Guestbook

Thanks to everyone who arranged and took part in the tours of the school on 10th June. I had a great time reminiscing about all my old pals and teachers and met some old friends too. ill be very sorry to see the old place gone, but I will always have some great memories to take with me wherever I go.

PS To Bernie McGurk : hows Macedonia treating you mate? hope your keeping well and the familys good too. Say hello to Gerry from me and from Jim too, who was asking about you 2 recently.

HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE DINNER/DANCE - THE TOUR BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS - THE "NEW EXTENSION" LOOKED A TAD TIRED!!!

HAVE TO SAY THE RECENT PERFOMANCE OF THE CANTERBURY TALES WAS BRILLIANT - SUCH A LAUGH - AND A HUGE WELL DONE TO MY NEPHEW DAVID FOR HIS EXCELLENT "DRUNKEN MILLER" ACT (CAN'T IMAGINE WHERE HE GOT HIS INSPIRATION FROM!!) V PROUD OF YOU!
LOUISE - CLASS OF '85 X

I had great night on Saturday at the final feast of St. Modan, thanks for organising it. It was great to meet up with some past pupils and to do a tour of the old school, leaving the gym block, which was my spiritual home, until the end, and great to meet Mr Bill Black, who was a very insprational teacher.

Also old memories of other teachers such as, Johnny Beak, Flexi Mcgrath, Maggie Tarzan, Ollie Olzyk(sp) Suzi Mc Monagle, Dennis Canavan, The Mighty Quinn, Wee Barney, Johnny Page, Mr McGhee, Mr Murray, Miss Ascough, Spud Murphy, Miss Retson, Archie Lafferty, Mrs Kurchin, and many more...all of them inspired many of us who went through St. Modans to raise our sights and taught us that anything was possible regardless of background or circumstances. Somehow they saw the spark and nurtured it.

. All the best for your new location, I hope that the standards are maintained or indeed exceeded.

Good luck on the move to the new school..had some great memories of the old skool from 1980-84...dont suppose theres many teachers left there now that remember any the Mackin bhoys..if i'm right,think there was Mackin's attending in every decade up till the late 80's..

Hi, I just wanted to say what a fantastic evening the Final Bash was. It was a bit strange, and slightly emotional doing the tour, so many memories and i think a real shame knowing that the old school was going.

However, a huge well done to the organisers for a brilliant evening. Catching up with so many "old faces" was fantastic.
A great end to a great school (that shouldnt really be ending in my opinion!!).

Just wanted to say a big HELLOOOOO to all cast and crew of The Canterbury Tales 2008. It was amazing to part of such a fantastic production. Missing it so much already!!
The Cast were fantastic and should all be proud of themselves. I feel very lucky to have had the chance to watch it all three nights!

And i would like to take a moment to thank Mr. Kelly for the wonderful roman centurian hat he let me steal from his room on thursday. I shall treasure it always Sir!

So sad I could not make the bif event!!t, my thoughts and very happy memories with the school.

My brother Gerard and all our family and other relatives attended !!.

My Gran " Norah McEwan" , nee McHale, was one of ther first pupils to attend when the school when it first opened!!

Thanks for the best time of my life

Bernie McGurk

Macedonia

I wasn't sure what to expect but I thoroughly enjoyed the Canterbury Tales. The show was superb - very funny and very well delivered. A huge mount of work must have gone into making this so professional It was great to see so many pupils involved and getting into the part especially Alex dressed as a woman and the rooster - well done to all involved.

I cant wait until the new school.It is supposed to be fabulous!

Thanks

Sarah xx

well done everyone on the Canterbury Tales. a thorougly enjoyable night with lots of laughs. excellent value for money and a fitting goodbye to Barnsdale Road!

Was quite sad to walk round the building one last time, but so glad I did it. So many memories....and thanks Sarah for reminding me of "Come on Barbie, lets go party!!!". Games hall still smells the same,everywhere did. Sad to see the old place go but times move on.

I was there last night for the visit with my brother James. We were both pupils in the sixties. I was amazed that I could still find my way around (the old part) after so long and pleased to see Mr. Gray (Technical Drawing) and Mr. Farmer (Music) who taught us back then. My brother and I are so glad we were able to attend the open night.

For Martin McMenemy in particular but also for all I knew: I know this is a late post but I will be visiting the school this evening, 10 Jun, and do look forward to meeting some old friends. Returning home after nearly 40 years in the Army, there's a lot to catch up on.

Please can I ask that you add 5 people to the numbers for the last tour of the school ? Many thanks.

I'll be there on Tuesday wouldnt miss it for the world! i still feel really atatched to St. Modans hope to get back and teach there one day but it just wont be the same once its moved:(

My sister n I will be popping along for one last walk around the School tomorrow...looking forward to it!

Attended 79-85. I'll take a walk around on the 10th with Frank McCann who was a year above me.

On holiday in Scotland from Australia. Looking forward to seeing St Modans which i attended 53 years ago with my 7 brothers and sisters.

Hello

I'll be joining, Margaret, Theresa and Charlene, for a walk down memory lane.

Should be fun!

Claire

My sister Vicky and I will be dropping in for one last look round. Hope to see a few familiar faces there.

Cant wait till Tuesday for one final walk round the old corridors. My wee cousin is going to the new school, so she'll never know how good it was at Barnsdale Road. Sad to see the school go but time moves on. Anyway guys, see you Tuesday. And contact me via email if you want.I was at school from 94-00, and I WAS Chubb!!!!

stanleyippkiss2003@yahoo.co.uk

stanleyippkiss2003@yahoo.co.uk

The girls and I attended the school from '96 - '02.
Myself, Maria Maley, Rona Cameron, Martine Boylen, Jennifer Mcgrandles and Lucy Wright will all be coming up for one last look on the evening 10th june!! Looking forward to it!

