Belmont Academy (Scottish Gaelic: Àrd-sgoil Bhelmont) is the largest secondary school in Ayr. The Academy is non-denominational and state-run by South Ayrshire Council. In 2008 the school transferred from the 48-year-old campus into a new building, which was opened to pupils in August 2008.
The original Belmont Academy was built in 1960. When the school leaving age rose to 15, Ayr Academy no longer had the capacity for all the secondary school children in Ayr and so Belmont was built. Construction of the current campus started on 10 January 2007 and the new building was opened to pupils in August 2008.
Mainholm Academy decantedit
In mid-2006, Mainholm Academy was closed for repairs and all of the school's pupils were decanted into neighbouring schools – namely the Belmont, Ayr and Kyle Academies. Subsequently, on 24 November 2006 it was revealed by South Ayrshire Council that Mainholm would be closed permanently and the transfer of pupils to new schools became permanent.
New buildingedit
Belmont Academy, along with Prestwick Academy, has had a new campus built to replace their aged original buildings. South Ayrshire Council made use of the controversial public-private partnership (PPP) plan to finance the project. Construction work was contracted to the British-based company Carillion. Work was originally due to start in the summer of 2006 but was delayed and did not begin until 10 January 2007. The former playing fields beside the school were entirely fenced off during this process. Although work started later than intended the school was completed by the original date in 2008 and opened to pupils on 24 August 2008. The gradual dismantling and demolition of the original buildings began shortly after the new facilities opened, during which time the old campus was completely sealed off from the new. The demolition and clearing was finished by February 2009.
New head teacher, 2013edit
Early in the year, and after many years serving Belmont Academy, headteacher Alan Moir left his post. A temporary headteacher Allan Rattray of Girvan Academy occupied the role for several weeks before his replacement, Susan Beattie, was able to take up her post.
Housesedit
The school has 5 houses into which the pupils of the school are assigned. Originally named after islands in the Firth of Clyde, the houses were Arran, Craig, Cumbrae and Bute. As the school roll varied, first Kintyre was added to make 5 houses, then Bute was dropped as the school roll fell, however it was reinstated together with Lomond as the school roll was subsequently increased again with the partial assimilation of Mainholm Academy. In 2010 Craig house was dropped and the pupils split between the remaining 5 houses. The remaining 5 houses are Cumbrae, Bute, Lomond, Kintyre and Arran.
Current management structureedit
Head teacheredit
Mr. K Boyd (2022–present)
Depute head teachersedit
Mr. G McLean
Mr. S Anderson
Mr. A Bryden
Mr. B Sinclair
Former head teachersedit
Mr D McCredie – August 1960 – June 1969 – Retired*
Mr A Steele – August 1969 – June 1976 – Left* Died 1976
Mr W F Stewart – August 1975 – March 1997 – Retired .
Mr A Moir – March 1997 – June 2012 – Retired*
Mrs S Beattie – August 2012 – December 2016 – Retired
Mr G McLean – January 2017 to February 2017 (Acting)
Miss T Stewart – March 2017 – January 2022
Mr G McLean – January 2022 to February 2022 (Acting)
Associated primary schoolsedit
The current primary schools linking with Belmont are: Alloway Primary School, Kincaidston Primary School, Holmston Primary School, Tarbolton Primary School, Doonfoot Primary School and Braehead Primary School.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Belmont Academy news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Belmont Academy Scottish Gaelic Ard sgoil Bhelmont is the largest secondary school in Ayr The Academy is non denominational and state run by South Ayrshire Council In 2008 the school transferred from the 48 year old campus into a new building which was opened to pupils in August 2008 Belmont AcademyAddress8 Nursery RdAyr South Ayrshire Council KA7 3SNScotlandInformationTypeNon Denominational Secondary SchoolMottoBear WitnessEstablished1960Parent Council ChairIain FosterHead TeacherMr Kevin BoydAge11 to 18Enrolment1 229 2020 21 HousesArran Bute Cumbrae Kintyre LomondColour s Red black and yellowPublicationThe Belmont Banner The Crimson Banner The Belmont BanterSchool yearsS1 S6Websitehttp www