Stonefield Infant School’s opening marks a notable event, showcasing its educational promise and community engagement. This occasion emphasizes the school’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for young learners. The focus remains on creating a nurturing space that encourages growth, learning, and partnerships within the community.
The inaugural ceremony for Blantyre’s Stonefield Infant School occurred at 2pm on April 10, 1893. Attended by school board members and local families, the event featured hymns and speeches highlighting the school’s history, growth, and future. Architect Mr. Cullen designed the school to accommodate 200 children with modern amenities.
The ‘Stonefield Parish Infant School,’ known locally as “The Wee School,” was mistakenly thought to be behind Stonefield Parish School. In reality, it was located west, near Nimmo’s Buildings and Bloomfield Cottage, close to Victoria Street, where Asda’s foyer reception now stands.
In June 1893, Blantyre man Mr Robert Beveridge handed in his notice, resigning from Blantyre School Board. The other men on the board are recorded in the minutes of meeting as thanking him for his service and seemed somewhat taken aback that Robert was no longer wanting to be part of the School Board which […]
An interesting article from August 1893. The School Board met that month to discuss who should pay for the “tawse” being supplied to Low Blantyre School. The problem was that leather straps for the sole use of imposing punishment on children, was not something the whole Board agreed upon should be paid for by ratepayers. […]
Going back to a time before digital photos or Google maps. I think this photo was taken in the 1980’s or 90s and shows the former Auchentibber School at High Blantyre. Located on Auchentibber Road, the school was derelict in this photo, but turned into a beautiful home after renovation. You can see the old […]
The monthly meeting of Blantyre School Board took place on the evening of Tuesday 17th October 1893 where the subject was whether to let various local groups have use of the school in evenings for the use of dance classes. Now, this may not seem a particularly big decision these days given schools are empty […]