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.
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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 Leadership Team
Academic News
![Alumni News: Daniel McCoy, (17-19)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575898734/merchistoncouk/yrh3olnwiy57gmqs2b19/MerchistonCastleSchoolAlumniNewsDaniel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575898734/merchistoncouk/yrh3olnwiy57gmqs2b19/MerchistonCastleSchoolAlumniNewsDaniel.jpg","width":500}])
Where are you now? Passive Pupil to Independent Advocate.
![Silent Auction - Space Exploration Fundraiser]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575547081/merchistoncouk/ogsijuow0ywjr8y9qoqx/spcaeexploration.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575547081/merchistoncouk/ogsijuow0ywjr8y9qoqx/spcaeexploration.webp","width":387}])
Last chance to bid on some great items as part of the Space Exploration Fundraiser.
![Politics Trip to the Scottish Parliament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574696500/merchistoncouk/mh4vnkfonetlzprgs88u/PoliticsTripCropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574696500/merchistoncouk/mh4vnkfonetlzprgs88u/PoliticsTripCropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574696500/merchistoncouk/mh4vnkfonetlzprgs88u/PoliticsTripCropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1574696500/merchistoncouk/mh4vnkfonetlzprgs88u/PoliticsTripCropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1574696500/merchistoncouk/mh4vnkfonetlzprgs88u/PoliticsTripCropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1574696500/merchistoncouk/mh4vnkfonetlzprgs88u/PoliticsTripCropped.jpg","width":2200}])
Last week a group of LVI Government and Politics pupils enjoyed a day at the Scottish Parliament for First Minister's questions.
![Product Design: Lamps & Outdoor Pizza Ovens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574409926/merchistoncouk/v64npdutfk8ilcfca6fd/Lamp1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574409926/merchistoncouk/v64npdutfk8ilcfca6fd/Lamp1.jpg","width":434}])
Our Product Design boys have been developing skills making bespoke lamps and three students interviewed a designer at Ooni about their products.
![Classics Trip to Newcastle University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574351664/merchistoncouk/pi2e3oosf1bgpazcmyo2/IMG_0098square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574351664/merchistoncouk/pi2e3oosf1bgpazcmyo2/IMG_0098square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574351664/merchistoncouk/pi2e3oosf1bgpazcmyo2/IMG_0098square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1574351664/merchistoncouk/pi2e3oosf1bgpazcmyo2/IMG_0098square.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1574351664/merchistoncouk/pi2e3oosf1bgpazcmyo2/IMG_0098square.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1574351664/merchistoncouk/pi2e3oosf1bgpazcmyo2/IMG_0098square.jpg","width":2200}])
This week the LVI Classical Civilisation class headed off to Newcastle University for some intriguing lectures and talks.
![latin and greek event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573667269/merchistoncouk/g1g8wppfclomssttyath/latinandgreekevent800x800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573667269/merchistoncouk/g1g8wppfclomssttyath/latinandgreekevent800x800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573667269/merchistoncouk/g1g8wppfclomssttyath/latinandgreekevent800x800.jpg","width":800}])
Merchiston has held its annual Latin and Greek Reading Competition, with pupils from Merchiston, Fettes and George Watson’s.
