Different backgrounds, different experiences, different lives
Welcome to Year 175: Voices from Airdrie Academy...
Welcome
2024 marks the 175th anniversary of Airdrie Academy.
Imagine all of the people who have been associated with our school over that time!
Different backgrounds, different experiences, different lives…
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What did they experience? What stories would they tell?
Our initial creative writing project involved picking particular moments in history to which Airdrie Academy has borne witness then, using photographs as prompts, writing short dialogue pieces to give the characters we imagine sitting in those classrooms a voice.
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The project then grew to incorporate real life stories from the pupils, families and staff who experienced Airdrie Academy life through the years. I reached out to members of our local community to share their memories, reflections and stories. The response has been phenomenal.
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It has been a joy and a privilege to lead this very special project. I have been in contact with such an amazing range of people telling stories spanning from 1941 to the present day. Each story is unique. It is a very special collection. Airdrie Academy has created a huge community with generations attending the school.
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I myself am celebrating 20 years of working as an English teacher at Airdrie Academy in 2024.
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Mrs Gail Crosbie
Picture with project leader Mrs Gail Crosbie and former pupil Mr Robert Inglis (attended 1941 to 1947) September 2024
Our Heritage
Airdrie Academy is a prestigious secondary school located in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Established in 1849, it has a rich history of academic excellence and has produced many prominent figures over the years. Our school is a true gem of North Lanarkshire and we are proud to celebrate our 175th anniversary in 2024.
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