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N. Lanarkshire

Teacher's Guide 

Achievers 1, 2, 3, 4

Isobel

Buchanan

Music

Isobel is one of the world's top opera singers. Over the years, she has recorded with and performed alongside many of the greatest  singers and orchestras across the world. (more)

Lynn

Ferguson

Writer

Lynn is a playwright, stand-up comic and actress. She is remarkably versatile and can write or act sensitive, tragic roles yet can also provide the voice-over for Mac the brainy chicken in the smash-hit movie Chicken Run. (more)

Craig

Ferguson

TV/film

Like his sister Lynn, Craig has built a career out of his ability to entertain. He was a top stand-up comic before starring in Hollywood films and becoming a successful TV chat show host in the USA! (more)

Louise

Brown

Nurse

Louise realised a childhood dream when she gained a place on a nursing course. She is now in the third year of her training and has passed all her assessments so far. Louise is looking forward to working in Accident & Emergency (A&E) as she will discover whether TV's Casualty is accurate!  She eventually hopes to become a hospital ward sister.

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David

Clark

Actor

David is a successful actor who has appeared both on stage and screen.  Many people in Scotland may not know his name but recognise his face because he has appeared in some of the nation's most popular TV shows.  David enjoys the TV work but is happiest performing on stage in front of a live audience.

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Sandra

Grey

Law

Many former pupils have followed a career in the law.  Sandra is a good example. She studied law at university before joining a law firm to complete her training. She has since gained experience of many aspects of the Scottish legal system.  Sandra now puts this knowledge to good use as a senior partner in a local firm of solicitors.

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Sarah

Innes

Police

Sarah decided on a career in the police when she was in her final year at school. She has never regretted it.  Her work is varied and she enjoys helping the public in many ways. Sarah also likes being part of a hard-working team who help each other.  She believes it is important to uphold the law and finds it is very interesting to deal with those people who decide to break it.

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Jim

Watson

Education

Local families believe learning is important and it is therefore no surprise that many former pupils have achieved a lot in the world of education. Jim is a good example. After going to university and then studying to become a teacher, he has enjoyed a long and successful career in the classroom.  Jim has helped many young people not only pass exams, but also enjoy school!

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John

Smith

Soldier

John was one of many whose great achievement was to help Britain and its allies win the First World War. Sadly, he paid the ultimate price as a report in a local newspaper in 1916 tells: "Corporal J. Smith has been killed in action near Somme in France.  He was educated in the local school and before being called up was a farm labourer. He was 19 years of age."

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Teacher's Guide 

Achievers 1, 2, 3, 4

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