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 ‘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.
‘Stonefield Parish Infant School’ being a bit of mouthful, the toddler’s school in Low Blantyre was nicknamed by locals as “The Wee School.” It is often referred to by some people that the infant school was immediately behind Stonefield Parish School, but this wasn’t the case. The former infant school was actually situated more to […]
I hope you’re enjoying my stories of Blantyre in the 1890’s. Here’s another wee snippet. No more than 5 years had passed since its construction, when in 1897 it was noticed that there was already dry rot appearing in the new Infant School in Low Blantyre. At a monthly meeting of Blantyre School Board in […]
Stonefield Parish Infant School ‘Stonefield Parish Infant School’ being a bit of mouthful, the toddlers school in Low Blantyre was nicknamed by locals as “The Wee School.” It is incorrectly written in publications by others that the infant school was immediately behind Stonefield Parish School, but this wasn’t the case. The former infant school […]