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 Merchiston Juniors is an integrated part of Merchiston and currently has just over 100 boys, of whom around 50% board. - Boys can join at any stage between the age of 8 and age 12
- Five year groups are covered from J4 (Scottish P4, English Year 4) to III Form (Scottish S1, English Year 8)
- All pupils are based in Pringle House, which is also the boarding house, and is situated in its own walled garden.
- The younger boys (8, 9 and 10 years) are mainly taught, in the adjacent purpose-built Pringle Centre (opened in 2001).
- Older boys (11, 12 and 13 years) are taught exclusively by Senior School teachers using the facilities in the departmental bases in the Senior School.
- Class sizes range from 8-20 and boys are setted from the I Form (10 year-olds) upwards.
- A high proportion opt for full boarding as they progress up the School, and many enjoy the flexible boarding options on offer.
- All boys are under the care of the Head of Merchiston Juniors, Peter Hall, who is supported by a team of junior school staff.
- 8, 9 and 10 year olds have a Form teacher who handles day-to-day matters.
- At the end of the III Form (13 years), boys 'graduate' to the Senior School
- As well as having dedicated junior school facilities, Pringle uses the facilities and expertise of the Senior School. These facilities include: IT, Music, Art, Design and Technology, Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, Theatre, Sports pitches, Tennis Courts, Rifle Shooting Range, Squash and Fives Courts and Medical facilities.
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