Hi! Helen Granville here. (nee Currie). I'll be attending the final tour on 10th June, hopefully with my brother and sister-in-law who also attended. Hope to see some familiar faces! (1967 - 1973)

Ill be at the tour evening with 3 other FP's , Neil & Trsiha Morrison, Moira Drumgoole. Looking forward to seeing the old place and some old faces before it disappears.

I'll be there for one last look around. Will be bringing mum, aunt and son too.

Just to Say that my sister Veronica and myself will be at the school on 10th June 2008 with all the other ex pupils for a last look around. Will be strange when the building is not there any more, it has been a landmark in St Ninians for so many years.Hope to see many other ex classmates there too.

I will be at the last look around the school along with my 2 daughters, 3 brothers and sister.

Looking forward to going round the old place for the last time, and hopefully see a few old faces (well...maybe not so old). I attended from 1967-72 and have fond memories of a great school.

Looking forward to returning on June 10th along with Theresa McFarlane and Charlene Henderson and hopefully seeing other familiar faces!

I will be attending on 10th June with some friends all ex pupils between 1945 and 1955

Sadly I cant attend the "final walk" as I now live too far away but I would love to have gone, i feel sad that neither my primary or high school remain to show to my children when they are older. I think It would be a great idea and a fitting tribute for the teaching team to take some photos of the key areas of the school and post them to their website to allow those of us who cant attend to join in from afar!!

Can't wait to see the old school one last time. I have such good memories from my time there of pupils and teachers so I really hope there are going to be lots of them there. I'll be coming with Elizabeth Reynolds and I'm going to speak to Joe Lafferty this week to see if he will come too.
Just wish we had got tickets for the Dinner Dance so if anyone has any spares I'd love to hear from you.
Looking forward to seeing some old faces on the 10th June who attended St Modan's between 1965 and 1975.
If anyone wants to get in touch before then, it would be great to hear from you. Maybe it's about time for another year reunion. What do you think?

See you on the 10th June

Hildegardx

Attended to St Modans Aug 1988 - June 1994
Just to say that Marianna Crolla and I will be popping in on 10th June for a last look round the school.
Hope to catch up with some old friends.

Can't wait for a last trip down memory lane - me, Margaret McIntrye and Leeann Walker - 1974 - 78

I'm keen to establish if any of my class mates are attending the last supper - sorry the last doo at the School .. Class 1E Start Date August 77 - Kilbane, Mcintyre, Podmore, Mills, Bennet, McFarlane, Dougan etc etc..
I like most loved my time at St Modans and would be great to visit the old place one last time!

John Pryde !

I loved my time at st modans (when i wisnae plugging it) I will love to do the walk round so hope to see old friends x

I would be interested to know if anyone from S5/6 in 1986/1987 will be going to the final walk around St Modan's. You can contact me at the Email address stated.

p.martin@marshallconstruction.co.uk

Can't wait to see the old place for the last time.

Looking forward to returning on june10th to lay old ghosts to rest!

10th june - deffo be there! 3 or 4 of us coming, oh the memories!

my 2 sisters my 2 brother in-laws and i would love to have one last tour of the old school

Hi!
Attended St Modan's between 1985 and 1992. Would love to have a look round the school. A big hello to Ellen McGinn. Indiana Jones is back!! Would love to get in touch.

Will be delighted to visit the old school and see the old tech drawing and applied mechanics rooms bringing back memories of vectors, isometric and oblique projection with sections through AA etc. Hope to see Bill Ross, Frank Keenan, Andy Roberts, Joe Lafferty and any other stalwarts of the class of '65. Ah the smell of 5 Woodbine!! Great school and teachers which led me to a degree at Stirling University and into teaching and business.

Just to say that I will be attending on 10th June for a last look around the school. Iplayed regularily for the football team. I left in 1949

Can't wait for the tour of St Modans. My sister Julie and I will be coming to walk the corridors one last time!

School Opening - Second time around!

St Modan's High School is on the hunt for former pupils who attended the current St Modans High School at Barnsdale Road during session 1933-1934. If you were a pupil at the school at that time please contact us as soon as possible - we would be delighted to hear from you and would like to offer you the opportunity to attend the official opening of our new school at Forthbank. Contact has already been made by some through this guestbook and we look forward to hearing from more of you.

Are there many of us left who attended the first day at St Modans High. Contact me if you want via my sons Email

Read about your invitation to have a final tour of the old school. My wife and I who are former pupils would love to attend. Interesting to see if the memory is still working after 57 years

Hi,
Kelly, Bernie and I are going to the last dance :D
was wondering whether it is formal dress? Cant wait but it will be strange to walk the corridors again and sad to think that it wont be there and any kids I have wont be able to attend. Wonder if any old teachers will be going ;-) Dawn xxxxx

Both my younger sisters Laura and Paula along with my Mum, Maureen (nee Flynn) would not miss this. We all feel a bit a sad - all ex-pupils. I especially enjoyed my school years - didn't want to leave as it goes. It will be really good to see old faces again too. Looking forward to it.

I intend to be there for a last look round on the 10th. June.

I will be there on the 10th with my brother and some friends

My mum and myself will be there for the final tour

I think i might manage to drag myself around the old coridors again. My older sister, younger sister, younger brother, mum and dad ALL were part of this school. I think my mum taught there as well. I will make sure i am there to wander around!
chris mckenna

hey
just to let you know that i will be coming along to the tour with two of my friends. Should be good seeing the old school again.

Hey Everyone! Cant believe its going to be all gone soon :O! Some memories.. Mr McGeeghan & Mr Quigley were good teachers.. Miss Finn was great class (Kayleigh & Borek). Hope everyones well. Laura xx

A final tour of the school? Too right I'll be there!! The final goodbye :) I couldnt miss it!

Tour for ex pupils on the 10th of June....count me in!!

I'm glad ex pupils have been given a chance to see the school one last time, I'll definitely be attending on the 10th of June with the usual group :)

Count me in on the last tour. It will truly be the end of an historic 75 year Era.

Glad there is going to be a "final tour", myself and my "siamese twin" aka Tracey McBryde will definitely be coming along!!

