By October 1977, work was progressing well in converting the old Calder Street School building to accommodate Auchinraith Primary School pupils. The old Auchinraith Primary School was no longer fit for purpose, though wasn’t demolished until 1980. Did YOU move from Auchinraith to Calder Street? What’s your memories of this?
Claire Murray shared this picture from the early 60s. It’s a play that the pupils at St Joseph’s Primary School put on, the subject being about the roaring 1920’s. I wonder if anybody recognises themselves, friends or family members.
At a time when the men of local School Boards managed all aspects of School life, (rather than the County), decisions could be drawn out, taking a long time or require the need for protracted debates. The spending of public rates money was rightly considered worthy of ensuring the correct decisions were made. Even the […]
Summer 1977 and over 50 first and second year pupils from Blantyre High had a taste of the Costa Brava on a summer school trip. They spent a fortnight soaking up the sun on the beaches of Spain and when they came back, held a slideshow of pictures to show parents what a great time […]
Back to the end of the school year in 1977. This was the St Blane’s Primary School football team in season 1976/1977. It was actually a double celebration for the young footballers of St. Blane’s R.C.Primary School. They had won both the Hamilton District Primary Schools’ League and the County Schools’ Cup. The school’s proud […]
Remembering back to School Days and Blantyre High. What if you could look back at that welcome ‘hometime‘ moment when the school bell has gone for the day and you’re heading home with friends? Imagine it for a moment. It’s June 1977 and the bells just gone at Blantyre High School. Here’s a short 12 […]
Although not the best quality, it’s worth posting this here just in case anybody remembers and can add some detail or recognise anybody. This is May 1977 and the kids are from David Livingstone Memorial Primary School. From their ages, I’d say the children would now be in their early 50’s. The kids played to […]