After that we went swimming in Lake Annecy which was definitely a lot warmer than any of the lochs in Scotland! For this reason Primary 7 pupils are given two days in Lenzie Academy so that they can see what it is like.Your induction days will be in the June just before the August you start Lenzie Academy. and as such, I have instructed full investigations, which are currently The name of the prizewinner is engraved on the trophy over the summer break and pupils can, if they wish, collect the trophy to take home until the end of March the following year when we start preparations for the next prizegiving ceremony. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Lenzie Primary School and Lenzie Moss Primary School merged together in August 2016 to form the new Lenzie Meadow School. Sharp drop in number of Dumfries and Galloway residents seeking work and claiming benefits, Figures from the Department of Work and Pensions show there were 700 fewer jobless in January 2023 compared to 12 months earlier, The 11-minute exercise scientists say cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks. Lenzie Academy pupils 'disgusted' by school's 'offensive, racist and abhorrent' tweet, Council to rule on forcing out problem Govanhill flat owners, Man released after group's online sting in Royston, Parents concerns over more outdoor learning for Bishopbriggs pupils. It comes after council chiefs launched an investigation into a tweet mocking the Take the Knee campaign, launched in the wake of George Floyds death, which was sent out from the schools official physics department page last week. Close friend Niamh Mcguire wrote on social media: Its just about breaking my heart that Im writing this post but today I lost my childhood best friend Kornelia. READ MORE:Man released after group's online sting in Royston, "I have written to parents and carers of pupils at Lenzie Academy and have The next morning we awoke in the village of Les Contamines-Montjoie in Haute-Savoie. To be successful in these activities we needed to use a vast variety of skills. You made me laugh and I f***ing love you so much, loved how weird and quirky you are and I will cherish every single thing you ever said to me. All our teams did exceptionally well and there were some hard-earned victories. Lenzie Primary is the oldest of the primary schools, and is the former Lenzie Academy building. We were going to go to another adventure park but due to the weather, it rained constantly, we went to an indoor swimming pool instead. "We want to know what long term action is going to be taken in the interest of students and we want to know the school doesnt condone this.. On the evening of Tuesday 28th March, eighteen S4 and fourteen S5 pupils departed from Lenzie Academy on the schools annual Great War Battlefields trip to France and Belgium. Asked what the highlight was, one pupil said without any hesitation, Definitely the people. Ann Davie, East Dunbartonshire Council's deputy chief executive, said: "We have been informed about the death of a Lenzie Academy pupil. Lucy Fleming and Niall Turner placed a poppy cross at the base of the monument to commemorate our visit. Tributes were paid to schoolgirl Kornelia Burak, Kornelia, who was 15 or 16, was a pupil at by Lenzie Academy, near Glasgow, One friend described Kornelia as 'one of a kind' in a moving tribute, Moment Lenzie home bursts into flames after being 'struck by lightning', Young Edinburgh lad dies on Benidorm holiday tragedy as crowdfunder launched to bring body home, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). (names) their name liveth for evermore / an offering of gratitude from teachers and scholars 30th june 1919. Lenzie Academy & pupils c1900 Originally founded in 1886 as the Academy, this building housed both primary and secondary schools for the area. Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall spoke to SNP members before last night's leadership hustings in Cumbernauld. We have also been disgusted by student accounts which have emerged in the wake of the tweet, who have experienced racism and the response of the school and its staff.. The memorial, in the form of a mural tablet, contains 66 names. A group of S2-S4 pupils enjoyed a trip to Alton Towers theme park on the last day of term before the summer holidays. By Douglas Lande & Ramsay Meek (1MC), Thirty seven S1 and S2 pupils began the annual Paris-Alps trip with an overnight coach journey from Lenzie Academy to Dover on Friday 23rd June. As part of our S1 residential trip we went to Lochgoilhead and Ardroy in our house groups - Fleming and Mackintosh went to Lochgoilhead and Inglis and McKay went to Ardroy. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The hospitality and warmth shown to them is definitely something which will stay with them for a very long time to come. 5th October - P7/S1 Open Evening17th May - Tour for parents of P7 pupils from non-associated primaries31st May/1st June - P7 Induction Days14th June - P7 Parents Information Evening. The letter said: We are all disgusted by the tweet sent by the official Lenzie Academy Physics Department Twitter account. This was one of my favourite days as we were given the opportunity to go on so many of the rides, such as Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor and of course who could forget, Its a Small World?! It also allows you, your teacher and your parents to let us know more about you. privacy policy, GB/NNAF/C193304 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/O117761 ). Our final visit before dinner was to the In Flanders Fields Museum which was very interesting and informative and allowed us to see more artefacts and film clips from the War. associated concerns that have been shared via various social media "Our schools provide pupils with a wide range of opportunities which supports them