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  Jordanhill railway station - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
The Jordanhill railway station is an extremely notable, significant and well-known nexus of social activity on Earth.
Jordanhill railway station is very notable because it is very important, and it is very important because it is very notable.
Jordanhill railway station, despite its importance and notability, was destroyed by Jimbo Wales and the earth was salted by His Holy Majesty.
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  Jordanhill College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jordanhill College, in Jordanhill, Glasgow, Scotland, is now home to the Faculty of Education of the University of Strathclyde.
As well as generalist teaching, Jordanhill College was also the location of the Scottish School of Physical Education, the centre for the training of male specialist physical education teachers in Scotland from 1931 to 1987.
In 1993 the college itself merged with the University of Strathclyde, the Jordanhill campus subsequently serving as home of the Education Faculty.
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 Old country houses of old Glasgow gentry: LIX. Jordanhill [ebook chapter] / John Guthrie Smith and John Oswald ...
He acquired Jordanhill in 1562 from Bartholomew Montgomerie, the chaplain of Drumry, and probably the original house was built by him, and on the site of the present one.
In 1750 Jordanhill was sold to Alexander Houstoun, merchant in Glasgow, (1) of the family of Calderhaugh, in Midlothian.
Jordanhill was bought from the Houstouns in 1800, by Archibald Smith, West India merchant in Glasgow, and Dean of Guild in 1799.
gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk /smihou/smihou059.htm   (814 words)

  
 Jordanhill College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Jordanhill College was the location of the Scottish School of Physical Education, the centre for the training of male specialist physical education teachers in Scotland from 1931 to 1987.
Punchard, who had been a member of the first civilian specialist course in Physical Education in England in 1908, adhered to the Swedish system of gymnastics, and the gymnastic skill and adventure elements of physical education characterized the programmes.
However, Jordanhill College retained its diversified undergraduate courses in Sport in the Community and Outdoor Education.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Jordanhill_College.html   (424 words)

  
 Friends of Govan Old
Stuart, who saw it at Jordanhill and illustrated it in 1856, wrote that "it was dug out of the old church at Govan, at the time when the ancient fabric was pulled down" in 1762, and transferred at that time to Jordanhill[2].
The Jordanhill estate was acquired by the Education Authority of Glasgow Corporation in 1911 for the re-housing of its teacher training college[4], and at this time, or soon after, the stone was removed to the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum of Kelvingrove for storage.
The "Jordanhill Cross", "Cuddy Stane", "Sun Stone" and the nameless cross, which at the time of writing is displayed upside-down, could be pictured forming a loose group in a wide arc to the west, south and east of the church.
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 Happy Millionth Wikipedia! : Today's Podcast By Scott Brenner.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
From the Jordanhill Railway Station article: The Jordanhill Railway Station is a suburban railway station in the Jordanhill area on the west side...
The Jordanhill Railway Station is a suburban railway station in the Jordanhill area on the west side of Glasgow, Scotland.
It is located near the Jordanhill Campus of the University of Strathclyde and the Jordanhill School and sits atop Crow Road, an important western thoroughfare in Glasgow and the main route to the Clyde Tunnel.
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 Education | McSchools? Not in Scotland
Jordanhill is a comprehensive, non-denominational, mixed-sex primary and secondary school, which regularly tops league tables and wins awards - most recently a UK-wide prize for the best use of IT in the classroom.
Jordanhill works as a cluster school with others in the district, providing free places in its upper school for children to do minority subjects.
Anomaly or example, Jordanhill does have the potential to become a political UXB north of the border.
education.guardian.co.uk /print/0,,329416523-48826,00.html   (1279 words)

  
 The Scotsman - Education - Jordanhill to be put up for sale
While the decision has started the process of closing Jordanhill, it is anticipated that the planning process will take at least nine months.
The next major issues to consider are the disposal of the Jordanhill site and the location of a new building for the education faculty.
However, fierce opposition is expected from residents to any large-scale housing development on the Jordanhill playing fields, amid concerns over further loss of green space in the west end.
thescotsman.scotsman.com /education.cfm?id=121892006   (548 words)

  
 Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow
Jordanhill College of Education had its origins as the
In 1959 the College was given the power to provide pre and in service courses for teachers, community workers and was allowed to award their own certificates and diplomas.
This led to the establishment of the School of Further Education at Jordanhill.
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 FAQs: Where - University of Strathclyde Library Services
Jordanhill Library: located in the Sir Henry Wood building on the Jordanhill Campus.
Jordanhill Library: there is a Laptop Area on the upper floor with data points.
For each copy it will tell you in which library it is held (Main; Jordanhill); in which section it is located within the library (Lending; Reference; Short Loan; Store etc.); the shelf (subject) number it is at within the section; and whether it is currently in the library or out on loan.
www.lib.strath.ac.uk /faqs/where.htm   (2879 words)

