Dingwall Academy

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Dingwall Academy
Acadamaidh Inbhir Pheofharain
Dingwall Academy New.JPG
New Dingwall Academy Building
Location
Dingwall Academy
Dingwall
,
IV15 9LT

Scotland
Coordinates 57°36′04″N4°25′56″W / 57.6010°N 4.4323°W / 57.6010; -4.4323
Information
TypeSecondary school
MottoSalve Corona
(Hail the Crown)
RectorKaren Cormack
Enrolment1,048
LanguageEnglish, Gaelic
Website www.dingwallacademy.com

Dingwall Academy is the largest secondary school in the Highlands of Scotland, with an enrolment of 1,048 pupils as of August 2018. The Academy is situated in the centre of Dingwall and brings in pupils from Conon Bridge, Maryburgh, Muir of Ord, Strathpeffer, Evanton and the surrounding area.

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The school's motto is the Latin "Salve Corona" which translates as "Hail the Crown".

History

Dingwall Academy (1938-2008) Old Dingwall Academy.jpg
Dingwall Academy (1938–2008)

The school was originally built in the 1930s and many additions were made throughout the years. In 2005 it was decided a new £28 million school should be built through the PPP agreement as the old building was falling into disrepair and had high maintenance costs. The new school building is situated outside the current school in the old sports field. Building began in mid-2005 and a completion date of May 2008 had been agreed on. Dingwall Academy was officially handed over to Highland Council on 20 May 2008, and opened to pupils on 9 June. The new school has a range of classrooms with specialist facilities and incorporates community facilities such as a drama studio, all-weather pitches and a library which is used by both the school and the community.

Dingwall Academy won the Scottish Schools' Football under-18 Shield in 1994 beating Cardinal Newman 1-0 in the final at Hampden Park, Glasgow. They were the first school from the North of Scotland to win the Senior Shield. [1] [2]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ "Senior Shield Winners". Scottish Schools Football Association. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ↑ Drysdale, Neil (25 May 2024). "Dingwall Academy made Highland football history at Hampden 30 years ago". The Press and Journal . Retrieved 17 September 2024.
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