The
Chronicle
A spirited snapshot of life at the school where girls are fearless and free
2026 Edition
Contents Letter from the Head
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Student Leadership Team 2025-26
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Where Girls Lead
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Feature - Why All Girls?
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August
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September
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October
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Feature - High Ambition
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November
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December
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January
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Feature - Diverse Opportunity
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February
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March
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April
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Feature - Nurturing Hearts and Minds
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May
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June
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Boarding Yearly Round Up
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Little Dragons Yearly Round Up
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Leaving Staff
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Zanzibar 2026
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Introduction to the New Head
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Valete 2026
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St George's | Introduction
Letter from the Head Welcome to the 2025-26 edition of the Chronicle. It is a joyous celebration of all that has made this year at St George’s so memorable and special for those of us fortunate to be part of the school community. There have been many stand-out moments in this academic session, many of them determined by the character and example set by the exemplary role models in the school: our Upper Sixth. If I had to choose just one moment that best represents the true nature and ethos of the school, it would be reading this year’s IW magazine. Conceived, edited and published under the steam of students from across the school, it was intelligent, creative and a little provocative, in the best possible way. You can feel the personalities of the writers throughout: brave, well-informed and, definitely, individual. St George’s is a school where intellect and personality are developed and where students learn the value of their own voice in a truly empowering and free learning environment. This is something to be prized and celebrated and you can feel the energy of it throughout these pages. Thank you to each and every student, staff member and family for all you bring each day to the school, and enjoy the memories captured in the Chronicle for you all.
A Note from The Editor This year, the Chronicle unfolds month by month - our school year in the order we lived it. Colour continues to reflect our core themes of High Ambition, Diverse Opportunity, and Nurturing Hearts and Minds. At quarterly intervals, a double-page feature pauses the calendar to look more closely at one of them. The first asks: Why All Girls? It has been a privilege to gather this edition. Thank you for a year worth recording. Olivia Mott
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St George's | Introduction
Student Leadership Team 2025-26 House Captains Argyll: Buccleuch: Douglas: Lindsay: Moray: Strathmore:
Big 4
Head Student: Ayza Attiq
Deputy Head Student: Stella White
Senior Prefect: Hibah Mumtaz
Head of Boarding: Tilly Holt-Swales
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Lucy Gribbin and Bea Earnshaw Yana Muchenje and Samanthi Shanjeevan Mary Brotherton and Thea Todd Izzy Paton and Immy Tavadia Jamala Munyuni and Fenella Thompson Emily Lewington and Emily Jamieson
Prefects Careers: Ariana Costache Charities: Sri Vidadala and Zara Gray Design, Innovation Alex Tait & Engineering: Diversity: Naa Nortey International: Bella Geard E-Learning: Deepti Vijayakumar Learning and Mahdiyah Ahmed Teaching: Music: Charlotte Tin S2: Hazel Pearce-Menzies S3: Sofia Boath S4: Anushka Anoj Libraries: Anahita Pak-Alibhai PR: Ella Prest and Poppy Young Modern Languages: Maisie Li Social Sciences: Faye Alwan Sport: Hannah McIntosh and Florence Henry Sustainability: CJ Arnott and Mila Greiling Wellbeing: Ashmita Irodi Yearbook: Darcey Bunker and Iona Bell Deputy Head Elena Robinson of Boarding:
Form Prefects P1: P2: P3: P4: P5: P6: Remove: S1:
Gurnoor Kaur Annabel Bruce and Amenah Jumani Mairi McLintock Jia Shokeen Divisna Prasath Asli Altioglu and Lucy Fowler Molly Roddin and Amy Walker Tisha Mukuku and Lizzie Mackay
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St George's | Introduction
Where Girls Lead Annabel, Selma and Audrey on leadership, in their own words:
Making room for other voices
What skills have you developed since becoming a leader? "Public speaking, because I get to do it often." Annabel
What makes a good leader? "Being able to listen to other people's opinions and being able to be someone that people can talk to." Annabel
"Becoming more confident when talking to a large audience." Selma
"A good leader is someone who listens to others, is kind to those around them, a friendly face, welcoming, and someone who is good at working in a team." Selma
Making things happen
All three leaders put the honing of this skill down to practice rather than personality. What has been the most memorable part of being a leader? "The open day, when all the students and parents came to our school, and we got to do tours and show them around, be on a panel answering their questions, and just talk to them about what school is like." Selma "Getting involved with the pupil council and helping them voice their opinions."Audrey
How do you help make our school a positive place? "We brought back ideas from the Merchiston Conference on rights." Audrey "By holding student council meetings."Annabel With thanks to Annabel, Selma and Audrey.
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St George's | Feature
Why all girls? Why does an all-girls education still matter in 2026?
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Girls today enjoy opportunities that previous generations could only have imagined. They are succeeding academically, entering a vast range of professions and growing up in a society that speaks more openly about equality than ever before. Yet the evidence suggests that the playing field is not entirely level. Research continues to highlight gaps in participation, confidence and representation across a range of fields. At the same time, studies suggest that gender stereotypes can begin shaping children's perceptions of themselves from a remarkably young age. The challenge is not simply opening doors for girls; it is helping them walk through those doors with confidence, self-belief, and a sense of purpose. At St George's, we do not see the purpose of an all-girls education Every leadership as constantly reminding girls of barriers or disadvantages. Nor do we define success by a particular destination. The goal is not to produce role, every team more CEOs, engineers, politicians or conductors, although many girls captaincy, every lead may choose those paths. Instead, it is to create an environment in which performance is every girl feels free to discover her own strengths, develop her own held by a girl. ambitions and pursue her own interests. As you turn the pages of this Chronicle, you will see that story unfold month by month. You will meet scientists, musicians, athletes, performers, entrepreneurs, debaters, volunteers and leaders. You will see girls representing the school nationally, performing on stage, competing in sport, tackling outdoor challenges, leading projects and supporting one another. What is striking is not that these opportunities exist, but how normal their participation feels. The articles that follow are not a showcase of opportunities reserved for a few. They are a snapshot of a community where girls are encouraged to step forward and occupy that space in a way that suits them. Research consistently suggests that environment matters during the formative teenage years, when habits of confidence, participation and self-belief are developing. At St George's, every leadership role, every team captaincy, every lead performance, every debating position and every committee role is held by a girl. Leadership, intellectual risk-taking and ambitious participation are not unusual; they are part of the culture.
Leadership and intellectual risk-taking are not unusual here. They are the culture.
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What is striking is not that the opportunities exist, but how normal it feels to take them.
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August Summer Sports Camp Our Summer Sports Camp was a great success, welcoming current and new students from P1 to U6. Students prepared for the season by developing their netball and hockey skills, while juniors enjoyed building fundamental movement skills in a fun, supportive all-girls environment that encouraged confidence, teamwork, and active participation.
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August
Co-curricular Fair If schools are miniature cities, then the St George’s Co-curricular Fair is its bustling market square: a place of possibility, enthusiasm and just a little healthy persuasion. Stands brimmed with opportunities, from sport and music to coding, debating and community service, each offering girls the chance to discover a new passion or deepen an existing one. There was a wonderful sense of energy in the room, fuelled by older pupils eager to share their experiences and encourage others to get involved. More than anything, the fair reflected what St George’s does well: empowering girls to be curious and truly involved.
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August
New Food Tech Space
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Pupils are settling with great excitement into their new Food Technology room. The light and airy room with its fresh and modern design is proving very popular, and the new location within the One School campus has offered new connection opportunities within the school community - PE and the French department have enjoyed linking class topics with cooking and many more are keen to do so in the next year!
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August
Hockey Annual FPs 1XI Game Another fantastic showcase as our Former Pupils took on the Senior Hockey Squad, ending in a thrilling 3–3 draw. A brilliant way to kick off the season. Thank you to our FP team for opening our hockey campaign in style! It was wonderful to welcome back our former Sports Prefects on campus for the FP game, where they also enjoyed time with our current Sports Prefects. Katie (2021/22) Kate (2022/23) Hannah (2023/24) Florence & Hannah (2025/26)
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August
Sixth Form Exchange Ascham School, Sydney The exchange to Sydney was one of the most rewarding experiences of my school life. I formed incredible friendships, even in such a short time, and became immersed in the vibrant culture while adapting to a completely different way of life. Sophie, S5 My exchange to Australia was one of the best experiences of my life. It taught me to step out of my comfort zone, be independent and try new things while living so far away from my family. I made so many incredible memories there, from working on the farm, riding horses, sunset runs on Bondi beach to climbing Sydney harbour bridge. I will never forget the fun I had in the boarding house, playing hockey for Ascham School and trying the famous açaí bowls! I made so many friends during my time there, all of whom I miss very much, and I became the bestest of friends with my exchange Macey, who truly made the experience unforgettable. I can’t wait to go back! Bella, S6 Some of my favourite memories from the exchange included walks along Bondi Beach, enjoying plenty of açaí bowls, and unexpectedly meeting the Norris Nuts. I also loved having Wednesdays free to explore Sydney and discover more of the city. A particular highlight was completing the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, which offered incredible views of the harbour and skyline. Beyond the places I visited, one of the most rewarding aspects of the exchange was the friendships I made throughout my time in Australia. In fact, the experience was so special that I am returning a year later to visit the friends I made there and reconnect with the wonderful people who made my exchange so memorable. Darcey, S5
PLC, Sydney In Australia, I spent my first week in Cairns exploring the Daintree Rainforest and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. At PLC Sydney with my partner Lilian, I formed close friendships with both Australian students and other exchanges from around the world. Through excursions and lessons, I gained insight into a range of cultures, while highlights included Manly Beach, Sydney Harbour, and seeing a koala up close. Sacha, S5
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August
Seymour College, Adelaide During my month-long exchange in Adelaide, Australia, I had the amazing opportunity to experience the local culture firsthand with my host family and make lifelong friends. The highlights of my month-long exchange to Adelaide included a road trip along the South Australian coast to destinations like Port Elliot and Victor Harbor, as well as trekking through Belair National Park, where we spotted iconic Australian wildlife like kangaroos and koalas. Amelia, S5 During my time in Adelaide my highlight was getting to experience what daily life was like. My favourite activities were playing on the school netball team, celebrating Christmas in July and spending time on Kangaroo Island, even getting to hold a koala! Victoria, S5
Low Ropes With support from our PTF, our new low ropes course has quickly become a popular feature with Middle School students during break and lunchtime. In our all-girls setting, it offers opportunities for students to develop confidence, resilience and independence through active play. Students also practise balance, coordination, problem-solving and risk awareness while working together and supporting one another.
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September CERN Trip Sept 2025 On a beautifully sunny September weekend, fourteen of our senior science students travelled to Geneva to visit CERN, one of the world’s leading centres for scientific research. Home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), CERN explores the fundamental nature of matter and the forces that hold it together. The LHC is the largest machine and biggest experiment in the world, famed for being the hottest, fastest, and emptiest place in the galaxy! During the visit, our students toured the main computer control centre and ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment), one of the LHC’s four particle detectors. This was followed by a visit to the CERN Science Gateway, where interactive exhibits brought cutting-edge physics, engineering and computing to life. Sunday allowed for a little time to explore the beautiful sights of Geneva, with a photo opportunity at the Broken Chair monument and the Palais des Nations (UNOG), a visit to Musée d'histoire des sciences, and lastly a relaxing stroll through the Jardin Botanique de Genève on the banks of Lake Geneva.
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September
MUN at GWC A group of our students enjoyed a day of challenging debate and discussion and some fascinating keynote speeches by local MSPs. For some of our team this was their first conference and what an introduction to MUN! Well done for coming along and giving it your all! Two of our Secretaries General came away with awards – CJ won Best Delegate in the Environment Committee and Mila won Best Delegate in the Special Political Committee.
House Captain Launch Our House Captains launched their leadership roles with energy and flair at the P6 -U6 assembly, introducing themselves through a vibrant dance performance. Shortly afterwards, our Upper School, Middle School and Junior School Captains met for a team lunch to share their hopes and start building collaborative relationships early.
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September
ESOC
The ESOC Conference co-hosted and organised by our own Diversity Prefect Naa Nortey, took place at Stewart’s Melville College, and celebrated diversity, culture, and opportunity, by bringing together young people from across Edinburgh. We listened to inspiring speakers, participated in discussions on inclusion and leadership, and heard about upcoming events.
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Sponsor Kit Breakfast morning
At the 1XI Hockey Sponsor Breakfast, we were delighted to welcome our new two-year sponsor, Burges Salmon. Inspiring speeches were delivered by Mr Forman, Director of Sport Christine Fourie, 1XI Coach Mrs Gair, and Head Mrs Chandler-Thompson. The girls proudly received their playing kit, including the iconic red playing top, half-zip, and puffer jacket. Parents enjoyed coffee and bacon rolls while the players warmed up, ready to begin an exciting season ahead.
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September
Remove & S1 Outdoor Education Camp The Middle School Outdoor Education Camp at Lagganlia has been a memorable and enriching experience for all involved. From day one, pupils displayed enthusiasm, resilience and a strong sense of team spirit, with nothing – not even the September showers – dampening their excitement. Early in the week, S1 pupils focused on developing key outdoor skills through camp craft, tent building and team bonding activities, preparing them for their expedition by bike or foot. Completing this expedition was a significant achievement, helping them discover confidence and independence as they embraced their inner explorers. At the same time, the Removes took on a wide range of adventurous challenges, including hiking, climbing, kayaking, skiing, abseiling and gorge walking. Their determination, enthusiasm and willingness to step outside their comfort zones were evident throughout. Across all activities, pupils consistently demonstrated teamwork, kindness and perseverance, supporting one another and building lasting friendships. The week concluded with a warm and reflective buddy hot chocolate evening, where S1 and Removes came together to share stories and celebrate their achievements. It was a fitting end to a week filled with adventure, challenge, personal growth and unforgettable memories.
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September
Fire Brigade Visit Our fire brigade visited Nursery and Primary One, where children asked questions, tried uniforms, explored the engine, and used a hose, creating a memorable experience.
