Blogs
Headmaster
Mr Anderson summarises the goings-on in the school every week at the whole school assembly which he then turns into his weekly blog found here.
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The Headmaster welcomes a visiting Scholar from New Zealand
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The Headmaster congratulates sports Team Captains and Scholars this week.
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This week the Headmaster introduces the Captain, Vice-Captain and Prefects, who discuss the Pupil's Charter.
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This week our pupils receive their Headmaster's Distinction Awards.
- Chalmers East
- Chalmers West
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The weather has had an impact on the sports fixtures and thank you to you all for keeping positive in the midst of this unpleasant spell.
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The Headmaster ponders the value of a good nights' sleep with regards to exam preparedness.
Housemother
Alongside each Housemaster is a Housemother who has a key focus on our pupils our boys' wellbeing. They take it in turns to write a blog which can be found here.
![Chalmers West Housemother Blog 27-05-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565787839/merchistoncouk/eo6w3ludikockiqnwhqp/HM-blog-Chalmers-West-590-528.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565787839/merchistoncouk/eo6w3ludikockiqnwhqp/HM-blog-Chalmers-West-590-528.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565787839/merchistoncouk/eo6w3ludikockiqnwhqp/HM-blog-Chalmers-West-590-528.jpg","width":800}])
Since Easter we have been lucky with the weather and the warmer evenings have enabled us to spend more time outside.
- Chalmers West
- Middle Years
![Laidlaw North Housemother blog 10-05-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565392880/merchistoncouk/fcrv1ibcbkyals65qqgg/Merchiston-School-Housemother-Blog-1-400x250.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565392880/merchistoncouk/fcrv1ibcbkyals65qqgg/Merchiston-School-Housemother-Blog-1-400x250.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565392880/merchistoncouk/fcrv1ibcbkyals65qqgg/Merchiston-School-Housemother-Blog-1-400x250.jpg","width":800}])
As we move through the months towards half-term, we are beginning to appreciate the longer days and lighter nights.
- Laidlaw North
- Sixth Form
![Laidlaw South Housemother blog 01-05-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565392954/merchistoncouk/efwjmunekutd1wsulpmf/Merchiston-Castle-School-Sixth-Form-Exams-400x250.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565392954/merchistoncouk/efwjmunekutd1wsulpmf/Merchiston-Castle-School-Sixth-Form-Exams-400x250.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565392954/merchistoncouk/efwjmunekutd1wsulpmf/Merchiston-Castle-School-Sixth-Form-Exams-400x250.jpg","width":800}])
The boys have returned well-rested and positive from their Easter break.
- Laidlaw South
- Sixth Form
![Rogerson Housemother blog 28-03-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567419708/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567419708/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567419708/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":800}])
Mrs Blair says the penny has dropped for the boys - GCSEs begin in 35 days.
- Middle Years
- Rogerson
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Our Chalmers East Housemother muses on the role the Prefects play in the House.
- Chalmers East
- Evans
- Laidlaw North
- Laidlaw South
- Middle Years
- Sixth Form
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Mrs McGregor ponders the appetites of growing boys.
- Chalmers West
- Middle Years
Pupils
Some of our pupils are lucky enough to represent the School at competitions and conferences, and blog about their experiences here.
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Magnus continues the report from Scotland’s International Marine Conference in Glasgow.
- Academic
- Sixth Form
- Trip
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Four biology students have attended Scotland’s International Marine Conference in Glasgow.
- Academic
- Sixth Form
- Trip
![Tennis Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1566463072/merchistoncouk/it5fesugzffgdvizg3hh/Merchiston-Castle-School-Tennis-Academy-Trip-604x270.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1566463072/merchistoncouk/it5fesugzffgdvizg3hh/Merchiston-Castle-School-Tennis-Academy-Trip-604x270.jpg","width":500}])
Co-captain of Tennis and UVI pupil, Jacob, is currently playing in one of the major Grand Slam Tournaments.
- Sixth Form
- Sport
Groundsman
Our grounds staff work very hard to keep our 100 acres of grounds in the best condition. Our Head Groundsman gives an insight into just what it takes to maintain our lovely grounds for all to enjoy.
![CUTTING EDGE: FABLES FROM THE STABLES 19-07-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567586816/merchistoncouk/jmymm56kcmdybgkqiuon/rugbyposts800x800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567586816/merchistoncouk/jmymm56kcmdybgkqiuon/rugbyposts800x800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567586816/merchistoncouk/jmymm56kcmdybgkqiuon/rugbyposts800x800.jpg","width":800}])
Our Head Groundsman gets the pitch ready for the Rugby season.
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Our Head Groundsman muses about the British Summer
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Our Groundsman is concerned about the amount of rain we've had this week.
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Our Head Groundsman delivers his Spring Report
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Spring is in the air for our Head Groundsman.
- Sport
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Our Head Groundsman discusses the perils of maintaining the pitches in the winter weather.
- Sport
