Hazlehead Academy
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Hazlehead Academy has four main feeder primary schools, which are Airyhall Primary School, Fernielea Primary School, Hazlehead Primary School
and Kingsford Primary School
- in addition to this, pupils who have been part of a Gaelic unit at Aberdeen's Gilcomstoun Primary School
can transfer to Hazlehead, which offers Gaelic as part of the curriculum.
Also Holy Family School, Mile End pupils, Muirfield pupils and Kingswells children can attend Hazlehead, as well as former St. Joseph's pupils
The school can trace its history back to 1894, when it was founded as the Central Public School. At this stage, it was a school for advanced education, and accepted pupils from all over the city. this role was reflected in a name change to The Central Higher School.
In 1924, the school became open to all pupils as a general secondary school, and was once more renamed as The Central Secondary School. In 1954, the name was changed for the last time before it moved, and it became Aberdeen Academy. At this point it was one of three selective 'Senior Secondaries' though the only one catering for both girls and boys in the same school.
Following the move to the new site in Groat's Road, the new buildings were officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 7 October 1970.
As well as the usual academic opportunities for pupils, the academy provides a very comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities. The school mainly focuses on the arts, however the science department is sadly lacking in resources.
and a Just a Minute
competition in which pupils have to speak for a minute on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. 2010's Winners were Greyfriars House for the third year in succession.
Senior pupils become House Captains in S5 or mostly S6. They play an important role in encouraging healthy competition amongst pupils who have a sense of belonging to their House.
There are 6 periods in a day (7 on Monday and Tuesday). One period lasts 50 minutes. There are no double periods at Hazlehead Academy (apart from S5 and S6)
Hazlehead Primary School
Hazlehead Primary School is situated in the West end of Aberdeen on Provost Graham Avenue. It is a feeder school for Hazlehead Academy.The school, along with Walker Dam Infant School, was founded in 1966. The two were amalgamated on the Hazlehead School site in 1998...
and Kingsford Primary School
Kingsford Primary School
Kingsford School is a primary school for 4-12 year olds located in the Mastrick area of Aberdeen, Scotland.The school has around 210-250 pupils each year. The headteacher is Mrs Audrey I. Walker and 2 current Deputies, Mrs Haig and Mrs Watson...
- in addition to this, pupils who have been part of a Gaelic unit at Aberdeen's Gilcomstoun Primary School
Gilcomstoun Primary School
Gilcomstoun Primary School is an Aberdeen City Council owned and run educational establishment in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is one of Aberdeen Grammar School's feeder schools....
can transfer to Hazlehead, which offers Gaelic as part of the curriculum.
Also Holy Family School, Mile End pupils, Muirfield pupils and Kingswells children can attend Hazlehead, as well as former St. Joseph's pupils
History
Hazlehead Academy is a six-year comprehensive school on the western edges of Aberdeen, adjacent to Hazlehead Park. It has a long history stretching back for over 100 years, though it has only existed in its present form since 1970, when the school moved from its former city centre site to the suburb of Hazlehead.The school can trace its history back to 1894, when it was founded as the Central Public School. At this stage, it was a school for advanced education, and accepted pupils from all over the city. this role was reflected in a name change to The Central Higher School.
In 1924, the school became open to all pupils as a general secondary school, and was once more renamed as The Central Secondary School. In 1954, the name was changed for the last time before it moved, and it became Aberdeen Academy. At this point it was one of three selective 'Senior Secondaries' though the only one catering for both girls and boys in the same school.
Following the move to the new site in Groat's Road, the new buildings were officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 7 October 1970.
About the School
Hazlehead's current Rector is Ms Alison Murison, who recently took over from Brian Wood, who had been in charge of the Academy since 1993. During his time at the academy it has seen many changes but the school population has remained steady at around 1000 pupils. The school has a very strong reputation in sporting activities, several pupils having represented Scotland at national level in a variety of sports. Ex pupils include golfer, Richie Ramsey. http://www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk/Sporting%20achievements.htm The school has also an excellent reputation in the performing arts having a sizeable orchestra and other musical groups and a drama group, Channel 5 Theatre Company, which has staged a range of productions in the school from Shakespeare to the rock opera 'Tommy'. http://www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk/channel_5.htmAs well as the usual academic opportunities for pupils, the academy provides a very comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities. The school mainly focuses on the arts, however the science department is sadly lacking in resources.
Houses
The school used to have only two houses, North and South. Pupils were split into these for a year long interhouse competition. Nowadays, there are five houses: Bruce (Blue), Craigievar(Green), Dunecht (Yellow), Greyfriars(White) and Marischal (red). Now due to budget cuts there is only four: Craigievar(Green), Dunecht (Yellow), Greyfriars(White) and Marischal (red). The interhouse competition now (as of 2009) contains a tug of war competition. It also has Tutor Team Challenges for each yeargroup, cross countryCross country running
Cross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
and a Just a Minute
Just a Minute
Just a Minute is a BBC Radio 4 radio comedy panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons. Its first transmission on Radio 4 was on 22 December 1967, three months after the station's launch. The Radio 4 programme won a Gold Sony Radio Academy Award in 2003....
competition in which pupils have to speak for a minute on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation. 2010's Winners were Greyfriars House for the third year in succession.
Senior pupils become House Captains in S5 or mostly S6. They play an important role in encouraging healthy competition amongst pupils who have a sense of belonging to their House.
The School Day
Pupils go to school for 5 days a week from 8:30 to 2:45 (3:35 on Monday and Tuesday). The school day starts with form (registration) starting at 8:30. A warning bell sounds at 8:25 to encourage pupils to be on time for their next subject. Interval is from 10:20 to 10:35 and lunch is from 12:15 (12:10 for S1) to 1:05. A warning bell sounds at 1:00.There are 6 periods in a day (7 on Monday and Tuesday). One period lasts 50 minutes. There are no double periods at Hazlehead Academy (apart from S5 and S6)
- Form (registration) - 8:30-8:40
- Period 1 - 8:40-9:30
- Period 2 - 9:30-10:20
- Break Time - 10:20-10:35
- Period 3 - 10:35-11:25
- Period 4 - 11:25-12:15
- Lunch - 12:15-1:05
- Period 5 - 1:05-1:55
- Period 6 - 1:55-2:45
- Period 7 - 2:45-3:35 (Monday and Tuesday only)
Notable former pupils
- Richie RamsayRichie RamsayRichie Ramsay is a Scottish professional golfer.In 2006, Ramsay became the first British golfer in almost a century to win the United States Amateur Championship. He also won several other amateur titles and played in the 2005 Walker Cup....
, Golfer - Rachel Corsie, Scotland Women's Senior Squad, Football
- Fraser FyvieFraser FyvieFraser Fyvie is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Early life:...
, Aberdeen Midfielder - Stuart Armstrong, Dundee United Midfielder
External links
- http://www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk
- Hazlehead Academy's page on Scottish Schools Online