Police Visit Police officer PC Susan visited Nursery and Primary One, answering questions, teaching about transport, letting children try uniforms, and entertaining everyone when the teachers wore handcuffs.
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September
Hosting the Sixth Form Exchange
Activities for this leg included: - Craigie's farm for Highland Coos - Edinburgh Castle - Princes Street shopping - Arthur’s Seat - Climbing Meall nan Tarmachan in the Highlands - Visiting London including Buckingham Palace and Big Ben - Sailing on the West Coast of Scotland - South Queensferry - North Berwick - St Andrew’s
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September
PTF Wine & Cheese Evening There are few things more civilised than good conversation accompanied by a glass of wine and a thoughtfully chosen piece of cheese. Our PTF Wine and Cheese Evening brought parents and staff together in exactly that spirit, strengthening friendships and celebrating the warm, connected community at the heart of St George’s.
Bang Goes the Borders St George’s took an allfemale STEM team to Bang Goes the Borders, an annual science and learning festival. With colourful rainbow test tubes, hands-on experiments and plenty of curiosity, our pupils helped inspire the next generation of scientists.
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September
Touring Teams It's been a pleasure to welcome so many touring schools to our campus this year. We've had the privilege of hosting: • Pocklington School, Yorkshire, Hockey • Collingwood, Vancouver, Hockey • St George's College, Buenos Aires, Hockey • Michael Ham Nordelta College, Argentina, Hockey • Fort Hill Integrated College, Portugal, Netball • Bolton School Girls' Division, England, Lacrosse • Hoe Bridge School, England, Netball • Withington Girls' School, England, Lacrosse Hosting touring schools is always a highlight, and it's been fantastic to share the St George's experience with so many visitors. Our guests enjoyed lunchtime sports matches, followed by a picnic or lunch, before joining our Core PE classes to experience one of Scotland's best-loved traditions – a Scottish ceilidh. It has been wonderful to see the girls connect so naturally, overcoming language barriers, building friendships, and creating lasting memories. Sport has a remarkable way of bringing people together, and these visits continue to inspire everyone involved. Haste ye all back!
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October iPQ Awards
MS Fresh Start: Small Acts, Lasting impact Our Middle school harvest collection reflected the generosity and compassion of our school community, with donations supporting Fresh Start, a local charity helping people transition from homelessness into a new home. Following the collection, members of our Charities Committee visited the charity’s warehouse, gaining first-hand insight into the impact of community support.
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Students recieve their iPQ certificates. By embedding iPQ into our academic offering, we empower girls to take ownership of their learning and develop skills that last a lifetime.
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October
Marine Biology Centre Millport October 2025 On the morning of Sunday 5th October 2025 seven Advanced Higher Biologists set off to the Millport Marine Biology Centre located on the Isle of Cumbrae for our Field Trip. Following our arrival and a quick introduction to life at the Field Studies Centre, Sunday afternoon was spent sampling the Rocky Shore, which was not as damp as we feared.
It was a busy three days from morning to bedtime, at the centre completing all of our Advanced Higher sampling techniques, carrying out a fish dissection and seeing a bit of Cumbrae too. All agreed, carrying out the techniques at the Centre benefitted their learning hugely!
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October
Careers Fair: Opening Doors
Happy Birthday to us! Celebrating 137 years of educating girls and women, our school has been inspiring ambition and achievement since 1888. To mark our birthday, students explored our rich history through the Archive - and enjoyed a slice of our legendary toffee tart!
At St George's, careers events provide opportunities for pupils to meet role models, explore diverse pathways and discover that no career should feel ‘for someone else’. Recent research suggests that: • Girls can begin limiting their career aspirations because of stereotypes from age 6. • Women hold 26% of FTSE 350 CEO positions.
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October
Masks, Myths and Marble in Ancient Greece The Classics trip to Athens transported students from S2 to U6 to the world of ancient Greece, immersing them in an array of sites and experiences. Upon arrival, we were immediately whisked back in time, visiting the National Archaeological Museum to give us an insight into the experiences that would follow. The next day came the Acropolis: standing majestically above the city, this was a chance to explore one of the most iconic historic sites in the world. This was followed by visits to the Acropolis Museum, the birthplace of democracy (affectionately dubbed “the democ-rock”) and the ancient Agora, bringing the history to life.
Having explored Athens, it was time to venture further afield: we delved into divinity at Delphi, marvelled at the might of Mycenae, and were engulfed by the epic scale of the theatre at Epidavros. After a night at the beach, we returned to Athens, ending the visit with a workshop on Greek classical theatre that included a spectacular performance – and the chance to get messy making masks. Whilst so many wonderful memories were made, it was the way that this trip made ancient history so tangible that made it an incredibly special experience.
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October
Poetry Social In celebration of National Poetry Day, S1 students, along with visiting students from Merchiston Castle School, came together for a Poetry Social, a morning of creativity and literary fun led by library staff. Students developed poems based on colour, collaborative poems created in small groups, fortune teller poetry, and blackout poetry using pages from novels. Students were also able to express themselves through movement activities and constructing book hedgehogs. To close the morning, all were encouraged to share their creations during an Open Mic session. Students enjoyed the morning of connection with poetry, peers, and the arts.
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October
P6 Dynamic Earth Trip In October, Primary 6 visited Dynamic Earth and Arthur's Seat as part of our Birth of the Earth topic. We learned about rock types on a nature walk, carried out experiments on earthquakes and volcanoes and explored Earth's history and diverse environments.
S4 Water of Leith Field Work Trip To enable our S4 GCSE Biologists to have a better understanding of the sampling techniques needed for their B4 topic, we took them to the Water of Leith to carry out their field work with the Water of Leith Conservation Trust. Each group spent the morning session looking at field sampling and the afternoon carrying out river sampling in the glorious sunshine.
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October
Open Day
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We loved welcoming visitors and showing them what makes an all-girls education so empowering.
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October
P5 Beecraigs Trip This autumnal walk to Beecraigs Country Park was refreshing, fun and educational. We applied our learning about Scottish trees to good use, identifying the woodland trees and used a tree identifying app when stuck! The walk up the hill offered breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape and the loch.
Theatre Trip Review: “War Horse” Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Tuesday 7 October 2025 If you wanted a stage of incredible story-telling through intricate engineering and exquisite puppetry, you would need to buy a ticket to see War Horse. The thrilling movement of the puppet horses as they battled in wars and found family made me shiver in my seat, as if I were watching a real horse go through these events. Needless to say, I walked out feeling like a brand-new person. Muskaan
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St George's | Feature
High Ambition St George’s: Where girls do best.
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No stereotype. Their individual voices. Their individual ambition.
As you move through this edition of The Chronicle, you will encounter ambition in many forms. You will see it in examination success and university destinations, certainly, but also in performances, competitions, expeditions, leadership opportunities, entrepreneurship, service and personal challenges overcome. Academic attainment and entry to first-choice pathways at the end of Upper 6 are only part of the high ambition to be found at St George's. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to it. Instead, it is about creating an environment in which high ambition is normalised, encouraged and achieved by all, in an individual manner. The 2026 results demonstrate the high academic and destination ambition found in a St George's student: 67% of Higher grades and 65% of Advanced Higher grades were an A, with 84% of Advanced Highers at A/B, and destinations spanning Cambridge, UCL, Durham and Scotland's leading universities, degree apprenticeships and specialist creative pathways. As you'll see throughout this magazine, ambition also looks like a team of girls reaching the finals of male-dominated regional and national competitions such as STEM Racing and UK Space Design. It looks like an essay prize, an art award, a challenge completed on an outdoor education trip, the last stretch of hill on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition, a place won in a sports team, an audition survived and a part performed. This is where the Signature Curriculum stands out. It is not about every student pursuing the same goal, and it is not only about academic results. It is about nurturing what each individual is reaching for. It is impossible to name everything achieved this year, but a flavour of where students have represented high ambition beyond the core curriculum is highlighted below: • Scotland Chinese Education Network (SCEN) speaking competition • UKMT Maths Challenges and follow-on rounds (Kangaroo and Olympiad) • RSC Chemistry Olympiad • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland recognition • Scientific Thinking Challenge • Scottish Mathematical Challenge • Francophonie Competition, Institut Français • Model United Nations Conferences
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In each and every representation of ambition, girls are the focus. No stereotype. Their individual voices. Their individual ambition.
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High ambition, normalised, encouraged and achieved by all – in an individual way.
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November UK Space Design Regional – University of Glasgow Nov 2025
AH Mods talk – Families Outside In November we welcomed Professor Nancy Loucks and Mrs Eilidh Graham to St George’s to talk to our Advanced Higher students and our guests from MES about the impact the justice system has on families. Both these experts have amazing insight and stories to tell about the state of our justice system and our students loved hearing from them. Our students asked insightful questions and took full advantage of being able to quiz two people who have real experience of the system and its many flaws.
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In an outstanding display of innovation and teamwork, our twelve-strong Space Design team collaborated with students from St Leonards, St Andrews to form Team Earhart at the UK Space Design Competition’s Scottish Regional competition at the University of Glasgow in November. Their revolutionary design proposal and strong presentation secured Earhart a well-deserved spot at the UK Space Design Competition National Final at Imperial College London in March.
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November
Actors of Dionysus
Our Higher Classical Studies students had a brilliant time exploring Ancient Greek drama at a performance workshop led by the Actors of Dionysus, the only theatre group in the UK to specialise in retelling Greek myth. Under the expert direction of the professionals, our fearless and creative students breathed life into the text of Antigone, devising their own choreographed series of movements and gestures to bring out the full significance – not to mention contemporary relevance - of Sophocles’ words. Their performances of key moments from the play were inspired!
Spotlight on BAME Society
Notable achievements this year include taking part in multi-school conferences, appearing on the news after meeting MSP Foysol Choudhury, speaking on an Intercultural Youth Scotland panel, and raising money for Passion for Fusion. The BAME Society Assembly shared these achievements with our community while also raising important topics and questions about identity and inclusion. This student-led club, is a great example of what St George’s does so well.
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Fearless Women in Computing Fearless Women in Computing returned to St George’s in November 2025 for its third year, and it felt bigger, bolder and more established than ever. What began as an ambitious idea has grown into one of Scotland’s flagship events for girls in technology, bringing together 475 pupils from Primary 6 to S6 and more than 600 attendees overall. Thanks to Skyscanner’s support, girls joined us from 16 schools across six local authorities, widening access well beyond St George’s. The day had a real sense of energy, with pupils moving through the Expo Hall, trying VR, coding robots, exploring cybersecurity, discovering quantum computing, investigating data and meeting women working at the forefront of technology. A key development this year was the introduction of targeted workshops, run by longstanding partners i-confidential and RBS, giving every visiting school a structured, age-appropriate experience. Alongside the new split junior and senior programme, this allowed for deeper conversations and a stronger sense that computing is not one narrow subject, but a world of possibilities. With 20 industry partners involved, the event showed what can happen when schools and industry come together with purpose. Most importantly, it helped girls see themselves in the future of technology.
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The House of Bernarda Alba The 2025 Upper School production was the haunting ‘The House of Bernarda Alba’ by Federico García Lorca, an early 20th century play with an all-women cast, and a story centred around their internal lives and role in society. Together, the actors and the director used a naturalistic and stylised concept in the design and acting choices to reach the audience beyond the script and better articulate the despair, struggle and tyranny embedded in the text. With artistic interpretations of scenes through stylised movement, the actors portrayed a ruthless hunt for a promiscuous woman and even used a symbolic stylised movement piece using red ribbon to show Bernarda Alba’s position as puppeteer of her daughter's lives. Among these stylised choices was also set design. The minimalism of the set allowed the acting
performances to shine and dominate the stage, while also allowing for aesthetic choices that formed a crucial part of the storytelling, with a ‘Chekhov's rifle’ hanging above the stage, building suspense throughout, as well as a handheld window, giving the daughters a look at the outside world they had no way of accessing. The performances by the actors were stunning, showing a level of character depth and believability quite astonishing for such young performers. Mila Greilings final monologue as Bernarda ensured this play would be one that would stick with the audience forever, concluding the play, and as such, the work of so many cast and crew involved in this production. A perfect example of girls empowered to raise the bar and aim high. CJ U6
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SWIS Awards The Sports Department at St George’s proudly celebrated women in sport as Director of Sport Christine Fourie and Deputy Head Mel Aitken attended the Scottish Women in Sport Awards in Glasgow. The school was shortlisted for the Most Valuable Partnership Award in recognition of its partnership with Athlete Focused and its outstanding commitment to developing opportunities for girls’ and women’s sport. This partnership provides students with direct access to high-quality training, girls-only camps, and specialist coaching courses. It is now expanding through a collaboration with the City of Edinburgh Netball Association, offering gym access, squad training sessions, and the potential to develop dedicated women-only community programmes. We are immensely proud of this partnership, which serves as a flagship model for future collaborations and reflects our ongoing commitment to growing participation, performance, and opportunities in girls’ and women’s sport.
SCEN Youth Summit and Chinese Speaking Competition A team of 10 girls took on the challenge of the SCEN Youth Summit and Chinese Speaking Competition, putting their Chinese language skills, confidence and ambition to the test. Competing alongside students from different schools, they showed impressive determination and drive, rising to the challenge and showcasing their growing fluency in Chinese.
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Hosting the Sixth Form Exchange While hosting Lilian, we spent a long weekend in the Highlands visiting Loch Ness, staying in Brora and spending time in the snow which Lilian had never experienced living in Australia. We spent as much time out in Edinburgh as we spent chilling at my house, watching movies together to relax and chat! With Laila we spent a lot of time in Edinburgh, visiting the castle and the Royal Mile to fill the 2 weeks with as many experiences as possible. Sacha, S5
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Remembering Through Paper Cranes This year’s Remembrance assembly explored the lasting impact of war through the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young Hiroshima survivor who folded paper cranes while battling radiation-related illness. Her story has inspired a worldwide movement for peace. Students created cranes to remember victims of war and promote hope, healing and reconciliation.
