Education
Record-breaking rower returns to Glenalmond
A former Glenalmond College pupil, who recently set five world records while rowing across one of the most treacherous stretches of water on the planet, is set to share his incredible story at an open day at his old school next month. Jamie Douglas-Hamilton, who is also founder of ACTIPH Water, is set to inspire…
Read MoreScottish School pupils win the chance to dine with Sir David
He’s the dream dinner guest for people the world over. And thanks to their creativity and passion for the environment, a group of Scottish school pupils from three secondary schools across the country will have the chance to attend a charity dinner with Sir David Attenborough. The competition for one school to win a table…
Read MoreFind the perfect Scottish Boarding School for your child
Feeling the Pressure to find the right school? Relax and choose Scotland… This May you have the opportunity to meet representatives from 12 leading Scottish boarding schools for one day in central London to discover the benefits of choosing Scotland for your child’s senior school. The Idea This unique, collaborative venture sees 12 leading…
Read MoreNASA team returning to Scotland to inspire explorers
Aberdeen Science Centre and Robert Gordon’s College will host visitors from NASA For the fourth consecutive year. They will visit Scotland to promote the exciting opportunities within robotics, artificial intelligence, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and inspiring our 21st century explorers in the space, oil, gas and energy sectors. A week-long programme is organised…
Read MoreGlenalmond pupils back Rob’s epic charity cycle
Pupils and staff at Glenalmond College in Perthshire gave former pupil Rob Wainwright a memorable send-off when he visited the school yesterday, ahead of his gruelling charity cycle. Not only are the pupils sending their best wishes and moral support to Rob, a former captain of Scotland’s rugby team and British and Irish Lions player,…
Read MoreGlenalmond 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…
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