Education
Glenalmond pupils’ success in investor challenge
A team of pupils from Glenalmond College in Perthshire were this week delighted to receive the news that they are through to the semi-finals of a prestigious national investment competition. The pupils, Kyle Maddox, Hamza Ramsan and Djordje Bojanic, were selected as semi-finalists from 9215 teams who entered the “Student Investor Challenge” run by the…
Read MoreSkiing success for Strathallan School students
Strathallan School has ranked second in the UK for Giant Slalom after students ski to success. Three pupils sped to pole position at the British Schoolgirls’ Race in the French Alps. Luka Hughes-Tosh, Iona Ross and Maisie Morgan took to the slopes in challenging conditions, explained parent Fiona Ross who accompanied them on the trip.…
Read MoreLantra Scotland reveals finalists for 18th awards
A select group of the country’s top trainees have been named as finalists in Lantra Scotland’s much-anticipated Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS). The talented apprentices and trainees who have made the shortlist will find out if they have won at a prestigious gala dinner and award ceremony on Thursday, 5 March, at…
Read MoreCollege marks anniversary with two scholarships
Glenalmond College is offering two new scholarships as part of its celebrations of a very special year in the history of the Perthshire school. A new scholarship, named after former Warden Elaine Logan, Glenalmond’s first female head, is being offered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of having girls at Glenalmond. To mark this special year…
Read MoreRetained firefighter is the new head of Gordonstoun
A retained firefighter and leading educationalist has been named as the new head of one of the best-known schools in the country. Richard Devey (53) says he intends to continue to respond to emergency call-outs as part of the Gordonstoun crew after he takes up the new role, making him the first Head of an…
Read MoreNew headmaster for Belhaven Hill School
Belhaven Hill School has appointed a new headmaster as it nears its centenary. The Board of Governors of the school have announced the appointment of Olly Langton as the school’s seventh headmaster from September 2020, after the current headmaster, Henry Knight, steps down. Henry and his wife Susannah have decided to move on to new…
Read MoreSchool’s gold award is a first for Scotland
George Heriot’s School has become the first school in Scotland to achieve the SAPERE Gold Award for its teaching of philosophy. Following a recent assessment by SAPERE, this accolade follows hot on the heels of Heriot’s being named Scotland’s Highest Achieving School by the Sunday Times in November 2019. SAPERE is an internationally recognized charity…
Read MoreNew podcast puts spotlight on Scottish rural industry
The first podcast dedicated to rural Scotland and its varied industries – food, farming, tourism, charity, education, forestry, conservation, professional services and much more – has been launched today. OnFARM – Food, Agriculture and Rural Matters – is being launched by rural business specialists Scene and Herd PR and Marketing who are working with industry…
Read MoreSchool appoints Kate Martin as new head teacher
Mowden Hall School has appointed a new head teacher. Following a rigorous recruitment process involving an impressive group of candidates, the trustees of the Cothill Trust announce that Kate Martin will be the next head of Mowden Hall. Mrs Martin will succeed Neal Bailey when he leaves to become head of Pinewood School in July…
Read MoreSchool piper helped to start the salmon season
A pupil at Strathallan School helped get the start of the salmon season on the River Tay underway. Stan Brodie (13), from Perth, piped the procession to the river, to assist in declaring the season had begun. On request from Gleneagles Hotel, Pipe Major Craig Muirhead identified Stan as having the musical prowess to carry…
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