belmont sayr sch uk Contents 1 History 1 1 Mainholm Academy decant 1 2 New building 1 3 New head teacher 2013 2 Houses 3 Current management structure 3 1 Head teacher 3 2 Depute head teachers 3 3 Former head teachers 4 Associated primary schools 5 Notable former pupils 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThe original Belmont Academy was built in 1960 When the school leaving age rose to 15 Ayr Academy no longer had the capacity for all the secondary school children in Ayr and so Belmont was built Construction of the current campus started on 10 January 2007 and the new building was opened to pupils in August 2008 Mainholm Academy decant edit In mid 2006 Mainholm Academy was closed for repairs and all of the school s pupils were decanted into neighbouring schools namely the Belmont Ayr and Kyle Academies Subsequently on 24 November 2006 it was revealed by South Ayrshire Council that Mainholm would be closed permanently and the transfer of pupils to new schools became permanent New building edit Belmont Academy along with Prestwick Academy has had a new campus built to replace their aged original buildings South Ayrshire Council made use of the controversial public private partnership PPP plan to finance the project Construction work was contracted to the British based company Carillion Work was originally due to start in the summer of 2006 but was delayed and did not begin until 10 January 2007 The former playing fields beside the school were entirely fenced off during this process Although work started later than intended the school was completed by the original date in 2008 and opened to pupils on 24 August 2008 The gradual dismantling and demolition of the original buildings began shortly after the new facilities opened during which time the old campus was completely sealed off from the new The demolition and clearing was finished by February 2009 New head teacher 2013 edit Early in the year and after many years serving Belmont Academy headteacher Alan Moir left his post A temporary headteacher Allan Rattray of Girvan Academy occupied the role for several weeks before his replacement Susan Beattie was able to take up her post Houses editThe school has 5 houses into which the pupils of the school are assigned Originally named after islands in the Firth of Clyde the houses were Arran Craig Cumbrae and Bute As the school roll varied first Kintyre was added to make 5 houses then Bute was dropped as the school roll fell however it was reinstated together with Lomond as the school roll was subsequently increased again with the partial assimilation of Mainholm Academy In 2010 Craig house was dropped and the pupils split between the remaining 5 houses The remaining 5 houses are Cumbrae Bute Lomond Kintyre and Arran Current management structure editHead teacher edit Mr K Boyd 2022 present Depute head teachers edit Mr G McLean Mr S Anderson Mr A Bryden Mr B SinclairFormer head teachers edit Mr D McCredie August 1960 June 1969 Retired Mr A Steele August 1969 June 1976 Left Died 1976 Mr W F Stewart August 1975 March 1997 Retired Mr A Moir March 1997 June 2012 Retired Mrs S Beattie August 2012 December 2016 Retired Mr G McLean January 2017 to February 2017 Acting Miss T Stewart March 2017 January 2022 Mr G McLean January 2022 to February 2022 Acting Associated primary schools editThe current primary schools linking with Belmont are Alloway Primary School Kincaidston Primary School Holmston Primary School Tarbolton Primary School Doonfoot Primary School and Braehead Primary School Notable former pupils editSee also Category People educated at Belmont Academy Notable former pupils include Mike Scott from The Waterboys Arnie Burgoyne from Echo and the Bunnymen Noam Dar professional wrestler Stuart Murdoch lead singer of Belle and Sebastian David Simpson cricketer Jock Zonfrillo 1 television presenter and chef Ewan McVicar 2 DJReferences edit McIver Brian Chef who beat heroin addiction has become toast of Australia ISSN 0140 0460 Retrieved 1 May 2023 Carroll Ryan 1 May 2020 Ayr DJ tipped to become one of the hottest names in dance music drops epic EP Daily Record Retrieved 1 May 2023 External links editBelmont Academy s page on Scottish Schools Online Belmont Academy 55 26 46 N 4 37 02 W 55 44611 N 4 61722 W 55 44611 4 61722 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Belmont Academy amp oldid 1183547688, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