Hi I would just like to say that i am going to the new St Modan's but my cousin Christopher Graham and his brother are going to the End of an Era.


Can't wait

Glad that the school is hosting a "last tour" on the 10th. June. I must come along and wander the bright ,welcoming,corridors once again and fill my lungs once more with the slightly "Dettol" tinged air!! I hope that the other Mr. Kelly (Owen) rounds up the 6th. year (scholars) who left in 1975, Harrower,Corrieri, Pollock, Gallagher, Docherty, Giannandrea,Kennedy, Freer, Boyle, Coll, O'Carroll,Kinross,Tortolano,Petale, Cooper,and any other miscreant that has escaped my memory! I have just realised the above list sounds like a team sheet for a Celtic/Inter Milan old boy's select!!!! the only footballer amongst us was Andy. Kennedy who famously left half of his pate on the ceiling tiles in the sixth year common room, whilst demonstrating a flying header scored against St. Mungo HS, his hairdo was never quite the same again.Talking of hairdo's, can't wait to see if Tom Coll's perm. has come back in to fashion again, and if Joe Harrower has grown any taller than the 5'4"he was when he left school!! Looking forward to reliving some memories of the old place,although it was quite bizarre to watch Mr. Kelly some 5 years ago, during a quick visit,wagging his finger at a 2nd year pupil outside Home Ec. he does know the name of every single pupil, which proves that his recall has improved over the years. And whatever we do, don't mention The Beatles, we'll be there all night!!!!!!
Jamie

Hi guys,just to say that myself and my brother Alan will be coming to the last tour of the school on the 10th.I really did enjoy my time at St Modans and my favourite teacher was MR Black.Dont think he teaches anymore but looking forward to see everyone when the time comes.By the way, my nickname was Chubb so if you can remember me, get in touch via email.

Cheers guys.

Just to say that me and Christopher will be attending on 10th June for a last look around the school. Unable to make the fairwell disco. cant wait to have a last look around.

Some changes are necessary to the school calendar due to migration plans for moving to the new school - please keep an eye on our News section for updates. Unfortunately it has been necessary to change the dates of some events taking place in the last 2 weeks of the Summer Term - The Final Tour is now moved to Tuesday 10th June. This should not be confused with the 'Feast of St Modan' Dinner Dance & Tour which is confirmed for Saturday 21st June as planned.

Had been contacted recently by many ex pupils regarding the school being knocked down etc. I would just like to say that my time at St Modan's was without a doubt crazy, educational and totally life changing. Thanks to all the teachers who had either the fortunate or unfortunate task of teaching me. Anyone wishing to contact me do so via me email. Around 10 ex pupils i know will all be attending the tour on 25th June all would have been pupils between 87 to 95.

I am glad the end of an era event is taking place. Is there anyone else from the class of '74 attending? I wll be there and so will Eileen Reynolds

Hi,
Myself and a couple of my old school pals will be attending on 25th for a final nosey round the place. Hopefully about 5 in total.

Hi school..........
For some reason no one told me there was a new school! Then no one bothered to tell me the old one was coming down!
What in the name o mr blacks white trainers is goin on?
I had a sudden urge while skyvin in work to find out bout the school and there it is......when does it come down?
God, I'd love to smell the 'just made toast' smell of the Techy department again, maybe even break into the tuck shop.
I actually live in Dubai, so I sadly wont be there for any final curtain thing so i would love to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers that taught me when I was there. in particular Mr Waller and Mrs McMenemy from Art and Mr Dougan at Tech....I can do those section drawings better than ever sir!!
Also to Mrs Macartney, despite my standard grade 4 in a higher class, I have spent many good periods actually living in France and speaking the language rather well! thanks....
Mr Lennon, although you were only there for a year while I was there, you had great methods on education and vision for a better system, which you set about with a special energy,so I'm proud of you that the school is moving forward in this direction.
God bless.
Gregor.(91-97)

Heyaaa...
St. Modans Is Thee Best...
Disco Gonnie Be Banter...x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x

Hi as a former pupil with a lot of fond memories of St Modan's I would have love to come for the final tour but I'll be on holiday - are there any other tours planned?

The new school looks great. It's sad to think though that my kids won't be able to go to the same school I did!

If Dr O'Donnell is still around, plass pass on my regards!

Ellen

1959 to1964 Days never to be forgot.
FITZ contact me - tmky@hotmail.co.uk

This skool is thee bomb! The teachers and pupils are fantastic!

I was a pupil at St. Modan's from 1960 till '64, with a short break of a year or so at St. Mary's Blairs. I cannot say "studied" at St.Modan's because despite the efforts of some great teachers, my head was usually under my wing, my wooly mind in cuckoo - land! Fitzi, I am pretty sure I knew you at school, and definitely "Sammy" Henderson, as I recall, said Sammy was a very good football player, as was Eddie O' Donnel, who played pro for Falkirk.

Miss O'Hara strived to teach me French, without a lot of success, Mr. Sykes succeeded in failing to teach me both Russian and French! " Barney" O'Sullivan did his best with Geography, but in my imagination, I was in some foreign land while poor Mr. O'S was trying to introduce me to the joys of a different foreign land. He did excite my interest in rugby, though to the extent that I was part of a group that he took mid afternoon to Murrayfield to watch a game involving the DA DA's or Ma Ma's or some such. My interest was not so great - tried to learn the finer points of the game.....however, I WAS very interested in missing double Maths that day, "taught" by miss Sullivan!!

My best pal was John Ross, now of sacred memory. John introduced me to Spike Milligan and the Goons and to Glasgow Celtic, sometimes all three seem interchangeable!! I' m an attendee to the this day R.I.P. John. I served holy Mass every Friday in the assembly hall, Mr. McCann, who was lovingly bestowed the name of a character from the Eagle comic's Dan Dare series, was usually the other server. When, Fergus "sacked the board" I boasted to my terracing pals" Huh! Fergus McCann...served Mass wi' his faither!" Mind you, it was all I could boast about, as my sum total of "O" levels was 3, French, English and History. which meant I could swear in French and English and knew the historical reasons why I should. But, of course, the moral guidance of Mr. Lafferty's R.E. class, meant I knew better than to swear.

