Aird Primary School
Aird School or Aird Primary School (Gaelic: Sgoil na h-Airde), was a primary school in Point, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. It was a mixed non-denominational school. There was a slump in the student population of the school in its last years, the student population was approx 70 in 1996, and as low as 40 in 2006.
| Aird School Sgoil na h-Airde | |
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| Location | |
Point , HS2 0EX Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 58.24145°N 6.17127°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Primary school |
| Established | 1878 |
| Closed | 2011 |
| Headteacher | Patricia Sinclair |
| Enrolment | 50 |
| Medium of language | English, Gaelic |
The school closed in June 2011, and was replaced by Sgoil an Rubha, a newly built school for all of Point.[1]
References
- "New Isle of Lewis school named". STV. 29 December 2010. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
- Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - School details
- Learning and Teaching Scotland - Scottish Schools Online
- Aird School Memories
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