to reach their potential, and this break down of the . Kornelia, a Celtic FC fan, was originally from Wgorzewo in Poland before moving to Glasgow. I do that a lot.Bill Clinton (b. Visits to Associated PrimariesIf you are coming from Lairdsland, Lenzie Meadows or Millersnuek you will visit the school on several occasions to meet a range of departments. His brother, Frederick, is also remembered in this cemetery on the memorial wall as he is one of the many thousands who have no known grave. Lenzie Academy, Lenzie. The firm set up by their business associate Anthony Page is being sued for more than 130million by the Department for Health over gowns it claims could not be used in the NHS. Over the course of 30 matches, 257 tries were scored as 225 pupils from Wallace Hall Academy, Lenzie Academy, Falkirk High School, Cumnock Schools and group winners Shawlands Academy took to the field. The letter went on: "We are all disgusted by the tweet sent by the official Lenzie Academy Physics Department Twitter account. It also has a Lenzie connection because one of the men responsible for it being built is a former pupil of our school, Mr John Sutherland, who now lives in Ypres. East Dunbartonshire Council will not tolerate any racist behaviour or attitudes within our schools or in any other aspect of Council activity, and as such, I have instructed full investigations, which are currently ongoing. In English, Mathematics and several other subjects, co-operative teaching takes place. pupil who has any concerns regarding this. Friday saw us in the Passchendaele area which was particularly relevant as July 31st this year is the centenary of the beginning of the battle known as the Third Ypres, or Passchendaele. It is also important that we are aware of students with special interests or skills and where students have behavioural difficulties. Our final stop was Langemark, one of the largest German cemeteries in Belgium. He was the last surviving British Tommy from the War when he died, aged 111, in 2009. The next day we had another day out, this time to Chamonix where we were rewarded with spectacular views of glaciers and Mont Blanc. The matter has also been referred to Police Scotland. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 5 different sports went on tour which included two rugby teams, 2 football teams, and a netball, basketball and hockey team. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Advertisement Each school had S1 and S2 boys' teams and an under-15s girls' team competing. Children left to roam streets after Scots youth centre stripped of all funds. Pupils in S3 - S6 who achieved highly in their class subject arepresented with a WH Smith gift voucher. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. Drop in to EDLC headquarters at Kirkintilloch Townhall, email us at info@trailsandtales.org, or call us on 0141 777 3143. Tom Johnston (politician) (18821965), Secretary of State for Scotland during the Second World War in Churchill's cabinet. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. East Dunbartonshire Councils Depute Chief Executive for Education, People and Business, Ann Davie, said support would be given to pupils. This record comprises all information held by IWMs War Memorials Register for this memorial. Your guidance teacher will be responsible for your time at Lenzie Academy and will assist you if you are being bullied, speak to you if you are not doing as well as you could be and lots more. Rest in peace my beautiful baby. Pupils from Lenzie, the village of Auchinloch and southern parts of Kirkintilloch go to the school. Last night tributes were paid to the teenager. A former pupilat the East Dunbartonshire school, Laura Pollock,who now works as a Scottish Parliament staffer, has written an open letter to Brian Paterson, the headteacher, blasting"the undertones of racism that has radiated through the halls and classrooms, affecting students emotionally, physically and mentally". The present Academy was built in 1960 and serves pupils from Lenzie, Auchinloch and southern parts of Kirkintilloch. LENZIE. Telephone: 0141 955 2379 Email: office@lenzieacademy.e-dunbarton.sch.uk GDPR - Privacy Notice The catchment area covers Lenzie, Auchinloch and southern parts of Kirkintilloch . It was a fantastic trip and all pupils were a credit to the school. Famous former pupils. in honour of all the teachers and former / pupils of lenzie academy who served / their country in the great war 1914-1919 / and in memory of the unreturning brave / whose names are reverently recorded here. This allowed us to see the layout of the trench system and also appreciate just how close the Canadian and German trenches were to each other and therefore how close the soldiers were to their enemy when they were fighting. It became a school for primary education only when the Lenzie Academy building was built in 1960. Tartan Army supporters regularly complain that matches involving their heroes are only shown on subscription broadcasters while England games are free-to-view. Open EveningIf you are not at one of our associated primaries do not worry as we would like to welcome you and your parents to our Open Evening in October. SNP leadership candidates must show impatience to achieve independence if they want to win. by senior officers of the Council who are independent from the school.". Lairdsland Primary school moved to its new location at Southbank Marina in April 2015 from Kerr Street in Kirkintilloch Town Centre. In 1960, when the current Lenzie Academy Secondary School building was built, this became a primary school and stayed so until 2016 when the school was moved to new premises on the site of Lenzie Moss . VATRegistrationNo:GB102892037. Lenzie Academy pupil dies suddenly with classmates paying tribute and offered counselling The teenager was named locally as