I have spent my life working at sea or in some marine capacity but wish I'd stuck into Geography though, as half the time I didn't know which part of the planet I was visiting...I could write a book though.." Great Distilleries I have visited!"
Joe Lemmetti from Camelon was in some of my classes.

Around the 70's, I met my wife to be on the last train from Glasgow, she Falkirk bound, while I was quite happy to just avoid being bound over, as I was making my way home at the time from 10 o'clock Mass that morning, seeing off the earthly remains of my uncle James. My best man, Eddie McGloin, class mate of aforesaid Fergus, says to this day that she wishes she'd gone home by bus, but we're still married,anyway, and happy enough.We live in Oban,now, almost on the shores of Loch ETIVE, in the shadow of ARDCHATTEN Priory. I have also worked installing a sub sea pipline in the Clyde, terminating on the shore at ROSENEATH - All three were school houses at the time. Don't know if they still are.

I didn't really "like" school per se. I took a long time to put aside childish things, so didn't maximise the opportunity to avail myself of the educational opportunities St. Modan's clearly offered. However, I always felt safe, and loved and wanted. I always knew through the mists of a clouded mind that what people like Miss Mac Namee and Mr. Pollock were trying to communicate was really good for me, I just couldn't quite march in step to their tune. But thanks for trying.

The important moral milestones these kindly people erected for me, reinforced those my mum and dad had laid out for me and stood me in great stead...maybe ...definitely...more important than academic success. So Modos Odens Vanos...sorry Miss Cameron, I failed "O" level Latin too, and I never really knew what the school motto meant!!
I do know the Cattigan twins were the strongest boys in my year...clever with it too!! God Bless, St Modan's, staff, pupils, FP's and administrators, keep up the good work in your new locale. Liam Griffin

Hi guys, just having a walk down memory lane and thought I would leave a comment. I like the rest of the FP's can't believe that the old place will be torn down in the next few months. Spent 6 years at the place and still have fond memories! If the teachers read this then would like to say hi to my former lunch time badminton buddies (Stephen and Liam how you doing!)
Would definitely like a last look round the place before they tear it down if there is an opportunity that would be great! Also like to say hi to anyone else who remembers me (class of '90)

As a past student at St. Modans,1968 -1974, I would love to wander the corridors again before it closes. I have fond memories of the school and some of characters who were students alongside me. Blowing your fag smoke out of the 6th form common room thinking noone would notice. There were many teachers in that era who were both feared and idolised. Some were just plain nutcases who should never have been teaching children in the first place. These were the days you were belted for forgetting your apron in Domestic Studies-who needed one to boil an egg!!

I have just discovered this wonderful site. To say I am an old boy is putting it mildly. I attended this great school from 1958 to 1963. The rector in those days was the great Mr. Alan McCann who encouraged us all to succeed with compassion and wisdom. Mr. McCann's son Fergus bought Celtic Football Club at a time when the Hoops needed saving. I would love to hear from FPs of that time including Pat Murphy who tried to teach his colleagues the finer points of Cricket and is now a senior sports reporter on Five live. I would also through your site like to hear from any of the Kilsyth guys who visit this site. I could go on but will end not by refering to the teachers who had the thankless task of educating us but to the great friendships we had,namely Tommy Kennedy from Bonnybridge, Stewart (Sammy)Henderson from Denny and Barry ( Hovis) Brown from Stirling. The "End of an Era " sounds like a great event and I will do my best to attend. Best regards to all Fitzi

Hi all, pupils and teachers alike, I was a student at the great St.Modans between 1989 - 93 and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed every last moment of my schooling. The Teachers and the Pupils were I must say the best people I have came into contact with in my life ( excluding relatives ). I used to be the treasurer for the St.Vincent De'Paul Society along with Tony Lai, Michael McKormack, John McNiven and David Loney, oh and Paul McLung. This was just one of the many organisations I was in which made the school. I also had numerous teachers whom I can mention and would appreciate if someone could E-Mail me and tell me if any are still there or god forbid any has perished in the past years!!. Here they are :

ART : Mrs McMenemy, Miss Skelton and Mr Waller
MODERN STUDIES : Mr Cusack and Mr Quigley
GEOGRAPHY : Mr Japp
FRENCH : Mr Black and Mrs Campbell
CRAFT AND DESIGN : Mr Docherty and Mr Dougan
MATHs : Mrs Bridie and Mr Smiley and Mr McKenna
O.I.S. ( office and information studies ) : Mr Ince
SCIENCE : Mr Tracey
ENGLISH : Mr McGuire, Mrs Wilson and Miss Houseman
MUSIC : Miss Wilson
P.E. : Mr Millar, Mrs Millar, Mr Drumgulle and the great Mr Black.
TECHNICAL DRAWING : Mr Docherty (whom you may know now as a news reporter for Scotland Today and several other T.V. programmes.
BIOGRAPY : Mrs Thompson (i think she was Welsh, great teacher)
PRINCIPAL :Mr Oates
DEPUTY : Mr Skivington
ENGLISH again : Miss Wren ( wolf whistle lol )

Before I go I would just like to add a little message to any of the teachers whom I have mentioned and whose eyes may come across this message : I John McLaughlin did enjoy every second of every minute of every hour of every day getting taught by the most experienced teachers I have ever known, and although it did not show during class time, I was listening and paying attention and your teachings were flawless THANKYOU : ) just a couple of teachers that have just sprang to mind and more than deserve a say here.

ENGLISH : Mr Paterson and Miss Moore
HISTORY : The great Harry Sheerer
MATHS : Mrs Bridie

If I have missed any teacher out I do apologise however they were all great and I'm glad thatIi went to this most desirable school. If anyone recognises my name or that year could they please give me an E-Mail at johntarragon@hotmail.co.uk - would be most appreciated.