Junior School Book Tour P4 pupils embarked on a 'Book Tour' to celebrate the completion of their paper engineering books which provided the opportunity to showcase their interactive books, inspiring curiosity and collaboration within the Junior School.
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STEM Racing Regional “ ” Finals
A steep learnin g curv a toug e, hc – and a ompetition n expe rience our gir ls s hugely hould be proud of.”
A team of our Fearless S3s recently competed in the STEM Racing Regional Finals. As first-time competitors, the team faced a steep learning curve in a highly competitive event, with 18 teams in the Development class and over 30 teams competing overall. They came away buzzing from the experience and proud of what they had achieved. STEM Racing offers competitors the chance to develop a wide range of skills, from CAD design, engineering and manufacturing to project management, presentation, branding and marketing – all while racing their own cars. A big thank you to STEM Racing for organising the event, Linlithgow Academy for hosting, and Mr Hunter at Turriff Academy for manufacturing our cars.
Magic Owls Our P1 pupils met visiting owls, building curiosity, confidence and courage through unforgettable hands-on learning, even discovering just how surprisingly heavy the owls were.
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Felicity Cloake Fearless, curious and endlessly resourceful, awardwinning food writer and acclaimed author Felicity Cloake had pupils utterly engrossed as she shared stories of food, travel and the occasional adventure that didn't quite go to plan. Food Department pupils were especially keen to hear how she carved out a career doing what she loves, and her account of the determination and appetite for the unexpected that have shaped her work was every bit as inspiring as the journeys themselves.
Remembrance Parade Students and staff took part in the annual Remembrance Parade, marching with pride and respect before laying a wreath in honour of those who served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present.
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Sports Leadership and Learn to Lead Delivery Research shows that many women in executive leadership positions have a background in sport, with 94% of women at the highest levels of corporate leadership having participated in sport. This is no coincidence. The confidence, teamwork, discipline, communication, and resilience developed through sport are the same qualities that create strong leaders. This year, we are delighted to launch our new Captaincy and Leadership in Sport initiative, celebrating and developing the leadership potential of our young athletes. Our Sports Prefects, Florence and Hannah, have been outstanding role models. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism have been inspiring, and their leadership during Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week – particularly delivering a whole-school Zumba session – was a fantastic success. We are delighted to recognise our team captains for the year: • Lacrosse Captains: Sofia Boath and Imogen Tavadia • 1st Team Netball Captain: Iris Weston • Hockey Co-Vice Captains: Florence and Hannah • 1st Team Hockey Captain: Isobel Paton Our U6 Sport Leaders have also made a valuable contribution, successfully organising and delivering events including the S3 East Hockey Tournament, 2XI Hockey Tournament, and U14 Scottish Schools Lacrosse Tournament. Their organisation, teamwork, and commitment have been exceptional. We are incredibly proud of all our captains, prefects, and Sport Leaders, who continue to demonstrate how sport can develop the confidence and character needed to become future leaders.
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Winter Stories Primary 5 pupils wrote winter stories for Primary 2, sharing them across the Junior School, building confidence, communication skills, and fostering a love of storytelling.
BSL Introduction Pupils in our Middle and Upper School enjoyed a British Sign Language (BSL) taster session, gaining an insight into this valuable and inclusive form of communication. The experience highlighted the importance of BSL in supporting accessibility and connection. We are excited to explore opportunities to develop and embed BSL further across our school.
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Five Sisters Zoo Trip P4 enjoyed a visit to Five Sisters Zoo, exploring habitats and animals, bringing their vertebrates and invertebrates topic to life through hands-on discovery and curiosity.
Performers Platform Pupils from Primary 2 to 5 shone on stage, showcasing singing and instrumental talents with confidence, delighting audiences and celebrating musical creativity in a wonderful Performers Platform event.
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Murrayfield Care Home Visit Our visits to Murrayfield Care Home continue to be a highlight of our Preschool agenda. Through reading, drawing, dancing and singing our favourite Scottish songs together, we have built wonderful friendships with the residents. We are incredibly grateful for their warmth, especially Norma, creating a fantastic intergenerational relationship that strengthens our community.
MUN at NBHS Our award-winning Model UN team had another successful day at North Berwick High School! Leading the way were our amazing Secretaries General representing Romania – Mila shaping the debate in NATO, Amelia receiving commendation on the Human Rights Committee looking at how the UN can protect the human rights of future generations in a world in crisis and CJ winning Best Delegate on the Media Committee debating the issue of whether countries involved in conflict should be held accountable for the death of journalists as a result of military action.
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From Classroom to Community Higher RMPS students explored Buddhist practice with a peaceful visit to Kagyu Samye Dzong in Edinburgh. They deepened their understanding of meditation and gained insight into the role of this building, a focal point for followers – all topics that come up in the exam!
Christmas Fair The Christmas Fair arrived with all the ingredients of festive success: cheerful stalls, seasonal treats and plenty of community spirit. Families, pupils and staff gathered to celebrate the season. Many thanks to Alex Tavadia and the PTF who led and organised this event with their much-appreciated flair and energy.
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December Hopscotch Panto Pupils followed the yellow brick road to a lively Wizard of Oz panto, filled with laughter, music and magical performances from Hopscotch’s talented cast.
House Event Junior and Middle School House Captains hosted a festive House Song Event, filling the hall with colour, music and joyful performances from all Junior School pupils.
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Senior Christmas Concert The Senior Christmas Concert at St George’s showcased the breadth and quality of musical talent across the school. From festive favourites and jazz standards to choral works and classical masterpieces, the programme offered plenty of variety, with students performing with confidence, skill and musical maturity. The evening was a strong reflection of the commitment and creativity that underpin music-making at St George’s. We see her spark, fuel her fire and back her all the way.
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Festive Jumper Day
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U6 Ball
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Crime and Justice Conference Exploring the realities of the criminal justice system, our Advanced Higher students attended the Crime and Justice Conference at George Watson’s College in December. The programme featured keynote talks from Medics Against Violence and Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit, alongside workshops exploring a range of issues connected to crime, justice and violence reduction.
The day offered students the opportunity to engage with these important topics from a range of perspectives, and to meet Jimmy Paul, Head of Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit. A great opportunity to meet one of the leading figures in this field. Photo evidence below!
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Carols at Murrayfield
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P2 Nativity
Roseburn Tree Our Nursery to P2 pupils joined the Roseburn community, singing, dancing and decorating the tree, celebrating togetherness, joy and festive spirit in a special local tradition.
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Dragon Days Dragon Days was a magical performance as Primary 3 to Primary 5 pupils transported audiences to Stumbledorf, where Georgie Rumble faced a dragon. With confident acting, beautiful singing and strong teamwork, every performer - from dancers to villagers shone brilliantly, creating an unforgettable show filled with creativity, energy and pride.
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House Glee takes Centre Stage A highlight of the House calendar, House Glee united students from P6–U6 in spectacular song and dance performances. Led by our U6 House Captains, Lindsay claimed victory for the second consecutive year.
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Design meets Pop Culture S3 and S4 students working towards National 5 Design and Manufacture put the DT workshop to full use this year, turning out everything from birdhouses to candle holders. Their formal assignment took "Pop Culture" as its theme, producing a run of storage and display units inspired by film, music and gaming. A group of pupils also travelled to Linlithgow to compete in the F1 in Schools/ STEM racing competition.
Fearless by Design What would a playground look like if it were built in honour of women who refused to back down? That was the question facing Sixth Form Higher Design and Manufacture students, who spent part of the year redesigning play equipment for P6 pupils around the theme of "Fearless Women" – letting the achievements of trailblazing women shape the look, name and purpose of each piece. Working through the full range of techniques required for the qualification, they then turned skyward for their formal assignment: an "Outer Space" theme for skate and leisure park equipment, researched firsthand on visits to Saughton Skatepark and the bowling alley at Fountainbridge.
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STGE MUN 2025 December saw St George’s hosting our third MUN conference. It was an inspiring day in which we welcomed 150 delegates from 12 schools across Scotland, representing 21 countries to debate global challenges and collaborate on meaningful resolutions. We were so fortunate to welcome Dr Oche Onazi, who leads a Masters programme on Human Rights and Diplomacy in partnership with the UN Institute for Training and Research at the University of Stirling, who offered inspiring thoughts about developing a human rights economy and the UN’s blueprint for eradicating global poverty. Delegates then tackled challenging committee discussions and an emergency debate. Debates took place on a whole range of issues from eradicating global poverty to an emergency debate on the withdrawal of US military aid worldwide, showcasing their ability to think critically and respond to world events in real time. Our own students were exemplary hosts and leaders. Thank you to all who made it possible.
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School Production Review: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” Merchiston Castle School ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ was an unforgettable experience. Playing Mrs Pevensie, Mother Christmas and Aslan’s Attendant, gave me a deep sense of responsibility as I brought each character to life. I loved the challenge of learning my roles and seeing how they each shaped the story on stage. Having the opportunity to sing was an extra special
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addition and performing was an honour. I will forever treasure the skills I gained from collaborating with others. The cast’s passion and drive, alongside our director’s dedication, made the performance feel truly magical and I am forever grateful for it. Ilayda, S4
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S4 Highland Ball The S4 year group had a busy year for socials, starting with a "Neon" themed disco at Merchiston in September then "Reel Practices" in the build up to the "Highland Ball" at Merchiston in December which proved to be a really memorable and beautiful event. Then we rounded things off by hosting our own "Spring Ball" at the end of February. Lots of happy memories made and the girls were a credit to the school!
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End of Term Sport Update Hockey:
Our hockey teams enjoyed a busy and successful first term, taking part in a full programme of fixtures. Alongside our regular Saturday matches, the teams played several midweek fixtures and welcomed touring schools for several competitive games. It has been fantastic to see such enthusiasm, commitment, and enjoyment from our girls throughout the first half of the season, with strong participation across all age groups. In addition to their regular fixtures, our teams proudly represented the school at the following tournaments: • East 1XI Hockey Tournament • East S3 Hockey Tournament • East Indoor Hockey Tournament These events provided valuable opportunities for players to develop their skills, compete against strong opposition, and demonstrate excellent teamwork and sportsmanship.
Scottish Cup Netball – Group Stage Update
Our Scottish Cup netball campaign has now reached the end of the group stages, and what a fantastic start it has been! This year, we entered four teams into the Scottish Cup competition, which was bigger and more competitive than ever, with over 80 schools taking part. Drawn in the East Pool, our teams competed against strong opposition from schools across Edinburgh and the Borders. Across the group stages, our teams played a total of 12 matches, scoring an impressive 445 goals while conceding just 219. This outstanding record is a testament to the hard work, skill, teamwork, and determination shown by all our players throughout the competition. We are delighted that our Senior, S2, and S1 teams have all qualified for the knockout stages as part of the top 32 schools in the Scottish Cup. Our S3 team will continue their campaign in the Scottish Plate competition. Congratulations to every player and coach involved on an excellent group stage performance. We wish all four teams the very best of luck in the next round of their respective competitions.
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Strong in Mind as well as Body
Our Sport Scholars have gained a mental toolkit they can carry into any situation. In three sessions with Mr Fowles, the girls explored the psychology behind performance. This is the side of sport that rarely makes the highlights reel but often decides the result. Empowering practical strategies such as self-talk and goal setting are being used across teams, to help them handle situations in a way that suits them.
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January YPI Team Raises £3,000 for Cancer Card Congratulations to Tara, Autumn and Isla, who won St George’s School Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) competition after choosing Cancer Card as their charity. The team impressed the judges with their research, professionalism and engaging presentation, which also incorporated sign language. Their success means that Cancer Card will receive £3,000 to support its Comfort
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60 families in the Edinburgh area are expected to benefit from the donation.
Box initiative. The boxes provide practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, offering a message of love, hope and encouragement. Around 60 families in the Edinburgh area are expected to benefit from the donation. Other finalists included FACE, Health in Mind, Thrive and Vintage Vibes, as pictured.
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Amsterdam Trip In the early hours of a cold January morning, it was time for twenty-seven R&P, History, and Modern Studies students to dawn their clogs and explore the vibrant city of Amsterdam. In a jam-packed schedule the pupils saw many aspects of their curriculum brought to life: walking through the 17th-century attic church, Our Lord in the Attic, created during a time of religious persecution; visiting the Dutch Resistance Museum and learning about life in Nazi-occupied Netherlands; roaming the space Anne Frank once hid in; and witnessing the prestige of the International Court of Justice, to name a few. The pupils gained insights and experiences that go beyond the classroom. They handled every visit with enthusiasm, curiosity, and respect. They also had time to fit in some much-needed retail therapy, and of course ample opportunities to grab a stroopwafel! Amsterdam remained sunny and beautiful for our visit, but the real highlight was the company of such fantastic students.
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U6 Burns Supper with Merchiston
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Middle School
Sportlight Our Middle and Junior School hockey and netball players have enjoyed a busy and exciting sporting first term, taking part in a packed programme of fixtures and tournaments. Throughout the term, they have represented the school with enthusiasm and determination, competing against several schools and enjoying the opportunity to play against other prep schools, including, Craigclowan School, Strathallan School, Belhaven Hill School, Cargilfield School, St Mary's School, Melrose, and The Compass School. In addition to their regular fixtures, our pupils also took part in several competitive tournaments, including: • ESMS Primary 7 Hockey Festival • EPSSA P7 Netball Winter Tournament • Fettes U13 Hockey Tournament These experiences have provided valuable opportunities to develop skills, build teamwork, and enjoy competitive sport in a fun and supportive environment.
Hockey - Fettes U13 Tournament
The U13 team which consisted of S1 and S2 players competed in the annual Fettes tournament. We played 6 games in the section, with 4 wins, a draw and one loss. This resulted in us coming in as runner-ups and making it through to the semi-finals where we faced Dollar. This was a tense game with us losing an early goal and despite us pressing hard the score remained unchanged after half-time with Dollar making it through to the final. We then faced Heriots in the 3/4th play off where we played with composure to win 2-0. A very good effort in the biggest tournament for this age group, 3rd place out of 14 teams. Congratulations to the following players - Imogen Phillips, Lucy Buchanan, Melody Ross, Abigail Ritchie and Alba Gorman.
