Pringle (Ages 8 to 11+) Pringle III Form (Age 12+)

Welcome to Pringle, the Junior House, and also the biggest house at Merchiston. Boys from J4 up to Third Form are all members of Pringle, although members of the Third Form are in a sub-division of the House, under their own Housemaster, Mr Richard Lucas.

Pringle provides a homely, secure but challenging environment in which boys can develop their self-esteem, their academic, personal, social, sporting and cultural potential. We aim to encourage kindness, self-reliance and independence, together with an awareness of other people's needs, developing the skills required to live in a community and to work in a team. Each boy is expected to contribute positively to the Pringle community by supporting, including and encouraging his peers. Pringle offers all the advantages of single-sex education, combined with the best aspects of co-education, through strong links with Scotland's leading girls' schools. We believe in the importance of hard work, integrity and good manners. Pastoral care is a top priority and Pringle prepares boys for entry to the Senior School at age thirteen and for a wider role in the community.

Peter K Hall (Housemaster)