We speak to Jonathan Anderson Headmaster at Merchiston Castle School to find out his vision for the school and how it equips children for life in the 21st century.
Do you have children?
Yes, two girls
How long have you been at the school?
Four years
How many years have you held a head teachers post?
Four years
What are the particular strengths of your school?
It is a combination of things: our size, our genuine focus on the needs of the individual and the fact that we really understand our boys and how to get the very best out of them.
What is your vision for this school?
To set the standard for an education that is tailored to meet the needs of every individual that readies them to be balanced, adaptable and imaginative citizens who will seize the opportunities to make their unique impact on the world.
How do you equip a child for life in the 21st century?
In order to prepare our pupils for the fast changing world in which we live for us it is all about adaptability and agility. We continue to put high-quality learning and teaching at the centre of the boys' experience; to provide access to opportunities outside the classroom that promote inclusion and excellence as well as to provide the very best in pupil support.
Find out more about Merchiston Castle School here
Merchiston Colinton
0131 312 2200
7-18 years ( From 2024 Co-ed years start from age 3 yrs+)
Boys preparatory and senior boarding school with day pupils
(2024 Opening Co-ed Forest Nursery from 3yrs + )