The Role Of The Governing Body
The Governing Body is responsible for determining the aims and overall conduct of the school. It sets and reviews the policies, plans and procedures that will ensure the best possible education for present and future pupils of the school, including the proper control of its finances.
Board of Governors
Mr N A Fyfe, MA (Hons), LLB - Chairman
Mr I Strathdee (ex-Officio)
Mr K Cairnduff
Mr W A Dalziel
Mrs E M Davis, BA (Hons) PGCE
Mr R B Eadie, LLM, FRICS
Mr W Frame, LLB, FRICS, FCIARB
Mr C K E Kerr, BSc
Mr D N McGillivray, LLB, NP
Mr C J MacKenzie, LLB, DIP LP, NP
Mr N J McNeill, CA
Mr C Rutherford, FCIBS, MBA
Mrs A McDowall, LLB (Hons), Dip LP
Mrs J Rowand, FIRP
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NORRIE FYFE, MA (Hons), LLB (Chairman)
Norrie joined the Board in 2008 and was elected Chair in 2010. A
graduate of St Andrews and Edinburgh Universities, he is a solicitor and
one of the senior partners in a long-established prominent Glasgow
legal firm.
Married to Lucy, their three children have all been very fortunate to
benefit from the KA Educational Experience.
When he finds time away from School and work commitments, Norrie is
involved in a number of charitable activities including David Cargill
House and Glasgow Old People’s Welfare Association. He attempts to play
golf and his preferred mode of transport is his bike.
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COLIN KERR , BSc
(Vice Chair)
Colin, a former pupil of KA, is married to Fiona and both of their
children attend Kelvinside Academy.
Trained as an electrician, he finally gained a BSc. in Electrical
Engineering at Strathclyde University.
He is involved in a variety of business interests in Automation and
Renewable technologies.
Colin joined the Board in 2006 and was elected Vice Chairman in 2010.
He enjoys regular trips to Portugal to recharge his “green” batteries.
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KEN CAIRNDUFF
Ken was elected to the Board of Governors in 2007. He formed and built a
well known fashion and homeware retail chain, which he sold in 2006.
His business interests are now in property and other opportunities.
Married to Margaret, their three children have attended or attend KA.
Ken believes very strongly in self-motivation and entrepreneurship, and
also a relaxing glass of wine of a Friday evening.
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SANDY DALZIEL
Sandy was the first former pupil of KA (he believes) to be selected for
the Scottish Schoolboys Rugby XV.
He built one of the largest food ingredient companies in the UK, and
following his retiral now holds various non-executive positions.
Sandy still finds time to participate in the more leisurely pursuits of
golf and gardening.
He continues his family connections with KA through several
grandchildren who are pupils, and joined the Board in 2010.
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MRS EILEEN M. DAVIS, BA (HONS), PGCE
Eileen was educated at Queen Mary School, Lytham, Lancashire and is a
graduate of the University of Hull.
Married to Keith, Eileen was elected to the Board in 2010, and her wide
educational experience has brought a fresh perspective to the Board.
She has had a distinguished teaching career in both State and
Independent Schools, and was appointed Principal of St. Margaret’s
School, Edinburgh in 2001 until her retirement in 2009.
Eileen is a Rotarian, with many other interests, including playing the
piano and foreign travel.
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RICHARD B EADIE, LLM, FRICS
Richard was a pupil at Kelvinside and since has played a prominent role
in Academical life. As President of the Kelvinside Academical Club, he
was co-opted to the Board ex-officio in 2006 and was elected a full
member in 2008. Married to Myra, their three boys all attended
Kelvinside.
Richard is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and a Trustee of the Minerva
Trust.
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W FRAME ESQ, LLB, FRICS, FCIarb
Bill, a Kelvinside Academical, is a chartered surveyor in the field of
construction and a well-known chartered arbiter dealing with building
contract disputes.
Bill has been a Board member since 1995 and is a past Chairman. He
currently chairs the Minerva Educational Trust.
A council member with the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, Bill
finds time for tennis, golf and spends many peaceful hours fishing.
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COLIN MACKENZIE, LLB, DIP, LP, NP
A former pupil of KA, Colin graduated from Aberdeen University with an
LLB. He is now managing partner of a well-known firm of solicitors in
Stirling.
Colin has maintained strong links with the school and was elected to the
Board in 2010.
A resident of Bridge of Allan, married to Nicola with two children. An
accomplished golfer and keen tennis player, he enjoys spending weekends
with the family in Blair Atholl. Colin is a trustee of Bridge of Allan
Civic Trust.
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DONALD N. McGILLIVRAY, LLB, NP
Donald was a pupil at Kelvinside Academy between 1963 and 1971. Donald
has practiced as a solicitor in Glasgow for over 30 years and presently a
consultant to a southside Glasgow legal firm.
Married to Carole, they have a daughter and a son both of whom are now
well past School age.
Prior to becoming a governor in 2007, Donald had maintained his
connection with KA over the years by playing rugby and thereafter
curling for Kelvinside Academical Curling Club of which he was President
in 2008/2009 and 2009/2010.
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NEIL J MCNEILL, CA
Neil became a member of the Board of Governors in [1999]. Neil is a
Chartered Accountant who prior to his retirement was the Scottish
managing partner of one the UK`s major professional services firms.
Married to Marbe , they have a daughter and two sons both of whom
attended the school .
Neil has been the Chairman of the Finance Committee for a number of
years and keeps a tight rein on the School’s finances.
Neil’s other interests include driving for Age Concern, Treasurer of
Giffnock Theatre Players, and travelling to interesting places.
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COLIN RUTHERFORD, FCIBS, MBA
Born and educated in Stirling, Colin is a career banker with over 32
years experience in a variety of roles. Colin is a Fellow of the
Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland and holds an MBA from
Strathclyde University. Colin joined the Board of Kelvinside Academy in
December 2000.
Colin’s interests include sport, music, food and travel. Colin is
married to Susan and they have two children who were educated at
Kelvinside.
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IAN C STRATHDEE
(ex officio)
Currently President of the Kelvinside Academical Club, Ian was educated
at Kelvinside Academy and thereafter the Glasgow College of Building.
Ian has participated in many Academical Club Sections since leaving
school.
Ian is a Chartered Arbitrator and a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 46
years experience in the construction industry. Ian joined the Board in
2011 as an ex officio member in his role as KA Club President.
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 ANDRINA MCDOWALL, LLB (Hons), Dip LP
Andrina was elected to the Board in 2011. A qualified solicitor, Andrina
spent 15 years working in the commercial property sector before
starting her family and is, at present, a full-time mum. Married to
David, their three children all attend Kelvinside Academy.
Andrina has long had a love of cooking and has a large eclectic
collection of well-thumbed cookbooks - as a result she has taken up
running and swimming to work off the effects.
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 JILLIAN ROWAND, FIRP
Married to David, Jillian has three children who all attend Kelvinside
Academy.
Jillian has been working for thirty years in the private sector, mainly
in customer service and latterly in recruitment and HR.
Jillian was elected to the Board in 2011 and her outside interests
include supporting Children’s 1st Charity as one of the organisers of
the Heather Ball as well as spending down time in Kippford .
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