Education
School remembers former pupils’ sacrifice
Lomond School has commemorated the former Larchfield pupils who lost their lives in World War One through an installation of silhouettes. Alongside this, an assembly led by primary six pupils focused on the outbreak of WW2 and the experiences of the children who were evacuated. Throughout the school, Perspex silhouettes, donated by former pupil Ross…
Read MorePupils take part in the Wee Sleep Out for charity
Pupils from Belhaven Hill School have done their bit to raise money and help end homelessness. Earlier this term, co-founder of Edinburgh-based charity Social Bite, Alice Thompson, visited Belhaven Hill School, the boarding and day school in Dunbar, to talk about their goal of ending homelessness in Scotland. Alice also spoke about their new fundraising…
Read MoreScots school set to host UK climate change summit
Dollar Academy is set to host the first ever UK summit tackling sustainability and education, inviting delegates to discuss how schools across Europe can address the climate crisis. The leading Scottish independent school is running the event in conjunction with The University of Cambridge and Sustainability Education. Designed for school leaders (both pupils and staff),…
Read MorePupils learn of the sacrifices made during wartime
Junior school pupils from Kelvinside Academy reflected on the sacrifices made by veterans during a visit from Poppyscotland’s latest inspiring exhibition. ‘Bud’ – an 18 tonne lorry and learning space – is travelling across Scotland to encourage a deeper understanding of Remembrance. The interactive exhibition stopped by the leading independent school last week, giving Kelvinside…
Read MoreMerchiston Castle pupils visit Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, junior pupils at Merchiston visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory to learn more about its history and understand its important wartime contribution. The leading independent school for boys based near Edinburgh, which has 440 boarder and day pupils combined, has been educating pupils through special assemblies, academic lessons and co-curricular activities about…
Read MoreMerchiston Castle pupils take lessons outdoors
Junior pupils at Merchiston Castle swapped their desks for learning in the great outdoors to support National Outdoor Classroom day, an initiative the school promotes regularly. The leading independent school for boys based near Edinburgh, which has 440 boarder and day pupils combined, promotes an array of wellbeing initiatives across its academic curriculum as it…
Read MoreAnything Goes for Glenalmond College pupils
A West Highland Terrier named Lottie has been offering support to Glenalmond College pupils and joining in with rehearsals for the school’s senior musical Anything Goes which will be staged at the end of this month. The friendly terrier has been enjoying accompanying her owner, Glenalmond’s musical director Tim Ridley, and the 34-strong cast during…
Read MoreGordonstoun plans to open a school in China
Gordonstoun has announced that it has reached an agreement for the first Gordonstoun School in China as part of a long-term multi school agreement. The first campus is expected to open in 2022. The Principal of Gordonstoun, Lisa Kerr, said: ‘Gordonstoun has been leading the way in character education since its foundation by visionary educationalist…
Read MorePupils claim Ben Chonzie as their school munro
Ardvreck School, known for their outdoor pursuits, had a spectacular first day back at school which saw the whole school summit Ben Chonzie. This was an ascent which claimed the closest Munro to the school as Ardvreck’s own on the Munro Table. Over 70 children ranging in ages from 8- to 13-years-old, along with their…
Read MoreScottish school cadets take third place at event
Strathallan School’s Combined Cadet Force Royal Marines Section took third place in UK in Sir Steuart Pringle Trophy. Last weekend, nine cadets from Strathallan travelled to the Commando Training Centre to take part in the annual competition. The two-day competition, which tests military skills, leadership and fitness, takes place annually in Lympstone, Devon. The Strathallan…
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