History & Events scans, documents, audio & video format
TITLE FORMAT DATE OF ACQUISITION/PRODUCTION
No. of copies
Other Info
100 Right now! CD 2010 2 Enterprise CDAchievement Newsletters CD-R 2005-2012 1 See also “Newsletters” for
preceding series.Achieving our full potential
Poster C2010 1 The poster is kept beside the filing cabinet at the window due to its size. It shows four former pupils who went on to university
Alan Johnston interview Audio cassette and CD-R in envelope
2006 1 A recording of an interview with Pipe Major Alan Johnston FP on BBC Scotland’s “Pipeline” radio programme. A newsletter from the Montrose Society with info and a photo of Alan is enclosedn b- this is Neil Johnston’s brother
Alex O’Hara Handwritten document
2014 1 Transcription of audio interview done with Alex about Govan high in 1950s and 1960s
Angus Johnston Cap, badges, printouts
2010 1 This material was previously in a glass cabinet beside the school office. When the cabinet was removed, its contents were removed from the backing board & added to the Archives.
An Ian and an Iain CD-R & printed event details
2010 2 Video of CPD Network Event, Stirling; Iain White; Ian McCracken. There is also info about the event and several photos on one of the copies, along with a copy of their joint PowerPoint
Andrew Welsh & Bill Martin
CD-R 2010 2 Audio interviews with Andrew Welsh & Bill Martin
Anthem; Are you labelled; Bully redemption; Just lose it
DVD 2006 2 4 short films made by pupils on Media Studies course
Archival material DVD 2010 1 Scans of magazine for which no printed copy; copies of photos of Jubilee Badge, scarf, etc
Art Department Competitions
Folder & posters
Various 1 The folder of letters recording Art Dept competition entries/successes is adjacent to Letters of thanks boxes in tall bookcase
Audio DVD 1940s (recorded 2012)
1 Audio interview on MP3. Bill talks about Princess Minerva & sings some of its songs
Auschwitz DVD 2014 1 Part of Auschwitz pack in non-rpizegiving photos
Australia DVD 2007 1 DVD features Mount Gambier School (q v) 7 including Govan High staff & pupils
Badges Cloth Badges c1960s Approx. 22
Bag of cloth school Badges. Now kept in fare ne d filing cabinet, bottom drawer
Bible from Glasgow University Chapel
Book Donated 2016
1 Donated on the centenary of the death of John Hutchinson, FP after a service commemorating him, and a cross-planting
Bill Forbes (ex-pupil 1940s
DVD 1940s (recorded 2012)
1 Audio interview on MP3. Bill talks about Princess Minerva & sings some of its songs
Bill Martin-interview in Govan High
CD-R (Audio only)
2010 3 Interview of Bill Martin by Eddie Grady
Bill Martin on Channel 4 News
DVD 2010 1 Interview headed “World Cup Football Songs”. Bill was interviewed on 3rd June, 2010
Bollywood Dance Event DVD 2012 1 Envelope includes an e-mail with details about the event
Book Bonanza DVD & video 1996 1 of each There are also photos & info of the event in the Non-Prizegiving archive
Brochure for opening of GHS 1969 & Who’s who from Centenary Dinner, 2010
DVD 1969 & 2010 1 Scans of brochures & Table Name Pages from February 2010
Brookfield Project DVD 2010-11 1 Disc includes photos, information & a video.
[Robert] Burns & rivers DVD Undated 1 Pupils in a “Burnsong” singing event
Catherine McPhail Author Visit
VHS Video & DVD copy
2004 1 of each Catherine McPhail discussing writing & reading with pupils in Learning Resource Centre, 23rd January 2004
CD Delivery CD-R 2010 2 Video clip of CD being delivered by parachute, 1st April 2010
CD Launch DVD-R 2007 1 CD Launch & live performances
Celebrate taking part DVD-R 2013 (recorded 2012)
1 This is a video and music disc involving Govan high and Pirie Park Primary pupils to Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The envelope includes a copy of the relevant Achievements Newsletter and press coverage.
