Balwearie:Connect is a joint venture between Balwearie High School and a group of Balwearie former pupils, triggered by the community spirit of the Covid pandemic, in supporting education. Following the benefit of their Balwearie education, this former pupils network will share experience with current pupils, to support their life and career decisions.

A wide range of experience will emerge, reflecting the many paths followed by Balwearie pupils, from the near and far corners of the world and in many walks of life.

Balwearie:Connect is planned to develop as an interactive forum, under the umbrella of Balwearie High School, managed by former pupils, with engagement from current pupils and support from the school. It is a voluntary initiative and will rely on input from all. A multitude of initiatives are in planning and will be developed organically on a long-term basis.

If you would like to find out more about Balwearie:Connect, please contact Alison Callum at balwearie.connect@gmail.com

Balwearie:Connect stories

Life doesn't go in a straight line. Stories from our former pupils illustrate the many pathways beyond school and their twists and turns. There is insight, inspiration, and sound advice in these stories. Please enjoy, and get in touch if you would like to be involved in the balwearie:connect community.

 Jordan Deaves - Balwearie years: 2003-2009

Nicola Aberdein - Balwearie years: 2000-2006

Sonia Bowen   Balwearie years: 1980-1986

Keith Baxter - Balwearie years: 1972-1978

We are very grateful to our former pupils for these contributions, and to the team at MidgieBite Media.