S A P I E N T I A E T G R A T I A Always!!

I just wanted to pass on to the school the sad news of the death of my younger brother Kevin Stirling.
Kevin would have been a pupil from the very late 70`s into the early 80,s.He turned 42 on the 7th February,he died in the British Military Hospital in Accra Ghana on Sunday 24th February. He took ill while on holiday. He was a real kind caring soul,one of the worlds nice guys.

Hey,I thiink thiis is thee bestest school eva likes
loviin thee site.

lotsa love

sarah,S1

Myself and my friend Catherine Mc Donald would love to hear
from anyone at St Modans who was there in early eightys who knows us. Email me if you do xxxx

sarrannescott@live.com

Thiss Schoool Is Goood But I Wass annoyed Thee Discoo Was Cancelled! x x x xx Everyinee In St Modans Be Tidyierr x x x Lol :) x x x

Im Not Moving to Your School But I wish i could tho as Marcelle Mcarthur is coming and were going to miss her !!!!

Greetings on what in my day was the feast of St Modan. Congratulations on your web site, and best wishes for the new school. From James Young (a relic of the Foxworthy Forties)

Hia Im Going To Be Moving To Your School In August And Im Really Nervous. I m Going To Be Moving From England I Hope That I Make Alot Of Friends See You Soon Marcelle.x =]

a post from another "Old Boy" I have very fond memories of the 6 years spent there at the "Old School" volleyball, cross country with Corrieri,Docherty,Harrower, Kelly (Owen) Pollock,Kennedy,et al,Not forgetting the head of art, Sean Byrne who set me off on my career in interior design, what a truly guiding and thoughtful teacher.Parties,six foot high Oor Wullie on the wall of the common room, and gatecrashing "older" parties, them were the days. Now based in Glasgow and proprietor of an interior design practice/showroom, so,the art department IS an important part of life at St. Modans, enjoy it, and the new school looks fantastic, wonder what the interior will look like?

This school is amazin. It is well better than Primary. The football team is well better 2

I would just like to offer all of the staff past and present and anyone that remembers me a very merry and peaceful Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year for 2008.

Hiya all! Cant believe thats me been out of school for nearly 2 years. Have so many memories :) On placement at the moment at SRI. Think i've grown up since school days!

When's the Spring Concert? I missed the Christmas one and im actualy gutted! This is such a cool site!

Bryann x

Hi School.
Hope things are good.It's been an entire year since I left but I still think about it everyday even though I'm touring hard with my guitar.I recently played at the Carling Academy in Glasgow to over 5000 people! What an experience.I have plenty of teachers to thank for supporting me.
Hope you are all well.

David x

Thanks for your reply. I am forwarding a copy of a school photograph taken in Coronation Year 1953 that I think may be of interest to you. I can remember some of the names if you need to put names to faces. I am second row up from front, fourth in from left.

Hi Alexander.
Thanks for posting your enquiry. You're probably talking about www.friendsreunited.co.uk but hopefully you'll now use the school website and encourage others to do the same.

As this is our last year at Barnsdale Road a number of events will be organised in the coming months to remember the good old days and look forward to the new school at Forthbank. Keep logging on here to find out what's happening and keep in touch!

I attended St Modan's in the fifities, I am nephew of 'Big Pete' Conlan. I used to keep touch with events etc. thro' website used by FP's unfortunately I have lost the site can you assist
Thanks

Rhianna, all school photos can be accessed by clicking on the 'Learn All About Us' button on the left of this screen, then 'School Photos'.

School photos are now stored on a website called 'Flickr'. Let me know what you think of this new website.

How do u get onto the school disco pics ???
The new school's lookin good!

Hey all, think the idea to have a former pupils blowout before the move is a great idea, spent 4 crazy years at the school and loved them all

p.s Much respect to big Eddie Sheerin. Wot a legend!!!!!!

THE NEW SKL IS LOOKIN WAY NICE LYKZ XXXX

CANY WAIT =] WEN IS IT GOING 2 B READY? XXXXXXXX

This is a great school. I enjoy it, all my friends are at my school. I will miss it next year. See you all soon

Hiyah =)
Where Are The Photos From The Fundraising Disco =)
Bye XxXxXxXxXxX
=)

Caitlin, Photos of the PTA Findraising Disco will be posted on the website over the next couple of days. If any pupils have collections of digital photos taken at the disco and would like them posted, please give a copy to Mr O'Neill.

Closure of present school....How about a few open evenings (perhaps organised in decade groups) for former staff/pupils to enjoy a glass of wine and a wander round the old building?

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! PRELIMS in a few weeks lol xxxxxxxxxxx Greatest school eva

Attended a parents evening tonight where interest in a dinner dance in June 2008 was being guaged and although I am not a former pupil, my in-laws and their relations are. As not everyone is internet friendly I suggest that for the more senior ex pupils an advertisement be placed in the Falkirk Herald and Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Chronicle as Kilsyth was in Stirling region then. I don't know what publications are available for the Hillfoots or whatever other catchment area the school had in the past but they should be considered too. Former pupils might not be fit enough to attend a dance but may appreciate an opportunity to visit the school.

Hi. I went to St Modans from 1990 until 1995 and it was a great school. My best teacher was Mr Sheerin - he made the classes fun. I'm sad the schools moving, but good luck everyone in the new school.,

St Modan's 1965 - 67. I am in the process of joining forces with another ex pupil of the same era (Maggi Donnelly) to gather members of our class for a reunion. I am in Kent and Maggi is in Portugal. We are both keen to arrange something in Scotland, and when could be better than next year as you all change from old to new school.

We need help in locating ex pupils, and we are open to suggestions and assistance regarding venue and theme. We are not yet wrinklies and a school disco may be a good place to re-unite.

Please feel free to contact me with any information which could be of assistance to our cause.

