Lanark Grammar School
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Lanark Grammar School is a secondary school in Lanark, Scotland. It was founded in 1183, and celebrated its octocentenary in 1983, including a visit by Princess Anne. Notable former pupils include rally driver Colin McRae. The school draws its pupils from many villages in the local area, including Douglas, Carstairs, and Glespin, as well as Lanark itself. The school frequently takes part in Lanark Lanimers, the town's annual festival.
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[edit] Subjects
The school has over 70 teachers and around 15 subjects. Lanark Grammar is one of the only secondary school in Scotland which teaches Latin. The biggest department is Maths and the smallest is R.E.
[edit] Charitable Projects
Mrs. Blakeley, one of the Depute Head Teachers helps to raise money for orphans over in Kenya through the school. In the 2005/2006 term Lanark Grammar raised £2,000!
[edit] Best Tutor Group (2006)
2H1 were voted "Best Tutor Group" in the school by a select group of judges in March 2007. The best Practical Class was 2P4.
