37-683: Glasgow High School may refer to any of several schools. High School of Glasgow , an independent school in Glasgow, and the oldest school in Scotland Glasgow High School (Delaware) in Newark, Delaware Glasgow High School (Kentucky) in Glasgow, Kentucky [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about schools, colleges, or other educational institutions which are associated with
74-418: A football XI from the school entered the 1879–80 Scottish Cup . Given the difficulties of raising a team at the start of the school term, the school was allowed to enter at the second round stage, but lost 4–1 to Possilpark at Burnbank Park (the home of 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers F.C. ), the lack of practice telling the difference. The school entered the following year but scratched when drawn to
111-454: A 2–2 draw by Kilmarnock Thistle. In the replays on 27 September, Queen's Park exacted revenge for the previous season's defeat as they trounced Rangers 5–1 at Hampden Park , Morton and Netherlee shared 11 goals as the former advanced 7–4 at Cappielow and Renton recorded the biggest win of the round, defeating Kilmarnock Thistle 8–0 away from home. Jamestown had defeated Star of Leven 2–1 on 20 September but would later be disqualified from
148-544: A bye to the second round. Glasgow University and Edinburgh University received a bye to the third round. The first round got underway on 6 September 1879 when Beith drew with Kilbirnie. Both teams would advance to the second round after they drew their replay on 27 September and the Scottish Football Association decided to allow them both into the draw. The majority of the ties were played two weeks later. Defending champions Vale of Leven were handed
185-472: A bye to the semi-finals. The first match, between Thornliebank and 3rd Lanark RV was due to be played on 27 December 1879 but was abandoned due to the weather. On 3 January 1880, Dumbarton and Pollokshields Athletic recorded comfortable home wins, 6–2 vs. Hibernian and 6–1 vs. South Western respectively. In the replay at Cathkin Park , Thornliebank and 3rd Lanark RV played out a 1–1 draw before Thornliebank won
222-454: A double-figures as they beat Rob Roy 12–0 at home. A double from Quinn helped Hibernian to a 2–0 win at Connell Park against Mauchline while Dumbarton beat Kilbirnie 6–2 at Boghead Park. South Western had defeated Parkgrove 1–0 in the first match but a successful protest warranted a replay and South Western progressed with a 3–2 win. Sources: With just seven teams left, there were only three quarter-final ties and Queen's Park received
259-586: A lunch in early October for recent leavers moving to study in London. The London Club also runs a number of sports teams, particularly golf. Notable former pupils of the high school have included two prime ministers , the founder of the University of Aberdeen , the current and most recent principals of the University of Glasgow and numerous judges and law officers , including two former Lord President of
296-523: A member of the club. As a result, but Kirkintilloch Athletic and Jamestown's first round opponents, Star of Leven, were reinstated to the competition to face off in the fourth round. Sources: Possilpark were the lucky club to receive the only bye to the fourth round. The third round began on 1 November 1879 with a clutch of ties, included amongst them; Dumbarton's 5–0 win over Renton, Queen's Park's 5–1 triumph against Partick, Thornliebank's 1–0 defeat of Barrhead Rangers and Parkgrove's first match in
333-691: A result of fundraising activity by its Former Pupil Club and via a merge by the Club with Drewsteignton School. The school maintains a relationship with the Cathedral, where it holds an annual service of commemoration and thanksgiving in September. It counts two British Prime Ministers , two Lords President and the founder of the University of Aberdeen among its alumni. It is a selective school , meaning prospective pupils must sit an entrance test to gain admission. In 2009 and 2017, The Times placed it as
370-518: A tough draw away to rivals Dumbarton. It would be the first time the defending champions failed to make it past the first hurdle as a brace from Joseph Lindsay helped Dumbarton to a 4–3 win in their first competitive match at Boghead Park . Queen's Park and Rangers played out a goalless draw in front of 7,000 spectators at Kinning Park to set up a replay a week later while Kilmarnock Athletic defeated Ayr 6–0, Thornliebank won 4–0 at home to Yoker, Netherlee and Morton drew 0–0 and Renton were held to
407-590: Is a private , co-educational day school in Glasgow , Scotland. The original High School of Glasgow was founded as the choir school of Glasgow Cathedral in around 1124, and is the oldest school in Scotland , and the twelfth oldest in the United Kingdom. On its closure as a selective grammar school by Glasgow City Corporation in 1976, it immediately continued as a co-educational independent school as
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#1732787912677444-561: Is based in the pavilion. The club runs all the facilities at Old Anniesland, including the Jimmie Ireland Stand but excluding the school. Use of the club's facilities is restricted to members. The club runs a number of sports teams, although the former Glasgow High Kelvinside (GHK) rugby club merged in 1997 with rivals Glasgow Academicals FC to form Glasgow Hawks. The name was intended as an acronym of High, Accies, West (of Scotland) and Kelvinside, however West of Scotland declined
