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.

Thanks to an exciting partnership between King’s Ely and Barcham Trees, the largest tree nursery of its type in Europe, the legacy of the Great London Plane Tree of Ely looks set to live on for hundreds, if not thousands, more years.

The Froebelian School Captains and Headteacher, Mrs Catherine Dodds, marked the 82nd anniversary of the death of the founder of the School – Miss Hoe – recently, visiting the grave at Horsforth Cemetery with red roses.

DLD College London students have marked the nationwide charity ‘Movember’, with a series of competitive activities to raise both awareness and much-needed funds.

Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating after being ranked in the top 100 independent schools in the prestigious Sunday Times ‘Parent Power’ listings.

Upper Sixth Former Flo Anderson has recently been awarded a British Army Officer Scholarship, one of only one hundred which are awarded annually from thousands who apply.