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'''Wallace High School''' in Causewayhead, [[Stirling]], Scotland.
'''Wallace High School''' is a non-denominational [[state secondary school]] in Causewayhead, [[Stirling]]. The school was founded in 1971 to serve [[Bridge of Allan]], Castleview, [[Cornton]], Fallin, [[Raploch]] and Riverside areas of north-eastern [[Stirling]].


==History==
It was founded in 1971 to serve northern and north-eastern Stirling. The [[University of Stirling]] is in close proximity, and the school has formed strong links with the institution. Wallace High School is one of seven secondary schools in the [[Stirling (council area)|Stirling Council area]].
Wallace High School was founded in 1971 to provide education to children of northern and north-eastern [[Stirling]].<ref name="gov">{{cite web|url=http://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/education-and-learning/schools/secondary-schools/wallace-high-school|title=Secondary - Wallace High School|website=stirling.gov.uk|accessdate=14 January 2017}}</ref> The catchment area is [[Bridge of Allan]], Castleview, [[Cornton]], Fallin, [[Raploch]], and Riverside.<ref name="gov"/> The [[University of Stirling]] is in close proximity, and the school has formed strong links with the institution.<ref name="gov"/> Wallace High School is one of seven secondary schools in the [[Stirling (council area)|Stirling Council area]].<ref name="gov"/> In 2008, the school moved from its initial location on Dumyat Road to a new building on Airthrey Road which was funded by a public private partnership. It is located close to the famous [[Wallace Monument]], which commemorates the Scottish patriot [[Sir William Wallace]].<ref name="gov"/>


==Operation==
In 2008 the school moved from its initial location on Dumyat Road to a new building on Airthrey Road which was funded by a public private partnership. The old site will be used for a new housing development.
The school has roughly over 1,050 pupils and operates a [[house system]].<ref name="wall">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wallacehigh.org.uk/ |title=Wallace High School modern comprehensive school, Stirling |website=www.wallacehigh.org.uk |access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref><ref name="scot">{{Cite web|url=http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0042/00420794.xlsx |title=List of Secondary Schools with pupil roll information as at September 2012|publisher=Scottish Government Education Directorate|date=2012}}</ref> The three houses are Airthrey, Logie and Powis, which are both for social and administrative purposes.<ref name="wall"/> Airthrey is Red, Logie is Blue and Powis is Yellow.<ref name="wall"/>


The school is also colour coded with Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and Social Subjects (Geography, History and Modern Studies) situated in Airthrey (red), Music, Design and Engineering (Graphic Communication, Woodworking, and Design and Manufacture), Art, Computing Science, Digital Skills, Business and Maths in Logie (blue) and finally RMPS (Religious Moral and Philosophical Education), Home Economics, Modern Languages (English, French and Spanish) and PE (Physical Education) in Powis (yellow).<ref name="wall"/>
The school has roughly 916 pupils and operates a [[house system]].<ref name=autogenerated1 /> The three houses are [[Airthrey (house)|Airthrey]], [[Logie (house)|Logie]] and [[Powis (house)|Powis]], which are both for social and administrative purposes.

Stirling Council's only secondary [[Scottish Gaelic medium education|Gaelic Medium]] provision is situated at the school where young people have the opportunity to progress their learning from S1-S3 into the Senior Phase leading to the award of National Qualifications.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gaelic Education in Schools|url=https://www.stirling.gov.uk/learning-education/gaelic-education-in-schools/ |website=stirling.gov.uk |access-date=29 September 2020}}</ref>

==Notable former students==
*[[Kenny Logan]], Rugby Player for [[Stirling County RFC]] and [[Glasgow District (rugby union)|Glasgow District]] at amateur level; [[Glasgow Warriors]], [[Wasps RFC]] and [[London Scottish F.C.|London Scottish]] at professional level; and [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]] at international level
*[[Mirren Mack]], actress ''[[Sex Education (TV series)|Sex Education]]'' and ''[[The Nest (British TV series)|The Nest]]'' (2020) <ref name="Tol">{{cite news|title= Mirren Mack – Tolbooth Talk: Released – 18th June 2020 |url= https://stirlingevents.org/tolbooth-event/mirren-mack/|work= stirlingevents.org |date=18 June 2020}}</ref>
*[[Finn Russell]], Rugby Player for [[Glasgow Warriors]], [[Racing 92]] and [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]]<ref name="SP">{{cite web|title= Wallace High School advance into the Semi-Finals of the ScottishPower Warriors Rugby Championship |url= https://www.scottishpower.com/news/pages/wallace_high_school_advance_into_the_semi_finals_of_the_scottishpower_warriors_rugby_championship.aspx |date=8 March 2017}}</ref>
*Andrew MacLeod, Paralympian for British Paralympics <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/60480794|publisher=BBC|title=ParalympicsGB team for Winter Paralympic Games is announced|access-date=2022-09-27}}</ref>

