Proud to lead the learning community of school listed 291 of 340 on this list. A wonderful, nurturing, ambitious school community within a beautiful part of the developing City of Dundee. We are so much more than this number and refuse to be defined by it.
Today my Dad
@AndiLothian
was awarded an honorary doctorate alongside
@DoddieWeir5
. I am so proud of him. Doddie is an absolute legend and an inspiration to all of us and gave such a powerful message. Today is your first cap, what’s next?
Thank you to everyone involved in my special send off. Lola and I were quite honoured and overwhelmed at the whole thing. Thanks for many, many happy memories
@Perthacademy
@Evening_Tele
I have no idea what the purpose of an article like this can be other than to shame one school which faces the challenge of supporting young people in relatively more challenging circumstances (1)
Well it wasn’t the result the nation wanted but
@morganacademy1
was the winner today. After a challenging year today we had a really positive day that brought the community together. We had a good laugh. To boot we get our defibrillator! Result!
#family
#strength
#love
Truth is that I’ve always found it a bit difficult to transition from the end of term into the holidays, particularly at the summer. It always takes a few days to decompress but we get there! To all my educator colleagues I wish you a restful and joyful summer. Here’s to you! 😎
How lovely to receive a visit from Former Pupil Stewart Howie (Class of 1960). Stewart has lived in Gloucestershire since 1961 and is back in Dundee to celebrate his 80th birthday as well as a visit to
@dundeeunitedfc
tonight. House points for remembering to wear his tie 👍🦌
When you return to your office to find secret messages from your students. 🥰 Not entirely sure what they are getting at with the acting reference but they do say that all the world’s a stage.
#bestjob
So proud of our young people and feeling incredibly privileged to be part of such a caring community. We are safe from harm, fear and oppression, they and their families are not. Funds are going directly to the International Red Cross. Please support us.
Thank you to everyone that has supported us so far! All we want for Christmas is to be crowned Scotland’s most scenic school. Voting closes in 5 hours, you know what to do! Share and vote for
@morganacademy1
🙏
Today we had a special visitor to our S2 English classes. Santa delivered a personalised book to every learner & thanked them for being good boys & girls. We understand the value of reading for pleasure. 🙏 Morgan Academy FPs and
@Literacy_Trust
for support.
#dundeelearning
🦌😍
A wonderful dance performance at the city square today by a group of young people from Dundee and Angus schools. Violence against women is not inevitable, it is preventable. We all have responsibility to eradicate it, in our homes, in our schools and in our communities .
#16Days
This morning I received my print of Morgan meadow in bloom by
@LouiseKirby_
It now has pride of place in the Rector's office, we love it thank you Louise.
Some believe young people today are not interested in or connected to the past, or that they don’t get the significance of sacrifice of previous generations. Not a bit of it. I find that when conditions allow access and relevance, the opposite is true. It always inspires me 🦌
This week our
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success winners are all from our S3. These amazing kids all recently received school reports that were nothing short of outstanding. (Ignacy not pictured) 👍🦌
Today’s slice of success involved seven brilliant individuals, each nominated by their teachers for exceeding expectations. Jakob, Amber, Ryan, Fatima, Kara, Sean and Zaki all thoroughly deserve their nominations. They also gave your truly their schooling improvement suggestions.
Earlier this week Colin led me on a walk around Stobswell and Maryfield. Informative and interesting it was too but mainly beautiful. We gave our regards to Billy and the Tayview community garden is an absolute gem.
@StobswellForum
@LynnesnpR
@DundeeCulture
@DundeeCouncilCE
Love it when we receive impromptu visits from our Former Pupils. Former school captain
@ArshadHaajirah
telling me all about her year in Instanbul learning Arabic before her undergraduate course at
@Cambridge_Uni
in Islamic Studies begins in September. 👏❤️
To all pupils
@morganacademy1
Please make sure you do the home Covid19 test before coming to school. Pick up test kits in school. Virus cases are rising locally. We must protect each other. I've suffered it this past week and wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Keep safe. Mr L 👍
On a personal note, may I say that my first year within this wonderful learning community has simply flown in. What a pleasure and privilege it is to work and learn in this community. Merry Christmas everyone! 🙏
That's a wrap! School's out for Christmas! On behalf of all of the Morgan family we wish you a restful and joyful festive season. May you and yours enjoy health, happiness and love. 🎅🎄😍
Well done to all our pupils and staff for completing their first day of
#remotelearning
both at home and at
@morganacademy1
Like many places we experienced some technical issues initially but we have seen good levels of engagement. Shout out to all parents and carers who helped!