481-569: Is the former pupil club of the high school and its predecessor schools, the High School for Boys, the Girls' High School and Drewsteignton School. The club is a limited company , run by a committee and a president, who is elected annually. The president is Craig Macdonald, and the past president is Ronnie Gourley. The honorary president is The Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden , and the Rector of
518-561: The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup – was the seventh season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. With 142 entrants, this season saw the largest number of teams to compete for the trophy since its inception. Three-time defending champions Vale of Leven lost their first match in the competition for four seasons when they were knocked out in the first round, losing 4–3 to rivals Dumbarton . Queen's Park regained
555-598: The Court of Session , as well as politicians, businessmen and academics. In addition, 29 one-time pupils of the High School have represented Scotland at international level in rugby union. They include John Bannerman, Angus Cameron, Donald Cameron, Jimmy Docherty, John Dykes, George Frew, Jimmy Ireland, Hamish Kemp, Ian Shaw and Robert Wilson Shaw. 55°53′13″N 4°19′38″W / 55.88694°N 4.32722°W / 55.88694; -4.32722 1879%E2%80%9380 Scottish Cup The 1879–80 Scottish Cup – officially
592-571: The Glasgow High School Club, and Drewsteignton School in Bearsden , which effectively became the new high school. The new school moved to a site on Crow Road which had been a playing field owned by the Glasgow High School Club. In 1983 an arts and science extension was opened. The former boys' school buildings on Elmbank Street were converted to become part of Strathclyde House , headquarters of Strathclyde Regional Council, with
629-474: The School, John O'Neill, is an ex officio member. The rest of the committee comprises three honorary vice presidents, senior vice president, junior vice president, secretary, treasurer, house convenor, seven ordinary members, GHK Rugby president, triathlon representative, president of the ladies' section and president of ladies' hockey. The club owns Old Anniesland, the site on which the school now stands, and
666-458: The competition after the referee for their second round match against Kirkintilloch Athletic was found to be a member of the club. Star of Leven would be reinstated in the fourth round to play Kirkintilloch Athletic. The round concluded when Campsie Glen defeated Thistle Athletic 4–0 on 4 October after they had been ordered to replay the original match, which Campsie Glen also won, two weeks earlier. Sources: A further two sides scratched from
703-508: The competition after they benefitted from a walkover and a bye in the previous rounds, a 6–2 defeat of Alexandra Athletic. Jamestown also recorded a 5–1 win against Lennox but it was to be the end of the road for the Dunbartonshire side. After it was discovered the referee in their second round match with Kirkintilloch Athletic was a member of the club, Jamestown were disqualified and the three teams they had eliminated were reinstated in
740-642: The competition as Cumnock and Strathmore were given a walkover against Tarbolton Burntonians and St Clement's respectively while Arbroath, Parkgrove and Renfrew received a bye to the third round. The second round began on 4 October 1879 with Kilmarnock Athletic's 1–1 draw with Kilbirnie, however, most ties were played a week later. Queen's Park marched through to the third round with a resounding 14–1 win over 1st Lanark RV while there were also big wins for South Western (9–0 vs. Athole), Dumbarton (7–0 vs. Helensburgh) and Hurlford (8–1 vs. Maybole Carrick). Morton shared 12 goals, this time with Arthurlie, but they were on
777-490: The competition in the second round. Although 142 teams were entered in the competition, it was not uncommon for clubs to merge or fold without the Scottish Football Association being notified so they were still included in the draw for the cup. As a result, 25 teams were given walkovers into the second round. They joined Kirkintilloch Athletic, St Clement's and Tarbolton Burntonians who received
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#1732787912677814-599: The competition. First, Kirkintilloch Athletic defeated Star of Leven 5–2 on 15 November 1879 to earn the right to play Lennox whom they defeated 6–2 a week later. However, it was ultimately in vain as they lost 5–1 to 3rd Lanark RV on 29 November. The round saw a number of one-sided games. On 22 November 1879, three teams recorded double-figures scorelines; Dumbarton won 11–0 at home to Clyde, Queen's Park defeated Strathblane 10–1 at Hampden Park and Thornliebank won 12–0 at home to Possilpark. Hibernian drew 2–2 with Parkgrove and Kilbirnie drew 1–1 with Hurlford to set up replays
851-455: The final for the first time. Sources: The final took place at Cathkin Park on 21 February 1880. It was Thornliebank's first appearance in the final but for Queen's Park, it was their fourth and on each of their previous three appearances, they lifted the trophy. Thomas Highet – who scored three goals in the 1876 final and replay , the last time Queen's Park won the competition – scored twice against Thornliebank to help Queen's Park to
888-452: The following week but all four sides advanced to the fifth round after both replays ended with the scores tied. Sources: 3rd Lanark RV were the only team to receive a bye to the quarter-finals. All six of the fifth round ties were played on 20 December 1879 with one tie going to a reply the following week. Queen's Park recorded the biggest win of the competition as they defeated Hurlford 15–1 at Hampden Park. Thornliebank also recorded
