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A round-up of all of the amazing festive fundraisers supported by our Community.
Charitable Work
It is important that your son understands the reality of the world in which he lives, a world in which two thirds of the population live in poverty.
Just as important is that he recognises the role he can play in making a difference to those less privileged; that he learns the value of giving both his time and his money to help others. He might find himself preparing and serving meals for the homeless, helping with a gardening project for elderly ex-servicemen or helping younger children with learning difficulties at a local school.
We run a variety of fundraising events each year ranging from the Charity Ball to sponsored walks. The weekly offering from the Sunday service is also donated to charity.
| Charities Regularly Supported |
|---|
| Place2Be |
| Sick Kids, Edinburgh |
| Cancer Research |
| St Catherines Homeless Project, Edinburgh |
| Rock Trust, Edinburgh |
| Sightsavers International |
| UNICEF |
| Shelter |
| St Luke's Leprosarium, Tamil Nadu, India and a nearby home for disabled boys |
Charitable Work News
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The boys & staff from Laidlaw North succeeded in their mammoth row in aid of Euan's Guide.
![Pringle 24 hour football]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719220896/merchistoncouk/i7ffn7nh6y65rxca6lzo/24hourfootball.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719220896/merchistoncouk/i7ffn7nh6y65rxca6lzo/24hourfootball.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719220896/merchistoncouk/i7ffn7nh6y65rxca6lzo/24hourfootball.png","width":800}])
The Pringle boys held a non-stop 24 hour football game in aid of Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
![YPI Award Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717491009/merchistoncouk/a0ugbc9eedwhb2t2ysyz/YPIAward800x800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717491009/merchistoncouk/a0ugbc9eedwhb2t2ysyz/YPIAward800x800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717491009/merchistoncouk/a0ugbc9eedwhb2t2ysyz/YPIAward800x800.png","width":800}])
Since 2021, the IV Form has been taking part in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). Managed by the Wood Foundation, YPI is a citizenship programme working across schools in Scotland
![Festive Foodbank Donations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701949496/merchistoncouk/h3w5cmzan4b5m764vyb4/Donations.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701949496/merchistoncouk/h3w5cmzan4b5m764vyb4/Donations.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701949496/merchistoncouk/h3w5cmzan4b5m764vyb4/Donations.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701949496/merchistoncouk/h3w5cmzan4b5m764vyb4/Donations.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701949496/merchistoncouk/h3w5cmzan4b5m764vyb4/Donations.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701949496/merchistoncouk/h3w5cmzan4b5m764vyb4/Donations.jpg","width":2001}])
Question: What weighs the same as 2 adult reindeer and 2 Christmas donkeys?
![graphic logo with black moustache on white field]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699617842/merchistoncouk/lqars7ibfm3jl6nx1hq2/MovemberFoundation_IconicMo_Black.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699617842/merchistoncouk/lqars7ibfm3jl6nx1hq2/MovemberFoundation_IconicMo_Black.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699617842/merchistoncouk/lqars7ibfm3jl6nx1hq2/MovemberFoundation_IconicMo_Black.jpg","width":800}])
Help us fundraise for Men's Health in the month on November!
![two young boys, former pupils at Merchiston Castle School at their graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692960950/merchistoncouk/qqng6tkmqdaewq8gfx7e/FinlayandThomasrunaHalfMarathon_800X800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692960950/merchistoncouk/qqng6tkmqdaewq8gfx7e/FinlayandThomasrunaHalfMarathon_800X800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692960950/merchistoncouk/qqng6tkmqdaewq8gfx7e/FinlayandThomasrunaHalfMarathon_800X800.png","width":800}])
Former Pupils Finlay and Thomas undertake a Half Marathon to raise funds for MND research.
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Our of our parents has taken on a great challenge this Summer to raise funds for the William Wates Memorial Trust. Find out how you can support.
![Group of children standing in the Tennis Dome at Merchiston Castle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683120689/merchistoncouk/rpzrlibjwnvlm7k2regf/SliceTennisEventattheDome_April2023_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683120689/merchistoncouk/rpzrlibjwnvlm7k2regf/SliceTennisEventattheDome_April2023_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683120689/merchistoncouk/rpzrlibjwnvlm7k2regf/SliceTennisEventattheDome_April2023_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Our Tennis Dome was a hive of activity last Saturday for our 'Slice' event. Thank you Mr Millar for organising!
![Close up image of a Merchiston Castle School Piper depicting his hands on the chanter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677236007/merchistoncouk/vcimjkcsgpiujk0cz17a/MerchistonPiperCloseUp_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677236007/merchistoncouk/vcimjkcsgpiujk0cz17a/MerchistonPiperCloseUp_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677236007/merchistoncouk/vcimjkcsgpiujk0cz17a/MerchistonPiperCloseUp_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Well done to III Form Pupil and piper Calum R. who had a busy Half Term playing at the opening of the new local Community Hub.
![Programme for the Merchiston Burns Supper 2023 on a tables amongst glasses, custlery and whisky]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675853083/merchistoncouk/pgkfqgzb7buvfpf4nxf8/MerchistonBurnsSupper2023_event_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675853083/merchistoncouk/pgkfqgzb7buvfpf4nxf8/MerchistonBurnsSupper2023_event_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675853083/merchistoncouk/pgkfqgzb7buvfpf4nxf8/MerchistonBurnsSupper2023_event_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Find out more about the success of our much-awaited Merchiston Burns Supper at Dynamic Earth, earlier in January.
![Fundraising for Hope and Home for Children]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656425957/merchistoncouk/lcvxheigla3xvvpiooyk/HopeandHomesforChildren_June2022_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656425957/merchistoncouk/lcvxheigla3xvvpiooyk/HopeandHomesforChildren_June2022_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656425957/merchistoncouk/lcvxheigla3xvvpiooyk/HopeandHomesforChildren_June2022_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
We are delighted to have raised £1,652 for the great charity Hope and Home for Children
This afternoon our Fourth Form took part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative showcase, with seven teams advocating powerfully for their chosen charity in a bid to win them £3000 in funding.
On Friday 20 May, Pringle hosted a garden party to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. William R in First Form shares his account of the festivities.
Merchiston Castle School is going to have its very own Platinum Jubilee mug! All of our students are being encouraged to enter a Platinum Jubilee design that will be put on to a mug which will be sold to teachers, families and friends.