Centenary DVD DVD-R 2010 3 Fablevision produced DVD including video highlights of centenary events such as Oscars; also interviews with Harry Wylie, Bob Lennie, Alan McGinlay, Iain White, Alex Ferguson, Bill Martin and others
Centenary Open Day CD-R 2010 1 Audio recording from centenary Open Day, 8th June 2010
Chrissie Matthieson & Norie Mackie
CD-R 2010 2 Vox pops interviews with former pupils. Copies also under Norie’s name
Christmas assembly Video 2003 1Christmas Variety Show DVD 2012 2City & the river (Water project)
DVDs in DVD box
2001 1 Films made by pupils in a Comenius Project run by Margaret Lewis & Paula Wlosinski
City & the river (Water project)
DVD-R 2001 1 Copy of above item
Columba 1400 Video 2005 1 Debriefing of pupils after Skye trip –Group 1 Feb 2005
Columbia 1400 Video 2005 1 Debriefing of pupils after Skye trip –Group 2 May 2005. (Tape says “Tape 1” but there is no sign of a “Tape 2”)
Comenius Study Visit:Paderborn, Germany
DVD 2008 2 Video & audio (October 2008)
Culinary Excellence Video 2006 1 Video shows pupils training in culinary & banqueting skills
Culinary Excellence DVD 2006 1 DVD shows pupils training in culinary & banqueting skills and is a copy of the video above
Culinary Excellence Menu scroll 2016 1 See also photos on datalocker
Dambusters DVD 2013 1 TV documentary about Dambusters-George Gregory FP was killed on the raid
Dambusters DVD 2014 1 “Friday Night is Music Night” music & sound tribute
Dance for Health t-shirt c2003 Dance for Health t-shirt
1 In Ostaline filing cabinet)
Determined to broadcast
DVD (audio only)
2010 1 Govan School Radio Broadcast with songs and pupils’ voices (first names given)
Diana Awards DVD & printed event details
2009 1 ITN footage of Robin Gibb at Awards Ceremony, at which GHS pupils performed several dances, (April 2009)
Diving for pearls DVD Undated 1 “A multi-media project exploring impact of shipbuilding in Govan: “Mary Barbour”. “Unity”,
“Keep on rollin”Donald McDonald CD-R 2010 1 Audio interview of ex-pupil
& co-dux by Eddie Grady-June 2010
Duxes CD-R 1920-2010 1 Printed chronological list of duxes & CD-Rom with photos of Dux Board
E-twinning: Scottish Food
DVD 2012 1 Video prepared by Admin pupils on Scottish food & culture. Also included is a newsletter account of the project + pupil names
Faculty Minutes DVD 2005-2013 1 Minutes of faculty meetingsFashion Show Video 1994 1 As well as the fashion Show,
the video includes June Mitchell, Jackie Jamieson & Anne Keay miming to the Supremes, plus other staff impersonations. The programme with names is attached (a copy of the programme is in the 1990s box file)
Fashion Show DVD 1994 2 These are copies of the video above. Technical issues prevented the whole video being copied, but more than one hour has been done successfully. The envelope also includes an account from the school newsletter
Five stories DVD c2007 1 Commissioned by Strathclyde Fire & Rescue. Involved Craig & Amanda Jones, Cheryl Piggott (click on “In the line of fire” for DVD to start)
Future skills Poster C2012 2 This is kept beside the window filing cabinet due to its size
Gavin Dorrian-memorial balloon release
DVD 2012 1 The DVD shows pupils releasing a balloon in memory of Gavin on the 1st anniversary of his death. A printed copy of the related blog is included
George Square Salsa DVD 2010 4 Video of Salsa in George Square. 29th January 2010 Also included is video of Sir Alex Ferguson visit 1st February 2010
G-Factor Talent Show DVD 2008 2 Govan High version of “X Factor” TV programme
Girls night in CD 2011 1 Enterprise CDGlasgow 800 Car badge 1975 1 Original Glasgow 800 badge
(metal/enamel) from Bob Lennie; includes letter with further info
Golden Girls interview DVD 1960s (recorded 2010)
1 Interview with 2 of the Duke of Edinburgh Award winners from 1960s: Linda Telfer nee Mclean and Eleanor Collins
Govan Fair DVD 1947 1 Silent film of 1947 FairGovan Fair DVD 1952 1 Silent film of 1952 FairGovan Fair DVD 1985 1 Silent film of 1985 Fair.