Yours Aye

Stan Hall

PTA Fundraising Drive - Whole School Disco

The PTA have organised an additional whole-school disco to boost school funds. This disco will take place on Thursday 22nd November, 7-10pm. Get your ticket from the main office SOON as this event is likely to be a sell-out. All tickets cost £3.00 and will be sold on a first-come, first served basis.

Hiya. Is this a great website? xxx I canny wait tae go tae tha new skool it goin tae be great xx

Hiya everyone ! i used to go to st modans and enjoyed most of my days there! xxx i just left last november jst after finishing 4th year. My favourite teacher was Ms Campbell and my best subject was home economics and hospitality in 3rd and 4th year. xxx Iam now at college studying Hosptiality nd have a part time job in Greggs to pay for the nights out ! Just wanted to say a big thanks to all the pupils and teachers for making the 4 years of my life at St Modans the best ones! Through attending St Modans I have met some of my closest friends many of them have stayed on but we still keep in touch. Think thats enough for now. Byebye xxxxxxxx

Hi everyone!! I'm an ex-pupil of St.Modans from around 1993-1999, I had a great time and just want to say a big 'HI!' to any teachers who remember me and another hi to my brother Charles and sisters Linda and Fiona 'HI!'. P.s. also agree with debate thats going on, would be good to say bye properly.

Alyssa,

The school photos are being relocated to a website called 'Flickr'. Past photos are being exported to that website over the next few days. When complete the 'School Photos' link on the 'Learn All About Us' page will direct you to our new location.

Flickr is a Yahoo company created to replace Yahoo Photos and should offer a better service than before. Worth the wait, hopefully!

Meanwhile try this link ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/14565345@N03/

How Do You Get To LoOk At The Pictures Of Discos & That Now Cause it Comes Up A Mad WebSite :S x

Hi there! I attended St. Modans from around 1991 (I think) and loved every moment it - really is one of the best schools around! I loved art with Mrs McMenemy, have fab memories of PE with Mrs Miller and will never forget History with Mr Sheerin - he made it so great that I even became a History teacher at Bannockburn High school. Believe it or not my eldest daughter Robyn is now in S1 and I love the fact that so many of the old teachers are still there - hopefully she will experience the great times which I did.
I think the site for the new school is great - the kids are exceptionally lucky and should make the most of their new facilities. Anyway keep up the great work - Mr. Lennon and all the deputes are doing fantastic jobs and congrats on an impressive website !!! :)

Missin the school. Gutted we never got invited back to the senior dance last year! You let the team down on that one! And seeing as the class of 2000-20006 were clearly the worst there was, we deserve a picture on this thing. Mr Quigley, you are still a legend. I hope my brother is currently doing the Jack's proud

I have never encoutered such a caring, supportive encouraging school environment, in all areas. Lots of hard work but lots of fun times too with lots of positive results. Hopefully the new school will resonate with the same principles. Best wishes for new beginnings.

I'm really enjoying the school and I have made more friends here than at any other school. The teachers are very nice as well.

hiyah ... this is a great website xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

love the idea of a huge ex pupil bash to celebrate the closure of the current site....

Hiyah xx I am really enjoying being at the school. It's well better than primary lol x :)

I found this website whilst looking at schools in Scotland (because we might be relocating). The website is very informative, and the artwork by your pupils shown in the Gallery is amazing - you have very talented pupils!

loving St. Modans!
so much fun!
no guides on monday

I am David i.e Steven McFeats cousin from Perth (not the Australia one!!!) St Modans roks my stripy socks!!!!!!!

Just A Comment To Say Hi To Everyone -&* Hope Youre Enjoying Bein Back At School

This is my first year at St.Modans and I love it so far! I think that the school is brilliant and it is so much better than primary!!

As an ex-pupil, in the seventies,and ex-head boy, I welcome the idea of a final extravaganza before the move to the new site. I have very fond memories of my time at St.Modans, particularly the extra-curricular activities. History and Running with Mr Shearer, Maths and table-tennis with Mr Lafferty, The PE dept headed up by Mr Black. The science faculty was inspirational particularly Miss Mc Monagle and Mrs Olzyck (sp) in biology. A great school and a great website.

Hi Malcolm glad to hear your doing well,Time flies huh

hiya xx cant wait till a go tae the school on monday :) xxx

As mentioned earlier, would be nice to have one big final bash for all ex pupils before you all finally pull out from the old location,

From Ex pupil 1983-88, loved every minute!!

Now in Macedonia ( Ex Yugoslavia, married 2 kids)

St. Modan's old boy aged 33, started August 1985. Favourite teacher was Mr Sheerin (History) Not so sure about location of new school, better off where it is now. Hi to anyone who remembers me. Now happily married with two children. Cheers!!

I agree with the "Old boy" also, as a 1970's ex pupil, I would love to visit the old Alma Mater one last time before they move it out and a huge FP extravaganza (Last Blast!) would be a fitting tribute to the school and all of the staff, past and present.

Stratford was fadabidosy - loved every second. Even the youth hostel was quite exciting.

I'm a former pupil of St Modans, I agree with St Modan's Old Boy! about having a party at the old school for the former pupils of St Modans as this is where we all learned our education.

I agree with St Modan's Old Boy! and Debbie. As it would be good to see everyone we used to go to school with again!!

Duncan: I've just finished my 1st year and I only knew 8 people, there is honestly nothing to worry about, the teachers are lovely, well, most of them, and they'll sort out any problems you have. It's natural and understandable to be scared and worried. I was but everything's turned out to be fine

Hey just sayin hiya to everybody. Hope your having a great summer holiday. cya x

I am just going to St Modan's and I am a little bit scared because I dont know anyone. I am exited as well so I don't know what to do. Help I am stuck between Alva and St Modan's.

Is There A School Disco On Monday
Write Back ASAP Please

Sorry Darren - No disco on Monday! The final disco for the year was just prior to the Easter break. A disco was initially planned for Monday but this was replaced by the PTA disco organised late last term to celebrate the re-opening of the Assembly Hall. Discos are now being booked for next session. More details will be posted on this website nearer the time.

