Maxwell family back campaign to save iconic school building

The Sir John Maxwell School has lain derelict since its closure in 2011, but the grandson of Sir John Maxwell, Donald Maxwell, has said he looks forward to seeing what plans come forward to ensure a use is found for the iconic building, and commended the local community in their bid to save the school.

Following a meeting in the House of Commons with Stewart McDonald MP, whose Glasgow South constituency contains the Sir John Maxwell school, Donald Maxwell said: “We are delighted to support the initiative to try and find a use for the school opened by my grandfather, Sir John Maxwell in 1909.

“For well over a century, the present school has served and educated thousands of local people, and deepened the connection between our family within the Pollok estate and the communities of Pollokshaws.

“Our family took its responsibility towards the local area very seriously, none more so than in the provision of education, and we wish to continue that by ensuring there is future for the former school, and that it continues to serve the people of Pollokshaws and the surrounding areas.”

“We commend the local community for their endeavours to save this building from demolition, and we look forward to seeing what support Glasgow City Council bring forward – as the organisation currently responsible for the building – in order to find a use for this iconic building.”

A campaign was launched last summer with a Facebook page set up in an attempt to save the building from further decline.

After a petition gathered more than 200 signatures, Glasgow City Council agreed to work with the community to develop plans for the building.

To find out more about the campaign, visit Save Sir John Maxwell School.