"I went to Albert High School in 1940 I just did not like it, and when I got to the age I could leave,I got out fast maybe it was a place that was to much for me at that time,I dont know,but it has no good memories for me while I attended Albert,I would like to hear if anyone at that period,had the same or similar dislikes of Albert as I did,I cant believe I am the only one who never got the pleasure out of High School "

"Excuse me, but were we supposed to actually like Albert? I thought the fact that your "quali" results designated you to a senior secondary school was considered a triumph? No disrespect to Colston, which was a junior secondary., Of course there were areas which you suffered in silence. Of the eight (?) periods a day there would surely be at least one you enjoyed?
Some teachers way back in the 1950's were too handy with "the belt", some used heavy sarcasm, some put the fear of God into you. Remember Miss Ross, the science teacher?
Yet she taught me something I have never forgotten to this day. "It is no crime to be ignorant, but it is a crime to conceal it." In other words, never pretend you understand something in order to appear knowledgeable because you will surely be found out. Always ask if you don't know.
Have to admit, that was wise advice which has served me well.
They, the teaching establishment, said we girls would cry on our last day at school. Not a chance, we replied.
I wept buckets on my last day. And I get a lump in my throat when I look at the old photograph of Albert and the memories come flooding back. Does distance lend enchantment to the view? Who knows. Can honestly say I did enjoy English, art, languages, music even if the female singing teacher did not tnink me suitable for a part in The Mikado (big disappointment, disliked her) and thanks to Miss Ross, I did miraculously pass science exams. Remember the litmus test? Oh goad, that's about all I do recall.
Anyway, having left at third year to pursue a career in the theatre, I can honestly say I respected Albert Senior Secondary School.
Fast forward some decades later. I was now in the newspaper business and in our Edinburgh canteen one day, spotted two young lady visitors wearing Albert grey, maroon and blue scarves and blazers. I felt so proud of them and Albert. Tradition rules! "

"Don`t know what to say, I liked Albert !!!! I took Boys Tech , Good Home+Maths Teacher. Good Arts , Sci., Tech. Not so hot with French, but the teacher Was HOT!!! German Good. `tho it didn`t help with all the Germans I met In Vancouver. Like a Yank trying to understand Glesa Patter. All in All I`d give Albert Pass marks. I had a fair.ly good career in Marine and Structural Fields. Taught under Los Angeles City School District, for a while. So Albert helped me a wee bit I think !!!! I found That anyone with 2 or 3 years at Albert Were as good or better than some of the College students I came across. Of Course thats only MHO."

"Yes Jim, I agree, Funny thing the "Careers Council sent me to a Chartered Accountants for my first job. Robert Stirling was a top Accountant. He hired me, then told me he`d run errands for my Granny. His Mother lived across from Springburn Park near the Main Gate. I stuck that not too long and Started an Apprentice Templatemaker(Loftsman)Then Onward Outward and upword in my Travels. Wae ma Smoleys Book Of Logarithms (Pre Calculators & LapTops) up ma juke off into the wide world of Navy Ships , Spy Ships C.I.A Ships Drill Ships ,Rigs Oh ! `n ma wee brother Wellfield didnae dae too bad as he ended up wae his ain Marine Repair Co. Well Respected too, sooo Colston must`ve taught him Something, Or wasSpringburn????My eldest Brother went to Albert. He Headed up an Aerospace Co in Calif. so Albert, Colston an Springburn Helped shape us. I`m Very Proud of My Brothers and Where I Came from and Who I came from.I am Especially Proud of all the great people on this site. If the rest of the world was more like them .....Wishfull Thinking... As the song Sez "What a Wonderful World" "

"Hi There JIm..... I agree with you ... I think it was springburn.......we were brought up with the good old fashioned work ethic and family vlaues..... and , in a community where we were aw` Jock tamsons Bairns......."Love, thy Neighbour " was very much in evidence... we just did`nt know , or appreciate all that back then..... hopefully , when the storeis from theis site are recorded , it will become obvious that the world lost a great deal when it lost the old Springburn ... I feel very sad noo .... I need a hug.... Fi xxxxx"

"I went to Albert High School in 1940 I just did not like it, and when I got to the age I could leave,I got out fast maybe it was a place that was to much for me at that time,I dont know,but it has no good memories for me while I attended Albert,I would like to hear if anyone at that period,had the same or similar dislikes of Albert as I did,I cant believe I am the only one who never got the pleasure out of High School "