tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post4599031052897550136..comments2024-02-17T21:46:12.329+00:00Comments on A Gurn from Nurn: Glen Cunningham's opinions on what life is like for the youth of NairnGraisghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-82631584151763489282012-10-01T10:56:22.229+00:002012-10-01T10:56:22.229+00:00Mike and his twin sister Ali Vass were students at...Mike and his twin sister Ali Vass were students at Nairn Academy. Mike seems to be doing no bad as a musician Glen<br /><br />http://www.mikevass.com<br /><br />But I wish you well in your musical career and hope the year at our Academy doesn't hold you back too muchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-28977555848384145002012-10-01T10:01:24.639+00:002012-10-01T10:01:24.639+00:00I heartily support all the comments above, and dis...I heartily support all the comments above, and disagree with Glen in his misjudged and misguided thoughts completely.<br /><br />I am a product of the music department at Nairn academy (from 2001 to 2006). Without them, I would not be pursuing my dream to become a professional classical musician. My good fortune so far is thanks to the tireless support from the current head of the department and Musician and proudnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-71661727788447240192012-09-27T19:36:11.379+00:002012-09-27T19:36:11.379+00:00Absolutely correct anon, here's the video you ...Absolutely correct anon, here's the video you refer too. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI9brgJUoIc&feature=plcp" rel="nofollow">Hustings question 1</a>Graisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-63967088508686635432012-09-27T16:30:01.437+00:002012-09-27T16:30:01.437+00:00In Glen’s defence he did not initiate discussion o...In Glen’s defence he did not initiate discussion on “feral youths” but he was referring to a question raised during the election Hustings earlier this year; check out the video on the Gurn on 27th April 2012. He was not the one to introduce this phrase so adverse comments should not be aimed towards him regarding that particular subject.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-8534375155222175792012-09-27T15:47:25.746+00:002012-09-27T15:47:25.746+00:00Nairn Academy is the best school.....................Nairn Academy is the best school....................................................In the world!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-28872232792032003162012-09-27T13:52:43.927+00:002012-09-27T13:52:43.927+00:00Glen you need to wind your neck in a bit. Some of ...Glen you need to wind your neck in a bit. Some of your comments may be true but you do not have the right to speak badly about Nairn Academy as you only spent 1 year there. Also how do we know you weren't just a roudy first year who had "awful" teachers because you acted out in class and they punsihed you for it. Your comments are invalid and quite frankly ignorant and repugnant dueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-15048399319981082972012-09-26T23:58:27.379+00:002012-09-26T23:58:27.379+00:00Just to highlight his point of there being no choi...Just to highlight his point of there being no choir when he was in school; I was in the year above Glen and I had the opportunity to join a choir and a various amount of clubs. Seen as he only spent a year in Nairn Academy his comments on the school are rather one-sided.<br /><br />Having been there through 3 changes in head teachers the school has had many different views on how to improve the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-64788548553363296562012-09-26T23:27:27.204+00:002012-09-26T23:27:27.204+00:00Current S6 pupil..
definition of "feral kids&...Current S6 pupil..<br />definition of "feral kids" - A child who is raised without human contact, often raised by wild animals as a result of being abandoned...... <br />I do not think my parents would agree with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-43254654589731336892012-09-26T23:04:00.296+00:002012-09-26T23:04:00.296+00:00WELL SAID JAMIE!!!
WELL SAID JAMIE!!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-69393869577085604502012-09-26T22:38:36.347+00:002012-09-26T22:38:36.347+00:00i can to nairn acadamy in first year, i was a very...i can to nairn acadamy in first year, i was a very abrupt child. i behaved horribly. with plenty love and attention the school changed me and made me a better person. i have been giving great opportunities in work experience and the youth forum.the school gave me a second chance and showed me how to let people in. i believe that the teachers in nairn are excellent and always help me 100%. im Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-4236134745828516512012-09-26T10:39:46.914+00:002012-09-26T10:39:46.914+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-89944507668847737452012-09-25T22:23:35.841+00:002012-09-25T22:23:35.841+00:00A very recent past Head Boy of Nairn Academy I wou...A very recent past Head Boy of Nairn Academy I would be failing the Rector, pupils, staff & community by not responding to the comments on this blog. Six years ago – a year before Glens short stay - I entered Nairn Academy an average ability S1 pupil intending to pursue a career in Sport. Never considered an academic high flyer it became evident I was Dyslexic & very quickly Nairn Jamie McDonaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-49090851568406585532012-09-25T21:29:39.508+00:002012-09-25T21:29:39.508+00:00We have already detailed why some comments are not...We have already detailed why some comments are not posted, there will be no further discussion on the matter. Please accept a full refund if not satisfied. Graisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-67499541646371439242012-09-25T21:25:04.517+00:002012-09-25T21:25:04.517+00:00can you explain why all appropriate comments that ...can you explain why all appropriate comments that are being posted are not been shared on this blog. Editing comments is exceptable but choosing favourite comments surely makes a mockery of the debateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-62993010364119834122012-09-25T06:54:38.206+00:002012-09-25T06:54:38.206+00:00Well said 'youth' of Nairn!
