St Luke's High School

St Luke's High School
File:StLukesLogo.jpg
Address
Springfield Road Barrhead , East Renfrewshire , G78 2SG Scotland
Information
Type	Public, Secondary
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Gender	co-educational
Age	11 to 19
Enrollment	600
Colour(s)	Green, White & Orange
Attendance	92.7% (2004/2005)
Free School Meals	15.4%
Feeder Schools	St John's, St Mark's, St Thomas'
Website	http://www.ea.e-renfrew.sch.uk/stlukes/

St Luke's High School is a secondary school situated in the Auchenback area of Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, in the Greater Glasgow area. In 2008, the school celebrated its 30th anniversary. Mrs Patricia Scott is the current head teacher, recently succeeding Mr John Fitzpatrick, who is now the current head teacher of Williamwood High School, also in East Renfrewshire. The school focuses on its Catholic ethos in teaching, and its close relationship with the communities of Barrhead and Neilston, as well as areas further afield including Paisley, Pollok, Glenburn and Uplawmoor.

Associated Primary Schools

Also known as "feeder" schools, they include:

• St John's Primary School, Commercial Road, Barrhead.
• St Mark's Primary School, Roebank Drive, Barrhead.
• St Thomas' Primary School, Broadlie Road, Neilston.
• Auchenback Primary School, Auburn Drive, Barrhead.

Associated Churches

• St John's Church, Aurs Road, Barrhead.
• St Thomas' Church, 70 Main Street, Neilston.

Head Boy & Head Girl

The head pupils are decided by democratic vote; any S6 pupil can run an election campaign prior to a ballot vote. All S5 pupils, S6 pupils and teachers can vote for a male candidate and a female candidate. The male and female candidates with the most votes achieve the titles of head pupils.

Incumbents:

The votes for session 2008/09 resulted in Jake Millar being named Head Boy and Maria Kerr as Head Girl.

Head Boys Emereti:

2007/08 - Jack Jordan 2006/07 - Josh Polson 2005/06 - Paul O'Kane 2004/05 - Christopher Geddes 2003/04 - Iain Harrison 2002/03 - Christopher McGovern 2001/02 - Martin McInnes 2000/01 - Brian Smith

Head Girls Emereti:

2007/08 - Emma Johnston 2006/07 - Carlyn Coyle 2005/06 - Teresa Wong 2004/05 - Emma Nicholson 2003/04 - Ann Marie Locherie(resigned Jan '04) Replaced by Natalie Hamilton 2002/03 - Kim Gillies 2001/02 - Jennifer Mitchell 2000/01 - Mairi Louise Hickey

Uniform

Junior School

The S1-S4 pupils have a set uniform which must be worn by the pupils during school time and also in some extra-curricular events.

• Junior school tie
• Green school jumper
• Black trousers / skirt
• Black shoes
• School blazer

Senior school

The S5 and S6 pupils have a set uniform which must be worn by the pupils during school time and also in some extra-curricular events. It is expected that the senior school set an example to younger years.

• White shirt
• Senior school tie
• Green school jumper
• Black trousers / skirt
• Black shoes
• School blazer

Notable incidents

2005 Fire

Extensive damage had been done to the kitchen facilities and drama department of the school in October 2005. Pupils and staff were given the day off while the fire brigade fought the blaze, and teachers attempted to salvage anything of value. The fire started approximately 7:30 in the kitchen.

Consequently, the Drama department had to be temporarily relocated to two English classrooms, while a new temporary dining hall was created in the smaller of the two gym halls.

Faculties

The school is subdivided into faculties.

The faculties are divided as follows:

• Language And Communication
  • English
  • Modern Languages
    • French
    • Italian
    • Spanish
• Social Subjects
  • Geography
  • History
  • Modern Studies
  • Social Subjects
• Creative Arts
  • Drama
  • Art
  • Music
• Business, Technical & ICT
  • Business
    • Business Management
    • Administration
  • Technical
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Communication
    • Craft & Design
  • ICT
    • Police escape techniques
    • Computing
    • Information Systems
    • PC Passport
• Mathematics
• Science
  • Lunchtime rolling Classes
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
• PE & Health
  • Physical Education
  • Home Economics
  • Hospitality
• Religious Education
• Learning Support

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St Lukes fortifide wine club

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Notable alumni

• Christopher Brookmyre (author)
• Sean Nicholson (physicist)

References

1. http://www.ea.e-renfrew.sch.uk/stlukes/

External links

• St Luke's High School's page on Scottish Schools Online