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The Adventures of Yoyo P1 and P2 pupils visited Usher Hall to enjoy The Adventures of YoYo, performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, inspiring musical curiosity and delight.
Dragon Challenge Day The inaugural Dragon Challenge Day, where students from Compass, Merchiston and Cargilfield joined us for a day of challenges based around the mythical land of Draymor. Over the course of the day our senior scholars and staff guided the students through a series of challenges to restore order to Draymor’s Realm. It was an amazing success with all the primary students going back with a goody bag and huge sense of pride.
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P6 & Remove Burns Event P6 hosted their annual Burns Event with Remove. We enjoyed ceilidh dancing with live music from our talented music staff, as well as bagpipes, haggis, poetry and pupil performances. It was a fun afternoon full of laughter as we celebrated Robert Burns and Scottish culture.
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Family Ceilidh Nothing dissolves formality quite as effectively as a ceilidh. Before long, pupils, parents and staff were spinning, laughing and occasionally heading in entirely the wrong direction. In its second year, the Family Ceilidh was a joyful celebration of community.
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International Exchange Hosting – Germantown Friends School When my exchange partner came to Scotland, she told me that it was very different from life in America. Some of her favourite highlights included travelling around the Highlands, visiting famous sights and going on a boat tour. We also took pictures next to the Highland cows. She particularly enjoyed visiting the Edinburgh Dungeons and learning about the history of Edinburgh. During our final week, we took her to London, where we visited Buckingham Palace and she had the chance to take a picture next to Big Ben.
Hosting my exchange partner was a fantastic experience. I really enjoyed showing her around Edinburgh and visiting some of the city’s most popular attractions, including the Edinburgh Dungeons, the Alpine Coaster and the Royal Mile.
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Diverse Opportunity
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"In all things, variety is a delight." So wrote Euripides, the ancient Greek playwright, and it is a sentiment that feels just as relevant today. Leaf through this edition of The Chronicle and one thing quickly becomes clear: life at St George's rarely stands still. Month by month, the stories show Lead the hockey team. the breadth of experiences in a school where girls do best. Knit with friends. Lift There is nothing more inspiring than seeing girls throw themselves into co-curricular life. Created by the girls and with the girls in mind, the seriously heavy weights opportunities are vast and genuinely accessible. Lead the hockey team, knit before the school with friends from other year groups, lift seriously heavy weights before the school day begins, design and build a racing car, perform on stage, debate day begins. in French or conduct experiments in the laboratory. These pages offer only a glimpse of the diversity that runs through life beyond lessons. Co-curricular life fosters curiosity, confidence and independence. From ballet and rugby in Nursery to Gold Duke of Edinburgh, Combined Cadet Force and Model United Nations in Sixth Form, opportunities evolve alongside the girls On average, every themselves, ensuring challenge, growth and enjoyment at every stage. pupil takes part in Our research partnership with Tooled Up Education confirms what we four co-curricular witness every day: girls who are actively engaged in co-curricular life demonstrate stronger wellbeing, deeper connections with their peers activities a week. and a greater sense of belonging within the school community. We are proud that, on average, pupils take part in four co-curricular activities every week, and many do considerably more. Clubs span three key strands: Active, Ambitious and Aware. Together they encourage girls to pursue passions, develop commitment and prepare for the future. Trips and visits are another cornerstone of school life, often cited as highlights of the year. Whether cultural, educational or adventurous, they encourage independence, resilience and perspective as girls step beyond the familiar. Girls consistently tell us that a full co-curricular week makes the academic one more manageable, not less. Co-curricular life is not an addition to a St George's education; it is an integral part of it. Through sport, creativity, service, leadership and exploration, girls develop the confidence to seize opportunities, the resilience to navigate challenges and the curiosity to continue A full co-curricular learning long after they leave school. week makes the 146 clubs ran in Summer Term of 2026! academic one more That’s the variety and delight Euripides was manageable, referring to! not less.
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Beyond the Language: Discovering Chinese Culture As part of Languages Week Scotland, two students from The University of Edinburgh visited us to share their experiences of studying Chinese at university. They highlighted the many benefits of learning the language, from developing valuable communication skills and gaining a deeper understanding of another
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culture to opening up exciting opportunities for future study, travel and careers. We also explored Chinese traditions and culture through a range of engaging activities, including lantern making, enjoying a Chinese dinner and watching spectacular lion dances.
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Decision making in Scotland Primary 5 pupils visited the Scottish Parliament, exploring democracy beyond the classroom through an interactive session on devolved and reserved powers, touring the building, and meeting MSPs. This engaging experience brought their learning to life, deepening their understanding of how decisions are made and inspiring curiosity about leadership, citizenship and government in Scotland today.
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Building Confidence in a Connected World To mark Safer Internet Day, Middle School students participated in our fifth annual Connected Culture Conference. Through interactive workshops exploring algorithms, online communication, privacy and artificial intelligence, students developed the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly and confidently, empowering them to make informed choices online.
Branford Boase Award winner, Annable Pitcher, at St George’s Students (S1-S3) met award-winning author Annabel Pitcher to find out what goes on behind the scenes of My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece, from the original inspiration to the writing process itself. Pitcher, whose debut novel won the Branford Boase Award, shared insights from her career as an author and former English teacher. Having studied the novel as part of the English curriculum, students arrived with plenty of thoughtful questions, putting their knowledge of the book to the test and quizzing its creator on the story, its characters and the ideas behind it.
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Ski Trip 2026 What a fantastic week in Les Menuires. After being fitted with boots and skis, the girls headed onto the slopes for their first instructor-led sessions, with many clipping into skis for the very first time. Across the week, they faced everything the mountains had to offer, from heavy snowfall and low visibility to sunshine, fresh powder, forest trails, green runs, red runs and even black runs. Through every challenge the girls showed wonderful support for one another. There were plenty of tumbles, much laughter, and huge progress. A real highlight was seeing some of our beginners, who had never skied before the trip, complete a red run by the final day. Evenings included pizza, raclette, crêpes, hot chocolate, a quiz and movie night, and medals from instructors.
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Therapets This year, we continued our special partnership with Therapets. Visits from their wonderful volunteers, along with the muchloved therapy dogs Millie and Ted, have brought so much joy to our school. These sessions give children the chance to relax, build confidence, and enjoy gentle, comforting interactions. A regular highlight for students, and, it seems, staff too. We are grateful to the Therapets team for the care, kindness, and positivity they bring to our community.
Scottish Schools Indoor Athletics Championships Congratulations to our athletes who represented the school at the Scottish Schools Indoor Athletics Championships. Adora (U6), Anna (L6), and Teme (S3) all delivered strong performances in the 60m sprint, with each athlete progressing to the semi-finals. Adora and Teme then produced outstanding runs to secure their places in the final. A huge congratulations to Teme on another fantastic achievement – reaching the final for the second year in a row. A brilliant accomplishment and testament to her hard work, dedication, and talent.
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Young Musician of St George’s: The Young Musician of St George’s Competition provided an inspiring platform for students to demonstrate their technical skill, musical expression and performance confidence. Adjudicated by external musician and educator Graham McDonald, the competition featured a high standard of performances across a variety of instruments. Congratulations to Joanna Pilbeam, who was named Young Musician of St George’s 2025–26. Charlotte Tin earned second place, while Lois Lamb and Clara Yearley shared third place. The competition reflected the depth of musical talent within the school, and the considerable amount of practice, persistence and performance that goes into making it sound effortless.
Young Singer of St George’s The Young Singer of St George’s Competition celebrated the remarkable vocal talent, commitment and artistry of our students. Adjudicated by esteemed external judge Judith Gardner Jones, the event brought together a diverse range of repertoire and a series of accomplished performances. Congratulations to Sophie Walke, who was awarded the title of Young Singer of St George’s 2025–26 following an outstanding performance. Beth Obe and Eva Morrison were also recognised for their excellence, earning second and third places respectively. The competition highlighted not only musical achievement but also the confidence and individuality that enable our students to flourish both on and off the stage.
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Les Joutes oratoires lycéennes d’Écosse: Celebrating Excellence in French Debate Les Joutes oratoires lycéennes d’Écosse offer an outstanding platform for developing critical thinking, deepening cultural and linguistic knowledge, and enhancing spoken French. Organised in partnership with George Heriot’s School, the inaugural edition of the competition was held at the French Institute of Scotland on Friday 6 February, as part of Languages Week Scotland 2026. The event brought together students from three secondary schools in an intellectually demanding debating contest conducted entirely in French. The motions debated were closely aligned with the themes of the Advanced Higher French course. As such, the competition provided exceptional preparation for candidates, requiring a wide range of skills including advanced vocabulary use, clear pronunciation, active listening, improvisation, and the ability to formulate insightful questions in response to opposing arguments. St George’s School was proudly represented by Iona and Lucy, whose strong performance throughout the competition led them to the final round, where they finished as runners-up. Their achievement reflects both their linguistic proficiency and their commitment to academic excellence. Warm congratulations to Iona and Lucy, and to all participants who made this first edition of Les Joutes oratoires lycéennes d’Écosse such a resounding success.
Options Evening The uniqueness of the options process at St George’s means that Options Evening is a valuable event for students as they make their individual choices. On a February evening, St George’s Upper School was alight with questions for staff about courses and the queue for Careers was, as always, the longest of the evening as the vast array of possibilities were considered by individuals – university, apprenticeship, degree apprenticeship, direct into work; it’s definitely not one size fits all at St George’s.
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Netball U15 SINSA Our U15 netball team enjoyed a successful morning at the U15 Independent School Netball Tournament, finishing top of their pool after impressive performances against Loretto, Strathallan, Robert Gordon’s and Fettes. A strong semi-final victory over Glasgow Academy secured a place in the final, where they finished as runners-up to Fettes. Congratulations to Fettes for hosting an excellent tournament, and well done to Isla, named Shooter of the Tournament.
Learning through movement and a meal Pupils learned traditional Chinese dance from Master’s students at The University of Edinburgh, picking up new movements while gaining an insight into Chinese culture and traditions. They also sat down to a Chinese dinner, discovering that learning about a culture is, naturally, best done with food involved.
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March Upper School Spring Concert The Upper School Spring Concert celebrated musical talent, creativity and collaboration. Pupils performed with confidence across a varied programme, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available through music. Ensembles including Schola Strings, Flute Ensemble, Senior Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Band, Rock Band, Wind Ensemble and Senior Orchestra performed repertoire spanning classical masterpieces, contemporary favourites and film music. From Corelli and Bizet to Gotye, Journey and Pirates of the Caribbean, the concert highlighted the dedication, ambition and individuality of our musicians, demonstrating how girls are encouraged to develop their talents, perform with confidence and achieve on their own terms.
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Performers’ Platform From soaring vocals to stirring bagpipes, the Spring Middle School Performers' Platform was a joyful celebration of musical talent. Students filled the RMA with performances on piano, guitar, cello, oboe and more, treating the audience to a wonderfully varied programme. Every performer brought something different to the stage, and the standard throughout was exceptionally high. Bravo to all involved.
Standing Out to Stand Together The Upper School marked Neurodiversity Celebration Week by encouraging pupils and staff to add a splash of colour to their uniforms to celebrate inclusivity. The week began with a student-led assembly, where students spoke movingly about their own experiences of
neurodiversity, ending with Amenah performing the song ‘True Colours’, perfectly capturing the week’s spirit. The week promoted understanding and appreciation of different ways of thinking and learning, championing a more inclusive school community.
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This year St George’s competed in the UK Rocketry competition for the first time ever! The Astraeus team consisted of Asli, Alexia, Cara and Charlotte from U6, Bella in L6 and Chmdalu in S4. Using planning and simulation software the team designed and then built their own rocket, which flew beautifully on the launch day. We were supported by the Endeavour Rocketry group from The University of Edinburgh special mention to Ben and Jacob for their expert mentoring.
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MUN at St Leonards March saw the team heading to St Andrews for a three-day conference, punctuated by frequent trips to Janetta’s to sustain energy for some excellent debate which saw our delegates ably representing Ethiopia and Iran. Congratulations to Lily and Beth, who picked up two further awards for the team, with Beth being recognised for her skills as a novice delegate.
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Primary 5 pupils explored democracy by forming their own political parties, using their voices to share ideas and create clear, thoughtful manifestos. Through debate and collaboration, they developed confidence, critical thinking and an understanding of representation, learning how individual voices can shape decisions and contribute meaningfully to a fair and inclusive society.
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World Book Day In celebration of WBD, we welcomed three different authors to speak to students about the writing process and inspire a love of reading. Our younger Junior School students were able to hear Alistair Chisholm reading his brand new book, Sticky Mildred, while P3 and P4 designed their own Dragon Storm character. P5, P6, and Remove students worked with visiting students from Merchiston Castle School to design a nautical themed story with author Justin Davies, while discussing his novel, Firebloom. Merchiston students also joined S1 and S2 for a workshop with Edward Ross, focusing on building graphic novels. The whole school celebrated their love of reading by dressing up as their favourite book characters and engaging in literary themed activities throughout the day.
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Keeping Their Bearings The Duke of Edinburgh Silver practice expedition took place in March in the Lowther Hills, near Wanlockhead. Conditions were mixed, with low temperatures leading the group to camp in the village hall, where they pitched their tents indoors. Despite this, participants demonstrated impressive navigation, tackling a range of map-reading challenges including identifying subtle contour features in an area of deceptively similar terrain, accurately relocating after route deviations, and maintaining bearings across open ground with few distinct landmarks. Throughout the expedition, the girls remained positive and upbeat, consistently demonstrating excellent teamwork, resilience, and leadership.
