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'''Robert Gordon's Hospital''' (usually expressed by the acronym RGC) was a school which opened in [[1750]] that aimed to give the poor boys of [[Aberdeen, Scotland|Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]], a firm education with a strong grounding in [[Christianity]]. The Hospital was the brainchild of [[Robert Gordon]]. Since then it has changed its name to '''Robert Gordon's College''' and became a fee paying independent school. In 1989 it became a co-educational school.{{fact}} |
'''Robert Gordon's Hospital''' (usually expressed by the acronym RGC) was a school which opened in [[1750]] that aimed to give the poor boys of [[Aberdeen, Scotland|Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]], a firm education with a strong grounding in [[Christianity]]. The Hospital was the brainchild of [[Robert Gordon]]. Since then it has changed its name to '''Robert Gordon's College''' and became a fee paying independent school. In 1989 it became a co-educational school.{{fact}} |
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During the 1980s and 1990s Robert Gordon's College developed a powerful reputation for its debating. Former pupils include politician [[Nicol Stephen]], journalist and politician [[Michael Gove]], singer [[Sandi Thom]]{{fact}}, Scottish rugby players [[Chris Cusiter]] and Stuart Grimes, Commonwealth gold medal winner David Carry, writer and broadcaster David Stenhouse, and former Manchester United, Aberdeen and Scotland captain [[Martin Buchan]]. Another former pupil was Ian Black, sports personality of the year in 1958 at the age of only seventeen! He achieved this phenomenal feat because at a swimming gala in Budapest, Hungary he won gold medals in three separate events whilst competing against fully grown men. He had won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games that year. Many of his records still stand on the basis that he is the youngest person ever to have achieved certain times in swimming races. He was also a formidable rugger player. He of course represented the United Kingdom at swimming but he also felt not just British but also distinctly Scots. He wore his British Olympic uniform when protocol required but at the poolside he wore his MacGregor tartan dressing gown to emphasise his North Britishness. |
During the 1980s and 1990s Robert Gordon's College developed a powerful reputation for its debating. Former pupils include politician [[Nicol Stephen]], journalist and politician [[Michael Gove]], singer [[Sandi Thom]]{{fact}}, Scottish rugby players [[Chris Cusiter]] and Stuart Grimes, Commonwealth gold medal winner David Carry, writer and broadcaster David Stenhouse, and former Manchester United, Aberdeen and Scotland captain [[Martin Buchan]]. Another former pupil was Ian Black, sports personality of the year in 1958 at the age of only seventeen! He achieved this phenomenal feat because at a swimming gala in Budapest, Hungary he won gold medals in three separate events whilst competing against fully grown men. He had won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games that year. Many of his records still stand on the basis that he is the youngest person ever to have achieved certain times in swimming races. He was also a formidable rugger player. He of course represented the United Kingdom at swimming but he also felt not just British but also distinctly Scots. He wore his British Olympic uniform when protocol required but at the poolside he wore his MacGregor tartan dressing gown to emphasise his North Britishness.At times he could be very annoying. |
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Ian Black later won an Olympic gold medal for swimming. He became a primary school teacher. He worked in Canada for a time. He was headmaster of St Christopher's school in Bahrain in the mid-1980s. He taught at Aberlour House 1987-90. He narrowly missed out on the headmastership. He then became headmaster of Robert Gordon's College. He is married with four children. He commands great loyalty and affection from his former pupils. |
Ian Black later won an Olympic gold medal for swimming. He became a primary school teacher. He worked in Canada for a time. He was headmaster of St Christopher's school in Bahrain in the mid-1980s. He taught at Aberlour House 1987-90. He narrowly missed out on the headmastership. He then became headmaster of Robert Gordon's College. He is married with four children. He commands great loyalty and affection from his former pupils. |
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Their [[Combined Cadet Force]] (CCF) is also renowned for being one of the best in Scotland{{fact}}. In 2004, the school won the Military Skills Competition in Barry Budden. This competition allows the top 7 CCF Army sections in Scotland to compete for the trophy. In 2005, they came 2nd. In 2006, they came 3rd. |
Their [[Combined Cadet Force]] (CCF) is also renowned for being one of the best in Scotland{{fact}}. In 2004, the school won the Military Skills Competition in Barry Budden. This competition allows the top 7 CCF Army sections in Scotland to compete for the trophy. In 2005, they came 2nd. In 2006, they came 3rd. |
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The school's network is run by a right bunch of n00bs. |
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Revision as of 20:47, 5 December 2006
Robert Gordon's Hospital (usually expressed by the acronym RGC) was a school which opened in 1750 that aimed to give the poor boys of Aberdeen, Scotland, a firm education with a strong grounding in Christianity. The Hospital was the brainchild of Robert Gordon. Since then it has changed its name to Robert Gordon's College and became a fee paying independent school. In 1989 it became a co-educational school.[citation needed]
During the 1980s and 1990s Robert Gordon's College developed a powerful reputation for its debating. Former pupils include politician Nicol Stephen, journalist and politician Michael Gove, singer Sandi Thom[citation needed], Scottish rugby players Chris Cusiter and Stuart Grimes, Commonwealth gold medal winner David Carry, writer and broadcaster David Stenhouse, and former Manchester United, Aberdeen and Scotland captain Martin Buchan. Another former pupil was Ian Black, sports personality of the year in 1958 at the age of only seventeen! He achieved this phenomenal feat because at a swimming gala in Budapest, Hungary he won gold medals in three separate events whilst competing against fully grown men. He had won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games that year. Many of his records still stand on the basis that he is the youngest person ever to have achieved certain times in swimming races. He was also a formidable rugger player. He of course represented the United Kingdom at swimming but he also felt not just British but also distinctly Scots. He wore his British Olympic uniform when protocol required but at the poolside he wore his MacGregor tartan dressing gown to emphasise his North Britishness.At times he could be very annoying.
Ian Black later won an Olympic gold medal for swimming. He became a primary school teacher. He worked in Canada for a time. He was headmaster of St Christopher's school in Bahrain in the mid-1980s. He taught at Aberlour House 1987-90. He narrowly missed out on the headmastership. He then became headmaster of Robert Gordon's College. He is married with four children. He commands great loyalty and affection from his former pupils.
In 2002 the College achieved great success in hockey winning the Scottish Reserve Cup, the Scottish School's Cup and the North District League. The success continues at the college as the North District Under 16 and Under 18 squads are heavily made up of RGC players every year.
In the sport golf they have also had considerable success. For example Jack Scott was in 2006 picked for the Scottish National Golf Squad. The schools golf team this year played against Gordonston commandingly beating them 4-2. They also run a house golf competition which the house of Straloch won ths year in 2006. Steven Smith is also considered to be a hopefull prospect for the future of golf in the school as he represented the North-East Under 14s District team against Angus in 2006.
RGC has achieved lots of rugby success [citation needed] in the year 2005-06. In addition to winning the first Royal Navy 7's Cup, they have got to the final of the Bell Lawrie Scottish Schools Cup in the U-18 and U-15 category.
It has the highest intake of the Duke of Edinburgh candidates in the whole of Scotland - more than twice as many as any other place that does this award scheme. In 2006, 66 candidates are doing the Gold Award. In 2005, Aberdeenshire Council produced only 6 Gold Candidates.
Their Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is also renowned for being one of the best in Scotland[citation needed]. In 2004, the school won the Military Skills Competition in Barry Budden. This competition allows the top 7 CCF Army sections in Scotland to compete for the trophy. In 2005, they came 2nd. In 2006, they came 3rd.
The school's network is run by a right bunch of n00bs.
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