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2020 has asked a lot of young people; they have given up their freedoms, their social lives and (with a perhaps surprising reluctance) their exams. Whilst this has partly been to protect themselves, it has principally been in service of others, the more vulnerable in our society. Service is, however, in Gordonstoun's DNA: during the Blitz, when the School was relocated to Wales, our students helped to fight fires with an Austin 7 car painted red and equipped with a ladder. Ever since, we have been the only school in the UK to be incorporated into the national Fire Service.
Though hard to imagine right now, I suspect we will look back on this time as a period when we showed who we really are.
As for silver linings, one need look no further than our new outdoor learning spaces, at strengthened bonds within Houses, at the embedding of digital learning within our curriculum, and at a plethora of online events which connect us ever more closely with our parents and alumni around the world.
We have learned the value of family and friendships, and the Gordonstoun family has never felt stronger.
Lisa Kerr, Principal
Points of view
What can the Joe Wicks phenomenon tell us about revision
Active Revision Course Director, Kate Gibson, explains how Gordonstoun uses exercise to boost exam grades.
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A parent''s perspective on Gordonstoun
Tessa Lumley on what makes Gordonstoun so special and the characteristics the school has instilled in her children.
"I loved the location of the school, the chance for my children to grow up in a such a beautiful environment and so close to the sea, after early childhood in London. I was very keen on them having as many experiences as possible at school and was thrilled with the idea of expeditions and sail training, with them having experiences I could not provide them, of them climbing mountains and also being expected to help other people."
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Features
Gordonstoun cooks up a MasterChef
quarter-finalist
A Gordonstoun chef reached the quarter-finals of the hit BBC cooking programme, Masterchef - The Professionals.
31 year old Ross Burgess captured the hearts of viewers when the judges said his signature dish of Aberdeen Angus was a 'triumph'.
Ross now has grand plans for the menus at Gordonstoun.
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Gordonstoun entrepreneurs face Young Enterprise Scotland ''Dragons' Den''
Read about the Gordonstoun dragons.
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Returning to Gordonstoun
James Newsom - Duffus 1988
James Newsom returned to Gordonstoun with his boys and shared his story.
"I came to Gordonstoun in the fall of 1987 as a 4th former in Duffus House - the real Duffus House. When I came, I knew the school was in Scotland and that was about it. During my planned year abroad, I played rugby and hockey, sailed Sea Spirit through Loch Ness, shot clays, climbed a couple of Munros on exped, worked the stage crew for a play, and maybe even ran a few laps around the house in P.D."
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Video of the month
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Junior School
The bare bones of it
Years 3/2 learned about the skeletal system, looking at the different joints and bones, and creating some of their own skeletons. The proximity to Christmas meant that some were a little more festive than might be conventional!
In the Swim
It has been marvellous to see our newly refurbished indoor swimming pool getting such great use this term; the Junior School has enjoyed brilliant weekend swimming sessions - carefully overseen by members of the Senior School's Lifeguard service.
Junior Nativity
This term the Year 3/2, 4 and 5 pupils have worked incredibly hard preparing for this year's Nativity production. Due to the current restrictions, rather than the usual live performance, each scene as well as song has been filmed and carefully put together to form a Nativity film. The Junior pupils have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of working closely with a camera man, as well as rehearsing and performing in a variety of locations around our beautiful campus.
Senior School
The Winter Fayre
What to do when students can't travel home for the Leave out weekend? Bring the funfair to Gordonstoun. The Sunday of what became a 'Leave in' weekend saw Fairground rides, street food and the big wheel on the South Lawn. Brilliant!
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Interhouse Sports
With no external sporting fixtures this term, our interhouse competitions - touch rugby and hockey - had a particular edge, with weekend matches supported with as much enthusiasm and commitment as they were played.
Senior Production
As Gordonstoun joined the rest of the world with restrictions on audiences for live theatre, the Drama department solved the problem by filming this term's show - giving cast and crew the added opportunity of performing on and for the screen.
The Senior Production film ''Colour my World'' will showcase our students'' talents in a beautiful cinematographic production available by the end of term. Watch this space!
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Did you Know?
We have 7 full time chefs and over 30 Catering Assistants producing almost 6000 meals a week. We serve dishes from all over the world, and constantly review our menu to make sure we offer a healthy balanced choice of foods.
Key Admissions Dates
Year 9 Virtual Taste of Gordonstoun
(2022 and 2023 entry)
Saturday 16 January 2021
(13:00-14:00 BST)
We are holding a Virtual Taste of Gordonstoun Webinar for Year 9 entry via Zoom on Saturday 16 January 2021 at 13.00-14:00 BST.
It's a great opportunity for prospective families interested in Year 9 entry in 2022 and 2023 to get a taste of life at Gordonstoun, chat to our Principal, hear from some students and staff and have a tour of our very own ocean-going sailing boat.