As a willing...Well said 'youth' of Nairn! <br /><br />As a willing servant of Nairn Academy I was fairly irked when I read Glen’s ill-informed and naïve comments last week. Following the solid advice of not e-mailing whilst enraged (advice I hardly ever follow) I decided to wait until the weekend before further reflection… and I’m glad I did – suffice to say the responses from pupils and parents haveMistah Kurtznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-74952608200058964752012-09-24T15:29:04.708+00:002012-09-24T15:29:04.708+00:00The observation that voice training for opera at a...The observation that voice training for opera at a secondary school is not available is well made. I have a youngster at uni now thanks to the education at Nairn Academy – not to forget Millbank Primary before that. The Academy has had difficulties but don’t knock it. I know that many teachers went out of their way at lunch-time to provide extra tuition for youngsters needing that bit of extra Happy Parentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-90664699806082387102012-09-24T00:40:56.561+00:002012-09-24T00:40:56.561+00:00I would have to echo the comments of most of the a...I would have to echo the comments of most of the above posters. I left Nairn Academy in 2006 and thought many of the teachers were terrific. Admittedly there were a few that were less than impressive or had altogether lost their enthusiasm. But the efforts of the majority helped my year (me included) to achieve our potential. I'm proud to say that Nairn Academy provided a great starting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-60097172793648533692012-09-23T14:29:24.750+00:002012-09-23T14:29:24.750+00:00I wasn't really into playing musical instrumen...I wasn't really into playing musical instruments at school, but as I've just left, I know for a fact that the music department at Nairn academy has a more than ample opportunities for the musically talented. For instance their is the choir, steel band, wind band, special tutors for those wanting to play pipes- and that's just a few examples.<br /><br /> I myself only attended one highAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-19615074427883396702012-09-23T04:01:10.863+00:002012-09-23T04:01:10.863+00:00@ anon 10.22 you said "Okay, so you edit peop...@ anon 10.22 you said "Okay, so you edit people's comments when they ask a valid question? So much for free speech!!! Poor show Gurn."<br /><br />"Free Speech" is a fluid concept in our society anon. McNae's essential Law for Journalists will tell you: "<br />Although the United Kingdom has a free 'free press' in comparison to the authoritarian censorship Graisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-71694485359048517892012-09-22T15:29:04.790+00:002012-09-22T15:29:04.790+00:00'Glen Cunningham's opinions on what life i...'Glen Cunningham's opinions on what life is like for the youth of Nairn'<br /><br />What the hell has this to do with nairn academy? you went completley off subject, but since you are on this subject ..... how dare you slate nairn academy! I left nairn academy 10 years ago and there was plenty of oppertunity for me there. I made something of myself, it has nothing to do with the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-22633198737386067082012-09-22T13:17:48.745+00:002012-09-22T13:17:48.745+00:00Glens introduction into this subject was presented...Glens introduction into this subject was presented very well.<br />It was unfortunate however that he did not get a bigger response to the question at hand. “What life is like for the youth of Nairn”.<br /><br />Now I would imagine that it is a very good life for the Youth of Nairn, with great schools and lots of activities and clubs which Glen has stated. <br /><br />However the so called “feralAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-22697103265284898252012-09-22T12:35:40.513+00:002012-09-22T12:35:40.513+00:00Not a very thorough insight into the lives of the ...Not a very thorough insight into the lives of the Youths of Nairn. Especially from someone with such a stellar education and "talent" as yourself.<br /><br />Perhaps you've shot yourself in the foot here by inadvertantly advertising the inability of Culloden Academy teachers to teach their students how to construct and present a detailed report?<br />Just saying.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-59863739902117282312012-09-22T10:22:51.238+00:002012-09-22T10:22:51.238+00:00Okay, so you edit people's comments when they ...Okay, so you edit people's comments when they ask a valid question? So much for free speech!!! Poor show Gurn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-86593167814796334182012-09-22T09:39:45.899+00:002012-09-22T09:39:45.899+00:00Glen has clearly stated that this is his opinion a...Glen has clearly stated that this is his opinion and he has every right to do so. However, I think he has shown poor judgement in basing his comments on Nairn Academy on what he has heard from people who were disappointed in their exam results. As for the use of tutors, which is now common place, I would be amazed if Glen's claim that it doesn't happen at Culliden Academy is true. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10213884.post-65536819361704322942012-09-22T08:58:45.071+00:002012-09-22T08:58:45.071+00:00Having observed Nairn's community council'...Having observed Nairn's community council's for almost 20 years I would suggest that if Glen focused on opinion rather than fact then he would only be following a tradition that many older Community Councillors have established over the years. <br />Politicians at all levels are meant to represent their constituents, don't get me wrong there are some good performers at the CCs but Graisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238279516517079956noreply@blogger.com