Dumfries Academy

Dumfries Academy
Location
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Scotland
Information
TypeComprehensive secondary
Established1804 (1804)
Head teacherJoanne Dillon
Teaching staff52
Number of students547
HousesBarrie, Haining and Laurie (formerly Criffel, Nithsdale and Solway)
Colour(s)Maroon and Black
Websitewww.dumfriesacademy.org.uk

Dumfries Academy is one of four secondary schools in Dumfries in south west Scotland. It is a state funded secondary school for both girls and boys. The schools moto is "doctrina promovet" which translates from Latin to "learning promotes" which the school emphases within their "vision, values and aims". There are two notable buildings; the Minerva Building 1895-7 by F J C Carruthers and a later building by County Architect John R Hill, 1936.[1]

  1. ^ Hume, John R. (2000). Dumfries and Galloway : an illustrated architectural guide. [Edinburgh]: Rutland Press. ISBN 1873190344. OCLC 45313216.

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