I think this is useful 👇. Right now Morgan Academy staff are all support staff focusing on point 2 ensuring we reflect our school's values
#love
#family
#strength
We are here to support our community and stay connected. Get in touch with us.
This week our fiend the extremely talented photographer
@Funkmasterdoog
visited Morgan to capture some images for our new branding material. Cant wait to see the compete work
If ever we needed reminded of the need for a community defibrillator then we received it today. Thoughts with
@ChrisEriksen8
and
@DBUfodbold
tonight’s and prayers sent. Let’s get this defibrillator up at the school ASAP
A pleasure today to attend the launch of
#oorfiercegirls
Inspiring leadership from Tamsyn, Fatema and great to see
@FatimaIshaqMSYP
too!
@LynnesnpR
an honorary Morgan Academy Oor Fierce Girl. Everyone deserves to be happy and healthy in their relationship 💪🏻
@DundeeHWB1
Tonight from 3:30pm to 5pm I have my monthly HT drop in at Stobswell connect on Albert Street. Parents and carers are welcome to drop in and have a chat. No appointment necessary
#community
This week our
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success go to Jake who has been immense, Nat who is challenging himself, Summer and Veronica who have both been ambitious in Art and Lennon who contributes positively. Proud of you guys 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏 🦌🦌🦌
Following the HT update sent out today, please remember, we are here for our young people and families. If we can help we will. Things may be uncertain in these challenging times but we aim to be a constant source of support and positivity. Stay connected
#family
@morganacademy1
@morganacademy1
is in esteemed company having reached the final four of scenic Scottish schools. Having been voted Dundee’s favourite historic building in 2021 we are targeting the double! Share and vote please!
#WorldCupofScenicScottishSchools
On 16 March 2020 the PM said “now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact and travel”. 2 yrs ago. Thinking about fellow teachers and school based colleagues and how far we’ve come since that day. How magnificently we all responded as a profession 👏 👏
#strength
Ben, Adbul and Mo (now S5) worked exceptionally hard last session and were awarded straight A grades in their seven N5 qualifications as a result! 👊 Nataniel Otto also achieved this incredible achievement. Well done boys! Worthy
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 winners this week 👏👍🦌
This week’s
@Clarks24hBakery
donuts of success nominees! Emily has helped install a community piano, Baizah nominated for determination in pursuit of her dream career, Teri is really pushing herself, Abdullah is asking the right questions & Dawid has a very positive attitude 🙏
Our Facilites Managers, Findlay and Sandra also received
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success this week for, well just for being such brilliant members of staff.
What a finale from
@dundeeschoolsmt
and a cast of thousands! Fantastic performances all round. So proud of the many
@morganacademy1
bairns who did us proud tonight 🦌 Thanks to all our wonderful instructors for your excellent service 🙏
This weeks
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success go to Irvin who bagged 3 for the school ⚽️ team, Dawid who is helping in junior classes, Jaden who is mentoring a younger student, Ghina who has been translating for a new start and Areej who scored 100% in her recent Geography test. 🙏🦌
Three of
@morganacademy1
’s inspiring young women Fatima, Olywia and Megan involved in the
#oorfiercegirls
launch this evening. Feeling proud and grateful for their leadership. Brilliant initiative!
This week our
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success winners are all within our S2. These brilliant young people all received outstanding school reports recently. (Jeet & Yuhansee not pictured) 👏👍🦌🍩
Today my office was rocking with students who recently performed in
@dundeeschoolsmt
musical performance of School of Rock worthy nominees for the
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success. Never before has so much musical talent squeezed into one space 🎸🤘🦌
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is well underway. What an honour and pleasure this evening to be welcomed to Dundee Central Mosque and to share iftar with such a welcoming community.
Today our
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success winners included Ashton who volunteered his services unprompted to assist a teacher at a local primary school who was tidying up the playground at the end of the day. 👍
This week’s
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success! Daniel has a positive attitude, Chris is a ⭐️, Iman has strong inventive ideas, Skye is honest & helpful, Abbie and Rachel have been smashing it in English. 🙏 also for sharing your school improvement ideas with me.
