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Hello! Welcome to our school!
Hola, bienvenidos a nuestra escuela Hello! Zapraszamy do naszej szkoły
Our School
Is called St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary.
Picture of school It is situated in a peaceful suburb in the West of Glasgow.
Vital Information
Picture of pupils It is a mixed, Catholic school.
There are and 60 900 pupils teaching staff.
Pupils travel from all over the West end of Glasgow to attend this school.
School Uniform
In St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary, like in most Scottish schools, we wear a school uniform.
We wear a white shirt, stripy tie, black trousers or a skirt and a black jumper.
Most people agree that the uniform is smart and practical.
School Building
Picture of school buildings Our school is modern because it was only built 8 years ago.
There are two separate buildings which are linked.
There are three floors in the school and we have a fantastic view over Glasgow from the top floor windows.
Accommodation
We have many classrooms; science laboratories; a library; a dining hall; a drama studio; assembly hall; gym hall and stage.
There is also an impressive Art workshop.
Furthermore we have an oratory where Mass is celebrated.
Picture of stage
Drama studio picture Library picture
School office picture Technical department
Gym hall picture I.T picture
Sports Facilities
Picture of the pitches With regard to sports facilities, we have two large gym halls and a sports pitch outside.
There is also a fitness suite with an excellent range of equipment.
The School Day
Classes begin at 8.45 and finish at 2.50 or 3.40 on Mondays and Wednesdays.
There is a morning interval at 10.35 and classes resume at 10.50.
There are usually six classes a day; seven on the longer days.
Lunch time is at 12.30 and lasts for forty minutes.
Subjects
English Home Economics Mathematics History Art Geography Modern Studies Religious Education Spanish French I.C.T
Physical Education Drama Music Technical
Important Members of Staff
The school is run by the head teacher and the senior management team Our head teacher is Mr. McSorley and he has four deputes; Mrs Kennedy, Mr Ferry, Mr Dowds and Mr McGarrill
We hope you have enjoyed learning about our school!
Adios! Do widzenia !