Alex Ferguson & Margaret Mclean are shown in GHS School Hall; also shown is school float: Govan High & Temple of Doom
Govan Fairway-Showpeople project
DVD 2012 1 Envelope also includes Fablevision letter and relevant newsletter entry
Govan High Coat of Arms
Letters and badges
1954 1 Original letters to and from Lord Lyon King of Arms regarding the Govan High School Coat of Arms plus specimen cloth badges
Govan High Musical Audio CD 2009 2 Enterprise CDGovan High News CD-R 1994-2005
(acquired 2011)
2 Issues 1-42, 1994-2005.
Govan High Song Audio CD & handwritten lyrics/music
2009 2 Original school song from 1940s sung by Robert Lennie, ex-Headteacher & former pupil
Govan High Songs CD-R 2013 1 Original & Bill Martin school songs with photos of pupil choir round Govan
Govan High – The Press & Herald
CD-R 1910, 1915
(acquired 2010)
1 Scans of “The Herald” article “New School in Govan” (1910) WW1 casualty list from ”The Govan Press”, (1915) -including GHS pupils
Govan Pipers DVD 2015 1 BBC Alba documentary with Ian Watson GHS Piping instructors and local children
Govan Road DVD 2007 1 Video of pupils rehearsing & performing songs live
Govan Road CD 2007 1 Enterprise CD, poster, newspaper article and list of those on the poster
Govan Stories DVD c. 2007 3 Pupils touring Govan & interviewing people
Govan Talking DVD Undated 1 Pupils and locals talking about the Govan area
[The] Govan Trail DVD 2013 1 DVD of Powerpoint of pupils’ tour round Govan historic sites; includes printed version. Compiled by pupils in Mr McCarron & Ms Wriggleworth’s classes
Govan Trumps Playing cards 2015 1 Seeberal former pupils feature on cards. Their details are in an envelope along with the cards.
Govan Weavers’ Society Burns Supper
DVD 2015 1 DVD from Debi Lowe
Govan Youth Information Project: Multicultural event
DVD 2007 2 Event in GHS featuring various local schools (video)
Grapevine High School DVD 2012 1 Video conference between GHS & Grapevine High School, Texas. Format is flv which is only playable outwith school system
[The} Great British story
DVD 2012 1 BBC series which includes pupils from Govan High School.
Hall of Fame CD-R Undatedc2010
1 Internet info, scans, photos etc
Hall of fame update CD-R 2012 1 Internet info, scans, photos etc
Happy 100th Birthday to Mr Wylie
CD-R 2011 2 Happy Birthday message to Harry Wylie in audio/video from Jim Rafferty, Norie Mackie, June Toner. Chaired by Iain White, March 2011
Harry Morton CD-R 2010 1 Audio interview with ex-pupil from 1940s, 2nd June 2010
Harry Wylie: How to live beyond 100
DVD 2012 1 Official copy of TV programme featuring Harry & other centenarians. A printed letter from the producer is included.
Harry Wylie: How to live beyond 100
DVD 2012 2 Unofficial copy of TV programme featuring Harry & other centenarians.
Hitting home DVD 2003 2 Anti-drugs video featuring GHS pupils. A copy of a related article is included with 1 of the DVDs, and the magazine is in the archive
box for 2000-2009Hockey Club 1st XV Badge Undated 1 Metal badge
Homework Club (LRC) Video 2004 1 Includes transition workers Stewart McGregor & Derek Montgomery (Transition workers). Pupils includes Dominic Capuoron, Ross White, Mercedes Morrell et al- 22nd April, 2004
House badge Badge 1930s 1 Stephen House badge donated by Jean McKechnie FP nee Middleton March 2015. This badge is yellow.
Iain White interview CD-R /2010 4 Audio interview, 24th June 2010
Ian McCracken Video 2005 1 Video conference of librarians including Elspeth Scott & Alison Turriff, 1st February, 2005
Improvement Plans 2005-2010
CD-R 2005-2010 1 Word documents
Inset Day Video 2004 1 (mid-February 2004)Investor in People Plaque
(metal)Undated 1
Irn-Bru Advert DVD April 2009 1 Recording of TV advert for Irn-Bru filmed in Govan High and featuring some pupils. There is also an electronic copy on the Datalocker.
I was there DVD November 2014
1 BBC interviews with WW1 veterans restored from 1964 recordings
In the shadow of a Fairfield Cran” (sic)
Poster Undated 1 Large poster showing shipyards, owners 7 working men coming out of yards. Kept with oversize material
It’s ridiculous but it’s not a joke
DVD Undated but c2005
1 Film set in Govan High School about sectarianism. Credits list all the pupils involved in the film
Janet Rivera nee Carmichael
CD-R 2013 1 Interview of Janet c2010 by Ian McCracken (recording originally on mini-disc)
Japanese Garden Metal plaque 1995 1 Removed 2016Jim Rafferty Retirement
Video 2004 1 June 2004
Jubilee Badge Badge 1960 1 Metal Badge issued to pupils to mark Govan High’s 50th anniversary
Keir Bloomer CD-R 2010 2 Audio only – Keir on In-Service Day in Govan High,
1st June 2010Keir Bloomer DVD-R 2010 1 Video & audio – Keir on In-
Service Day in Govan High, 1st June 2010
Keys project Key (metal) 2006 1 There is a related disc with photos & info in the Photos file. The key is kept in the filing cabinet by the window.
