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Scotsman
4 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Two Edinburgh schools set to be renamed in hopes of reducing confusion
Two Edinburgh schools are set to be renamed in hopes of reducing confusion and decreasing stigma towards pupils. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Officers have suggested new names for St Mary's RC Primary School (Leith) and Gorgie Mills School, with councillors set to make a decision next Tuesday. The Roman Catholic primary in Leith is set to become Star of the Sea RC Primary School, over ongoing issues with it being confused with St Mary's RC Primary School, which is located in Canonmills. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad According to a council report, both schools get post and deliveries for one another, as well as contractors turning up to perform works on the wrong school. Further, both schools are often incorrectly contacted by government agencies, and parents will occasionally enroll their children at the wrong school. St Mary's RC Primary School in Leith is set to be renamed to Star of the Sea RC Primary School | Google Maps It says: 'While these issues individually may not seem overly problematic, when they happen as often as they do, the result is a considerable waste of staff time and can often have a direct impact on learning and teaching time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It also dilutes the sense of identity and individuality of each school.' Both schools are attached to Catholic churches named St Mary's, with the Canonmills school attached to St Mary's cathedral and the Leith one linked to St Mary Star of the Sea parish church. Meanwhile, Gorgie Mills School is set to become Westfield Secondary School, after a consultation with pupils, parents and staff. Gorgie Mills School was formed in 2007 as a merger of three schools, and was launched to care for students with 'social, emotional and behavioural' needs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But it has changed towards becoming a school for additional support needs pupils more generally. The council report read: 'Young people feel strongly that the current name carries with it negativity and stigmatism which they would like to eradicate. 'The school community believe that changing the name of the school will support in the re-branding of the school and emphasise the significant changes that have taken place in recent years.' Votes were held among staff, pupils, parents and other groups at each school, with the majority of respondents at each approving of name changes. Councillors will make a decision on the school renaming at the next meeting of the Education, Children and Families Committee on Tuesday, 10 June, which you can view here.
Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Edinburgh Live
Two Edinburgh schools to be renamed to 'reduce stigma towards pupils'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Two Edinburgh schools are set to be renamed in hopes of reducing confusion and decreasing stigma towards pupils. Officers have suggested new names for St Mary's RC Primary School (Leith) and Gorgie Mills School, with councillors set to make a decision next Tuesday. The Roman Catholic primary in Leith is set to become Star of the Sea RC Primary School, over ongoing issues with it being confused with St Mary's RC Primary School, which is located in Canonmills. According to a council report, both schools get post and deliveries for one another, as well as contractors turning up to perform works on the wrong school. Further, both schools are often incorrectly contacted by government agencies, and parents will occasionally enrol their children at the wrong school. It says: 'While these issues individually may not seem overly problematic, when they happen as often as they do, the result is a considerable waste of staff time and can often have a direct impact on learning and teaching time. 'It also dilutes the sense of identity and individuality of each school.' Both schools are attached to Catholic churches named St Mary's, with the Canonmills school attached to St Mary's cathedral and the Leith one linked to St Mary Star of the Sea parish church. Meanwhile, Gorgie Mills School is set to become Westfield Secondary School, after a consultation with pupils, parents and staff. Gorgie Mills School was formed in 2007 as a merger of three schools, and was launched to care for students with 'social, emotional and behavioural' needs. But it has changed towards becoming a school for additional support needs pupils more generally. The council report read: 'Young people feel strongly that the current name carries with it negativity and stigmatism which they would like to eradicate. 'The school community believe that changing the name of the school will support in the re-branding of the school and emphasise the significant changes that have taken place in recent years.' Votes were held among staff, pupils, parents and other groups at each school, with the majority of respondents at each approving of name changes. Councillors will make a decision on the school renaming at the next meeting of the Education, Children and Families Committee on Tuesday, 10 June, which you can view here (
Edinburgh Reporter
6 days ago
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
Two Edinburgh schools are set to be renamed to reduce stigma toward pupils
Two Edinburgh schools are set to be renamed in hopes of reducing confusion and decreasing stigma towards pupils. Officers have suggested new names for St Mary's RC Primary School (Leith) and Gorgie Mills School, with councillors set to make a decision next Tuesday. The Roman Catholic primary in Leith is set to become Star of the Sea RC Primary School, over ongoing issues with it being confused with St Mary's RC Primary School, which is located in Canonmills. According to a council report, both schools get post and deliveries for one another, as well as contractors turning up to perform works on the wrong school. Further, both schools are often incorrectly contacted by government agencies, and parents will occasionally enroll their children at the wrong school. It says: 'While these issues individually may not seem overly problematic, when they happen as often as they do, the result is a considerable waste of staff time and can often have a direct impact on learning and teaching time. 'It also dilutes the sense of identity and individuality of each school.' Both schools are attached to Catholic churches named St Mary's, with the Canonmills school attached to St Mary's cathedral and the Leith one linked to St Mary Star of the Sea parish church. Meanwhile, Gorgie Mills School is set to become Westfield Secondary School, after a consultation with pupils, parents and staff. Gorgie Mills School was formed in 2007 as a merger of three schools, and was launched to care for students with 'social, emotional and behavioural' needs. But it has changed towards becoming a school for additional support needs pupils more generally. The council report read: 'Young people feel strongly that the current name carries with it negativity and stigmatism which they would like to eradicate. 'The school community believe that changing the name of the school will support in the re-branding of the school and emphasise the significant changes that have taken place in recent years.' Votes were held among staff, pupils, parents and other groups at each school, with the majority of respondents at each approving of name changes. By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
BBC News
29-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Top award for lollipop lady retiring after 29 years
A much-loved lollipop lady has said she is "overwhelmed" by being honoured with a civic award for her "unwavering dedication" on the eve of her retirement after three Wilson has helped pupils from St Mary's RC Primary School in Horwich, Bolton and Chorley New Road Primary Academy across the road since 67-year-old will be presented with the Horwich Civic Award at a school assembly on Thursday, the day before she hangs up her lollipop stick. Ms Wilson said it had been a "tough decision" to finally hang up her lollipop as she had absolutely loved seeing generations of children grow up. St Mary's head teacher Dominique Hayes said she had "touched everyone's hearts". Ms Wilson said while she will miss the pupils, their parents and school staff she is looking forward to lie-ins and leisurely lunches without "watching the clock" - as well as being able to take holidays in term time. "I have absolutely loved it, especially seeing the children grow up and then have children of their own," she said she lives nearby and she will pop in the school from time to time "so it won't be goodbye".The modest mother of two also said she had wanted to "bow out quietly" but has been "overwhelmed" with all the praise."I was so shocked when I found out about the award," she Town Council awards two civic medals every two years to acknowledge great service over many years. 'A superwoman' Head teacher Ms Hayes said she had mixed emotions about saying goodbye to "our wonderful lollipop lady".She said she felt both "immense gratitude" and "sadness". "For nearly three decades, she has been a constant presence at the school gates, guiding our children safely and warmly across the road, rain or shine, with an unwavering dedication that has touched the hearts of all," she said. "She will always have a special place in the hearts of our school family."Martin Donaghy, Bolton Council's cabinet member for children's services, said: "Twenty-nine years' service is a remarkable achievement and I'm sure Linda will be much missed."He added: "I wish her well in her retirement."Suzy Taylor, a former pupil whose child now goes to St Mary's, said the lollipop lady was a "superwoman".She added: "Linda is so warm and friendly - she is going to be really missed by everyone. It's the end of an era." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
