Dyce Academy
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Dyce Academy is one of two state schools within the town of Dyce
, a small suburb of the city of Aberdeen
, Scotland
with it serving as the sole provider of secondary education. Dyce Academy's catchment area includes Dyce and much of the surrounding country, including the village of Newmachar
.
The school's construction began in the late seventies and was completed in 1980. The building has typical architecture of state schools of the period, with concrete in abundance.
There have been a mixed staff of teachers since the inception of the school. However, several teachers have served since the opening of the school, including Michael Taylor, who retired in 2008, after 28 years service.
. Under this programme, talented students travel to Dyce to be taught advanced music. Past Pupils include the famous "Classical Star" Ian Watt, now an idol rated as a guitar hero worldwide.
Dyce Academy is one of two state schools within the town of Dyce
Dyce
Dyce is a civil parish and suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland, about north west of Aberdeen city centre, and best known as the location of the city's airport. It is on the River Don.- History :...
, a small suburb of the city of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
, Scotland
Scotland
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with it serving as the sole provider of secondary education. Dyce Academy's catchment area includes Dyce and much of the surrounding country, including the village of Newmachar
Newmachar
Newmachar is a village in the north-east of Scotland located within the Aberdeenshire local authority. Situated 10 miles to the north-west of Aberdeen, the settlement has an estimated population of 2,400.-Overview:...
.
The school's construction began in the late seventies and was completed in 1980. The building has typical architecture of state schools of the period, with concrete in abundance.
There have been a mixed staff of teachers since the inception of the school. However, several teachers have served since the opening of the school, including Michael Taylor, who retired in 2008, after 28 years service.
Aberdeen City Music School
Dyce Academy has recently been host to the Aberdeen City Music School or ACMS which is a music school in ScotlandMusic schools in Scotland
Music schools in Scotland are available at several levels. Formal music education begins at 4½ years and can progress as high as postgraduate studies. Education in Scotland is a responsibility of the Scottish Government...
. Under this programme, talented students travel to Dyce to be taught advanced music. Past Pupils include the famous "Classical Star" Ian Watt, now an idol rated as a guitar hero worldwide.
TRANSFORM Aberdeen
The school has recently been taking part in the National Theatre of Scotland's TRANSFORM project. 'The Cabaret of Impossible Dreams' is directed by award-winning Paddy Cunneen and involves various professionals combining various elements.Natalie King case
The school was recently embroiled in the Natalie King case. She claimed that she was bullied at Dyce academy and that the teachers did nothing to help. After holding her £20,000 case for several years, she dropped it, citing health reasons.Notable former pupils
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- Classical Star and hero Ian Watt
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Mark McDonaldMark McDonaldMark McDonald is a Scottish National Party politician and Member of the Scottish Parliament for the North East Scotland region. -Education and Early Career:... - Winner of the Elite Model Look UK competition, Morven Macsween, is a pupil at the school and is travelling to Morocco to take part in the world final.