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
![Rory W Upper Sixth Pupil Smiling Head Shot in Suit Facing Camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589975459/merchistoncouk/cq08fafwyz6rflhretca/RoryWUpperSixthPupilSmilingHeadShotinSuitFacingCamera.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1589975459/merchistoncouk/cq08fafwyz6rflhretca/RoryWUpperSixthPupilSmilingHeadShotinSuitFacingCamera.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589975459/merchistoncouk/cq08fafwyz6rflhretca/RoryWUpperSixthPupilSmilingHeadShotinSuitFacingCamera.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to Upper Sixth pupil, Rory W, who has secured a much sought after place to study Liberal Arts at New York University. One of the best universities in the world!
![Location, Location, Location - Virtual Tour of the National Museum of Scotland]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1588605669/merchistoncouk/bo9lhzkmyr1qiaz6jybi/nationalmuseumedinburgh-licuntilApril21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1588605669/merchistoncouk/bo9lhzkmyr1qiaz6jybi/nationalmuseumedinburgh-licuntilApril21.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1588605669/merchistoncouk/bo9lhzkmyr1qiaz6jybi/nationalmuseumedinburgh-licuntilApril21.jpg","width":800}])
Our series bringing the Edinburgh and Lothians to you continues with a virtual tour of the National Museum of Scotland.
![Encouraging Scottish Secondary Pupils to Try Mandarin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1588329144/merchistoncouk/hgg0tt57typckn9ordgf/JennyChangTeacherofMandarinatMerchistonCastleSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1588329144/merchistoncouk/hgg0tt57typckn9ordgf/JennyChangTeacherofMandarinatMerchistonCastleSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1588329144/merchistoncouk/hgg0tt57typckn9ordgf/JennyChangTeacherofMandarinatMerchistonCastleSchool.jpg","width":800}])
Mandarin classes on offer for Scottish secondary pupils as part of the SCILT/CISS national timetabled, live-stream language class programme.
![Remote Learning in the Pringle Centre - Merchiston Juniors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1588078492/merchistoncouk/uur27khqwl5rmuawsekt/MerchistonCastleSchooljuniorpupilremoteworkingathomeoverseas.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1588078492/merchistoncouk/uur27khqwl5rmuawsekt/MerchistonCastleSchooljuniorpupilremoteworkingathomeoverseas.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1588078492/merchistoncouk/uur27khqwl5rmuawsekt/MerchistonCastleSchooljuniorpupilremoteworkingathomeoverseas.jpg","width":800}])
Ms Torrance explains how the Pringle Teaching Centre is motivating our junior pupils to work remotely through a varied programme of engaging, exciting and motivational activities.
![Outdoor Learning in the Pringle Centre]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582197383/merchistoncouk/ryoieaq4243zyujglh8q/MerchistonCastleSchoolCarsewellFarm.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582197383/merchistoncouk/ryoieaq4243zyujglh8q/MerchistonCastleSchoolCarsewellFarm.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582197383/merchistoncouk/ryoieaq4243zyujglh8q/MerchistonCastleSchoolCarsewellFarm.jpg","width":800}])
Pupils of Merchiston Juniors continue to be engaged in plenty of outdoor learning activities during lockdown.
![Nurturing Creativity with a Board Game Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587646338/merchistoncouk/qod3llcjnoepfywklxng/FirstFormBoardGameChallengeMerchiston.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1587646338/merchistoncouk/qod3llcjnoepfywklxng/FirstFormBoardGameChallengeMerchiston.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1587646338/merchistoncouk/qod3llcjnoepfywklxng/FirstFormBoardGameChallengeMerchiston.jpg","width":800}])
Board games offer pupils the opportunity to improve memory skills, problem-solving skills, counting and to learn more about knowledge and word recognition.
