We have a year-round programme of events for parents, former pupils and friends of the school - all visitors are very welcome to Crieff and to Morrison's Academy to celebrate 150 years of education.
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5 March |
Flag Raising
A new flag has been created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the school.
Special guests will be invited to attend a ceremony to raise the flag and begin the celebrations for the year.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Development Office on 01764 653 885
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6 March |
Celebration Ball
A very special 150th anniversary event for all parents and friends of the school
All current and former parents and friends of the school are warmly invited to attend a very special evening at Blair Castle, one of the most beautiful venues in Scotland to be used exclusively by Morrison's Academy for the evening.
This is not a fundraiser, just an opportunity for parents and friends to get together and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Morrison's Academy.
Blair Castle, Pitlochry Tickets £70
Buses and accommodation available
Limited availability so please RSVP to: 01764 653 885 xtn 138 Or email development@morrisonsacademy.org
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21 May |
Drummond Castle Reception
An exclusive champagne reception for our most generous donors and benefactors to the school
A champagne reception to be held at Drummond Castle, Muthill, by kind permission of the Baroness Willoughby de'Eresby and the Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust
RSVP (invitation only)
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20 June |
150th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Perth Concert Hall
A fantastic musical celebration of Morrison's Academy starring our children and very special guests!
All welcome!
For tickets and availability, contact the Horsecross- Perth Concert Hall on 01738 621 031
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17 Sept |
100th anniversary CCF Dinner
2010 is the CCF's Centenary year at Morrison's Academy and there will be a Regimental Dinner in Academy Hall to mark this auspicious occasion (black tie). It will offer the chance for Former Pupils to meet senior members of the CCF and their adult instructors.
A high-quality three-course dinner and drinks will be served. An enjoyable evening renewing acquaintances and sharing experiences will be had by all!
Tickets £37.50 Available from the Development Office 01762 653 885 xtn 138 Email: development@morrisonsacademy.org
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30 Sept |
1860 Day
Morrison's Academy will be stepping back in time to re-live the year that it was created. All children and staff will join in this fun-filled exercise which promises to be quite an education!
To get involved contact the Development Office on 01764 653 885 xtn 138
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1-3 Oct |
Former Pupil Gathering
The Greatest Gathering of Former Pupils ever!
The Former Pupil Gathering has been created exclusively for Morrison's Academy Former Pupils; all generations and from all over the world and the venue is the school itself!
Programme of events
Friday 1 October 2010
Afternoon
6.00pm - 9.00pm Welcome Reception at Academy Hall and an opportunity to meet former and existing members of staff!
Saturday 2 October 2010
9.00am - 5.00pm
From 9.30am School sports fixtures at Dallerie
11.30am - 1230 pm Founder's Day Service for Former Pupils, Crieff Parish Church
12.30pm - 2.00pm Lunch in Academy Hall
2.00pm - 3.00pm Pipe Band Reunion march to St James' Square. Refreshments served afterwards in Academy Hall 3.00pm - 4.00pm Fun and Games at Dallerie Rugby and Hockey games for Former Pupils Shower and changing facilities available Refreshments served after the games
5.00pm School closed for final preparations
7.00pm Decadal Reunions Black Tie and ticket only- includes Rock 'n' Reel Ball Time to dress up and come back to school to party and meet your old friends! Drinks, canapés and a hot buffet supper to be served at your own decadal reunion
9.00pm - 9.30pm The Bell will sound for last orders, gather your coats and make your way down to the main event- the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be performing at 9.30pm and it's time for the ball to begin!
9.30pm - 1.30am The Rock 'n' Reel Ball! Ceilidh, disco and somewhere quiet and comfortable to sit and catch up with old friends
Sunday 3 October 2010
10.30am - 12.30pm School open
11.30am Morrison Club AGM If you have never been before, why not come and meet the new Chairman and have a cup of tea before heading home?
12.30pm Departure
For tickets and further information, please contact the Development Office and our Former Pupil Coordinator, on 01764 653 885 xtn 138.
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October |
150th Anniversary staff dinner
Just for our current staff - a chance to say a big thank you for all their hard work and effort in celebrating the 150th anniversary!
Venue, date and timing to be announced
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November |
Remembrance Day for all service men and women |