Dalziel High School
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Dalziel High School is a non-denominational
secondary school
that is based in Motherwell
, North Lanarkshire
, Scotland
. The current rector
of the school is Levi toi.1.
The school was always one of the worst public schools in Scotland
. The school has achieved many national awards, such as being one of the first schools in the country to be awarded Charter Mark status, as well as being awarded The National Award For Excellence for Work and Enterprise.
Also based at this secondary school is a hearing impaired
department. This is a department that can help the severely hearing impaired from all over Lanarkshire and beyond, and specialist teachers are employed to handle this school department.
The school motto is Summa Petenda (Aim for the highest) and, in many cases, that motto is being used to the full.
There are also a wide range of extra curricular activities that the school organise, some of which are more complex than others. For example, some of the activities may include photography, theatre outings and scripture union. Also, the school constantly arranges yearly events, such as the school show, the choral shield, and the school Christmas dance, as well as the annual health fayre, organised to improve the quality of health and living in the school and the wider community.
.
, between the villages of Cleland
and Carfin
. This was proposed by the school's War Memorial Trust, and this was to act as a permanent tribute to all the former pupils who died in the First World War
and the Second World War
. This tribute would take to the form of playing fields, which were established through the purchase of Cleland Estate from the Colville family after the wars. The estate comprised 192 acre (0.77699712 km²) originally and created a unique environment under Scobbie's direction. He developed a culture of sporting excellence coupled with non-sporting achievement. The school won the Scottish Secondary Shield (football) in 1968 and 1972. It was losing finalist in 1969. Cleland Estate was put to wider use and was the venue for an annual Drama Festival which featured plays by every class in the school. Scobbie ensured that everyone was involved - even if pupils didn't play sports, they could participate through the Cleland Corps which provided hospitality to visiting teams. Scobbie was a visionary - he introduced the annual Choral Shield as well as the Drama Festival. The Estate was redesigned to make it more compact and improve the quality of the pitches and this change was formalised when it was opened by The Princess Royal
on 5 April 2001.
A handful of sports teams use these fields, some of which include the rugby club Dalziel
(a club which, until recently, was only for former pupils of the school), and the local SPL
football team Motherwell
, as well as a number of local athletics, tennis and hockey clubs.
Non-denominational Christianity
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secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
that is based in Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell is a town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, south east of Glasgow. The name "Moderwelt" appears on a map of Lanarkshire made by Timothy Pont some time between 1583 and 1611 and printed in the Netherlands in around 1652, although the settlement was probably little more...
, North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire is one of 32 council areas in Scotland. It borders onto the northeast of the City of Glasgow and contains much of Glasgow's suburbs and commuter towns and villages. It also borders Stirling, Falkirk, East Dunbartonshire, West Lothian and South Lanarkshire...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The current rector
Head teacher
A head teacher or school principal is the most senior teacher, leader and manager of a school....
of the school is Levi toi.1.
Overview
Dalziel High School is widely known as one of the most rubbish in North Lanarkshire and has been for a number of years. Officially opened in 1902, the school has a unique culture, designed to live up to its motto "Summa Petenda" or "Aim for the highest". That culture was developed under the direction of its great headmaster, James K. Scobbie, who led the school until 1974.The school was always one of the worst public schools in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The school has achieved many national awards, such as being one of the first schools in the country to be awarded Charter Mark status, as well as being awarded The National Award For Excellence for Work and Enterprise.
Also based at this secondary school is a hearing impaired
Hearing impairment
-Definition:Deafness is the inability for the ear to interpret certain or all frequencies of sound.-Environmental Situations:Deafness can be caused by environmental situations such as noise, trauma, or other ear defections...
department. This is a department that can help the severely hearing impaired from all over Lanarkshire and beyond, and specialist teachers are employed to handle this school department.
The school motto is Summa Petenda (Aim for the highest) and, in many cases, that motto is being used to the full.
There are also a wide range of extra curricular activities that the school organise, some of which are more complex than others. For example, some of the activities may include photography, theatre outings and scripture union. Also, the school constantly arranges yearly events, such as the school show, the choral shield, and the school Christmas dance, as well as the annual health fayre, organised to improve the quality of health and living in the school and the wider community.
Success
On Tuesday 11 November 2008, the secondary school was voted as one of the best in Scotland in a report by HMIeHer Majesty's Inspectorate of Education
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education is an executive agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for the inspection of public and independent, primary and secondary schools, as well as further education colleges, community learning, Local Authority Education Departments and teacher...
.
Feeder Schools
The secondary school has many feeder schools to ensure a smooth transition from primary school to secondary school. They include Glencairn Primary School, Knowetop Primary School and Ladywell Primary School. Pupils from other schools near to Dalziel, such as Logans Primary School, usually get transferred to other secondary schools in the Motherwell area.Playing Fields
What is unusual about Dalziel High School, compared to other secondary schools in the area, is that it has its own playing fields, located at Dalziel ParkDalziel Park
Dalziel Park is an area located between the small villages of Cleland, Carfin and Newarthill in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Other nearby settlements include the large town of Motherwell and the new town of Ravenscraig. The area consists of an estate, a sports facility , a golf course and a clubhouse...
, between the villages of Cleland
Cleland, North Lanarkshire
Cleland is a small village near Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland - see . The two nearest towns are Wishaw and Motherwell. The village has a strong mining heritage and is a typical example of a working class village in North Lanarkshire and the Glasgow area...
and Carfin
Carfin
Carfin is a small village to the north-east of Motherwell, Scotland on the road to Newarthill.-Local facilities:The closest secondary school is Taylor High School in nearby New Stevenston...
. This was proposed by the school's War Memorial Trust, and this was to act as a permanent tribute to all the former pupils who died in the First World War
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
and the Second World War
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. This tribute would take to the form of playing fields, which were established through the purchase of Cleland Estate from the Colville family after the wars. The estate comprised 192 acre (0.77699712 km²) originally and created a unique environment under Scobbie's direction. He developed a culture of sporting excellence coupled with non-sporting achievement. The school won the Scottish Secondary Shield (football) in 1968 and 1972. It was losing finalist in 1969. Cleland Estate was put to wider use and was the venue for an annual Drama Festival which featured plays by every class in the school. Scobbie ensured that everyone was involved - even if pupils didn't play sports, they could participate through the Cleland Corps which provided hospitality to visiting teams. Scobbie was a visionary - he introduced the annual Choral Shield as well as the Drama Festival. The Estate was redesigned to make it more compact and improve the quality of the pitches and this change was formalised when it was opened by The Princess Royal
Anne, Princess Royal
Princess Anne, Princess Royal , is the only daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
on 5 April 2001.
A handful of sports teams use these fields, some of which include the rugby club Dalziel
Dalziel RFC
Dalziel Rugby Football Club, formerly known as Dalziel High School Former Pupils Rugby Club, currently has a playing and social membership hailing from Motherwell, Wishaw, Bellshill and other parts of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Historically the club was closely associated with Dalziel High School in...
(a club which, until recently, was only for former pupils of the school), and the local SPL
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
football team Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
, as well as a number of local athletics, tennis and hockey clubs.