Welcome
Junior Biology Exploration
Physics A Level Class
Design & Technology Teacher Support
Our excellent exam results and the destinations of our leavers speak for themselves. How it happens is much more important, for that is at the very heart of our success.
We will get to know your son: his strengths, and areas for development; his interests, and what motivates him; how best to support him through challenges. We will talk to him, encourage and stretch him. We will identify opportunities and discuss options. Together we will make, and refine, plans until we get it right. Our structure really helps: one individual might teach your son a subject, chat with him in the house and coach him on the pitch. That knowledge of your son in the round really helps us to support him academically and to ensure he is equipped to succeed to the very best of his ability, to achieve his personal excellence.
| Stage | Description |
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| Juniors, Year 4-8 (P4-S1) |
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| Fourth Form, Year 9 (S2) |
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| Shell and Fifth Form, Year 10 & 11 (S3 & S4) |
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| Sixth Form, Year 12 & 13 (S5 & S6) |
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Academic News
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Two pupils from Merchiston Juniors describe a recent virtual visit from children's author Cressida Cowell
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Six Industrial Cadets have worked tirelessly for 12 weeks on a STEM challenge and developed their own fitness tracker that is worn in an insole.
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Sixth Formers celebrate Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards in UK Biology Competition
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The Headmaster discusses the right to education and gives an update on some of academic and sporting activities around the School.
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Let pages take you places - celebrate the written word.