  
 Milner Road, Jordanhill
Magnificent stone built traditional mid terraced villa is situated in the Jordanhill school catchment.
The house sits in a wonderful garden which is fully enclosed at the rear.
Small private garden to the front of the property and a fabulous enclosed garden with well tended lawn and sun patio at the rear.
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 Bygone Jordanhill
This building was a former lodge house for the Jordanhill Estate and was demolished at the time of the Crow Road Improvement works.
The original Jordanhill House which was the home of the Smiths of Jordanhill.
It had lain unused for several years and was acquired by Jordanhill School recently as part of a proposed expansion.
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 FAQs Education - University of Strathclyde Library Services
Jordanhill Library has an almost complete collection of printed (Scottish) reports, shelved at the start of the Reference Collection on the upper floor – more recent reports are also available online at www.scotland.gov.uk/hmie/insprep.htm.
Ask at the Enquiry desk in Jordanhill Library if you are having difficulty finding the statistics you require.
The phrase 'National Curriculum' properly applies to the situation in England and Wales, and concerns the curriculum for the compulsory years of schooling, ie up to age 16 - there are links to relevant organisations at www.strath.ac.uk/Departments/JHLibrary/uked.html.
www.lib.strath.ac.uk /faqs/education.htm   (711 words)

  
 Residence & Catering
There is a train station at Jordanhill, located approximately 15/20 minutes from the campus.
Breakfast is served in the Refectory, a short walk from the residences.
Yes, Jordanhill campus is in a parkland setting with plentiful parking for individual cars or for coaches.
www.rescat.strath.ac.uk /faqs.html   (1305 words)

  
 UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
This will be mainly, but not exclusively on the Jordanhill Campus; it is expected that you will liaise with Occupational Health and the Centre for Sport and Recreation on the John Anderson Campus.
Promote wellbeing initiatives on the Jordanhill Campus through, for example, the development of publicity materials, attendance at key meetings, liaison with relevant University-wide personnel and external agencies.
Please note that The University Court has taken a decision to close the Jordanhill    Campus and to relocate the Faculty of Education to a new building in the City Centre.
www.mis.strath.ac.uk /Personnel/open/r442006.htm   (2393 words)

  
 Great Places to Eat - The Sisters Restaurant, Jordanhill, Glasgow
The restaurant is located on the first floor at 1a Ashwood Gardens, a side road from the main artery of Crow Road, which leads to the Clyde Tunnel.
It's easy to spot Ashwood Gardens as that is the access to Jordanhill Station, on the commuter line into Glasgow from the west.
Access to The Sisters at Jordanhill is past an attractive outside dining area with large umbrellas, palm trees and hanging flower baskets.
www.rampantscotland.com /besteating/best_eating_sisters.htm   (1192 words)

  
 £20MILLION BID FOR JORDANHILL CAMPUS - Glasgow-North - Latest Local News
Strathclyde University's Jordanhill Campus could be turned into luxury homes if plans to sell off half of the 40 acre teacher training site to property developers go ahead.
If successful, the sale of the site, which was approved by the university's court in January this year, would see staff and student's move to a new purpose-built building at Rottenrow by 2010.
Officials have recently been presenting outline proposals for the development to residents of the Jordanhill area and Professor Andrew Hamnet, principal of Strathclyde University has assured that, if the development goes ahead, it will be sympathetic to the local area.
www.thebestof.co.uk /Glasgow-North/News/21755   (407 words)

  
 Jordanhill School Glasgow Inspection 22/03/2005
Jordanhill School was inspected in November and December 2004.
It is situated in the west end of Glasgow and serves the area of Jordanhill and parts of Broomhill and Scotstoun.
At the time of the inspection, the roll was 1,049, with 462 in the primary department, and 587 in the secondary department.
www.hmie.gov.uk /documents/inspection/JordanhillSchool.html   (5590 words)

  
 The Church of St. Andrew & St. Paul - Bicentennial - Guest Preachers
During his time at Jordanhill, Dr Macdonald served as Convener of the PTA Action Committee which campaigned successfully for the retention of Jordanhill College School in the public sector.
Dr Macdonald was Convener of the Faculty of Education Advisory Committee a forum that brought together representatives of the Faculty and the professions (eg teaching, social work) entered by graduates.
From 1993 until 1996 he was Depute Clerk of the General Assembly, a duty which he combined with his ongoing ministry at Jordanhill.
www.standrewstpaul.com /guestpreachers4.htm   (288 words)

