Merchiston Wellbeing

Very pleased to host Emma Cole again this year to speak about her experience living with HIV. Both Shell and UVI found her words engaging and impactful @emmacolehiv @PSHEassociation @BSAboarding @NHSuk

Attend our Junior and Senior Open Day on 16 September 2023 and discover how Merchiston can support your son to reach his personal best 📈 Register your interest here 👉🏼 ow.ly/T3hX50PqXjB

Our LVI are spending time discussing Child Protection with Mr O-J this afternoon. This will support and empower them to take on important leadership responsibilities within the school next year @BSAboarding @EducationScot @PSHEassociation #leaders #youngmenofintegrity

This #InternationalWomensDay we're celebrating the incredible women at Merchiston👏🏽 Our boys benefit from a variety of outstanding female role models, including Head of Science Hannah Williams! Hear more from Hannah and other female staff here: buff.ly/3ZpYqJZ #IWD2023

As part of International Women’s Day, our pupils have been using Tutorial time to discuss the key issues around gender bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Relating discussions to the UNCRC (eg Article 2: No discrimination) #EmbraceEquity @UNICEF #RightsRespectingSchool

This morning at Senior Assembly we were lucky to have Emma from @givebloodscot speaking about the importance of blood donation 🩸💙#giveblood #lifesavingact @BSAboarding @NHS_Lothian

Our Autumn Term meeting of the Students’ Forum was held today with representatives from each part of the school. Issues ranging from the fabric of the school to food waste all discussed with our SLT. Great to see Pupil Voice alive and well! #pupilvoice @UN @UNHCRUK @BSAboarding

Incredibly fortunate to have @emmacolehiv in school again to talk to Shell about her experiences living with HIV. Her inspiring and thought provoking story shines a light on a vital part of our PSHE programme #pshe #lifeskills #WorldAIDSDay @MerchiRog @PSHEassociation

You are invited to Merchiston's Junior and Senior Open Day on Saturday the 8th of October! ✉️ Take a look around Merchiston, speak to current students and teachers, and hear from our headmaster 🧑🏻‍🏫 Please register your interest here: merchiston.co.uk/admissions/ope…

#Running Ever wondered what most of our @merchijuniors do on their last lesson of the week? You do now… #clearthehead #CrossCountry @ActiveScotGov @MerchiNews

Fantastic to host Dr Aric Sigman this afternoon in the Memorial Hall. He spoke with our V & VI Form about strategies to protect your mental health. #WellbeingWednesday #MentalHealthAwareness

At Merchiston, we are incredibly fortunate to call Edinburgh our home - frequently rated as one of the best cities to live in. We share why we believe Edinburgh is the most motivating place to learn in our latest blog. merchiston.co.uk/article-pages/…

This afternoon our Fourth Form took part in the @ypi_scotland showcase, with 7 teams advocating powerfully for their chosen charity in a bid to win them £3000. Discover how they got on here: merchiston.co.uk/article-pages/… @SoulFoodEdin @Health_in_Mind @cossfoodbank @EYCP @iwork4me_

Merchiston looking resplendent in the sunshine this afternoon! 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth #LGBTQI #Pride #PrideMonth2022 #Pride2022 #LGBT #EdinburghPride #PrideInScotland

Huge thanks to everyone who came along to our Platinum Jubilee Garden Party yesterday. It was brilliant to you see you. What a wonderful evening! #DiscoverMerchiston

We are very proud to show off our Silver - Rights Respecting Schools banner! @MerchiNews @UNICEFEducation @UNICEF_uk #RightsRespecting

V and VI Form assembly this morning - raising awareness of testicular cancer. @MerchiNews @Merchi5th6th @MovemberUK @CahonasScotland

Merchiston pupils have been enjoying discussions about World Earth Day in PSHE today. Explaining their ideas for what they can do to 'Invest in our Planet'. @EarthDay @MerchiNews #Earthday2022 #InvestInOurPlanet

We are thrilled to announce that following virtual visit with staff, pupils and parents, Merchiston has been Awarded Silver Accreditation as a Rights Respecting School. You can read more about it here: merchiston.co.uk/article-pages/… #RightsRespectingSchools #DiscoverMerchiston

Merchiston has been awarded Silver Accreditation as a Rights Respecting School. Teaching about rights, through rights and for rights. @MerchiNews @UNICEF_uk @BSAboarding @SCISschools