Hi there, I went to St Modans in the early 90's. Now I live in America. Sad to hear they are moving the school. Oh well progress I guess. I will be back over in couple of weeks and will try and check it out before the move. Hopefully not too late. Just wanted to say thanks to all the staff for their great work.

After the summer I am coming to St Modans. Can 't wait to meet you

Hi everyone . I am coming to the school soon with my best friends Shannon and Agatha.

Hiya I cant wait to come to St Modans. My Cousins Christopher and Calene already go to St Modan's. Can't wait to be up there with them too. Also coming up with Agatha and Romy.

Hello - Interesting that you are moving! I went to St Modans in the early 60's. 1964? I was Patricia Brown at that time. My twin sister Ann attended also. Mr McCann was the headmaster. I played hockey for the 1st eleven. I have travelled back and forth from Australia where I live now and always looked on St Modans in a nice nostalgic way.
My happiest times there was when I was playing hockey. Good luck in your ventures.

Awryt school. Hope the school isn't missing me too much

I would like to say congratulations to Mr McGeehan with gettin the new Depute Head Teacher. He will be great. Hopefully he will move on to being head teacher. I believe he would be great at head teacher :D xxx

Hiya. The assembly hall is crakin nd a think it will be great in the new school

Hey there, missing the school tragically. Seriously was an amazing 6 years that will be tres hard to better!!

aw well things change just enjoy it whilst it lasts.

xxx

Hello St Modan's. Here's a thought for you - why don't you organise a great big party for all ex-pupils to celebrate the last year in the old building. Perhaps a disco suitable for the young and old with music from each of the 7 decades since the school opened. I think I know a few who would like to be there!

I wonder what others think! Maybe we should start the debate using this guestbook.

Thank you 'St Modan's Old Boy'! St Modan's would be delighted to hear suggestions from anyone associated with the school regarding ways to celebrate past times spent in the current building.
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Please submit your ideas using this guestbook or contact the school directly by email, telephone or letter.

Hello everybody. Here from Peru. Remember me the Peruvian language assistant .
I hope all of you are fine. Here in Peru working a lot to save some money to visit your lovely Scotland again.

Heyah Pepo..!
Cant Wait Till Second Year..!
Big Shout Out To Miss Farrel Cas Shes Leavin =( ..!
Hope she Enjoys Her Life..!
Cant Wait To Get Mrs Mcguiness Back =D ..!
The New Assembly Hall Looks Great..!
The Sites Good Like..!
Im Away Now..!
Byeee..!

Hi5 St Modo's!!! Ha, a wish a wiz still there. Wit a laff!!!

I attended St. Modans in the 80's, I can't believe that some of my teachers are still there! Shame the school is moving, such a large part of my younger years.

Well its just to let you know that we miss most of you guys - Mr Quigley and Mrs Murray we miss you too most! But honestly Mr McAvoy is a true genius - you should take note of what he says folks.

There are no further discos planned for this session. The next one is planned for after the Summer holidays. Worth waiting for though!

Hya all. I went to St.Modans in the late 70s. I loved it, had a great laugh & learnt a lot . I had to travel from Denny so my favourite time was the winter when our school bus couldn't get through the snow and had to go home . My favourite teacher of all time was Mr Shearer for history . And dont run in the corridors I ended up with a WHOPPER of a black eye when I crashed into someone - not that I was eager to get to my next class. It was 3.30 on a Friday and running for my bus. Have FUN all of you xxx love Anjie Brereton

This truly is a smashing school. That guy, Mr. Kelly, gave me a loan of his Beatles CD. Smashing chap.

The Disco was great. Have u any idea when the next one is ?

Hiiyah! The last disco wiz reely gid in da assembly hall! It looks great!

I was a pupil at St.Modans from 1995-2001, and it really was the best days!!!!
Sad to hear that the school is moving, so many fond memories.

Fav subjects were Art, English & History, and most of my Fav teachers have now left (Mr.McNally, Mr. Black, Mr. McDade, Mrs.Skelton, Mr.Grant to name but a few) Glad to see that the other Art Teachers are still there.

Make the most of your time at school, because you'll miss it when you enter the big bad world of employment =)

Hiya. This school is the best school in Stirling. I was there till the end of S4.

Whits happnin every1 in 6th year. Bet uz aw miss me big time. Aw wll it cani be helped. xox

Did you ever wonder? Did Adam and Eve have Bellybuttons? Find out the answer to this and any other question about being a Catholic by coming to a discussion group in school on Thursday Luchtimes. Open to S3 -S6. See you there.

Hi guys how you lot doing ?r u missing me yet ha ha!! I hope to c u all soon. Lots of love
Izzy

For information.
Photos of Valentines disco and Senior Dance have now been posted as promised (Sarah!) You can find them in the 'Learn about us' pages and by clicking on 'School Photos'. The next school disco (Darren) is planned for the Summer term - date to be confirmed! Keep checking the website for updates.

The valentine disco was fun and we had a great time. It was a great laugh and we want to go to the next one anyway byeee xx

wherr thevalentinediscophotos

Valentines Disco photos will be uploaded by Friday 16th February. Apologies for the delay!

Hi ! Good site like all the pictures !
cya xxxx

Hiya! I like the school and I can't wait for the new one!!!

I am an ex-pupil of St Modans. It is a great school but when I was there I was a wee torag but Mr Kelly helped me thru. Now am at Clydebank College and getting a education. Thanks to all of the staff .

Hi. Great site - lovin it !

Hi! St. Modans is a good school and there is loads ae clubs 2 join.

Good Luck to everyone sitting their exams!

Hi, I am coming to St.Modans in June. Hope I can meet all of you.

Hey every1 hope 2007 a great year for everyone and I also hope that teachers will give us a second chance for the new year. see ya at school.. bye:)

HI every1..... AGAIN. just wanted to say that this school is great and I really hope that everyone in first year becomes succesful after their time at st modans and I would like to say good luck to people sitting tests this week

As St Modans most memorable ever pupil, who wore a Santa suit to school in the middle of October and was known on nickname terms by most teachers, aswell as the scorer of the football team's best-ever goal, I deserve at least a photo on the page! if someone from the school can get in touch I will be happy to send one! Also, please show this to Mr McAvoy, Mr Quigley and Mr McGeehan and let them know that they are all legends!!

