As I sit drafting this newsletter at the end of an immensely satisfying Autumn Term, it is important to remember that 97 new pupils, 10 new staff, and indeed so many new Merchiston parents only joined the Merchiston 'journey' at the beginning of September. I am delighted with how these various constituencies have fared over the last three months, and I hope that this newsletter gives you a 'bird's eye view' of what we have all been up to this term. I hope that this electronic version of our newsletter makes it easier for you to quickly read the sections of interest to you, as well as quickly linking to other documents of interest. Please feed back any comments on our move towards electronic communication to Gayle Cordiner: gac@merchiston.co.uk
Academic Life I trust you enjoy reading the academic leaflet. You will already have received... click for more! Special Events & Visitors We try to involve parents in as many events at Merchiston as possible, and this term... click for more! 'Gatherings' Barbara and I have much enjoyed meeting all the boys in the School at a series of...click for more! Chapel Services Faith and spirituality are important at Merchiston in a contemporary, civilised way... click for more! The Arts These are integral to School life and to the growing-up process of our young people... click for more! Leisure & Sport There is everything right, about young people in this School enjoying their sport... click for more! Staff At the end of this term, we say goodbye to... click for more! Outreach The School has always endeavoured to pursue outreach for the sake of doing so... click for more!   The Views of Students Occasionally, your son may mention to you that he sits on a House Council or... click for more!   Marketing & Admissions We have to fill the School every year and we are delighted to have started... click for more!   Care Commission Inspection The Care Commission visit us twice a year to inspect all aspects of our pastoral care... click for more!   Sixth Form Quarter and Fundraising I hope that you have been following the development of the Sixth Form Quarter via... click for more!   175th Anniversary Next year, we will be celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the founding of Merchiston... click for more!
It remains for me to say "thank you": thank you to the boys and to the staff for a remarkable term, and thank you to you, the parents, for your support of the School. I very much hope that you are able to enjoy some family time over Christmas and New Year, and Barbara and I, and our family, send you all our very best wishes. We look forward to seeing you in 2008, our 175th Anniversary Year. Yours Andrew Hunter Headmaster