Education
Prestigious 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…
Read MoreRecord-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.…
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