HIYA ! CHRISTMAS DISCO WAS GID LIKES. CANNI WAIT TILL SCOOL FINISHES WISHING YEZZ AWW A HAPPI CHRISTMAS !!!

Ye, the concert was amazing. We had a fab time. Some ppl were laughing because when playing the cymbals in the orchstera I march to keep in time.

Just wanted to say a very big WELL DONE on a truly inspirational concert last night.
The variety and quality made for a very entertaining evening.I have attended many school concerts over the years and have never been so impressed. You should all be very proud of yourselves.

The end product was very professional and indeed worthy of the prestigious setting.
Congratulations to you all.

WISHING YOU ALL VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a SUCCESSFUL YEAR 2007.

Hiya, I had a great time last night at the concert.
We all had a great laugh in practices plus most of the day out of classes was a bonus !!! Cya's all later

St Modan's is a great school. I have made lots of friends and I like all my teachers. My fav subject is social subjects because i like talkin 2 my friends. It's a shame about the fire but I'm glad no one got hurt. awell bye!! xx

HIYA !!! HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL FOR THE DISCO ON THURSDAY NIGHT. HOPE THAT EVERYONE ENJOYS THEMSELVES !!!

St Modans is a great school and all the teachers are very nice. My best subject is PE. This is a good subject because it is very good fun and the teacher is very good. I also like the school because of all the friends I have made. One of my best friends is David Cook and he is one of my best friends because he is funny. I also like the heads.

It's a real pity that last year's S6 pupils cannot attend this years Senior Dance because of the new venue but great that the fire didn't result in the event being cancelled. It's a great night and will be really good in the castle. I hope all the fifth and sixth year's make the most of it and have a brill time.

Hello St.Modan's,
Congratulations on an excellent school website!!!
Sorry to hear of your recent fire but grateful that no one was hurt....
Name for the new road:
The Lennon Way ...........the only way :)

Hey! I'm glad no-one got hurt in the fire, but at least we got an extra day off! - Including Mon + Tue! :) but I think I'm kind of lucky coz I had ma science test on Friday! I think im gonna fail!

I am glad that the school never burnt down because i'm going there next year

We got Friday off! We got Friday off! An' noo we only got 3 days of skool this week!

Hiya. I think you should call the new road shannonwalshe road - sounds great.
Thank god no one was hurt. Luv the webby - great. Better than the last one. xx bye

Cant belive school went on fire but a day off school was ok
c u on wed.xXx

I'm so glad no-one got hurt and that the janitor and cleaners found the fire or the whole school would have burned down !! The main thing is no-one got hurt !!

I hope the school looks better soon and I'm glad there was nobody was hurt

Same here, but why any1 would set the school on fire is beyond me

Nobody set the school on fire. I heard It was an electrical fault - old wires etc. I think that's much more likely.

Glad no one was hurt. Shame about the hall.

Shame about the school. Hope everything is awrite for the senior dance etc..cause all I would get is my big sister moaning. Anyway one more day in bed got!!!!!!!!

Its good no one was hurt !!

I cant believe there was a fire. I hope everything is ok

Good job that cleaner was there otherwise the whole school could hav been burned down.All my work would've been destroyed! I'm glad nobody was hurt and hopefuly the hall will get sorted out.

hiya hope the school isnt in much damage after the fire !!!!!

I think it's shocking what happened to the assembly hall!!!!

I can't believe our school had a fire! I'm glad no-one was hurt though! Oh well then..bye!! x

Ahhh the assembly hall : we will need to find another place to go - that will not be hard.

hiya eveywan i cant believe there was a fir anyway we have 5 days off now canni wait cya all soon jade

How on the earth did the skool catch fire cummon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw the state of the hall,it was shocking but luckily no one was hurt and it is not in too much bad condition. OK, well see you all on wednesday as usual xxx

Terrible what happened. Does anyone know how this happened?
But the main thing is no one got hurt

its hardly a small fire but its a day off school. i would just like to say thanks to the cleaner and i have always wanted to push a fire alarm button. Ask the cleaner when she seen it what was going through her mind....

catch u later, your best pupil Stephen Day

Hello! :D webbies looking great :D pictures are a bit embarassing! I think you should call the new road alanaisthebest hehehehe just kidding bye x

Thank you to all those who made suggestions for the name of the new school road at our site in Forthbank. Suggestions have now been collated and will be passed to the School Board who will make recommendations to Stirling Council on our behalf.

I think the website could be improved by adding a forum and games.
Also I think the road for the new school should be: Academy road

Name the road: Some suggestions, Kilmodan Way (St Modan was an abbot at Kilmodan Priory) or Rosneath Road (St Modan of Rosneath) or Balmodhan Drive (meaning Modans town)

1.Education road
2.Smart road
3.Creative road

Name the road

1.LENNON WAY
2.LENNON ROAD

Greetings from an ex teacher / ex student in Australia- I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane - what a great site. Well done! Maureen Campey

hey Guys!!! Loving the site!!! HeeHee!!!

Can't wait 2 get back to skool!!! lol ciao

This site is way better than my school's (IN ENGLAND) Natasha showed me this site to show me what goes on on her school and what a good time it is to be there:

Excellent site. So much more informant and professional looking than the old one.

THANK YOU to everybody at the school for making me feel so welcomed, I have enjoyed my time at St Modans, you never know I might be back one day. All The Best To Everybody x x x x

Love the site the pictures of murdock park are cool.

This website rocks! It's really cool !

Excellent, informative website. Well done St Modans!

I really liked this site. I thought it would be boring but it's quite cool !!

I like the site it's smart!

Hey St.Modans. I have to say this is really cool and like the new touches

I think that this site is the best I have ever been on!