Education
Strathallan School teacher nominated for Music Tutor of the Year
Director of Traditional Music and Scottish Culture at Strathallan School, Craig Muirhead, has been nominated for the Music Tutor of the Year in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Craig, who performed across the world with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers before turning his hand to teaching, has been building up the Piping and…
Read MoreCooking up a culinary delight at Kilgraston School
The Very Best of Scotland is being served-up at Kilgraston School, during two days of culinary indulgence. Hosted by award-winning chefs, Willie Pike MBE and David Hunt, and supported by Inspire Catering, the event is open to members of the public and will include detailed demonstrations by the two experts, followed by drinks and a…
Read MorePupils to take part in mental health charity fundraiser
Fourteen intrepid Morrison’s Academy pupils are undertaking a journey of a lifetime in the first Morrison’s Academy Across Scotland Challenge next month. Travelling by foot, bike and canoe they will traverse Scotland, going from Ben More, Scotland’s most westerly Munro on the Isle of Mull, to Spey Bay in Morayshire on the North Sea. During…
Read MoreTrio ready to make waves in the pool for Scotland
Three Perthshire pupils will be making a splash for Scotland this year after they were selected for national training squads. Students Elise Cosens, Owen Carroll and Evan Davidson will join Scottish swimming squads after they posted great results at the Festival of Swimming in July. Evan Davidson, who joined Strathallan in 2020, has been selected…
Read MoreGlenalmond College is finalist in national awards
Glenalmond College has been announced as a finalist in the Independent School of the Year Awards 2021. Glenalmond is the only Scottish school finalist in the Performing Arts category of the awards which this year attracted more than 700 nominations. Congratulating staff, Dr Michael Alderson, head of Glenalmond College, said reaching the finals of this…
Read MoreStrathallan School adds another string to its bow
Traditional Scottish music lessons and step dancing are just some of the new subjects on offer at Strathallan School this year. The school has launched a traditional music and Scottish culture department. The brand-new programme, which will include workshops led by the UK’s top folk musicians, was kicked off this week with a fiddle workshop…
Read MoreStrathallan’s top gun takes aim for Scotland
Strathallan student Angus Turnbull has represented Scotland last weekend at the Sporting Home International in Dundee. Angus, who was recently named High Gun at the Holland and Holland Independent Schools Clay Pigeon Championships after scoring an impressive 75/80. And he felt amazing to represent his country again. Angus said: ‘The atmosphere was great all weekend.…
Read MoreHead teacher hunt for Scotland’s most remote school
Scotland’s most remote primary school is looking for a new head teacher. This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of the friendly, dynamic island community of Fair Isle, which lies midway between Orkney and Shetland. Fair Isle Primary is a non-denominational school, serving pupils from early years through to primary seven, with a…
Read MoreSt Leonards students excel with outstanding IB exam results
Students at St Leonards School in St Andrews, have had reason to celebrate this week following an outstanding set of International Baccalaureate Diploma results. Recognised for strong academic achievement, and for being one of just two IB continuum schools in the UK, St Leonards is proud to announce an average points score of 35, out…
Read MoreStrathallan student all ready to paddle for Team GB
Strathallan pupil Findlay McLean has been selected to represent Team GB at the Junior European Championships in Slovenia next month. The canoeing scholar from Crieff is thrilled by the announcement. Findlay, who trains with Breadblane CC and Strathallan CC, will join Ryan Mallon in the MC2 class as they prepare to race on the Soča…
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