Kornelia Burak, who was a pupil at Lenzie Academy in Glasgow By. Moira Anderson (1938 - ), . Lenzie AcademyMyrtle AvenueLenzieCumbernauld & KilsythStrathclydeG66 4HRScotlandOS Grid Ref: NS 65156 72592Denomination: Undefined. The way in which the group conducted themselves throughout the trip was amazing, to the point where compliments were made from other travellers. You and your parents are very welcome to visit our Open Evening in October. Police Scotland have not received an official complaint but are working to establish the circumstances of its publication. The class teacher is assisted by another teacher, usually in the same classroom, in order to provide additional help to students. Agnes Donnelly, known better as Nancy, passed away just months after the incident left the 89-year-old with a battered and bruised face at Broomfield Court Care Home in Glasgow. ongoing. Alternatively visit the Clubs & Activities page to access all extra-curricular information at Lenzie Academy. During our time at the residential we completed many activities. You can see the list of prizewinners in the programme in the Related Media link below. East Dunbartonshire Council confirmed a pupil had passed away and that counselling was being offered to any school pupils who require it. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Awards are presented to pupils in S1 - S6. The tweet in question took aim at the practice of people getting down on one knee, in peaceful protest against racism. Editors' Code of Practice. Nicola Raphael (19852001) A pupil whose suicide and preceding bullying at the school led to press coverage and later legal action. It became popular in the US after an American footballer took a knee during the national anthem. Lenzie Academy Myrtle Avenue Lenzie G66 4HR. The school was then called 'Bishopbriggs Higher Grade School'.On the night of 7th April 1941 the school was badly damaged during the bombing of Glasgow. Pupils from Lenzie, the village of Auchinloch and southern parts of Kirkintilloch go to the school. They are one reason for the enormous current interest in such topics as child rearing and families. We support the action for this to be investigated by the Department for Education and Trust they will take suitable action against the perpetrator; however, we believe further action must be taken. A former pupil at the East Dunbartonshire school, Laura Pollock, who now works as a Scottish Parliament staffer, has written an open letter to Brian Paterson, the headteacher, blasting "the undertones of racism that has radiated through the halls and classrooms, affecting students emotionally, physically and mentally". Majority of parents from the locality and 'leafy Lenzie' is fairly upmarket. All too soon it was our final day in France and we all took part in a treasure hunt based on clues around the village of Les ContaminesMontjoie. The days were packed; skiing in the morning and afternoon with a variety of evening activities. Yasmin McCotter and Kyle McPhee placed a poppy cross beside the plaque to commemorate our visit. Pupils on the school register during any part of the 500 Club year are not eligible for membership of the 500 Club. It said: Without genuine action Lenzie and Lenzie Academy will always have associations with Racism and Racial Bias.. 5 different sports went on tour which included two rugby teams, 2 football teams, and a netball, basketball and hockey team. For more information please contact info@trailsandtales.org, EDLC Trust is a registered Scottishcharity:SC041942. Danielle Barr, Alexandra Bhengu-Smith and Violet Fox told vile rapist Paul Callanin you didnt win after the 35-year-old from Bonhill was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow of raping them between 2005 and 2013 earlier this month. Survivors of vile Bonhill rapist are hailed for their bravery in speaking out. Lenzie Academy twitter page last week and I am also aware of other For other inquiries Contact Us. Rector Roderick McLelland ordered staff and pupils inside until police moved the youths on." The gang issues were again raised in a 2006 Mirror article: ". On the drive from Brugge to Calais we were entertained by the annual Bunny Awards ceremony. He was Junior Dux of Lenzie Academy in 1911 and then Senior Dux in 1913. We also did Jacobss ladder in which we had to climb up a massive 10 meter ladder, we had to rely on the person at the bottom to do our Belaying. That night we took part in a quiz which was great fun as we tried to beat each other and win the prizes which were sweets bought in Disneyland. The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), People of State Pension age living on their own may be due extra 201 each week from April. . "Thank you for everything, making me laugh and always being there for me. Students are taught in mixed ability classes with the exception of mathematics where some setting is introduced. The 900 means-tested cost of living payment will be delivered in three lump sums over the next financial year. "Pupils were ordered back to their classrooms when the knife-wielding gangs of ex-pupils laid siege to Lenzie Academy, near Glasgow. Our first stop was the Passchendaele 1917 museum on the outskirts of Ypres. We also did raft building which involved two teams building a raft to hold 6 people. Adults should be doing a certain amount of physical activity every week, but you don't have to be strict to see health improvements. Related Media. Guidance teachers take their own groups in S1 for Personal and Social Education. The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested. We spent the morning looking round the old town and its shops. SCHOOL pupils at Lenzie Academyare "disgusted" by a tweet sent out by an official Twitter account, which mocked Black Lives Matter protestors. 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