Jordanhill School - Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

The school's Latin motto, beneath its coat of arms is "Ad summa nitor", which translates to "Strive for the highest". The school uniform consists of dark trousers for boys (brown shorts were obligatory in the Primary Department until 1977, when the option of 'longs' was ceded to Primary Seven boys) a brown skirt (or pinafore for primary girls) for girls, a white shirt (the option of cream was permitted into the early 1990s) and a brown blazer. Girls are not allowed to wear trousers and blazers are compulsory for all pupils, regardless of weather, making them unusual for a Scottish state school. The tie is yellow, brown and green for everyone except the seniors who have a brown tie and pupils achieving excellence in extra-curricular activities (for example representing their country at their chosen sport) who may be awarded a green Honours tie. All pupils are required to wear the uniform when they are inside the school or its grounds, at lunchtime and when travelling to and from the school.

Jordanhill's Senior Management Team consists of:

• Rector Dr. Paul Thomson;
• Depute Rector Mrs. Christine Robertson;
• Depute Head Teacher (responsible for Senior Secondary) Mr. John Anderson;
• Depute Head Teacher (responsible for Junior Secondary) Ms. Susan McDade;
• Head of Primary Mrs. Irene. Matier;
• Depute Head (Primary) Mr. Robin Paton.

The railway station closest to the school is Jordanhill railway station.