Leadership Team minutes 2005-2010
CD-R 2005-2010 1 Word documents
Leadership Team minutes 2005-2013
CD-R 2005-2013 1 Word documents
Learning Resource Centre :History subject poster
Poster C2003 1 Poster showing history topic books that could be found in library. Designed by Alan Rafferty. One of series of posters designed to help LRC relaunch. The poster is kept by the filing cabinet at the window due to its size.
Learning Resource Centre
DVDs 2006-2009 1 Four discs of archival documents, photos, articles etc connected with the LRC
Leaver Destinations congratulatory messages
Poster 2011 1The poster is kept beside the filing cabinet at the window due to its size.
M74 Project DVD 2007 1 Includes a DVD showing pupils working at Pollokshaws Road site, plus printed background information and a school newsletter article
Magazines digitised DVD 1911-1966(Produced 2010)
1 Scanned contents of school magazines, 1911-1966
Margaret Finnie Catering awards
Video 2003 1 Filed under “Saint Andrew’s“ as on same video
Mary Brooks interview Audio cassette & CD-R
c1980 relating to 1930s
1 Interview by pupils in English class about Mary’s education in Govan High in the 1930s
Milonde School Plaque Wooden plaque
c2010 1 Plaque presented by twin school from Malawi. Plaque is kept behind History & events boxes.
Molendinar Award Carved stone award statuette
2014 1 Award presented to school in 2014. Also included are a photo of the presentation & the related blog.
Mount Gambier DVD Undated 1 This is a copy of a video sent to Mount Gambier High School in Australia. It
features Derek MacDougall, June Alba & Iain White
Nevasa Cruise Picture 1968 1 Framed photo of ship awarded for “Best Dorm”(kept in filing cabinet drawer (near window)
New Learning Community Awards
Metal plaques 2004-2009 1 There are 5 plaques; one for each year. 1 is placed behind the boxes due to screws that can’t be removed
New Opportunities DVD 2012 1 Interviews with pupils, former pupils and staff about “the challenges of young people seeking employment”
Newsletters CD-R 1994-2006 1 see under Achievement Newsletters
Nicola Sturgeon DVD 2008 2 Nicola Sturgeon’s speech at Oscars(audio & video)
Norie Mackie & Chrissie Mathieson
DVD C2010 3 Video interviews with 2 ex-pupils
Notre Dame video conference
Video; DVD copy
2003 1 of each
GHS Pupils are in smaller video insert. Frank Mullen & Sonja Kerr identified names, and a note of these has been placed in the video case. A report of the project is enclosed with the DVD., 1st December, 2003
Outdoor Expedition DVD 2010 1 Short (3 minute) video plus 166 photos of trips to The Whangie & Loch Eil. A copy is also in the photographs archive
Physical Education PE Dept
DVD 2014 1 Videos of activities including Australia (Mount Gambier), Duke of Edinburgh and other activities. including related Newsletter info
Primary visit to GHS DVD 2008 1 Andy Masterson talking to primary pupils with Frank Mullen & Sonja Kerr, 1st February 2008
Questionnaire replies CD-R 2010-2012 1 Word documents + scans of pupils’ centenary questionnaires
Questionnaires-supplementary
CD-R 2010-2012 1 Word documents & e-mails giving various experiences
Radio Interview with Iain White
Audio 2011 1 Radio interview with Iain White about Sir Alex
Ferguson on the occasion of the latter’s 70th birthday. A printed copy of the blog entry is in the disc sleeve-December 2011
Rangers Glee Show DVD Undated 1 Govan High pupils featureReporting Govan High DVD &
Printed info & pupil names
2008 4 Myths about primary induction in style of news report
Room of our own DVD + copy of “Evening Times” article
2006 1 DVD made by CDU (Later changed to AU) pupils which was shown at GFT.
