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Perth High School 
Summary
Perth High School is a six-year, non-denominational comprehensive secondary school in Perth, Scotland. Established in 1950 at Gowans Terrace in a post-war prefabricated structure of a type that had not previously been used for any large school in Scotland. The school relocated to its present location in 1971, two years after the opening in 1969 of the adjacent Oakbank Primary School. It stands in extensive grounds occupying a position on a hill overlooking Oakbank Road and Viewlands Road West.
| Perth High School | |
|---|---|
 The main building from the West side | |
| Location | |
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| , Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 56°23′33″N 3°28′06″W / 56.3925°N 3.4683°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Educational |
| Motto | Life More Abundant |
| Established | 1950 |
| Headteacher | Martin Shaw (from 2021) |
| Number of students | 1423 (as of September 2018)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Black, blue, yellow |
| Website | perthhigh |
School building edit
The building consists of a complex centred on a four-storey main teaching block. The school gives particular emphasis to environmental issues and the grounds contain a number of specialised environmental project areas. In 2019, the school's proposal for a new building went through, and construction began in 2023.
Notable alumni edit
- Elena Baltacha, tennis player[2]
- Sergei Baltacha, footballer
- Robin Brydone, curler[3]
- Mike Crockart, politician[4]
- Kevin Cuthbert, footballer
- Ann Gloag, business woman and charity campaigner, the founder of Stagecoach[5]
- Professor Beverley Glover, biologist[6]
- Liam Gordon, footballer[7]
- Anton Hodge, writer
- Professor Sandy Laing, artist[8]
- Colin McCredie, actor[9]
- Gareth Morrison, actor[10]
- Sally Reid, actor[11]
- Rory Skinner, motorcycle racer[12]
- Warwick Smith, curler
- Andrew Stewart, Lord Ericht, Senator of the College of Justice[13]
- Jo Wilson, television presenter[14]
- David Wotherspoon, footballer[7]
References edit
- ^ "Schools and learning > Perth High School". www.pkc.gov.uk. Perth and Kinross Council. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- ^ Swindon, Peter (15 May 2014). "'Brightest colours' for Baltacha". Retrieved 29 January 2024 – via PressReader.
- ^ Advertiser, Perthshire (8 November 2022). "Perth curlers celebrate impressive trophy triumph at Swiss Cup Basel". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Scottish Lib Dems: Mike Crockart". 8 April 2010. Archived from the original on 8 April 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Dailyrecord.co.uk (6 November 2009). "Ann Gloag, 1942-". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Glover, Prof. Beverley Jane, (born 7 March 1972), Professor of Plant Systematics and Evolution, University of Cambridge, since 2013; Director, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, since 2013; Fellow, Queens' College, Cambridge, since 1996". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. 2013. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U258642. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ a b Nicolson, Eric (16 December 2022). "Liam Gordon and David Wotherspoon: 2 St Johnstone stars from Perth High School but skipper knows which was blue-eyed boy". The Courier. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Ferguson, Chris (13 January 2022). "Sandy Laing: Perth-born artist and university professor dies aged 73". The Courier. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Burdge, Richard (15 September 2016). "Perth actor enjoys trip back to where his career began". The Courier. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Chalmers, Robbie (29 June 2021). "Local actor to star in new sci-fi horror movie filmed across Perth and Kinross". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Dailyrecord.co.uk (17 February 2012). "Perth-born actress Sally Reid looks forward to An Appointment with The Wicker Man". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ MacKay, Peter (8 September 2020). "INTERVIEW: Perth motorcycle sensation Rory Skinner opens up on his stunning performances, the racing setbacks he's faced and his fight to reach the top". The Courier. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Trustees". Lawscot Foundation. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Flett, Amie (23 January 2024). "Perth Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson returns to TV months after cancer diagnosis". The Courier. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
External links edit
- Official website
- Perth High School's page on Scottish Schools Online