|
are pleased to
highlight the
success
of
Glasgow's
Achievers
|
The highly
impressive
Dance School of Scotland
is based at
Knightswood Secondary
|
|
Teachers:
Pupils
can enter a quiz by clicking on the button in the
right-hand column. The
best entries will be placed in a prize draw for your
pupils. |
|
|
|
|
|
Achievers
from Knightswood New Learning Community:
|
more
► |
William
Sweeney
Music |
William is a very successful composer who has
written many works, mostly for his own instrument,
the clarinet. After Knightswood, he studied at
the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. The
main inspirations for William are traditional Gaelic
music and jazz, both of which influence his own
compositions.
Over the years, he has received commissions from
many organisations including the BBC. |
|
Bill
Forsyth
Film |
|
Bill
Forsyth is one of the great names in British cinema.
He was the son of a plumber who drifted into the
film industry almost by accident and ended up
winning many awards for his writing and direction.
Bill's gentle humour created films such as
Gregory's Girl, That Sinking Feeling and
the brilliant Local Hero. He worked with
Glasgow Youth Theatre and a number of its young
actors built successful careers on the start Bill
gave them. |
|
 |
David
Bell |
|
Education |
|
David
is a key figure in British education. In 2005 the
Prime Minister appointed him Permanent
Secretary of the Dept. for Children, Schools &
Families.
This followed a spell as Chief Inspector of Schools
in England. David is a graduate of Glasgow
University and worked as a primary teacher before
going on to become a university lecturer and filling
a number of top education posts. (more)
|
|
 |
Louise
Stewart |
|
Music |
|
Louise
is a singer, dancer and actress. Her music teacher
at Chryston High suggested she turn her talent into
a career. This boosted her confidence and she was
accepted into the unique music theatre course at
Knightswood. She made great progress and a few years
later won a scholarship to study at AMDA in New
York, the school made famous by the film and TV
series Fame! (more) |
|
Leslie
Roy
Sport |
|
Leslie
is a driving force in Scottish athletics. In the 70s
she was a talented competitor, taking part in the
first Celtic Games. She then began helping others
enjoy athletics. In recent years, Leslie has helped
run an athletics club, organised athletics leagues,
managed Scotland's team for the Commonwealth Games,
and is now Chair of Scottish Athletics Track & Field
Commission! |
|
 |
Alan
Rough |
|
Sport |
|
Now a
radio presenter, Alan is also one of the best known
and most popular goalkeepers Scotland has seen.
He was very talented and played for Partick Thistle,
Hibs and, in the later stages of his career, Celtic.
He was also capped 43 times for
Scotland and took part in some of the greatest
victories and worst defeats the national team has
seen. Throughout everything, Alan kept his wonderful
sense of humour. (more)
|
|
|
more
► |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Knightswood
Secondary
picture
courtesy of:
Knightswood
New Learning
Community
60 Knightswood Road
Knightswood
Glasgow
G13 2XD
T:
0141 582 0160
|
|
Enter
and you could
win a prize!
|
|
newsroom
|
|