Our school was described as 'Outstanding' and 'Sector leading' by inspectors in 2019. Our unique curriculum builds resilience, compassion and responsibility in our students, helping them to cope with life's challenges.
Find out more
Virtual Campus Tour Vlog
NEWSLETTER AUTUMN TERM 2020 (Edition 2)
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Broader experiences, broader minds.
Summer 2020 has been a term we will never forget! Our students have amazed us with how quickly they embraced a completely new way of learning, and now we are working towards the safe reopening of our woodland campus in the Autumn. The end of an academic year often brings staffing changes and this year we say au revoir, but not goodbye to our Headmaster Titus Edge after seven years at Gordonstoun. I'm sure everyone in our community will join me in thanking Titus for everything he has done for the School and its students and in wishing him, Marina and the family every happiness in Brazil where Titus will take on the role of Head of St Paul's School. I am delighted that he and Marina will remain part of our community both as OGs and parents.
I am very much looking forward to working alongside Richard Devey in his new role as Head of Senior School. As for his counterpart in the Junior School, Josh Holtby, well, what a baptism of fire he has had since joining us in January! Richard will be known to many of you already from his outstanding Gordonstoun track record as a former Deputy Head and most recently Director of International Development. I am looking forward to working with both Richard and Josh to inspire and encourage our students to fulfil their potential.
Wherever you are in the world, I hope this summer brings you rest, happiness and, above all, health.
Lisa Kerr, Principal
Points of view
Headmaster Titus Edge Farewell
The Gordonstoun community this term said farewell and a huge thank you to Headmaster Titus Edge.
Titus's series of Priest hole videos were treasured by our community during the lockdown period and in this farewell video to the Gordonstoun community he reflects on his time at the School.
Watch now
New Head of Gordonstoun Senior School
In this article Richard Devey describes his joy at becoming Head of the Senior School. Having worked at Gordonstoun for almost thirty years now, he has a deep understanding of the special qualities that a Gordonstoun education instils in young people.
Richard is also a retained firefighter and leading educationalist and intends to continue to respond to emergency call-outs once he has settled into his new role at Gordonstoun, making him the first Head of an independent school to be an active firefighter.
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Video of the month
Watch our new film!
Located in a stunning 200 acre woodland campus in the heart of the Moray countryside, just moments from the sea and the hills, our school's rural location provides the background for Gordonstoun's world beating outdoor education programme. Our school was described as 'outstanding' and 'sector leading' by inspectors in 2019. Our unique curriculum builds resilience, compassion and responsibility in our students, helping them to cope with life's challenges.
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Features
How we are planning for the safe reopening of our rural campus
We are looking forward to welcoming students back onto our beautiful campus for the Autumn Term and we will be publishing our detailed plans soon. In order to do this safely, we have adopted the Boarding Schools' Association 'Covid Safe' Charter.
All schools which have adopted this charter pledge to comply with all government rules and guidance and also meet strict requirements set out by the BSA.
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Gordonstoun in the News
Gordonstoun: No Ordinary School
We are thrilled the documentary series made about Gordonstoun is currently being broadcast again on Sky
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Coronavirus in Scotland: parents rush to private schools
Gordonstoun was recently featured in an article in the Times here about how private schools have experienced a surge in interest from parents as the return to schools across the country is planned. You can read a copy of the full article below if your don''t have access to the Times.
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The Value of a Gordonstoun Education Quotes from OGs
Some of our former students (OGs) reflect on how their education at Gordonstoun has shaped them and how our motto ''Plus est en Vous'' (''There is More in You'') is more relevant than ever today.
Read OG''s Quotes
Year 12 futures programme
Gordonstoun Year 12 students have taken part in our 'Futures Programme' where they have received advice and guidance from industry leaders, OG's and experts in Higher Education.
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Junior School
Junior Duke Award
Our Junior Duke Award scheme has challenged the Year 5/ 6 pupils to learn new life skills such as cooking a meal or fixing a puncture on their bike as well as developing their IT confidence by making a short movie trailer.
Year 2/1 Highlights
Our youngest pupils travelled down the Amazon river to learn all about a tribe that handcrafted their own musical instruments for celebrations - so our pupils were tasked with doing the same.
Senior School
Broader Curriculum
Congratulations to this term's "Plus Est en Vous Cycling Club" on cycling 1,411.54 Miles (Gordonstoun to Monaco), ascending 56,738 feet (1.96 x the height of Everest) at an average speed of 15.22 mph in 92.75 hours.
Year 13 Leavers
We are sorry we could not say goodbye to our Year 13 leavers as we normally would. After a lovely online Diploma ceremony, a huge thanks to our brilliant Year 13s for the remarkable contribution they have made to the school. Wishing them good luck with the next stage of their adventure!