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== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wallacehigh.org.uk/ Wallace High Schools official Website]
*[http://www.wallacehigh.org.uk/ Wallace High School - official Website]
*[http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/schools/wallacehighschoolstirling.asp Wallace High School's page on Scottish Schools Online]
*[http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/schools/wallacehighschoolstirling.asp Wallace High School's page on Scottish Schools Online]


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== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Secondary schools in Stirling (council area)]]
[[Category:Secondary schools in Stirling (council area)]]
[[Category:Secondary schools with Gaelic Medium Education]]
[[Category:Scottish Gaelic-language secondary schools]]
[[Category:1971 establishments in Scotland]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1971]]

Latest revision as of 18:48, 3 February 2024

Wallace High School, Stirling
Address
Map
Airthrey Road

Stirling
,
Stirlingshire
,
FK9 5HW

Scotland
Coordinates56°08′24″N 3°55′39″W / 56.1400°N 3.9275°W / 56.1400; -3.9275
Information
TypeState
Motto"Fide Ut Rupe Fundatium" (To build upon a rock)
Established1971
HeadteacherS Pennock
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,050+
HousesAirthrey, Logie, Powis
Colour(s)Purple and Silver    (Previously Purple and Gold   )
Websitehttp://www.wallacehigh.org.uk/

Wallace High School is a non-denominational state secondary school in Causewayhead, Stirling. The school was founded in 1971 to serve Bridge of Allan, Castleview, Cornton, Fallin, Raploch and Riverside areas of north-eastern Stirling.

History

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Wallace High School was founded in 1971 to provide education to children of northern and north-eastern Stirling.[1] The catchment area is Bridge of Allan, Castleview, Cornton, Fallin, Raploch, and Riverside.[1] The University of Stirling is in close proximity, and the school has formed strong links with the institution.[1] Wallace High School is one of seven secondary schools in the Stirling Council area.[1] In 2008, the school moved from its initial location on Dumyat Road to a new building on Airthrey Road which was funded by a public private partnership. It is located close to the famous Wallace Monument, which commemorates the Scottish patriot Sir William Wallace.[1]

Operation

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The school has roughly over 1,050 pupils and operates a house system.[2][3] The three houses are Airthrey, Logie and Powis, which are both for social and administrative purposes.[2] Airthrey is Red, Logie is Blue and Powis is Yellow.[2]

The school is also colour coded with Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and Social Subjects (Geography, History and Modern Studies) situated in Airthrey (red), Music, Design and Engineering (Graphic Communication, Woodworking, and Design and Manufacture), Art, Computing Science, Digital Skills, Business and Maths in Logie (blue) and finally RMPS (Religious Moral and Philosophical Education), Home Economics, Modern Languages (English, French and Spanish) and PE (Physical Education) in Powis (yellow).[2]

Stirling Council's only secondary Gaelic Medium provision is situated at the school where young people have the opportunity to progress their learning from S1-S3 into the Senior Phase leading to the award of National Qualifications.[4]

Notable former students

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Secondary - Wallace High School". stirling.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Wallace High School modern comprehensive school, Stirling". www.wallacehigh.org.uk. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  3. ^ "List of Secondary Schools with pupil roll information as at September 2012". Scottish Government Education Directorate. 2012.
  4. ^ "Gaelic Education in Schools". stirling.gov.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Mirren Mack – Tolbooth Talk: Released – 18th June 2020". stirlingevents.org. 18 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Wallace High School advance into the Semi-Finals of the ScottishPower Warriors Rugby Championship". 8 March 2017.
  7. ^ "ParalympicsGB team for Winter Paralympic Games is announced". BBC. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
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