St Margaret Mary's Secondary School is a

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, comprehensive

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located in

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, Scotland.

History

The school originally opened in 1962. The original buildings were demolished in 2002, with a new, smaller school opening in 2004. This was part of a widespread program of rebuilding and refurbishing schools throughout Glasgow by

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in a PFI program. St Oswald's Secondary School and St Margaret Marys Secondary School are now working together at the St Margaret Mary's Secondary School building. St Oswalds Secondary School moved into the St Margaret Mary's building.

Notable former pupils

* Arthur Graham (b. 1952), footballer,

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. * Sadie Docherty (b. 1956), politician,

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References

External links

St Margaret Mary's Secondary School's page on Scottish Schools Online
Catholic secondary schools in Glasgow 1962 establishments in Scotland 2002 disestablishments in Scotland 2004 establishments in Scotland Educational institutions established in 1962 Educational institutions disestablished in 2002 Educational institutions established in 2004 {{Glasgow-stub