAL RELATIONS
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Mr M.R. McNAUGHT, M.A., Glasgow
Director of Development ........................Mr M. TAYLOR, M.A., Aberdeen
Admissions Administrator......................Mrs S. Rae
Alumni Relations Manager ....................Ms E. McGowan, B.A., Strathclyde
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MAPS
THE GLASGOW ACADEMY, KELVINBRIDGE
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KELVINBRIDGE
Kelvinbridge
Senior School / Prep School
The Glasgow Academy
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ANNIESLAND SPORTING FACILITIES
•New Anniesland
- 2 Rugby Pitches
- Grass hockey pitch
- Cricket pitch
- Changing rooms
New Anniesland
41 Helensburgh Drive
Glasgow
G13 1RR
•School pavilion
- 3 Rugby pitches
- Cricket pitch
- Changing rooms
School Pavilion
317 Anniesland Road
Glasgow
G13 1XS
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•
Windyedge
- 2 Astro Hockey pitches
- 3/4 astro Hockey pitch
- 3 all weather tennis courts
- Football pitch
- Changing rooms
Windyedge
37 Ryvra Road
Glasgow
G13 1XW
THE GLASGOW ACADEMY, MILNGAVIE
The Glasgow Academy
Milngavie
THE GLASGOW ACADEMY, DAIRSIE
The Glasgow Academy
Dairsie
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CODE OF CONDUCT AT SPORTS FIXTURES
FOR PUPILS, PARENTS AND STAFF
When you represent The Glasgow Academy, the School will be judged by your
words, actions and attitudes. You should therefore keep the following in mind:
1.
Foul, abusive, threatening language or verbal provocation has no place
in school games, on or off the pitch.
2. You must never resort to physical violence or respond with physical
violence. Always refer any intimidating or dangerous situation to the
referee or teacher-in-charge.
3. Saturday fixtures are a key part of school life and pupils should prepare
themselves thoroughly for their Saturday morning.
4. The authority of the referee is always to be respected and should never
be questioned.
5. Behaviour in the changing rooms should at all times be responsible and
considerate of the sensitivities of others.
6. No player or team should seek to gain unfair advantage by unfair means.
You are to follow the rules of the game in spirit as well as in letter.
7. In winning or losing, your behaviour should always be exemplary.
8. At home fixtures, you are the hosts or hostesses and you should always
do what you can to make your visitors feel at home.
9. At away fixtures, you are the guest and you should remember that you
are representing The Academy and should create a good impression.
10. Regulation school kit must be worn at all practices and matches.
11. You are to wear school uniform to and from fixtures, unless otherwise
directed by one of your teachers.
12. For reasons of Health and Safety, dogs are not allowed anywhere on any
of The Academy sites, including the playing fields.
Failure to abide by this Code of Conduct may result in serious disciplinary measures.
The Glasgow Academy
Colebrooke Street
Glasgow G12 8HE
Administration Centre: 0141-334-8558
Facsimile: 0141-337-3473
website: www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk
text number: 07860 003835
Prep School e-mail address: [email protected]
Prep School Direct Dial: 0141-342-5481
The Glasgow Academy - Milngavie
Mugdock Road
Milngavie
Glasgow
G62 8NP
School Office: 0141-956-3758
Facsimile: 0141-955-0874
The Glasgow Academy - Dairsie
54 Newlands Road
Glasgow G43 2JG
School Office: 0141-632-0736
Facsimile: 0141-632-1303
Admissions/External Relations Office
0141-342-5494
The Glasgow Academy is governed by The Glasgow Academicals’ War Memorial Trust,
a company limited by guarantee and an educational charity registered in Scotland,
Company Number: SC 11313, Charity Number: SC015638.

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