  
 Jordanhill School
Founded in 1920, it was formerly run by Jordanhill College of Education as its demonstration school, and was previously known as Jordanhill College School
It is now funded by a direct grant from the Scottish Executive, and is neither a local authority school, nor is it a private or independent school.
It is an all-through Primary and Secondary Comprehensive school serving the local area of Jordanhill, and parts of Broomhill and Scotstoun.
www.glasgow.gov.uk /en/Residents/GoingtoSchool/Primary/jordanhillschool.htm   (141 words)

  
 The Anecdotage of Glasgow - Captain Crawford of Jordanhill, and his Gallant Capture of Dumbarton Castle
IN former times the estate of Jordanhill was held by a family named Crawford, one member of which achieved a name in his country’s history by an exploit remarkable alike for coolness and bravery.
On the 1st October, 1577, Captain Thomas Crawford of Jordanhill, the hero of the above exploit, was appointed Lord Provost of Glasgow, in succession to Lord Boyd, and next year he was succeeded in that office by the Earl of Lennox.
The gallant captain, by whom the structure was erected at the above date, died on the 3rd of January, 1603, about thirty-two years after his valorous midnight achievement.
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 Jordanhill Campus Review - University of Strathclyde
It is vital an institution the size of the University of Strathclyde constantly monitors its estate and the Jordanhill Campus is one part of the detailed review currently underway.
Questions or comments on the Faculty of Education estate review are invited via the following e-mail address : estatestrategy@strath.ac.uk.
As part of the Jordanhill Estates Strategy all members of staff were issued with a questionnaire giving appraisal options on a number of quality issues.
www.strath.ac.uk /jordanhillreview   (309 words)

  
 Jordanhill Library - University of Strathclyde
Jordanhill Library serves courses mainly in education, community and social work, speech and language therapy, music, sport and journalism studies.
We are situated five miles west of the City centre and are open to all bona fide researchers.
Opening hours - General details of opening hours at Jordanhill Library
www.strath.ac.uk /jordanhilllibrary   (92 words)

  
 The Sisters | The Sisters Restaurants Glasgow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
"The Sisters Restaurants" are two of Glasgow's finest family run eateries and now with restaurants in both Glasgow's Jordanhill and Kelvingrove we offer 2 different atmospheres both with great food.
So for a fantastic time come along and enjoy the cooking and hospitality of The Sisters.
We have had to cancel the cookery class for the 8th of April please could anyone marked down for this class contact us for rescheduling.
www.thesisters.co.uk   (94 words)

  
 Scottish Schools Online 2006 - Attendance and Absence
Percentage of authorised absences for Jordanhill School for 2005/06
Percentage of unauthorised absences for Jordanhill School for 2005/06
Asterisks (**) have been inserted instead of figures for some schools and categories, where percentages are based on data for more than 0 but fewer than 5 pupils, because they could be misleading or lead to the identification of individuals.
www.scottishschoolsonline.gov.uk /schools/attendanceandabsence.asp?iSchoolID=8470332   (322 words)

  
 Scottish Schools Online 2006 - Sixth Year Exam Results
The S6 staying on rates are calculated as the S6 September roll divided by the S4 September roll from two years previously.
Staying on rates affect the potential of a year group to gain awards in S6; therefore a low staying on rate may be part of the explanation for a low percentage of awards at this stage.
Percentage of the S4 year group from two years previously achieving five or more awards at SCQF Level 6 (Higher) or better
www.scottishschoolsonline.gov.uk /schools/6thyear.asp?iSchoolID=8470332   (693 words)

  
 Stewart's Melville RFC
Delighted to report that our starting XV is unchanged this week, after the stirring victory over Accies last Saturday.
Saturday saw our second trip to Glasgow this season, and, unfortunately for the travelling support, it also saw the second defeat of the campaign to opposition from the west.
Having fought back well to win against league leaders Edinburgh Accies, our young squad was perhaps overly confident when taking the pitch at Hughenden.
www.stewmelrugby.com /senior/fixtures_hillheadjordanhill_away.htm   (950 words)

  
 Hillhead Jordanhill RFC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
HILLHEAD CRICKET AND RUGBY CLUBS 1904 — 2004 WHAT follows is brief; but it is hoped appears sufficient to gain an appreciation of our first hundred years.
In season 1988 — 89, the rugby club amalgamated with Jordanhill RFC; and, as Hillhead/Jordanhill, consolidated its position in Scottish rugby.
Your use of this website is governed by our terms and conditions of use.
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 The Scotsman - Strathclyde University to close Jordanhill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Strathclyde University management confirmed plans yesterday to close its historic Jordanhill teacher-training college and create a facility in Glasgow city centre.
The £50 million teacher-training college is to be built in George Street close to the main campus in Cathedral Street.
Thomas the Rhymer: soothsayer extraordinaire and lover of the fairy queen
thescotsman.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=947482006   (252 words)

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