St Ninian's High School, Kirkintilloch

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St Ninian's High School
Motto	In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas
Established	1874
Type	Comprehensive school
Headmaster	Paul McLaughlin
Faculty	68.5 FTE
Students	748
Grades	Standard Grade Scottish Qualifications Certificate
Location	Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, Scotland
District	East Dunbartonshire
Accreditation	Schools of Ambition
Campus	Thomas Muir (temporary)
Colours	Blue, Navy and Red
Website	Official Website

St. Ninian's High School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school, Roman Catholic High School located in Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, Scotland. It is currently housed in the former Thomas Muir campus in Bishopbriggs prior to the completion of a new school building in Bellfield Road, Kirkintilloch.

There are currently 748 students in attendance with an average of 5 classes in each year. Each class boasts no more than 25 pupils.

The school has consistently proved to be successful in a number of different areas – SQA results, the Charter Mark award, Investors in People recognition and the Scottish Education Award for “Raising Basic Standards”.

As a Roman Catholic School, the main ethos is firmly based on Gospel values; at the same time, tolerance, understandings and respect for the views of others is promoted at every opportunity.

"We are committed to equality of opportunity and to the promotion of justice and peace."

[edit] History

Opening in 1874, St Ninian’s has a varied and thoroughly interesting history. There is a book telling the full and detailed story of our origins written by Gerald Maguire and Stephen Murray, previous Principal Teachers of our school. You can access this book, and many other articles and details about St Ninian’s, at William Patrick Library in Kirkintilloch. The name is “The Story of a School 1874-1974”, and is printed by Deacon Brothers (Printers) Ltd of Kirkintilloch.