Posts Tagged ‘education’
Seven South African wines you need to try
Peter Ranscombe revisits some of his recent favourites from South Africa as the country’s alcohol ban shifts direction once more. YESTERDAY’S news that the South African government has lifted parts of its alcohol sales ban will provide some relief for wine producers. Yet – as winemaker Bruce Jack warned in a recent article for The…
Read MoreString of successes for Strathallan student
A Scottish schoolgirl can add two accolades to her violin bow this month as she has been invited to join the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland (NYOS) and the Royal Conservatoire (RCS). Strathallan student Madeleine Sayce has been offered a place on the highly regarded Bachelor of Music Performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland…
Read MoreDates unveiled for Merchiston virtual open days
MERCHISTON Castle in Edinburgh has revealed the dates for its online open evenings. The independent school will hold virtual tours and webinars on 21 January and 25 February at 6pm. “Our virtual experience is designed to offer you a glimpse inside Merchiston, allowing you the opportunity to immersive yourself in our grounds and buildings,” explained…
Read MoreSchool joins Doddie Weir exercise challenge
PUPILS at Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow will be clocking up thousands of miles during learn-from-home physical education (PE) classes to support motor neurone disease (MND) research inspired by rugby legend Doddie Weir. The school has included the “The Doddie Gump” challenge – which calls on participants to log exercise miles to raise money for the…
Read MoreCrerar Hotels gives further £200,000 to charities
HOTEL operator Crerar is donating a further £200,000 to charities, including those working across health, education, and social inclusion. The company donates 50% of its distributable profits to charities in the communities surroundings its seven hotels. Over the past decade, the firm has given £8.5 million to more than 450 organisations. Chief executive Chris Wayne-Wills…
Read MoreMerchiston offers free academic advice
MERCHISTON Castle School in Edinburgh is offering free academic advice tomorrow night. Dale Cartwright, deputy head learning and teaching, will host a live questions and answers session at 5.30pm. The school said: “We are hoping this session, in particular, will help those who still have outstanding questions or concerns regarding their UCAS applications. “There is…
Read MoreCompass Scotland launches with Tom Kitchin partnership
It’s not every day you share a kitchen with Tom Kitchin. (Virtually, of course. It’s 2020 after all). And while the 1pm fridge raid serves its purpose when the daily hunger pangs strike, the promise of Chef’s venison burgers with celeriac velouté and fried quails eggs was unsurprisingly far more enticing than the usual work-from-home…
Read MoreSt Leonards: Scotland’s Independent School of the Year 2019
St Leonards is a coeducational boarding and day school for pupils aged 5-18. The school boasts a safe and leafy campus bounded by medieval walls in the heart of the seaside university town of St Andrews. It was named as Scotland’s Independent School of the Year 2019 by The Sunday Times Good Schools Guide. Pupils…
Read MoreMorrison’s Academy pupils win technology contest
A TEAM of four pupils from Morrison’s Academy in Crieff has won a competition to create technology that can be worn. The OpenUK Kids’ Competition and ten-week coding project involved pupils creating wearable technology and learning software and development skills using MiMU gloves. Nine judges chose four regional winners, with Morrison’s Academy then being selected…
Read MoreAwards nod for Perth’s recycled metal fish
A FISH sculpture created by a Glenalmond-based artist using an old cattle feeder and other scrap metal has been shortlisted for a national award. Local farmer Willie Simpson donated the aged cattle ringfeeder that formed the base of the sculpture, which has been shortlisted at the 2020 Gaga Galvanising Construction Industry Awards. Artist Sarah-Louise Wilson…
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