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Hosting at Home Branksome When I first found out I was going on exchange to Branksome Hall in Toronto, I was unbelievably excited. Before travelling to Canada, I hosted my exchange partner, Evangeline, from late February to mid-March. I still remember how excited she was when she came through arrivals at the airport and we finally met in person. One of the highlights of her visit was taking her to meet some Highland cows – she had been desperate to see them, and she absolutely loved getting the chance to pet one! Flora, S2
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Havergal I also hosted my exchange partner before travelling to Canada, and I loved that part of the experience too. It was so much fun introducing her to my everyday life, my friends and my family. Seeing Edinburgh through someone else's eyes made me appreciate it even more, and encouraged me to explore places and try things that I might not have otherwise. Tali, S2
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Leading the conversation: Students Shine at RRSA Conference Our Middle School Head Student and Deputy Head Students visited Merchiston for the annual RRSA conference, engaging in a full day of collaboration and dialogue. In the morning, they supported primary pupils in Rights Respecting activities, whilst in the afternoon they joined “big question” workshops with students from other schools. Our leaders report that this experience helped them raise their voice, and speak out on behalf of others - a positive outcome, for sure!
Theatre Trip Review: “Matilda the Musical” Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Thursday 5 March 2026 We went to see ‘Matilda the Musical’ at the Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh, a beautiful theatre that presents its shows on a gloriously preserved proscenium arch stage. The production was executed with immense skill that delivered every intended emotion perfectly. In my opinion, the finale was spectacular as it was incredibly coordinated. Bronwyn, S1
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UK Space Design Final – Imperial College London Following their win at the Scottish Regional competition, our twelve-strong Space Design Team travelled to Imperial College London to compete in the UK Space Design Competition National Final. The qualifying schools were split between four teams, with St George’s competing alongside 50 other students in Team Earhart to design a garden city for the lunar surface. Competition began early on the Saturday morning and continued into the small hours of Sunday. The teams pitched their design proposals to a panel of industry specialists on the Sunday morning. Despite no win for Earhart this year, Clara (L6) was presented with a special award recognising her effective style of leadership.
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Culture Day 2026 If you wanted proof that Culture Day has become one of the highlights of the school year, you only had to look at the queue for the henna stall. It snaked across the hall for the whole of lunchtime, with students cheerfully sacrificing precious break time for the chance to leave with an intricate design on their hands. Demand completely outstripped supply, so we'll clearly need to train a few more henna artists before next year. And invest in a few more piping tubes too. Many hands make light work, and all that! Elsewhere, students took to the stage with dance performances during a special whole school
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assembly (our best year yet, by common consent), proudly wore cultural dress in the catwalk, and shared their languages, crafts, jewellery, games and traditions at stalls. There was a wonderful sense of curiosity and generosity throughout the day, with students eager to explain, demonstrate and celebrate the things that matter to them. Ask around the school and you'll find plenty of people who'll tell you Culture Day is the best day of the year. It's not hard to see why. Huge thanks go to Naa, our Diversity Prefect, whose thoughtful leadership and hard work made the whole day happen.
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End of Season Sport Update Lacrosse It has been an outstanding season for lacrosse, with impressive performances and achievements across all age groups. The U14 and U15 teams enjoyed exceptional success, both winning the Scottish Schools Championships to be crowned Scottish Schools Champions. Throughout the competition, the teams demonstrated outstanding skill, determination, and teamwork, producing excellent performances against strong opposition to secure their titles. The Senior Lacrosse team also had an excellent season, finishing as runners-up in the Sixes competition at Fettes. They continued their strong form at the National Schools Tournament in Aldershot, where they reached the Division 2 semi-finals. Competing against some of the strongest lacrosse schools in the country, the team performed superbly and represented the school with distinction. Schools competing at the tournament included: • Caterham School • Withington Girls' School • Berkhamsted School • Marlborough College • St Paul's Girls' School • Haberdashers' Elstree Schools • Haileybury • The King's School, Canterbury • Heathfield School • Tudor Hall School • Harrogate Ladies' College and Highfield Prep Congratulations to all players and coaches on a fantastic season, marked by commitment, resilience, and success at both national and Scottish levels.
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Netball This has been a record-breaking season for netball, with an outstanding number of green score sheets and over 65 matches played across all age groups. Our teams also enjoyed success in several EPSSA tournaments, with our P6 team crowned EPSSA Tournament Champions. Another season highlight was our U15 team reaching the final of the SINSA Tournament, demonstrating their determination and skill throughout the competition. We are incredibly proud of our Scottish Cup campaign this year. We entered four teams, all of whom progressed further than ever before. Our Senior, S2 and S1 teams all reached the quarter-finals, placing them among the top 16 schools in Scotland. Our S3 team had an exceptional run to the Scottish Plate Final, finishing as runners-up with just one goal.
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Hockey Both our 2nd and 3rd XIs competed with great passion and finished their seasons on a high. Our Sports Leaders also ran a fantastic tournament, providing a fitting end to the season. Our 1st XI had an outstanding season. In the Scottish Cup, they narrowly lost 3–2 to Fettes, which moved them into the Plate competition. They went on to reach the Plate semi-final. In the East Cup, the team also reached the semi-final, where they were beaten by Watson’s. Congratulations to Lily, who was our top goal scorer for the year, and to Izzy, who was named Player of the Year.
Spotlight on Hockey Sevens The High School of Glasgow Hockey 7‘s tournament is a regular highlight in the calendar for our senior girls and especially so this year. We began with strong wins against High School of Glasgow B and Austin Friars’ School, before a narrow loss against Hutcheson’s Grammar. The
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plate semi-final followed and the girls dominated the game but had to settle for a penalty shoot-out. Nerves were held superbly as we won after sudden death thanks to several saves by Mary and a winning goal from Hannah. The girls won the final v Kelvinside Academy 3-0 – well done to the team!
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Young Engineers
Once again our Remove to S2 students showed enormous enthusiasm for Design and Technology. Our Young Engineers made some lovely projects including Mazes, Photo stands, Lamps, Jewellery Boxes and ‘Aromisers.’
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April French Competition for Secondary Schools – Celebrating the Mois de la Francophonie
As part of this year’s Mois de la Francophonie celebrations, an S2 class took part in an inspiring French-language competition centred on the 2026 theme: “Building Connections.” The challenge invited young people to reflect on the importance of social bonds and relationships, encouraging thoughtful and creative responses. Students rose to the challenge with imagination and insight. Their submission proposed solutions aligned with the theme, accompanied by a video presentation
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in French that conveyed their ideas. Their efforts were recognised with an impressive runner-up placement. The class was awarded a selection of prizes, presented by Charlotte Hyvernaud, Director of Studies at the French Institute of Scotland on Thursday 30 April. Warmest congratulations to the S2 class for this achievement, and to all participants whose enthusiasm and creativity made this year’s competition such a memorable success.
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Eco Day Junior School Eco Day was a great success, ending in fashion show with creative recycled outfits on the runway. Pupils then competed enthusiastically in a lively house quiz, showing teamwork, knowledge, and spirit. The day celebrated sustainability, fun, and community, leaving everyone inspired to care for the planet deeply.
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International Exchanges St Clement’s, Toronto, Canada
Pickleball Club At the school pickleball club, chaos arrives, sometimes wearing trainers, sometimes just in socks, and some look ready for battle. One minute, students are confidently smashing shots like Wimbledon champions; the next, someone is diving dramatically after a ball moving slower than a sleepy hamster. We pretend to understand the rules, while Remove celebrate every point like they’ve won Olympic gold. The scoreboard is always wrong, the warm-up stretches last twelve seconds, and at least one pickleball escapes every session. Somehow, despite the noise, confusion, and competitive shouting, everyone leaves grinning, sweaty, and convinced they’re future sporting legends by the end of a Thursday lunchtime. Mr Montgomery
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My 2-week exchange was one of the most exciting and rewarding things I have done in my life. One of the most valuable skills I developed while I was away was independence, which helped me grow in confidence and showed me that even if I am scared to do something, I should jump into it with both feet. From the minute I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by my host family, and living in Canada allowed me to experience Canadian culture firsthand. I made lifelong friends whom I hope to visit in the future. Aneesa, S2 I signed up for the S2 exchange because I had never been away from home for more than a few days. I also signed up for the challenge, as I knew it would be a hard thing to do and achieve, but I am glad I did. When I was there, I had an amazing time. We did everything on our lists. We went up the CN Tower, which was a great way to see the whole city. We also went to a few sporting events. We went to a basketball game, which was so cool to see, as we don't really have things like that in Scotland. We also went to an ice hockey game, which was probably my favourite. It was one of the better hockey games, as loads of goals were scored. Hollie, S2
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Havergal, Toronto, Canada The Canada exchange was honestly one of the best things I've ever done. I stayed with a girl from Havergal College, and it was surreal getting to see what life is like on the other side of the world. The school was so pretty, with vines growing all over parts of the building, and the classrooms were different from ours. One thing that surprised me was that students had to pay for their lunch! While I was there, I got to do loads of amazing things. We went to a Toronto Blue Jays game, went up the CN Tower, went to a basketball game and explored lots of different places. Tali, S2 My 2-week exchange experience in Toronto was a massive accomplishment. I faced challenges along the way, but as well as that, I made lifelong friends whom I will definitely visit in the future. I have made so many memories that I'll remember forever and have learnt so much about myself from this exchange. One of my highlights was definitely the school. I loved seeing what school life was like in a different country and trying different things that I wouldn’t do here. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, which made settling in so much easier. Maisie, S2
Branksome Hall, Toronto, Canada I went on the Canada exchange to Branksome Hall, and I really enjoyed it. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as well as being amazing for meeting new people. When I went to Canada, I visited Niagara Falls and even got to go shopping in the USA. Poppy, S2
GFS, Philadelphia, USA My time during the exchange was something I can't even describe! You arrive in a new country, and you are expected to get stuck right in. Well, I did that and much more. I didn't just go for four weeks, make some friends and leave again. I made a family. I made memories that will last me forever! Memories like doing track after school every day in the shining sun, or going to food places and shops that I imagined were only in movies. One of my favourite things was simply being in school and being around the people who made my day better. Hattie, S2 A particular highlight was our trip to New York, which created memories that I will never forget. Most importantly, the exchange allowed us to make lifelong friendships and gain an understanding of a different culture. It was an incredible opportunity and one that I would highly recommend to future students. Matilda, S2
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Leavers’ Afternoon Tea With everyone in their own clothes, it can be hard to tell who is a teacher and who is a student at this Leavers’ afternoon tea. Some of the teachers are young enough to make the distinction especially difficult, and the easy, genuine relationships between them make it harder still. This is one of the things we are very proud of at St G’s: the quality of the relationships between students and staff, and the sense of trust and connection that makes the girls excited and prepared for their next steps.
Last Day: From Nursery to New Adventures The U6’s last day involved a spectacular paper-mâché dragon flying down the main staircase, ridden by Mrs Chandler-Thompson, as well as dressing up in nursery uniforms to show how much they had grown, both literally and metaphorically. A thoughtful and fitting tribute to their journey through St G’s.
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Soul Food Soul Food continues to be one of the highlights of the month for many across our student, staff and parent community. Thanks to Thomas Franks, we’re able to bring together a wonderfully diverse group of over-60s for a regular community meal. Fish and chips remain a firm favourite, while old-school puddings continue to prove that some classics never go out of fashion. This commitment to bringing people together through food and community was recognised when Soul Food Edinburgh was named Best Community Meals & Social Support Organisation 2025 in the Scottish Enterprise Awards.
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Nurturing Hearts and Minds
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Where girls do best - because being known matters as much as being successful. As you read the many achievements celebrated throughout this edition of The Chronicle, it is easy to focus on the outcomes: performances, awards, results, competitions and milestones reached. Yet behind every one of those stories sits something less visible but equally important: relationships, encouragement, belonging and care. Academic results and co-curricular accolades tell only part of the story of a St George's education. Sit with a form class during morning registration or walk the corridors between lessons and you find No girl something harder to measure but easier to feel: a community that takes as much care over how girls feel as over what they achieve. is simply Nurturing hearts and minds is not a slogan attached to the academic curriculum; it a name on runs through it. It is the form tutor who notices a girl who is quietly struggling, the a register. assembly that provides space to discuss kindness and self-respect, and the pastoral system that ensures no girl is simply a name on a register. Wellbeing is not treated as separate from learning; it is understood as the foundation that makes learning possible. This year has seen that foundation strengthened in ways both large and small. Our Personal and Social Education programme continues to evolve. The partnership with Tooled Up provides staff and families with access to evidence-informed support and resources. Boarding house life, too, plays its part. For girls who call St George's home for one night or a whole year, houseparents provide the reassurance of routine, the comfort of being known, and the warmth of a genuinely caring community. Behind the scenes, colleagues have refined policies and practices so that the systems supporting our pupils are as considered as the teaching they receive. The impact of this culture is visible everywhere on site, and none of this happens by accident. It takes deliberate thought, consistent effort and a shared belief across the whole staff body that a girl who feels safe, valued and understood is a girl who is free to be A girl who feels safe, ambitious, curious and bold. Nor is that belief ours alone: research suggests valued and understood is that a sense of belonging is among the strongest predictors of academic free to be ambitious, achievement and long-term wellbeing. Hearts and minds are not rivals for curious and bold. our attention. At St George's, they grow together.
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May St George’s magazine takes home three national awards at Shine Media Awards 2026
Independent Women (IW), our student-run magazine, has been named a winner at the Shine School Media Awards – the national competition that recognises the best school newspapers, magazines, podcasts and multimedia projects in the UK. It’s a brilliant result for a team that’s been doing this since 1986, and proof that the spirit the magazine was founded on is still very much alive. On the 29th June, U6 Editor CJ and Mrs Magee attended the awards in London. IW won three awards: Highly Commended in Best Printed Publication, Best Feature, and Best Photograph winner for Samanthi’s ‘Reluctant Bride’ responded to Shine’s theme of
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‘Abuse of Power’ with striking reinterpretations of iconic artworks through a female lens. The pioneers of IW were radical in 1896, and it’s clear that St George’s girls continue to think independently and shape their own ideas. The cohesive team effort of IW ensure that all the voices of the school are covered. Their outlook is varied and inquisitive, including a range of topics from the impact of AI on the creative arts, sustainability in everyday life, and Venezuela’s tension with the US. We look forward to seeing how IW continues to be rich in tradition while questioning convention, in next year’s edition.
