Merchiston?s rebrand is so much more than a set of photographs and a new film, as beautiful as they are. The whole school community has embraced the message of kindness, wellness and integrity at its core.
Wellbeing underpins everything that is done at Merchiston Castle School. It is what makes for meaningful and connected conversations. It is how they get to know their students really well, how they can support and motivate them, to enable them to thrive because they are understood, valued, and supported in everything they do.
Our Rights Respecting Schools work informs the whole School and leads to a focus on children?s rights and wellbeing, encouraging us to advocate for global justice and sustainable living.
Pupils at Merchiston Castle School hold strong feelings about how the school can all take action to slow the impact of climate change and Merchiston is very excited to have launched its new Sustainability Committee. It is co-ordinated by pupils in all year groups with support from the Geography Department and involves the whole school, from ground staff, kitchen and domestic staff to support staff and teachers. The pupils are undertaking research and proposing improvements, ensuring sustainable practices across the School. These younger generations are determined to make a difference. Overall, the motivation for all is knowing that, ?There is no Planet B!?.

Students and staff are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue their work to promote sustainability by s...