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Loretto Welcomes New Junior School Head
Loretto School has appointed Mrs Catherine Beddison as Head of Loretto Junior School. Joining Loretto from Cranleigh Prep School in...
Aug 30, 20231 min read


The benefits of boarding and the wrap-around care that Fettes provides
by CHARLIE G O MINOGUE, HEADMASTER OF FETTES PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHARLIE G O MINOGUE, Head Fettes Preparatory School The mention of...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Scottish Boarding Schools
St Leonards School, St Andrews Each boarding school offers something different, particularly its location, percentage of boarders and age...
Apr 26, 20235 min read


George Watson's College announces New Principal for August 2024
George Watson's College have announced the appointment of Lisa Kerr as the new Principal of George Watson's College, succeeding Melvyn...
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Independent School Assessment Dates
Many independent schools organise 'Assessment Days' in January. Schools invite children applying for P1 (and other year groups) to an...
Jan 1, 20232 min read


New Head of Stewart's Melville College
ESMS is delighted to announce the appointment of Frances McCrudden, as Head of Stewart’s Melville College. Her appointment follows a...
Nov 29, 20222 min read


How to Help Your Child Prepare For Primary 1
Lisa recently faced the task of helping her son transition from nursery to P1. Like many parents, she felt anxious that he wasn’t reading...
Nov 22, 20222 min read


Meet Mark Becher, Head of The Compass School, Haddington
We ask Mark Becher Head of The Compass School Haddington, what are the particular strengths of his school and how it equips a child for...
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Meet St George's Head, Carol Chandler-Thompson.
We speak to Carol Chandler-Thompson Head at St George's School to find out her vision for the school and how it equips children for life...
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Meet Jonathan Anderson, head of Merchiston Castle School
We speak to Jonathan Anderson Headmaster at Merchiston Castle School to find out his vision for the school and how it equips children for...
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Meet Dr Graham Hawley, Headmaster of Loretto School
We speak to Dr Graham Hawley Headmaster at Loretto School to find out the schools strengths and how it equips children for life in the...
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Frequently Asked Questions for City of Edinburgh Schools
The City of Edinburgh Council publishing the following replies to the most frequent questions parents ask regarding placing and starting...
Nov 2, 20223 min read


Set you Daughter up for Success with our Transition to Secondary Education
St George’s School Taster Afternoon on Friday 18 November for girls interested in entry to P6, P7 and S1 (10 – 13 years) During the...
Oct 27, 20221 min read


Meet the Principal of George Heriots, Gareth Warren
We speak to Gareth Warren Principal of George Heriots School to find out his vision for the school and how it equips children for life in...
Oct 21, 20221 min read


Meet Fettes Prep Headmaster - Charlie Minogue
We speak to Charlie Minogue, Headmaster at Fettes Prep, to find out the school and its strengths. Headmaster Mr Charlie Minogue, 47 Do...
Oct 20, 20221 min read


Meet the Principal of ESMS Junior School
We speak to Mike Kane, Principal at The Erskine Stewart's Melville Junior School (ESMS), to find out how long he has been at ESMS and...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Meet The Rector: The Edinburgh Academy Senior School
We speak to Barry Welsh, Rector at The Edinburgh Academy Senior School, to find out what is his vision for the school and its strengths....
Oct 6, 20221 min read


Meet the Head of Cargilfield Preparatory School
We asked Rob Taylor, Headmaster at Cargilfied Prep 'how do you equip a child for life in the 21st century?' Rob Taylor, 54 Do you have...
Oct 4, 20221 min read


Meet the Head: Clifton Hall School
We speak to Rod Grant, the Headmaster at Clifton Hall School, to learn more about the school's strengths and how to equip a child for...
Sep 28, 20221 min read


Meet the Head: Belhaven Hill School
We speak to Oliver Langton, the Headmaster at Belhaven Hill School, to find out more about his vision for the school and how Belhaven...
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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