Chirnside Primary School

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Chirnside Primary School

The Chirnside Primary School is a primary school in the Scottish village of Chirnside in the Council Area Scottish Borders . In 1993 the structure was included in the Scottish Monument List in the highest monument category A.

school

The non-denominational school offers education over all seven primary school years. Furthermore, two pre-school years are offered. Pre- and post-school care is offered for a fee. Outgoing graduates typically transfer to Berwickshire High School .

The school colors are navy blue and gold. Girls should wear a navy blue, gray or black skirt, a navy blue or white blouse and a navy blue sweater or cardigan. Boys wear black or gray trousers, a white or navy blue shirt and a navy blue sweater. There is a special navy blue sweater for boys in the seventh grade.

description

The Chirnside Primary School is located on the south-east edge of Chirnside. The design for the school building was provided by the Edinburgh architectural firm Reid & Forbes , which had previously planned the Inverness Academy , Dalkeith Highschool , Niddrie Marischal School as well as Leith Academy and the nearby Kelso Academy . There are numerous architectural parallels to the latter. The two-story building was built between 1937 and 1938. The Art Deco building has an irregular, almost Z-shaped floor plan. Sandstone details stand out from the Harl- plastered masonry. The five-story tower to the left of the center is striking, at the foot of which is the entrance area.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  2. ^ Information from the Council of the Scottish Borders
  3. ↑ a b Handbook of the Chirnside Primary School

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Coordinates: 55 ° 47 '53.2 "  N , 2 ° 12' 24.8"  W.