Craigclowan Preparatory School
| Craigclowan Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Edinburgh Road , PH2 8PS Scotland | |
| Information | |
| Type | Preparatory school Day school |
| Motto | Laborare et ludere (Work and play) |
| Established | 1952 |
| Founder | Richard W Noad |
| Headmaster | John Gilmour |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 3 to 13 |
| Enrollment | 252 (2015) |
| Colour(s) | |
| Website | http://www.craigclowan-school.co.uk/ |
Craigclowan Preparatory School is an independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 13 in Perth, Scotland.[1]
History
Craigclowan was established in 1952 by Richard W Noad.[2]: 7 Noad was educated at Sedbergh School and the University of Oxford, graduating with an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE).[2]: 12 He was formerly second master at Ardvreck in Crieff.[2]: 12 The school opened on the 16 September 1952 with 36 pupils.[2]: 4
In May 1955 Noad bought Craigclowan with its extensive grounds from Isabella McArthur.[2]: 9 Following the death of Noad in 1965, the parents and staff agreed to form a company, to take over and run the school.[2]: 9 The company, with six governors and a chairman, bought Craigclowan from the Noads in 1965.[2]: 10 Craigclowan School Limited continues to expand facilities and buy land to the present day.[2]: 10
Houses
There are four school houses, named after Scottish islands.
Headmasters
- 1952–1965: Richard W. Noad
- 1965–1979: Arthur A. Spence
- 1979–2007: Mike Beale
- 2007–2012: Andy Rathborne
- 2012–2015: Richard Evans
- 2016– : John Gilmour
Notable alumni
- Jamie Cachia (born 1987), Scotland field hockey international.[2]: 62
- Graeme Connal (born 1969), winner of the 1991 and 2009 World Curling Championships with team Scotland.[2]: 90
- Phil Kay (born 1969), stand-up comedian.[2]: 33