Education
Perthshire minis receive new Glenalmond shirts
Glenalmond College has presented Perthshire Rugby minis with brand new rugby strips featuring the logo of the Perthshire school, which is the new official partner of the mini section. Graham Smith, director of sport at Glenalmond College, presented the new shirts to Carol Ann Rose, head of the minis, joined by players and coaches at…
Read MoreGordonstoun School to open in Nova Scotia
A new Gordonstoun School will be built in Nova Scotia, a Canadian province with historic links to the original Scottish school. A consortium led by Canadian businessman Edward Farren, with the cooperation of the local government, will build a 250- acre campus in Annapolis County, where pupils will be able to benefit from an education…
Read More‘Digital school’ readied for coronavirus shut down
A Scots school is preparing to go digital as it readies itself for a coronavirus shut down. As teachers, pupils and parents around the country are concerned about the effect that coronavirus may have for the education of young people, Lomond School is planning to ensure that teaching can continue ahead of the busiest exam…
Read MoreUncover true potential at Kilgraston School
Every school claims to be special, but when visitors come to Kilgraston, they say that this school feels ‘feel different’… and that’s because it is. Kilgraston have got the outstanding academic results; they’ve got the state of the art sports facilities, the only onsite school equestrian centre in Scotland, exceptional pastoral care and 54 acres…
Read MoreHagrid returns to school for World Book Day
Pupils and staff at Glenalmond College in Perthshire really entered into the spirit of World Book Day, even welcoming Harry Potter character Hagrid to the school. Robbie Coltrane, who played Professor Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, attended Glenalmond as a boy. However, this week it was the statuesque Mark Nichols, Glenalmond’s head of…
Read MorePupils inspired by Badvo Gin owner at lecture
Kilgraston School was honoured to welcome Helen Stewart, multi award-winning owner of Pitlochry-based Badvo Gin, as part of its Women and Business lecture programme. Helen inspired pupils with tales of her entirely hand-foraged product, and the testing process of setting-up a successful business, telling senior pupils: ‘Think about what really motivates you; follow your passion.’…
Read MoreArdvreck School celebrating its skiing success
Several Ardvreck pupils raced into podium position at the Scottish Schools Snowsports Association (SSSA) and Scottish Prep Schools Championships (SPS). Kerr Baxter won gold in the boys under-13 age group and Brooke Baxter scooped gold for the girls under-13 age group at the SPS Championships. The team also retained the SPS Cup after a very…
Read MorePrestigious post for Strathallan School headmaster
The Boarding School Association has appointed the headmaster at Strathallan School as chair for 2020. Headmaster of the Perthshire school, Mark Lauder, takes over the reins from Nick Wergan, executive headteacher at Steyning Grammar School. Mark brings with him excellent experience in a boarding environment, having begun his teaching career at Shiplake College in Henley-on-Thames,…
Read MoreCarly Booth visits Glenalmond’s new golf hub
A decade after she left Glenalmond College, professional golfer Carly Booth returned to her old school this week to meet staff and pupils and hear about the school’s exciting future plans for golf. Carly, who won the Czech Ladies Open last year, spent time with pupils on the school’s stunning, snow-covered golf course before heading…
Read MoreMerchiston Castle School – education with a difference
Many schools can boast about their exceptional academic results, university success rates, extensive sporting and co-curricular programmes, welcoming atmospheres and stunning grounds and facilities. Indeed, Merchiston Castle School can do that as well. What makes them different, however, is a combination of things: their size, a genuine focus on the needs of the individual, and…
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