Rowing Club Records DVD 1952-1962 4 Scans of records connected with Govan High Rowing Club, 1952-1962
Saint Andrew’s Dance Video 2003 1 Video is only end of dance (6 minutes). Also on video is Margaret Finnie catering event
Saint Andrew’s Dance DVD 2003 1 Copy of item aboveScans of plans CD-R 1910
(Produced 2010)
1 Plans of original school buildings
Scarf donated by George McKenzie
School scarf c1955-1960 1 In Ostaline filing cabinet
School code Poster Undated pre 2010
1 “Staff expect pupils to..”. Large format. Kept with oversize material
School of Football CD-R 2011 1 Scans of an Evening Times article 25/8/2011
School songs CD-R 1940s and 2010 (produced 2013)
1 School choir singing the 1940s and 2010 school songs. Printed lyrics & music are included
School songs CD-R 1940s and 2010 (produced 2013)
1 School choir singing the 1940s and 2010 school songs. Photos of the school choir round Govan are included
Scott Black interview CD-R c2008 2 Audio interview with Scott Black, ex-pupil
Scottish Screen -compilation
Video 1930s (acquired 2009)
1 Compilation of short films, including many of old Glasgow, and featuring visit of Lord Provost Dollan to GHS 1938
Scottish Screen – selected films
Video 1930s (acquired 2009)
1 Visit of Lord Provost Dollan to GHS 1938; School Bank footage
Scottish Screen – selected films
DVD (Realplayer)
1930s (acquired
1 Visit of Lord Provost Dollan to GHS 1938; School Bank
2009) footageSenior Prom DVD 2006 2Sir Alex Ferguson’s Visit
DVD 2010 3 Afternoon School Event & Centenary Dinner – video & slides, 1st February, 2010
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Visit
DVD 2010 1 Afternoon school event only- also video only, 1st February, 2010
So you think you’re funny
DVD 2010 4 Comedy video produced by Plantation Productions featuring GHS pupil Kris Brown. (One has a different cover)
So you think you’re funny preview
DVD 2010 1
Staff backup DVD 2003-2004 1 Original backup disc. Material has been put onto photograph discs in that file; documents organised as staff handbook below
Staff handbook, minutes & bulletins
DVD 2003-2004 1 Organised version of multitudinous folders on “Staff backup 2003-4
S5 Parents’ Info meeting
CD-R 2013 1 Powerpoints & information leaflets on subject choice and exams for parents
Stars in your eyes DVD 2007 2 Pupils/staff singing in the character of various stars
The Streets DVD c2006 2 Made by Tharan Siwapathan (pupil) about dangers of the streets
Student Council minutes
CD-R 2007-2013 2 Also includes SQA Performance info
Sunny Govan Radio broadcast
Audio CD 2007 1
Tactile Govan (Alex Leiper) stone carvings)
Audio CD plus notes
2004 1 Envelope contains an audio description of one or more of the stone carvings of famous Govan buildings that used to be situated in the school foyer., plus pictures of the carvings, transcriptions of the audio files & a an article about the project
Taggart: hostile witness DVD C1990 1 Commercial DVD of episode in which Govan High school and some pupils appear at approx. 27 minutes. The disc cover includes a list of pupils involved
A Tale of two Govans DVD c2006 1 Animation of Govan Fair. Plastic wallet Includes
printed scriptTalent Show DVD 2006 2Tuned in spaced out Audio CD 2006 1 Enterprise CD of songs sung
by pupilsTurner Farm DVD c1973 1 Silent video of pupils an staff
at Turner farm filmed by FP Les Millar. There is also footage of a local Boys’ Brigade Parade on the disc.
Two little girls & the big bad man
DVD 2006 2 This film/video was shown at Chicago Film Festival and was part of a project run with Kate E Deeming called “Stacey’s face”. A printout of related information is included in one DVD case, a PowerPoint printout in the other. (The original PowerPoint is in the pictures files, under “Plasma”)
Valencia Football Event
DVD 2014 1 Videos of School of Football trip to Valencia, including related Newsletter info
Video Conference DVD 2009 1 Video Conference with Western Canada High School, when Alison Kilpatrick swapped jobs with Char Dittman from Canada, May 12th, 2009
Vox pop DVD 2010 3 Audio interviews at Pearce Institute, 1st June 2010
Wanna beez Audio CD 2008 2 Enterprise CDof songs sung by pupils
What are we good at? DVD 2008 4 Pupils show Future Skills in action. No commentary.
Willie Jones CD-R 2010 2 Audio interview with Willie Jones, ex-pupil & Gleneagles chef, 9th September, 2010
X-Ray X-ray in envelope
2011 1 The X-Ray showing Govan High was part of a Health careers Day. The envelope also contains a copy of an explanatory NHS news article. Due to the large size of the envelope, it has been placed with other large photos above the 1900s box files. The envelope also contains Art Competition posters
Your first step to the future
DVD 2009 1 Interviews by GSWRA with Dean Campbell, Ross Caw, Gary Brown et al