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.
![Headmaster's Headlines 12-11-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573660142/merchistoncouk/rnzynecfmjgew2aagfky/Remembrancespeaker2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573660142/merchistoncouk/rnzynecfmjgew2aagfky/Remembrancespeaker2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573660142/merchistoncouk/rnzynecfmjgew2aagfky/Remembrancespeaker2.jpg","width":800}])
The Headmaster talks about Remembrance and the General Election
![Headmaster's Headlines 05-11-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573121926/merchistoncouk/an1gb94uphiuw0wzc4az/InternationalWeekposter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573121926/merchistoncouk/an1gb94uphiuw0wzc4az/InternationalWeekposter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573121926/merchistoncouk/an1gb94uphiuw0wzc4az/InternationalWeekposter.jpg","width":800}])
This week we discussed International Week and a visiting author
![Rory and Adrien]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572448556/merchistoncouk/nelzmjecplw4xdr4kvbb/RoryandAdrien.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572448556/merchistoncouk/nelzmjecplw4xdr4kvbb/RoryandAdrien.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572448556/merchistoncouk/nelzmjecplw4xdr4kvbb/RoryandAdrien.jpg","width":800}])
This week we hear from boys who have spent time working at other schools as International Exchange Pupils, and consider the concept of time.
![maths week group]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570628879/merchistoncouk/qa0vt1lonlsfisc5oqhi/mathsweekgroup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570628879/merchistoncouk/qa0vt1lonlsfisc5oqhi/mathsweekgroup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570628879/merchistoncouk/qa0vt1lonlsfisc5oqhi/mathsweekgroup.jpg","width":800}])
This week we discuss Climate Change and Maths Week.
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This week we welcome Exchange Students from Shenzhen and discuss Climate Change.
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This week, the Headmaster congratulates our new Gibson Scholars and Arkwright Scholars.
- Speaker
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.
![hollywood bowling square]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573464408/merchistoncouk/lnjuid6eoxnxig4ensvv/hollywoodbowlingsquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573464408/merchistoncouk/lnjuid6eoxnxig4ensvv/hollywoodbowlingsquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573464408/merchistoncouk/lnjuid6eoxnxig4ensvv/hollywoodbowlingsquare.jpg","width":613}])
Mrs McGregor discusses the recent social activity in the House
- Chalmers West
- Middle Years
![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-outdoors-doe-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-outdoors-doe-590-528.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565787839/merchistoncouk/eo6w3ludikockiqnwhqp/HM-blog-Chalmers-West-outdoors-doe-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/v1572436939/merchistoncouk/fcrv1ibcbkyals65qqgg/Merchiston-School-Housemother-Blog-1-400x250.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572436939/merchistoncouk/fcrv1ibcbkyals65qqgg/Merchiston-School-Housemother-Blog-1-400x250.png","width":342}])
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/v1572437279/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/v1572437279/merchistoncouk/efwjmunekutd1wsulpmf/Merchiston-Castle-School-Sixth-Form-Exams-400x250.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572437279/merchistoncouk/efwjmunekutd1wsulpmf/Merchiston-Castle-School-Sixth-Form-Exams-400x250.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572437279/merchistoncouk/efwjmunekutd1wsulpmf/Merchiston-Castle-School-Sixth-Form-Exams-400x250.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1572437279/merchistoncouk/efwjmunekutd1wsulpmf/Merchiston-Castle-School-Sixth-Form-Exams-400x250.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1572437279/merchistoncouk/efwjmunekutd1wsulpmf/Merchiston-Castle-School-Sixth-Form-Exams-400x250.jpg","width":2200}])
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/v1572437833/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572437833/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572437833/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572437833/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1572437833/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572437833/merchistoncouk/yuehrjgduefg9jwdcjmf/friendship-sport.jpg","width":2146}])
Mrs Blair says the penny has dropped for the boys - GCSEs begin in 35 days.
- Middle Years
- Rogerson
![Chalmers East Housemother blog 22-03-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572438348/merchistoncouk/h7rtj4gfua88kfcktj1c/prefectsSQUARE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572438348/merchistoncouk/h7rtj4gfua88kfcktj1c/prefectsSQUARE.png","width":500}])
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
Pupils
Some of our pupils are lucky enough to represent the School at competitions and conferences, and blog about their experiences here.
![Marine Scotland]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565393658/merchistoncouk/p1vrf8o91zhycmy2shvj/marine-scotland.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565393658/merchistoncouk/p1vrf8o91zhycmy2shvj/marine-scotland.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565393658/merchistoncouk/p1vrf8o91zhycmy2shvj/marine-scotland.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![grounds winners plaque]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574156850/merchistoncouk/j9r5uzcumn4d841r3hte/groundswinnersplaque.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574156850/merchistoncouk/j9r5uzcumn4d841r3hte/groundswinnersplaque.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574156850/merchistoncouk/j9r5uzcumn4d841r3hte/groundswinnersplaque.jpg","width":800}])
Our Head Groundmsan muses staff changes, rugby, remembrance and awards.
![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.
![juniorsportsday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567586837/merchistoncouk/m5r5mmubmpxvwyl7jneg/juniorsportsday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567586837/merchistoncouk/m5r5mmubmpxvwyl7jneg/juniorsportsday.jpg","width":500}])
Our Head Groundsman muses about the British Summer
![Field]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567419089/merchistoncouk/johlwegptl8xxr5otojw/fables-from-the-stables-10-06-2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567419089/merchistoncouk/johlwegptl8xxr5otojw/fables-from-the-stables-10-06-2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567419089/merchistoncouk/johlwegptl8xxr5otojw/fables-from-the-stables-10-06-2019.jpg","width":800}])
Our Groundsman is concerned about the amount of rain we've had this week.
![Cutting Edge: Fables From The Stables 24-05-2019]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565777492/merchistoncouk/dzawyez87fhoqxrolbfn/fables-from-the-stables-590-528.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565777492/merchistoncouk/dzawyez87fhoqxrolbfn/fables-from-the-stables-590-528.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565777492/merchistoncouk/dzawyez87fhoqxrolbfn/fables-from-the-stables-590-528.jpg","width":800}])
Our Head Groundsman delivers his Spring Report
![Cutting Edge: Fables from the Stables week 6]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565778034/merchistoncouk/yfz7aauyb04w25hjic1v/daffodils-on-grounds.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565778034/merchistoncouk/yfz7aauyb04w25hjic1v/daffodils-on-grounds.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565778034/merchistoncouk/yfz7aauyb04w25hjic1v/daffodils-on-grounds.jpg","width":800}])
Spring is in the air for our Head Groundsman.
- Sport
