Pupil leadership and how it is encouraged at Merchiston

Posted on 23rd Jan 2019 in School News

The days of heroic leadership being the mainstay of modern and progressive schools seem to be numbered, with the figureheads, be they headmasters, Captains of School or sports captains leading the charge in isolation becoming fewer and further between, writes Freddie Main, Assistant Head Pupil Support.

Advantages of a boarding environment for senior pupils

Posted on 18th Jan 2019 in School News, Boarding

Mr P. K Rossiter, Housemaster of Rogerson (GCSE Year House/Year 11/S4) at Merchiston, takes a closer look a modern day boarding.

Merchiston – Scottish Schools’ Cup U18 Winners 2018

Posted on 6th Dec 2018 in School News, Sport, Competition

Merchiston is justly famous for its reputation in sport and not least for its highly successful rugby at all levels. This year looks like being no different as Merchiston’s 1XV was honoured to be crowned U18 Scottish Schools’ Champions 2018.

Merchiston named among top 100 schools for cricket

Posted on 22nd Nov 2018 in School News, Sport

Merchiston is delighted to announce that it has been named as one of the top 100 schools for cricket by The Cricketer magazine.

Merchiston to feature on Edinburgh Monopoly board

Posted on 8th Nov 2018 in School News

Merchiston is delighted to announce that the school will be one of the three educational squares represented on the new Edinburgh Monopoly board.

Merchiston Castle School is delighted to welcome Mr Jonathan Anderson as headmaster from August 2018

Posted on 3rd Sep 2018 in School News, Appointments

Merchiston Castle School is delighted to welcome Mr Jonathan Anderson as headmaster from August 2018.

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