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Achievers  1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Chris

Geddes

Music

Chris is a founding member of Belle & Sebastian, one of Scotland's most respected bands. His hard work and intelligent approach has helped ensure the band's music deals with a range of serious issues.

Joyce

Henderson

Acting

Joyce realised one of her ambitions by becoming a successful actress. She has played roles in a number of movies including both The Queen and About A Boy. She has also appeared on TV and on stage including a spell in New York.

Tom

Harris

Politics

Tom is the MP for Glasgow South. He represents his constituents in the House of Commons and has a say in the laws which affect everyone in the the UK. He is also a government Minister in the Transport Department.  (more)

Prof. Keith

Brown

History

Keith is one of Scotland's top historians. He gained a 1st Class degree from Glasgow University. A glittering academic career followed and he is now Professor of Scottish History at St Andrew's University. (more)

Scott

Houston

Sport

While studying hard as an Economics student at Stirling University, Scott has also achieved great things in the swimming pool. He is one of the UK's top backstroke swimmers and is a European Junior Silver Medallist!

Louise

Brown

Nurse

Realised a childhood dream by gaining a place on a nursing course. Now in her third year and greatly enjoying the course. Louise eventually hopes to become a hospital ward sister.

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George

McGrattan

Education

Teachers have a major impact their pupils. During a long career, good teachers can greatly help thousands of youngsters. Mr McGrattan is just such a teacher as was recognised when he was awarded the MBE for Services to Education.

Sarah

Innes

Police

Decided on a police career in her final year at school and has never regretted it.  Sarah enjoys being part of a hard-working team who help each other in their effort to tackle crime.

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Ricky

McGuire

Music

Music is important to Ricky. He has enjoyed a long career in the industry having joined the unusually named group The Men They Couldn't Hang in 1987. Over the years, the band has disbanded, reunited and enjoyed a lot of success. (more)

Teacher's Guide 

Achievers  1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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