SCHOOL COTTAGE

SHIELDGREEN CENTRE

Shieldgreen is situated on the southern edge of the Moorfoot Hill, in Tweeddale, some 3 miles north of the town of Peebles. Glasgow to Shieldgreen is approximately 70 miles.

HISTORY The steading of Shieldgreen has a long history, originally as an isolated sheep farm in open hill country. Around 1918, the steading came into the possession

of the Forestry Commission and was encircled by the planting of the Glentress Forest.

Energetic fund raising by pupils, parents and staff and generous financial assistance from the former Corporation of Glasgow enabled Crookston Castle Secondary to

make an offer for the steading, together with 7 acres of ground, when it came up for sale in 1973.

ADMINISTRATION

The general policy and administration of the Centre, is directed by a management committee of the staff. The day-to-day management is in the hands of the School Buisness manager Mrs Ferguson. Bookings may be made through Mrs Ferguson.

AIMS Our aim in using Shieldgreen is the conviction that the pupils will benefit enormously in their overall development. Apart from any educational advantage,

the experience of social contacts and communal life in a different environment is of the greatest value to young people.

The centre has several roles. It gives practical purpose to the work of the school in providing curriculum opportunities through fieldwork and expeditions. It has a useful function in training pupils in the social skills. It creates new opportunities for sports, hobbies and leisure pursuits.