Milne's High School
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Milne's High School is a secondary school
, located in the village of Fochabers
, Moray
.
The school's feeder primaries are Milne's Primary School, Lhanbryde Primary School and Mosstodloch Primary School.
The current rector is Carol Stuart who took over in 2008 from Gordon McPherson. His predecessor as rector was Lindsay Matheson.
The school is divided into three houses: MacKintosh, Sivewright and Munro
The school was established in the 19th century, using a legacy from Alexander Milne, a successful businessman in New Orleans, who originally came from Fochabers, having moved to the USA after refusing to have his hair cut while employed by the local laird at Gordon Castle.
The current school building was built in five phases during the 1980s, moving down from the old building at the east of the village (a magnificent neo-Gothic building designed by Archibald Simpson
, which now houses Milne's Primary School) one phase at a time.
The main part of the building, containing the school offices, Library, General Purpose Hall, medical room, Learning Support, Geography, History, Modern Studies and Music Departments opened in 1982.
This was followed by a block containing the English, Maths, Computing and Business Studies Departments. The block containing Science, Modern Languages and Home Economics Departments was added next, and then another block containing the Art, Technical and Religious Education Departments.
With completion of the fifth phase in 1989, containing the Games Hall, relocated PE changing rooms, canteen and additional music practice rooms, the phased move to the new site was complete. An assembly was held to mark the completion of the new building, which was officially opened by James A.D. Michie, Director of Education for Grampian Regional Council
.
In 2009, all weather sports pitches, for football, hockey and tennis were completed. There is currently work ongoing to add a Community Leisure Facility and relocated Library (planned to open in 2010) which will provide an excellent resource for the community for years to come.
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...
, located in the village of Fochabers
Fochabers
Fochabers is a village in the Parish of Bellie, in Moray, Scotland, not far from the cathedral city of Elgin and located on the east bank of the River Spey. Around 2,000 people live in the village, which enjoys a rich musical and cultural history...
, Moray
Moray
Moray is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. It lies in the north-east of the country, with coastline on the Moray Firth, and borders the council areas of Aberdeenshire and Highland.- History :...
.
The school's feeder primaries are Milne's Primary School, Lhanbryde Primary School and Mosstodloch Primary School.
The current rector is Carol Stuart who took over in 2008 from Gordon McPherson. His predecessor as rector was Lindsay Matheson.
The school is divided into three houses: MacKintosh, Sivewright and Munro
The school was established in the 19th century, using a legacy from Alexander Milne, a successful businessman in New Orleans, who originally came from Fochabers, having moved to the USA after refusing to have his hair cut while employed by the local laird at Gordon Castle.
The current school building was built in five phases during the 1980s, moving down from the old building at the east of the village (a magnificent neo-Gothic building designed by Archibald Simpson
Archibald Simpson
Archibald Simpson was one of the major architects of Aberdeen, .Simpson's buildings have contributed significantly to the architecture of Aberdeen. His first commission was for St...
, which now houses Milne's Primary School) one phase at a time.
The main part of the building, containing the school offices, Library, General Purpose Hall, medical room, Learning Support, Geography, History, Modern Studies and Music Departments opened in 1982.
This was followed by a block containing the English, Maths, Computing and Business Studies Departments. The block containing Science, Modern Languages and Home Economics Departments was added next, and then another block containing the Art, Technical and Religious Education Departments.
With completion of the fifth phase in 1989, containing the Games Hall, relocated PE changing rooms, canteen and additional music practice rooms, the phased move to the new site was complete. An assembly was held to mark the completion of the new building, which was officially opened by James A.D. Michie, Director of Education for Grampian Regional Council
Grampian
Grampian was a local government region of Scotland from 1975 to 1996. It is now divided into the unitary council areas of:*Moray*Aberdeenshire*City of AberdeenThe region had five districts:*Aberdeen*Banff and Buchan...
.
In 2009, all weather sports pitches, for football, hockey and tennis were completed. There is currently work ongoing to add a Community Leisure Facility and relocated Library (planned to open in 2010) which will provide an excellent resource for the community for years to come.