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S3 Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition,
St George’s S3 students successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition, demonstrating resilience, teamwork, and determination throughout the experience. The programme began on Friday evening with students camping within the school grounds. During this time, they participated in team-building activities and planned their routes for the expedition. They also showed independence and practical skills by cooking their own meals using camping stoves. On Saturday morning, students travelled to the Pentland Hills to begin Day 1 of their expedition. Setting off from either Harlaw or Threipmuir Reservoir,
they navigated their way to Bonaly Scout Camp, where they stayed overnight. That evening, students took part in a group talent competition, with each team performing a dance, song, or showcasing a unique talent. The event was filled with enthusiasm and laughter, and all students went to bed in high spirits. Day 2 saw students completing the final stage of their journey, successfully finishing their expedition route. By the end of the day, every student had earned their Bronze Expedition Award. They finished with smiles on their faces, feeling proud of their achievements and of one another.
Little Dragons Ballet Our Little Dragons nursery pupils shone in a delightful ballet recital, performing with confidence, joy and creativity as they embraced the magic of music and movement.
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St George’s Celebrates International Recognition St George’s School has once again been recognised for its outstanding international work, receiving the International School Award for the 12th consecutive year. The award celebrates the school’s commitment to global learning through activities such as Model United Nations, international exchanges, Culture Day and partnerships with schools abroad. This achievement highlights how St George’s prepares students to become confident, open-minded global citizens.
P3 Hopetoun House Visit Primary 3 visited Hopetoun House, exploring Victorian life in period dress, discovering grand rooms and learning about the daily roles of servants through an immersive experience.
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Paris Trip Four days, one city, 36 centigrade, zero downtime — Paris didn’t stand a chance! We hit the ground running in Montparnasse: baguettes and treats from the local boulangerie Thévenin, then a fast-paced treasure hunt through the Cimetière du Montparnasse, spotting icons from Beauvoir to Sartre to Gainsbourg. Evening? Refreshing glace on Rue Daguerre and a gentle stroll around Montparnasse. Day two was pure postcard Paris — a Seine cruise from Pont de l’Alma on the Bateaux Mouches, lunch in the seventh arrondissement, followed by a guided walk from Saint-Michel to the Jardins du Luxembourg and a hike up La Tour Eiffel, reaching the second floor just as the city stretched out beneath us. By day three, we owned the city: a series of micro presentations on the Seine riverside opposite the Jardins des Tuileries, followed by seeing up-close the Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay. Lunchtime in rue Saint-Anne in the Latin Quarter and unforgettable skyline views at Galeries Lafayette. Montsouris park was perfect for evening games and more icy glace. We finished in Montmartre — Sacré-Cœur, artists at Place du Tertre, hidden corners — and one last classic Parisian lunch at Les Deux Moulins where Amélie worked. Fast-paced, culture-packed, unforgettable. Paris delivered – merci et à la prochaine!
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Music Scholars The music scholars at St George’s have been outstanding ambassadors for music, embodying the school’s ethos of ambition, confidence and opportunity. They have taken a leading role in a range of Music Scholars’ Concerts, showcasing their talent and inspiring others across the community. Beyond performance, they have supported and mentored younger musicians, helping them to grow in confidence and skill. Their commitment to a wide variety of ensembles has been exceptional, contributing energy and excellence throughout the musical life here. They have also played an important part in Dragon Days and Open Days, warmly representing St George’s to visitors.
Water of Leith Trip Primary 4 pupils enjoyed an exciting trip to the Water of Leith, exploring wildlife and ecosystems through walks, river dipping and creative art activities.
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Mock Election In May our S1s turned our Middle School upside down with election fever. They made speeches, starred in party election broadcasts and canvased at any and all opportunities. To say that political literacy was raised would be an understatement! On polling day, we managed to persuade the whole of Middle School to turn out to vote. A wonderful week of political enthusiasm was had, thank you Middle School.
Wellbeing week Wellbeing in Action: A Week of Connection, Creativity and Calm Middle School Wellbeing Week built on recent experiences in floristry, tennis and mindfulness linked to S1 exams, and was proudly student-led. A vibrant programme of activities promoted positivity, connection and balance, including a kindness scavenger hunt, yoga sessions, a compliment jar and lunchtime dance. Students also enjoyed collaborative break times with the Junior School, including an invitation to their popular Disco Fridays. The week strengthened community, wellbeing and confidence, encouraging students to support one another and celebrate shared, joyful experiences.
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Camp at Lendrick Muir A week packed with adventure, teamwork, and plenty of smiles. Spirits were high throughout, despite the damp weather, with pupils embracing opportunities to challenge themselves. Resilience was on show across the board, with the thrilling king swing and leap of faith to creative bushcraft and bread-making. They also took part in mountain biking and raft building, developing confidence and collaboration skills along the way. Evenings brought everyone together around the campfire, creating memories and strengthening friendships.
CCF Rifle Training 35 S3 and S4 students took part in rifle training up at Merchiston Castle School on Saturday 2 May. The full day of training involved all students learning to handle the rifles safely in preparation for Summer Camp.
Walking Challenge As part of Walking Challenge Week, the Health Committee set every Junior School class a walking target to work towards. Pupils embraced the challenge enthusiastically, using it as a wonderful opportunity to explore our sprawling campus, discovering new corners of the grounds while staying active together.
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S2 Enrichment S2 Enrichment has provided pupils with a wide range of meaningful and adventurous experiences, helping to develop teamwork, leadership, and a sense of community. Working alongside the Royal Navy, pupils built confidence and collaboration skills through practical challenges. They spent two days in the Pentlands completing their National Navigation Bronze Award, demonstrating resilience and problemsolving in the outdoors. Pupils also gave back to the community by volunteering at the Junior School, a local care home, and with the Green Team at the Water of Leith. The programme finished with a fun, adventurous activity, choosing between surfing or Go Ape, creating lasting memories.
World of Work Primary 5 were fortunate to welcome family members from our St George's community into the classroom as part of our World of Work topic. Visitors shared their career journeys, daily responsibilities, and top tips for the future - giving pupils a fascinating glimpse into the wide range of pathways that lie ahead.
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Art Exhibition The Art Department celebrated the achievements of its Sixth Form students with its annual Leavers’ Exhibition, showcasing outstanding work in Art, Photography and Textiles. The exhibition marked the culmination of months of hard work and dedication, with students proudly presenting their artistic journeys through a range of projects and final pieces. Two students were recognised for their achievements. The St George’s Art Department Award was presented to Hope, whose impressive skill, positive ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to experiment resulted in a stunning collection of paintings. She was also highly responsive to advice throughout the creative process. The Clayton Award for Textiles was awarded to Iris, whose dedication to the Art Department was matched by the quality of her beautiful, intricate textiles work, which reached a professional standard. The exhibition was also a special occasion for Mr Stewart, marking his final exhibition before taking up a new role. Former students returned to celebrate his contribution and say farewell.
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Summer Fair Alpacas, flower crowns and a coconut shy might sound like the ingredients for a particularly eccentric summer dream, but they made for a splendid PTF Family Event. Many families gathered to relax, chat and enjoy themselves, creating exactly the kind of easy-going community occasion that St George’s does so well. Huge thanks to the PTF for a full and strong programme of events this year.
The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Practice Expedition The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Practice expedition took place at Nevis Range, around the foothills of Ben Nevis. Eight outstanding students successfully completed a demanding four-day, threenight expedition in extremely challenging conditions, including persistent driving rain and, during brief breaks in the weather, heavy midge activity. One memorable evening was spent taking shelter in a bothy, where the group engaged in meaningful conversation with a Ukrainian couple who were also seeking refuge from the weather. Despite the difficult environment, all students demonstrated exceptional resilience, teamwork, and determination. They consistently supported one another throughout the journey, drawing on both their individual strength and collective spirit to overcome challenges. Their strong physical preparation was evident, as they regularly arrived at camp ahead of their estimated timings. Overall, this was a very strong performance, with all participants rising to the demands of the expedition and demonstrating the key qualities required for success at Gold level.
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Jigsaw Flagship Status At St George's, we start building confident, resilient girls from age two. Our Little Dragons know from their very first day that their voice matters and their feelings are valid. We are proud to have been awarded Jigsaw Flagship Status, recognising schools where exceptional PSHE lessons drive a whole-school approach to wellbeing. Jigsaw PSHE has become central to our ethos here, underpinning our commitment to nurturing happy, confident and resilient learners. Every lesson begins with a calm, mindful moment. A chance for pupils to settle, understand their emotions, and show up ready for whatever the day brings. But these aren't skills that stay in the classroom. Girls draw on them during busy I know there will be days, tricky friendships, and the bigger challenges that come with growing obstacles in my future, but up. Reflection is part of the rhythm of school life: pupils explore feelings, St George’s has given me build emotional vocabulary, and develop the empathy that shapes how they everything I need to get treat each other. through them. We are deeply committed to girls leaving St George’s knowing there is Ayza, U6 nothing they cannot do if they try hard enough. The pipeline to becoming fearless women in the workplace, starts with confident girls in the classroom.
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Junior School Summer Concert From rock band to strings ensemble, musical theatre to full orchestra, our Junior School Summer Concert was a showcase of talent and hard work. Every pupil performed with confidence and pride - a true celebration of creativity and dedication from our wonderful young musicians.
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P2 Botanic Gardens Trip Primary 2 pupils enjoyed exploring the Botanic Gardens, observing plants, spotting wildlife, creating nature art, and learning outdoors in a fun, engaging environment.
Netball P6 EPPSA winners What a way to finish the netball season! Our P6 Netball Team ended their netball season on a high by winning the EPSSA Summer Tournament! From the very beginning, the team played with determination, commitment, and a strong desire to win. Their fierce performances on the court, combined with outstanding teamwork and support for one another, helped them achieve an incredible result, winning all 6 of their matches. A fantastic achievement by a talented and hardworking group of players. Well done, girls!
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Celebrating World Music Celebration Day Success in the Social Sciences 29 students. 10+ social science subjects. The UK’s leading universities. This year’s leavers are heading to institutions including St Andrews, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Leeds, York and UCL, to study subjects ranging from Geography, Economics and Business Management to Sociology, Criminology, Politics, International Relations, History, Anthropology and Liberal Arts. Others have secured places on specialist programmes in Rural Enterprise and Land Management, Real Estate, International Business, Social Policy and Law — reflecting the breadth of interests and ambition across this impressive cohort. We congratulate all on their success and wish them every happiness and achievement as they begin the next stage of their academic journeys.
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Our World Music Celebration brought together Primary 6 pupils from Roseburn Primary School, Blackhall Primary School and St George’s for a vibrant day of creativity and cultural exploration. Led by specialist tutors, pupils enjoyed art, Samba, African drumming and dance workshops, building confidence, friendships and a shared appreciation of global music traditions.
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Leavers’ Fortnight From Waste to Wonder Middle School Eco Day, held on World Environment Day, brought students together in a celebration of sustainability and action. Activities included a community litter pick, wildflower seed paper making, tree dressing and crafting plant pots from recycled newspaper. The day encouraged collaboration, creativity and responsibility, empowering girls to lead on environmental awareness and positive change within their community.
Every year our leaving Upper Sixth return to us for a fortnight of activities. Some are designed to prepare them for their next steps in the big wide world. Not sure how to decorate your first room away from home? Mrs Mott has got you covered. Still don’t know what colours suit you best? Mrs Allison is here to help. Others are just a chance to spend quality time with each other while we still can. Gingerbreads have been decorated, bikes ridden, pizzas constructed, models painted and animals origami-ed. A little jaunt to Edinburgh Castle was even thrown in too. In case this all sounds too wholesome, the fortnight was due to culminate – as is tradition – with a fiercely contested Leavers vs Staff Rounders match. Sadly, the rain had other ideas, and the match was called off. Happily, relations were still repaired with an indoor picnic instead, proving that a little weather can’t stand between our Upper Sixth and a good time.
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Cricket at St George’s St George's Cricket clubs were once again very popular in 2026, with players from P3 to U6 taking part in training and fixtures. We had soft ball training for P6S3, with end of season tournaments for Remove, S1 and S2. The S2 girls provided a season highlight by winning the S2 festival, with a nail-biting 1-run victory in a great final against George Watson's College. Our hard ball season started on Sunday 26 April, with an U13 triangular against Sedbergh and Belhaven. The team competed well and lots of girls got their first experience of hard ball cricket, excellent practice for the season ahead. Our U15 team once again progressed to the Cricket Scotland finals day with a good win at Strathallan in the quarter final, thanks to
superb batting by Adwita (S3) and Maisie (S2). Unfortunately the semi-final against MES did not go our way and the team finished in 4th place nationally. The 1st XI was a young team featuring a number of S2 players and they also made it to the Scottish Cup semi-finals, a first for the school at U18 level, with strong wins against Edinburgh Academy and George Heriot's. The team delivered a great performance in the semi-final, led by Florence (U6) in her last school game, but defending champions Fettes College were too strong, leaving St George's in 3rd place in the U18 competition. Well done to all players who persevered in the poor April and May weather and contributed to another successful cricket season!
S2 Cricket Festival St George’s hosted a fantastic S2 Cricket Festival, welcoming 10 teams from eight schools across Scotland for a day of competitive cricket, teamwork, and celebration of the girls’ game. The tournament featured exciting and closely contested matches, with all teams demonstrating impressive skill, determination, and sportsmanship. In the 3rd/4th place play-off, Fettes College and Edinburgh Academy produced an excellent contest, while the final saw St George’s face George Watson’s College in a thrilling match. With the final balanced until the last ball, St George’s needed three runs to win. Showing great composure under pressure, the team found the boundary and secured victory by just one run. We were delighted to welcome Cricket Scotland to campus, adding to the festival atmosphere with a Crazy Catch competition and a special challenge match between St George’s players and Cricket Scotland representatives. The event was a wonderful celebration of girls’ cricket, showcasing the talent and enthusiasm growing across Scotland. Thank you to all players, coaches, schools, and supporters who helped make the day such a success. We look forward to an even bigger festival next year.
