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The Pringle boys held a non-stop 24 hour football game in aid of Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
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
![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?
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Help us fundraise for Men's Health in the month on November!
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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!
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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.
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Find out more about the success of our much-awaited Merchiston Burns Supper at Dynamic Earth, earlier in January.
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A resounding success for our inaugural ‘A Very Merchiston Christmas Fair’ last weekend. What a fantastic way to bring in the Christmas cheer!
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As part of our Community and Outreach projects, the School hosted the Community Service Christmas Party in the Theatre last Wednesday.
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The School was delighted to be able to join the efforts of Books Abroad by donating a large amount of books to support education in developing countries worldwide.
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Merchiston is excited to announce the return of our Burns Supper for 2023. The much-awaited event will be held at Dynamic Earth on Friday 27 January 2023.
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Merchistonian Hamish McKee attends the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, representing the young and future generations of Falkland Islanders.
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This month Merchiston is supporting Movember and all of the incredible work they do for mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