#morganachievement
A beautiful afternoon spent in the company of over seventy
@morganacademy1
FPs. Thanks to the MA Former Pupils Association for organisations. Today’s lunch was a celebration of the life of Tom Hermiston, former Principal Teacher of Physical Education at Morgan.
#loyalty
🦌
@Evening_Tele
while simultaneously celebrating those with the not comparable task of educating mainly already high-attaining, more middle-class children. (2)
Positive annual attainment visit from
@PFlemingHT
this afternoon. Proud to represent the efforts of all staff members at
@morganacademy1
in improving attainment outcomes for our young people.
Since 2019:
🦌S4 5+L5 - up 21%
🦌S5 1+L6 - up 8%
🦌S5 5+L6 - up 7%
🦌S6 1+L7 - up 14%
Today we are
#teamfreddie
. So proud of this boy who today represents Scotland in Birmingham at the National Champs. He’s an inspiration.
@BritGymnastics
Happy Birthday to my inspiring Dad
@AndiLothian
The man who brought the Beatles to The Caird Hall in 62 and 63 and coined the phrase Beatlemania! Thanks to
@Funkmasterdoog
for the wonderful print. He loves it 😍
Some days are really brilliant. Our S6 leave for home tonight challenged and hopefully inspired. Huge thanks to
@m3wyl
and our valued partners
@Insights
for your leadership. Marcus’s reward for his efforts was to join me on lunchtime supervision duties on Dura Street
#forties
This morning’s slice of success focused on young people who have consistently demonstrated a positive attitude and brought this to their learning. Well done to Finlay, Amy, Callum, Mabel, Poppy and Layla.
#ihaveapositiveattitude
👏🙏🦌
This weeks 🍩 of success included Sean who has a positive attitude, Lucy who is 💪🏻, Manahil who is smashing it in Business, Matthew who is turning setbacks into success, Eryn who is producing excellent work and Hasan who is a ⭐️
#morganachievement
🙏
Todays
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success go to Archie and Libby who have been treading the boards with
@dundeeschoolsmt
Feryal, who has helped a new EAL pupil settle in, Mustafa who is positive and gives his best and Levi (not pictured) who has been really applying herself. 🙏👍🦌
Partnership opportunity incoming! This is going to be big! Seeking employers within the service and hospitality industry who might be seeking an innovative partner and who are keen to help develop the young workforce of Stobswell and Maryfield!
@DYWTayCities
@DundeeAndAngus
Red letter day as Mr.Lothian & Mr.Edwards got keys to our new retail, enterprise and community space in the ❤️ of Stobswell. Follow our journey, it’s going to involve lots of learning, hard work & fun for students and staff along the way.
#tommorgans
#wehaveago
#dundeelearning
It’s Friday! That means it’s time for the Head teacher’s slice of success. This week there is an upgrade to the slice of success courtesy of our valued partners
@Clarks24hBakery
who are now sponsoring this weekly slot. Rebranding to follow - Donuts of Success!
#morganacievement
This week’s
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success winners are some of the students recently involved in a fantastic community project to design & install a mural in Stobswell. Such a lovely and creative group they are too! 🦌👏
#dundeelearning
@YouthCldCentral
The Morgan Academy P7 Open evening is a nice opportunity to open our doors, welcome family and show what we are all about. This year I was particularly struck by the number and quality of student leadership on show at the event. Our young people remain our greatest asset 🦌👏🙏
Last weeks
@Clarks24hBakery
🍩 of success winners were Leila and Sally. Leila achieved a B grade in N5 Biology last session after terrific and persistent application while Sally did likewise in Chemistry. Well done girls! 🙏👍👏🦌
Yes he was. A privilege to hear from another illustrious brewer at Morgan Academy. John Morgan’s legacy is a great and interesting one, Dundee’s most diverse Secondary school, funded by empire. We cannot change history but we can change the consequences of history
#onehumanity
The River Tay, Dundee, as I arrived on the train on the 29th June to speak at the Prize Giving of Morgan Academy. A wonderful display of education for all. Morgan’s father was a Maltman.
Congratulations to our own Ms Farningham who today was appointed to the role of Business Manager and will join the Morgan Academy Senior Leadership Team after the Easter break.
@lokiscottishrap
We would love to host you here at Morgan Academy. Our school sits in the heart of Maryfield ward one of Dundee’s finest and most challenged areas. We would love to host you and open the doors to community members and the book loving public of Dundee.