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The Little Dragons Middle Sports Day School Summer Concert... ...was a lovely event which showcased the talented pupils of St George’s. A wide range of ensembles performed excellently including, Middle School Guitar Group, Choir, Orchestra, Middle School and Upper School Rock Band, Dragon Strings and Lyrica. A real highlight was the Middle School Musical Theatre group who performed The Addam’s Family, Younger@part version. Well done to all involved including the Visiting Music Teachers who support the pupils with such dedication.
Our Little Dragons Nursery Sports Day was not only joyful, but it also included a great deal of running in approximately the right direction! Every child took part brilliantly, rising to each challenge, giving it their all and joining in with big smiles and even bigger cheers. There was happiness and pride everywhere you looked, with the added joy of seeing some of our parents and guardians getting involved in the fun too. A wonderful morning, and one that left us feeling proud of our Little Dragons.
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Tennis What a fantastic tennis season! Anushka and Vina won the Dollar Tournament U18 and well done to Sophie and Emilia in the U15 tournament. At The High School of Glasgow Emilia and Vina were the U15 tournament winners and all players enjoyed a great day out. St George's own tennis championship rounded off the season and our Junior winner was Tessa and runner up Keira. Intermediate winner was Vina and runner up Sophie.
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A Trip Through the Alps
The Alps, it turns out, are very good at showing off: there were cable cars, mountain peaks, thermal baths, chocolate, and quite a lot of moments when the only sensible response was to stand there and say, “Wow.” In Leysin, students took the Berneuse Cable Car, with views across the town and the surrounding peaks. They also experienced the Alpine Coaster, a rail toboggan run set high in the mountains, with the Glacier 3000 area providing an impressive backdrop. There was time for a change of pace at Lavey-lesBains, where the group relaxed in the thermal waters.
A boat trip on Lake Geneva offered another perspective on the region, passing snow-capped mountains and lakeside towns. The trip also included a visit to Nestlé, where students learned more about chocolate making and took part in a tasting. In the French Alps, a cable car ride to the Aiguille du Midi took the group to 3,842 metres. From there, they had views across the high mountain landscape, including the chance to step onto the glass walkway above the peaks.
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MUN at PHS We rounded off a busy year at Peebles High School, with Amelia taking Best Delegate for the World Economic Forum, Ashmita being highly commended in the Crisis Committee, Cherise on the Historical Committee and Lily on the Social Humanitarian and Cultural Committee. These final successes topped off a fantastic year in which our delegates have won recognition for their skills at every conference. Special mention must go to our three amazing Secretaries General – Amelia, who will continue to lead the club forward next year, Mila, who leaves us to study History and Politics, and CJ, who is also off to university to study International Relations.
Nursery Graduation 2026 What a magical performance by our Little Dragons. Our children brought “The Koala Who Could” by Rachel Bright to life – sharing a beautiful message about bravery, change and believing in yourself. We couldn’t be prouder of how far they’ve come! Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take the leap! You are ready for your next adventure.
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P1 Botanic Gardens Trip Our Primary 1 class enjoyed a trip to the Royal Botanic Garden for a Teddy Bears’ Trail. They explored nature, learned what animals need to survive, and took part in fun games throughout the day. The visit ended with a relaxing picnic together, sharing food and stories.
What does the future of education look like? This year, we welcomed teaching staff from across Edinburgh to explore two very different, but closely connected, aspects of the changing educational landscape. In November, Andrew Roache, Head of E-learning, and Chloe Elder, our Senior Librarian, led “Research Skills in the Age of AI”, a timely exploration of how we can develop the skills to navigate, question and make the most of an
increasingly AI-shaped world. Then, in April, we welcomed Professor Sabine Rolle and Dr David Overend from the University of Edinburgh’s Futures Institute for “Making Change: Creative Practice and Interdisciplinarity” which looked at how Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts are vital in educating students for a brighter future.
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Remove Project Fair You wouldn’t ordinarily expect to hear conversations about witch-finding, immune systems, phobias and K-Pop happening within yards of each other. The Remove Project Fair however, is far from ordinary. Over the past year Remove students have picked a topic of their choice and used it as means to learn how to conduct primary and secondary research, how to project manage, and how to meaningfully reflect on your progress. All their fabulous independent work contributes towards their ISEB Project Qualification and culminates in the Remove Project Fair, an afternoon where students wowed an audience of family and peers with their findings (in some cases in full costume!). When our guests were eventually shoo-ed out of the Junior School Hall at closing time, no-one could be in any doubt that the spirit of inquiry was alive and well at St George’s.
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Sports Days Junior and Middle School Our joint Junior and Middle School Sports Day took place on Tuesday 16 June and was another excellent celebration of sporting competition and participation. Junior School pupils all took part in a wide variety of races contributing to points for their house. Congratulations to Rosie for winning the individual P5 championship and to Strathmore, who won the house competition. In Middle School, everyone enjoyed the open and fun track events, while championship results were as follows: P6 Champion: Emily Remove Champion: Gigi S1 Champion: Teria Finally, congratulations to Lindsay, who won the house competition in Middle School!
Upper School Our Upper School Sports Day took place the following Tuesday and was once again a big sporting highlight for the year. Students went all-out for their houses, not only wearing their house t-shirts, but also adding face and body paint, in true St George's style. All pupils competed enthusiastically in the 'Open' races and on the fun track for their house, where regular favourites like the 'Dress Up Relay' proved a hit once more. In the Championship events, we also saw some brilliant races and outstanding individual performances. The winners are listed below: S2 Champion: Matilda S3 Champion: Teme Senior Champion: Anna (L6) Congratulations to Florence (S3) for winning the Bewshar Trophy for the 1500m race and to all those who competed in it on a hot day! Congratulations also to Teme (S3) for breaking the S3 80m record with a time of 10.2 seconds and the S3 Shot Putt record, with a distance of 9.85m; two outstanding achievements. Finally, for the first time in many years, our Senior Sports Day House Championship went to Buccleuch!
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Sport Celebration Evening Dreams don't start on the podium – they begin the moment a girl decides to give it a go. This year's Sport Celebration theme, Chasing Your Dreams, couldn't be more important. Recent research shows that the number of girls who dream of reaching the top in sport has fallen dramatically, making it more vital than ever to inspire the next generation to believe in what they can achieve. At St George's, we were proud to celebrate our incredible athletes at our annual Sports Celebration Evening. We were honored to welcome Sarah Adlington, a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist and trailblazer in judo, who shared her inspiring journey and encouraged our students to chase their ambitions with confidence, resilience and determination. Just as importantly, we celebrated the kind of environment that allows those dreams to take root, flourish and grow. A positive, girls-only sporting environment is not simply nice to have – it is genuinely transformative. It gives every girl the confidence to step forward, embrace challenges, and discover what she is capable of. Every girl in this school deserves the chance to discover just how extraordinary she can become. Every girl deserves the chance to dream – and to dream BIG.
• Primary 6 - Odell-May Black • Remove - Zoe Enahoro • S1 - Poppy Finlayson-Russell • S2 - Natalia Stewart • S3 - Olivia Tavadia • S4 - Tessa Gilchrist-Adams • Lower 6 - Jessica Forman
Year Group Excellence - Sport Awards - Individual excellence in a variety of sports • Primary 6 - Emily Russell • Remove - Gigi Lloyd • S1 - Melody Ross • S2 - Maisie Paton • S3 - Oonagh Corrigan • S4 - Kari Fourie • Lower 6 - Niamh McIntosh
Volunteer and Contribution - Person who has contributed to PE/Sport as a volunteer or helper • Florence Bailey - For her continued commitment to Remove Hockey throughout the season as well as supporting the Middle School Cross Country team at the Scottish Schools Road Race.
Outstanding Performance of the Year Team
Sport Celebration 2026 Winners Steedman Salver Award - Performance in a range of sports • Hannah McIntosh • Florence Henry
PE Award - Awarded to the most outstanding team or individual(s) of the session • Isabelle Paton
Year Group Sport Awards - Individual participation in a variety of sports for school, shown commitment, good attitude and good teammate
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- In a single fixture or event, or consistently high performance throughout the year. • Middle School - P6 Netball Team - Winning the EPSSA Tournament • Upper School - S3 Netball Team - Consistent High Performance in the Netball Scottish Plate Competition
Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Individual - In a single fixture or event, or consistently high performance throughout the year. • Middle School - Harriet Trowell - 4th place EPSSA Schools Cross Country Race • Upper School - Temi Desi - Winning silver in the Scottish Schools Indoor 60m event (photo finish)
Team of the Year - This award is for a team that demonstrated good teamwork, dedication, and consistent performance throughout the season • Middle School - P6 Hockey Team • Upper School - 1XI Hockey Team
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2026/27 Sports Leaders Sports Prefect - Niamh McIntosh Sports Teams
Hockey
Netball
Lacrosse
Captain
Lily Finlayson Russell
Kari Fourie
Abby MacLennan
Vice-Captain
Niamh McIntosh
Francesca Earl
Francesca Earl
District Selection Recognition - Athletes selected to represent their local district or regional team Name
Sport
Level
Anais McGregor-Woodhams
Hockey
U17 East District Team
Beth Buchanan
Hockey
U17 East District Team
Rugby
U16 East Girls Squad
Beth Obe
Netball
U17 Edinburgh District Development Squad
Clara Ibe
Netball
U15 Edinburgh District Development Squad
Emmie Gribbon
Rugby
U16 East Girls Squad
Francesca Earl
Hockey
U17 East District Team
Ghorgie Brownlie
Netball
U17 Edinburgh District Performance Squad
Imogen Thompson
Hockey
U17 East District Team
Isabella Oxley
Hockey
U17 East District Team
Isla McGlynn
Netball
U17 Edinburgh District Development Squad
Kari Fourie
Netball
U17 Edinburgh District Performance Squad
Hockey
U17 East District Team
Matilda Little
Hockey
U15 South District Squad
Oonagh Corrigan
Netball
U15 Edinburgh District Performance Squa
Sophia Belsey
Hockey
U17 East District Team
Sophia Gajri
Badminton
Club National Performance Program
Teme Desi
Netball
U15 Edinburgh District Performance Squad
National Squad Level and/or Participation in National Events - Athletes selected for national squads and/or compete in national-level competitions Name
Sport
Level
Abigail MacLennan
Hockey
Scottish Hockey Brave Academy
Adwita
Cricket
16–19 Scotland’s National Emerging Girls Squad
Caoimhe Vick
Swimming
25/26 Scottish swimming national academy team
Chloe Hu
Roller Derby
Team GB Junior
Isla Kay
Curling
Scottish Academy programme
Lily Finlayson-Russell
Hockey
Scottish Hockey Brave Academy
Vina Jamiolahmady
Deaf Tennis
Competed in the 2025 Deaf Tennis National Finals
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Girls are taught to be perfect. Boys are taught to be brave. As Billie Jean puts it, that is ridiculous. Perfection is impossible. Bravery is essential.
International Representation - Athletes who represented their country in official international competitions • Tamsin Geyve - Scotland U18 Mixed Touch Rugby Squad • Emmie Gribbin - Scotland U18 Mixed Touch Rugby Squad • Alexia Hardy - GB Fencing • Isabelle Paton - Scotland Lacrosse • Teme Desi – Scottish Gymnastics
PE Staff ‘SportLight’ Mrs Gair • Competed in two Hyrox Doubles Mixed • Completed in 1:04:47 Mrs Charlton • Home Internationals Development Captain • European Sixes 5th Place (Captain) • Algarve 7s Winners (Captain) Mr Campbell • Scottish Cup Winners -Men’s Seniors • EuroHockey Club Trophy Silver medal • Watsonian HC Men's first European appearance PE Department • Our collaboration with Athlete Focused has been recognised with a shortlist place for the Most Valuable Partnership Award at the Scottish Women in Sport Awards. SW/S
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Speech Day
Arrive with a spark and leave fearless
Speech Day at St George's brought our community together in St Mary's Cathedral. We were delighted to welcome Dame Sue Bruce DBE CVO, Chair of the National Trust for Scotland, as this year’s guest speaker. Dame Sue brought a distinguished record of public service to the occasion. Formerly Chief Executive of East Dunbartonshire, Aberdeen City and the City of Edinburgh councils, she retired in 2015 in her 40th year of public service. She is Electoral Commissioner for Scotland, a Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, and current Master of the Royal Company of Merchants. It was a day of pride, warmth and inspiration - real proof that our girls arrive with a spark and leave fearless. Class of 2026, we are so proud of each and every one of you.
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Boarding Yearly Round Up Fancy dress party Every Autumn our boarders (led by their elected head of boarding and deputy) take charge of planning a fancy dress party. They enjoy crazy costumes, themed decor, and activities like bobbing for apples and fun with sparklers.
Mamma Mia A highlight of each year is when the whole house stays out late to see a musical. This year was Mamma Mia at the Playhouse and of course houseparents treated everyone to ice cream at the interval!
Baking The boarders bring new recipes or request old favourites, making something delicious for the house every week with support from (professional cook and baking connoisseur) Mrs Hallifax.
Sassy Everyone’s favourite Houldsworth resident is the McMurray family cat, Sassy. She can be found tailgating her way into the building, usurping the comfiest chairs, and tolerating affection from boarders and staff alike.
Summer Fun We love to get outdoors and spend some time toasting marshmallows around a firepit or enjoying summer evenings in the garden.
In the office From introducing our much-loved chef Stuart to the world of TikTok dances, to cramming for exams with regular karaoke breaks, our office is the place to be!
Just Dance, karaoke, or film nights are a go-to for rainy nights. We celebrate everything from the mid-autumn festival to pancake day with a bit of baking! Takeaway night is the perfect post-exam treat.
