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Dec 21, 2019 · He chose to study chemistry at Glasgow University. After graduating and completing teaching studies at Jordanhill College, he found himself back at Greenock Academy as a member of staff. By 1979 he...
Jan 4, 2020 · Ian spent most of his life in and around Greenock Academy. His father taught Primary Seven there and Ian himself was a pupil all the way from Primary One to sixth year, when he was head boy.
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Jun 15, 2012 · Ian’s father taught Primary 7 at Greenock Academy until 1951. Ian was a pupil there from 1946 till 1959 (in the Nelson Street building) in both primary and secondary departments. He was Head Boy of the school in session 1958-59.
Dec 5, 2019 · Died: December 5, 2019. IAN MCCRORIE, who has died aged 78, is not in Wikipedia’s list of famous people from Greenock, but it cannot be disputed he gave more to the town than many who are on the list ever did. He spent most of his life in and around Greenock Academy.
Dec 11, 2018 · In the 1960s, Lee’s government made this unique bilingualism compulsory in all primary and secondary schools. In 1987, Singapore became one of the first countries in the world to adopt English as the language of instruction for most school subjects, including math, science, and history.
Jan 14, 2018 · Until the 1950s, English textbooks used in primary schools in Singapore were imported mainly from the United Kingdom. Among these were The Beacon Readers, Janet and John Basic Readers and First Aid in English. The British firmly believed that Malayan students in local schools should be taught English exactly the same way as students back home ...
Dec 10, 2019 · Ian McCrorie at Brodick on 10 October 2015 during CRSC’s ‘Five Ferries Excursion’ to Arran, Kintyre and the Kyles. Ian McCrorie, who died on Thursday 5 December 2019 aged 78, was the most charismatic and inspiring individual in CRSC’s long history — but his interests and gifts went far beyond shipping. He will be remembered above all ...