925-558: The fourth round. Hamilton Academical defeated Excelsior 7–1 at South Haugh, Cumnock – one of three teams along with Parkgrove and Strathmore to reach the third round without playing a single game – lost 1–0 to Hurlford, Arbroath and Clyde recorded 6–1 and 6–0 wins against Strathmore and Ailsa respectively and Hibernian won 2–1 in the Edinburgh derby . Sources: The fourth round began with two matches to determine which of Jamestown's reinstated opponents would take their place in
962-661: The invitation to merge into the new team and continue to play separately from their ground in Milngavie. The friendly rivalry with the Glasgow Accies, based at neighbouring New Anniesland , inspired the name of the Anniesland Trophy, an annual golf competition between the clubs. The club also has an active London branch, The London Club , which hosts a dinner every March at the Caledonian Club and
999-510: The junior school is Heather Fuller. Pupils at the school are divided into the following Houses : The school operates a house competition, and pupils may earn points for their house through excellence in areas such as sports, music, academia. The current holder of the overall house championship is Bannerman House. The Junior School Houses take their names from British lifeboat stations: Broughtyferry (red), Campbelltown (blue), Lizard (green) and Longhope (yellow). The Glasgow High School Club
1036-561: The old school dining room becoming the council chamber. The new, purpose-built senior school (Transitus to S6) is in Old Anniesland, owned by the Glasgow High School Club ( below ). There have been multiple extensions to these buildings, including the two-storey science block. The junior school (kindergarten to P6) occupies the site of the former Drewsteignton School, on Ledcameroch Road in Old Bearsden . The headmistress of
1073-447: The previous round. The names of winning teams were placed into one lot for later rounds. The choice of venue for the final matches was reserved to the Scottish Football Association . Of the 143 entrants, 135 entered the competition in the first round. The remaining eight sides – namely Barrhead Rangers , Bellshill , Cartside , Dennistoun , High School , Plains Blue Bell , Stewarton Cunninghame and Strathmore – were admitted into
1110-470: The receiving end as the Barrhead side won 9–3 while Thornliebank won 6–1 at home to 17th Renfrew RV. Heart of Midlothian defeated Brunswick 3–2 on 18 October. The second round concluded on 1 November 1879 when 3rd Lanark RV overcame Possil Bluebell 1–0 in a replay. Jamestown had defeated Kirkintilloch Athletic 1–0 but, after their third round tie, it was discovered that the referee in that win had been
1147-471: The same opponents. In 1976, the regional council closed the Boys' High School, while the Girls' High School began admitting boys and was renamed as Cleveden Secondary School . The proposed closure was met with anger from former pupils and, the day after the closure of the Boys' High School, the new, independent, co-educational high school was created, following a merger involving the former pupils' association,
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1221-432: The second replay 2–1 – played at the ground of South Western as Cathkin Park was being used for international trial matches. Sources: For the first time in four seasons, two semi-finals were played. Both games were played on 17 January 1880. Queen's Park saw off Dumbarton 1–0 at Hampden Park to reach the final for the first time in four years while Thornliebank defeated Pollokshields Athletic 2–1 at home to reach
1258-637: The top independent school in Scotland for SQA results. The rector of the school is John O'Neill. The original school was founded as the Choir School of Glasgow Cathedral in around 1124, and later became known as Glasgow Grammar School . It was housed in Greyfriar's Wynd until 1782, when it moved to new purpose-built accommodation in George Street, but it moved again in 1821 to new premises between John Street and Montrose Street. The name
1295-475: The trophy as they won the competition for the fourth time after beating Thornliebank 3–0 in the final on 21 February 1880. As with the previous competitions, the seventh edition of the Scottish Cup took on the format of a traditional knockout tournament. For the earlier rounds, the names of competing teams were placed into lots according to their districts and drawn into pairs. The home team for each tie
1332-742: Was changed in 1834 to The High School of Glasgow , and in 1872 it was transferred to the management of the Glasgow School Board. In 1878, the school moved into the former premises of the Glasgow Academy on Elmbank Street, when the latter moved to its new home in Kelvinbridge in the West End of the city. The Glasgow High School for Girls was founded in 1894 and housed variously in Garnethill and Kelvindale . In 1879
1369-409: Was determined by the toss of a coin unless it was mutually agreed or only one of the two clubs drawn against one another had a private ground. In the event of a draw, the team who lost the toss would have the choice of ground for the replay. A similar procedure was used for subsequent rounds however, any club which had received a bye in the previous round would first be drawn against one of the winners of
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