Smithycroft Secondary School

The school buildings in 2008

Smithycroft Secondary School is a coeducational day school in Riddrie, Glasgow, Scotland. The school was formally opened in February 1968 by the Rt Hon. William Ross M.B.E MP Secretary of State for Scotland after two single-gender schools were joined.

Aerial view of HMP Barlinnie (2018) showing its proximity to the school and housing

In 2002 the school relocated to a new building designated in the original playing fields of the old school. Today this remains the official residence, with Smithycroft being the first Private Partnership School. It is now also home of The Glasgow International Volleyball Club. The Headteacher is Jean Miller.

The school is sited to the immediate north-west of HMP Barlinnie.

Sports

Rugby The school has participated in Rugby League championships across the UK for the last 6 years. Pupils have also participated in rugby exchanges and tours to Spain, France, and Australia. A number of old Smithonians have been selected to go on to play for the Scotland Rugby team.[1]

Athletics Smithycroft has produced several national and international level athletes, most prominently Andrew Dearie and Nicky Stone. Dearie represented Scotland at the 2009 Schools International match finishing 3rd and also at the 2009 UK School Games in Cardiff Former pupil Nicky Stone also represented Scotland on behalf of the school at both the Schools International Athletics matches in 2009 and 2010 and also the 2010 UK School Games in Gateshead where he won Bronze in the boys Hammer Throw[2]

Rowing

In 2009/10 Smithycroft School had a successful rowing career with pupil Lauren Vidler chosen to row for both Glasgow Schools[3] and Clydesdale Rowing Club[4](where 3 pupils currently train). She has since continued Rowing at University level and currently rows for the University of Edinburgh team and Castle Semple Rowing Club during summer time.[4][5] All of this was possible due to the support and link between Smithycroft and Scottish Rowing.

Awards and achievements

Smithycroft School was recognised for Achievement in International Education in March 2009. This was due to its Comenius Project which created links with partner schools in Sweden, France, Germany, Spain, Turkey and Poland.

Student Exchanges are available to students who wish to learn at and visit any one of these schools.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 May 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  2. ↑ "Shettleston HarriersShettleston Harriers". shettlestonharriers.org.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 May 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  4. 1 2 "Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club | A Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation with registration number SC045523". clydesdalearc.org.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "Novice Women". University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 September 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
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