The Annual Fund 2006

Pupils and staff have drawn up a 'Wish List' of new equipment and improvements to facilities, which come in all shapes and sizes. You can help us buy or improve items on our 'Wish List', and all contributions will be hugely welcomed by those working and living in the School.

Academic/Technology

Projector for Robertson Hall for talks and teaching music - £1000

Interactive Whiteboard for IT department - £1000

Further computer provision in Houses and Departments - £500 each

A3 colour laser printer for use by the Art & other departments - £2000

Up to three new computers for open area in Geography department - £500 each

Kingsley Darling Verse Prize winners board - £600

Mounted TV/Video/DVD system for Napier Schools - £400

Baritone saxophone - £1200-£1600

DVD art library - £600

Sport/Games

'Dartfish' Sports Video Analysis software - £1200

Fitness suite phase 2 - £10000 - £15000

All weather cricket wicket - £7000

More benches for the playing fields - £400

New sails - mainsail & jib - £500

2 sets of five-a-side goals - £300

Estate/Fabric

House Funds - £2000 per house

The House Funds are used by Housemasters to make enhancements to boys' daily lives and to living conditions in the Houses. Items are nominated by the Housemasters annually and full details of this year's requirements (which include everything from board games to a full-sized skeleton model) are available on request.

Other

Flat screen TV for front of School - £1000

Flat screen with Sky for Dining room - £1000

Additionally, you may with to contribute to:

Merchiston's Headmaster's Fund

Donations to the Headmaster's Fund are used for the general purposes of the School

Merchiston's Bursary Fund

Donations to our Bursary Fund provide financial support for boys who otherwise would be unable to attend Merchiston, or who need support from time to time while at the School.