George Heriot - Dramatic Life

Join George Heriot's Drama Department on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 June, as they showcase a specially crafted drama event recalling the life and times of jeweller and philanthropist George Heriot.
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Can you sponsor the incredible June Suttie (formerly Pennykid) class of 1996, to run the Stockholm Marathon on 1 June 2024, in aid of the 'We Are All George Heriot' campaign?

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A great day down at Goldenacre where P6 pupils participated in the U12 Sports Heats in preparation for Sports Day in June. They completed the 100m sprint, 200m sprint, ball throw, long jump and high jump with enthusiasm and determination. 

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The Young Emerging Commercial Artist competition voting is taking place from 1 to 10 May.
Visit the link below and and support the work of Clara and Martha (S5) who were shortlisted earlier this year.

Vote, Vote, Vote!

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Only two weeks left until our cycling champions start the gruelling 400-mile adventure from Gladsmuir, East Lothian, the birthplace of George Heriot, to St Martins-in-the-Field in London.
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Congratulations to Rithvik (P5) who secured 3rd place in the U10 category at the World Rapid Chess Championship and 5th place at the World Blitz Chess Championship last weekend.

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Only six weeks until Heriot’s PE Teachers take on Heriot’s Pupils from across the School in a fun day of sporting challenges and activities. Who will prove their sporting prowess and walk away champion of champions?

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Enjoy a summer evening exploring George Heriot’s life, livelihood, and legacy with a lecture delivered by George Dalgleish on Wednesday 5 June.

This event is open to all and you can find more info here: ow.ly/OHX350R3WzU

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Congratulations to the Heriot’s pipers and drummers who took part in the RSPBA Lothian & Borders Branch competition held at the James Young High School in Livingston on Saturday 30 March.
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S1 Citizenship classes are focusing on #sunsafety this week and are using resources from Teenage Cancer Trust and these UV colour changing beads to notice the effects of the sun.

Good luck to all pupils starting their SQA exams today.

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Reduce, reuse, refill with Heriot's sleek aluminium water bottle.
Made for modern adventurers and eco-conscious individuals alike, this lightweight design ensures easy portability wherever you go.

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The Chemistry department is delighted to receive news that three S6 pupils who sat the Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad 2024 received Silver awards.

Congratulations to Alec, Ben and Salina (S6).
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Best of luck to Lottie (S4) who is representing the Scottish Rowing team at the Junior Inter-regional regatta in Nottingham this weekend.

Charlie (S2) has been selected to represent the GB team in the European Championships in Obstacle Course Racing this weekend in Colchester.

Row-mania!

Only six weeks until Herioter rowers will start a marathon Ergo row in school, attempting to cover a 400-kilometre distance in a matter of hours.

All to raise money for the 'We Are All George Heriot' campaign.

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On World Heritage Day we celebrate the architectural and philanthropic legacy of our Founder, George Heriot, jeweller and goldsmith to King James VI/I.

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Thank you George Heriot for helping transform Scottish education.

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S1 Biologists identified and counted invertebrate samples from the school pond before returning them safely.
An example is Lymnaea stagnalis, a pond snail that lives at the top of the pond, breathes through its lungs and eats dead vegetation and algae.

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Run Herioters, Run! 400 laps for 400 years!

Mr Muir, Assistant Principal Teacher of English and avid cross-country runner is combining his passion for running and the School in this epic fundraiser.

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