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Little Dragons Yearly Round Up At the start of this academic year we opened our new two-year-old room, aptly named Little Dragons. This exciting room has provided many opportunties for exploration, discovery, and learning through play. Since opening, the children have embraced their new surroundings with enthusiasm and curiosity. Within the room we have carefuly created a welcoming and stimulating environment that encourages children to develop their independnce, confidence and social skills. The children enjoy exploring a variety of areas, including creative play, construction, sensory experiences, books and roleplay activities. These experiences allow them to express themseleves, develop communication skills, and build positive relationships with their peers and parctitioners. Our adventure has extended beyond the indoor envirnoment. The outdoor area has become a valuable extension of learning, providing children with the opportunties to investugate nature, develop physical skills, and engage in imaginative play. The children have enjoyed exploring different textures, observing changes in the weather, collecting natural materials and participating in activites thet encourage curiosity and problem-solving. As practitioners we have observed the children growing in confidence as they become familiar with the new room and routines. They have shown excitement when exploring new resources, and have demonstarted increasing independence in making choices about their play and learning. The Little Dragons room has also allowed us to support each child’s individual interests and developmental needs through meaningful experiences and interactions. This new adventure has been a positive journey for both the children and staff. The Little Dragons room provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. We look forward to continuing our exploration of both the indoor and outdoor spaces and creating many more memorable learning experiences togther.
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Leaving Staff
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Anything But a Plodder
After twenty-four years – thirteen of them on the Senior Leadership Team – Dr Andrew De Ville Andrew was retires from St George’s. Colleagues past and always the member present remember a teacher of quiet kindness of staff who seemed and wisdom, with a very well-stocked biscuit tin. calm and sensible Andrew arrived at St George’s in the Autumn in all situations. Term of 2002, a probationer teacher of Mathematics Margaret Imlah with a degree and a PhD from St Andrews behind him, and a spell lecturing at the University of Paisley. It was when he brought biscuits. His assemblies were invariably immediately clear he was far more than a probationer. informative and entertaining, filled with maths jokes, Within a year he was Head of Mathematics. What followed reads like several careers stacked one quizzes and perfectly timed mischief. Behind the scenes he quietly produced vast on top of another: Head of Educational Administration quantities of resources and assessments that and Examinations Coordinator in 2006; Deputy Head underpinned the whole Mathematics team, and his (Curriculum), and a seat at the Senior Leadership Team experience in academia and as an examination setter table, in 2008; the Head of the Faculty of Science from gave colleagues a clearer sense of what ‘good’ really 2011. Timetabling, cover, induction, the move to GCSE looks like. A natural storyteller, he made challenging and IT development all fell within his remit at one time ideas feel accessible and convinced students they or another. could do it when they were not convinced themselves. “Andrew de Ville is one of the most genuine and His demonstrations are school legend – not least the sincere people I have ever met,” recalls Adrienne deceptively simple paper helicopter. Armstrong, former Senior Deputy. “Working on the We may have ‘lost’ him to Physics in recent years, but timetable, he kept telling me to slow down – he said his heart never left Mathematics, as the regular ‘urgent’ he was a bit of a plodder. I was flabbergasted. Andrew trips back to borrow the hole puncher confirmed. De Ville is anything but: insightful, a deep thinker and Twenty-four years. Thirteen on the Senior Leadership hugely creative.” Team. Four as Senior Deputy. The numbers are When Alex Hems became Head in 2017, it was no remarkable, but they do not capture what he has surprise that she appointed him Senior Deputy, a post he meant to this school. Calm, genuinely warm and utterly held with distinction until August 2021. He was the only without ego, he created the kind of space where man at the SLT table – and the only one with a nut allergy. people felt safe to speak honestly. Staff felt included. “Kindness, integrity and wisdom are the three words Staff felt valued. that immediately spring to mind,” says Mrs Hems. “His St George’s truly became part of the family when his patience and common sense were invaluable through daughters joined the school: Deborah now teaches the trying Covid period, and in calmer times I have History, and Joanna followed her father to St Andrews happy memories of Friday afternoons over a cup of to study Mathematics. Matilda served as an invigilator. tea, putting the world to rights.” His well-earned retirement comes at the end of a Students from Remove to Upper 6 knew a different stellar career, and is surely the beginning of more side of him. Erudite but gentle, with a dry sense of greatness. We wish him the very happiest of retirements. humour, he got the best out of every class – especially
In addition to Dr Andrew De Ville, St George’s would like to record its thanks to the following colleagues who have worked at the school for a shorter period of time:
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Sylwia Figurska David Walter Sean Stewart Jack Walker Sharon Twyford
Kirsteen Watson Lesley Gilmour Rosie Charlton Susan Hutchison Lauren Montgomery
Fiona Aiken Naomi Capewell Maddy Taylor Caroline May
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100 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY
Two distinctive schools. One wider world of opportunity. Shared experiences. Lasting friendships.
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Summer 2026 Trip
Zanzibar 2026: Culture, Conservation and Community Our journey began in Stone Town, where a walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site revealed centuries of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European influences layered into every carved door and narrow lane. From there we took to the water, snorkelling the reefs around Zanzibar Island and meeting the underwater world for the first time. "Mambo!" quickly became our favourite greeting, proof that even a handful of Kiswahili words can help with cultural immersion. That connection deepened on a spice farm, where vanilla and other key notes told the story of Zanzibar's place in the global spice trade, and again in the kitchen, where we cooked traditional Kiswahili dishes wearing kanga and headdresses. We returned the hospitality with some Scottish ceilidh dancing! We were fortunate to meet Dr Narriman Jiddawi of the Institute of Marine Sciences, whose presentation and conversation about opportunity, travel, hard work and making a difference in the world left us all thinking bigger. Marine learning continued on the water: traditional fishing methods, a SUP lesson, litter collection, and real insight into water ecosystems. At the Cultural Arts Centre we met inspirational women; elsewhere, a social, creative and environmental enterprise showed us bottles being turned into glasses, and we learned how protecting mangroves protects land and community alike. We spent time with Maasai hosts, learning the beading techniques behind bracelets and necklaces that provide income for women in their community. At the Mwani Seaweed Centre, seaweed farmed the traditional way becomes skincare exported worldwide, while sea sponge farming offers a sustainable, climate-resilient route to restoring degraded marine ecosystems. We also saw how communities are combatting plastic pollution in busy tourist locations, and spotted red colobus monkeys at Chwaka Bay National Park. Our final stop, Flo House, a living and meeting space for young people who have experienced challenges and obstacles, reinforced all we know to be true about the value of belonging and community. Heartfelt thanks to Mrs Mushat and Miss Strachan for leading us, and to our guides, Said and Ali. The sense of community and belonging we found on Zanzibar was immediate and generous. These things are what we hold dearly at St George's too.
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New Head:
A career in girls’ education
Niamh Green Looking ahead to 2027, we are delighted to have appointed Niamh Green, who currently leads the girls’ school Roedean in the south of England, as our next Head.
• Head, Roedean School,
Brighton • Acting Head,
Mayfield School
Tracey Ashworth-Davies, Chair of Council at St George's, said: “Niamh's breadth of experience, across teaching, boarding, pastoral leadership and headship, combined with her strong commitment and expertise in the education of girls, made her the outstanding choice to lead St George's forward. I could not be more confident in her ability to build on the legacy and historical foundations of the school.” Niamh said: “Stepping into the role of Head at St George's is a real honour. From The girls I met were my first visit, I was impressed by the whole articulate, energetic, and compassionate young women, community - exceptional pupils, staff dedicated to the girls, and governors of with clear ambition and real calibre. The girls I met were articulate, pride in their school. energetic, and compassionate young women, with clear ambition and pride in their school. I am very much looking forward to championing this remarkable school and breadth of opportunities it offers all pupils from age two to eighteen.” I was impressed
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by the whole community.
• Deputy Head (Pastoral),
Godolphin School • Housemistress,
Sherborne Girls • Head of Upper School,
Woldingham School • Teacher, International
School Luxembourg
Beyond school • Sector Inspector,
Independent Schools Inspectorate • Committee member,
Heads' Conference and Girls' Schools Association • Governor, Marymount
School, London
Qualifications • MBA in Educational
Leadership, UCL • PGCE, University of
Cambridge • Certificate in Boarding
Education, University of Roehampton • MA in International
Relations
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Valete
Valete UPPER 6P Asli Altioglu 2022 - 2026 University of Manchester – Mechanical Engineering Anushka Anoj 2020 - 2026 University of Glasgow - Medicine Claire Arnott (CJ) 2021 - 2026 University of Glasgow – International Relations Bea Earnshaw 2021 - 2026 University of Leeds - Social Policy, Sociology and Crime Cadence Ferguson 2021 - 2026 Edinburgh Napier University International Business Management Hope Freeman 2019 - 2026 University of Glasgow - Film & Television Studies/Theatre Studies Katherine Goddard 2022 - 2026 Gap Year Ashmita Irodi 2018 - 2026 Gap Year / University of Cambridge - Medicine Emily Lewington 2021 - 2026 Harper Adams University - Rural Enterprise and Land Management Anahita Pak-Alibhai 2020 - 2026 UCL (University College London) - Law Divisna Prasath 2020 - 2026 City St George’s University Optometry Samanthi Shanjeevan 2020 - 2026 University of Aberdeen - Medicine
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Jia Shokeen 2023 - 2026 University of Glasgow - Economics
UPPER 6Q Faye Alwan 2018 - 2026 University of St Andrews - Arabic and French Iona Bell 2023 - 2026 University of Aberdeen - Law Lily Blackport 2023 - 2026 Northumbria University - Criminology Mary Brotherton 2018 - 2026 University of Strathclyde - Aero-Mechanical Engineering Lucy Gribbin 2020 - 2026 Gap Year University of Leeds - International History and Politics Alexia Hardie 2012 - 2026 University of Exeter - Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Kitty Hennessy 2024 - 2026 The University of Edinburgh – Nursing Studies Emily Jamieson 2017 - 2026 University of St Andrews - Management Mairi McLintock 2017 - 2026 Edinburgh Napier University Graphic Design Elena Robinson Business Administration Apprenticeship – The Scotland Shop, Duns Sophie Ruthven 2019 - 2026 SRUC Scotland's Rural College - Veterinary Science
Fenella Thompson 2015 - 2026 University of the Arts, London (UAL) - Textiles Design Sri Vidadala 2022 - 2026 The University of Edinburgh - Biomedical Sciences Poppy Young 2018 - 2026 University of York - History
UPPER 6R Charlotte Black 2024 - 2026 Glasgow School of Art - Architecture Darcey Bunker 2017 - 2026 Leith School of Art – Fine Art Foundation Year Ariana Lalloo Costache 2018 - 2026 University of Westminster - Film Tabitha Haston 2024 - 2026 Edinburgh College - Business and Marketing Caroline Kerr 2010 - 2026 University of Glasgow - History Yi-Jen (Jenna) Lee 2024 - 2026 University of the Arts London (UAL) - Psychology of Fashion Elisabeth Mackay 2018 - 2026 University of Aberdeen - Politics and International Relations Yana Muchenje 2013 - 2026 Airbus Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Jamala Munyuni 2015 - 2026 University of Aberdeen – Business Management Tianyun (Athena) Qiu 2022 - 2026 Newcastle University - Fine Art
Valete Molly Roddin 2018 - 2026 Gap Year University of Strathclyde - Accounting & Finance Adora Sotannde 2020 - 2026 University of Sheffield - Law (European and International) Alex Tait 2012 - 2026 Leith School of Art - Art and Design Foundation University of Salford – Interior Design in 2027 Cara Walker 2020 - 2026 Cambridge Consultants - Tech Scholar
UPPER 6X Annabel Bruce 2013 - 2026 University of York - Liberal Arts Katie Cook 2020 - 2026 Silverhub Studios Edinburgh - Jewellery Making Course Sienna Dunnigan 2021 - 2026 University of Glasgow - Business and Management Lucy Fowler 2011 - 2026 University of St Andrews - Computer Science Mila Greiling 2020 - 2026 University of Glasgow - History/Politics Florence Henry 2014 - 2026 Gap Year in Africa Amber Leyton 2021 - 2026 University of Dundee – Art and Design (General Foundation) Maisie Li 2020 - 2026 University of Manchester – Global Development with International Study
Ishah Qasim Noor Naz Aston University – Psychology and Criminology Alicia Norrie 2011 - 2026 University of the Arts London Fashion Design and Development Naa Nortey 2020 - 2026 University of Aberdeen - Law with Computing Science Elif Ozkan 2023 - 2026 The Open University – Computing and IT and Design Alexandra Ridley 2020 - 2026 University of Aberdeen - Criminology and Sociology Imogen Tavadia 2017 - 2026 Gap Year – Ski Instructor Oxford Brookes University - Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
Hannah McIntosh 2011 - 2026 University of Glasgow - Economics/Geography Isabelle Paton 2020 - 2026 Leeds Beckett University - Sport and Exercise Nutrition Hazel Pearce-Menzies 2020 - 2026 Durham University - History Eloise (Ella) Prest Platinum Badge
2010 - 2026 University of St Andrews – Medieval History and Social Anthropology Yuet Sum Charlotte Tin 2022 - 2026 University of Bath - Architecture with professional placement Thea Todd 2019 - 2026 Robert Gordon University - Foundation in Art & Design
Deepti Vijayakumar 2012 - 2026 The University of Edinburgh - Computer Science and Mathematics
Iris Weston 2018 - 2026 The University of Edinburgh - Biological Sciences
Amy Walker 2019 - 2026 University of Glasgow - Geography
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
UPPER 6Y Sofia Boath 2015 - 2026 University of Glasgow – Sociology Isabella (Bella) Geard 2013 - 2026 The University of Edinburgh - Biomedical Sciences Alexandra (Lexie) Gray 2024 - 2026 University of Dundee - Psychology Amenah Jumani 2024 - 2026 Studying Music in the future Gurnoor Kaur 2019 - 2026 Edinburgh Napier University - Business Management
Tilly Holt-Swales Head of Boarding 2017 - 2026 Northumbria University - Real Estate Hibah Mumtaz Senior Prefect 2020 - 2026 The University of Edinburgh - Law Stella White Deputy Head of School University of St Andrews - International Relations Ayza Attiq Head of School 2020 - 2026 The University of Edinburgh - Medicine
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