Gordonstoun Year 13 Leavers'' Highlights
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Did you Know?
Our resident swans are now parents to cygnets.
Key Admissions Dates
Virtual Taste of Gordonstoun
Wednesday 8 July (13:00-14:00), entry all years.
We are holding a Virtual Taste of Gordonstoun webinar via zoom on Wednesday 8 July at 13.00 (UK time).
A great opportunity for prospective families to get a taste of life at Gordonstoun, chat to our Principal, hear from some students and teachers and have a tour of our very own ocean-going sailing boat.
Find out more
Virtual Year 9 Taster
Our Year 9 Taster & Scholarship Weekend scheduled on 28-30 August 2020 is not going ahead due to current restrictions.
We are planning instead to hold a Virtual Taste of Gordonstoun webinar via zoom for Year 9 entry during the second half of August. Please email admissions@gordonstoun.org.uk to register for information about our Year 9 Virtual Taster.
Virtual Campus Tour Vlog
NEWSLETTER SUMMER TERM 2020
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Dear Ms Jackson,
In the week that Scotland starts to come out of lockdown it seems fitting that I write to you to claim that Gordonstoun is
the best antidote to lockdown for this lockdown generation of young people.
If you want to see why, please watch this 3 minute film: https://vimeo.com/413241773
If you prefer to read, I suggest that you look at my leader in the Times two weeks ago which is reproduced here on our
website: https://gordonstoun.org.uk/points-of-view/we-must-try-to-talk-our-way-out-of-this-crisis
These pieces get to the heart of Gordonstoun and our desire to help every student get the best out of themselves; both while
they are at school and for the rest of their lives. It is why our motto Plus est en Vous ('There is more in you') has never been more relevant
in both fulfilling academic potential and through the personal development gained in every challenging experience of our uniquely broad curriculum. It is fun
too.
We would very much like to speak to you and learn more about Grayson. We are all looking forward to welcoming
students back on campus for the Autumn Term. The protection and safety of our community is, of course, at the heart of everything we do and we will be
making the necessary adaptations and stringently following Scottish Health Protection Guidelines.
In the meantime, Gordonstoun is enjoying a highly successful summer term. Our current students have resumed our excellent
programme of online learning after their well-earned half term break and we are looking forward to welcoming our students of the future on campus in the
Autumn. Please get in touch.
With kind regards,
Lisa Kerr
Lisa Kerr Principal Tel: +44 (0)1343 837807 Email: kerrl@gordonstoun.org.uk
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Broader experiences, broader minds.
Points of view
The Value of Dialogue
Gordonstoun's Principal has called for "Dialogue rather than debate" to overcome the complex challenges facing society once the lockdown period is lifted. Writing in the Times newspaper earlier this month, Lisa Kerr pointed out that as we move forward, we will all need to learn to cope with nuance and contradictions.
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The Joy of Online Learning
The online start to the term was not the one any of us were expecting and it challenged staff, students and parents to adapt to a completely new way of learning virtually overnight. Gordonstoun parent Clare Cotton recently spoke to the Times newspaper about her positive experience of seeing how her 10 year old son Seth, 14 year old daughter Florence and their friends have embraced the digital learning revolution. And here she explained to Lorraine Davidson, Director of Communications at Gordonstoun, why she feels the online learning programme has worked so well.
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Video of the month
Virtual Campus Tour of Gordonstoun
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Features
Gordonstoun International Summer School
For 45 years our beautiful campus has come alive to the buzz of our lovely international summer school students and fabulous staff. However very sadly, because of the global situation regarding Covid 19, GISS will not take place this summer. We are already looking forward to welcoming our international students in Summer 2021.
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VE Day Memorial
75 years on from the end of World War 2 in Europe, Mr Edge''s Chapel video from the school War Memorial was a tribute to the lives, service and sacrifice of that generation who continue to inspire VE Day.
You can watch the video below.
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Daily Chapel & Assembly
Students and staff have enjoyed the opportunity to take part in our daily Chapel & Assembly online wherever they are in the world. We thought you might enjoy to watch a couple of those which have taken place during the first half of term.
Watch Assembly
Watch Chapel
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Junior School
Fun Maths
Our Year 3 pupils had to create a shop and come up with interesting prices to practice addition and subtraction. Although the inflation rates seemed to be soaring, the children had great fun!
Year 2/1 Highlights
The Year 2/1 pupils have been busy at home designing book covers, learning about categorising animals, creating fact files of animals from different continents as well as building their own Victoria Falls!
Senior School
Broader Curriculum
With singing, dancing, and sporting challenges online, congratulations to all the students who took part in the Gordonstoun Mountain Challenge, ascending over 1100 meters, climbing 3500 flights of stairs.
Expanding Skill Sets
Skills that will last a lifetime are being acquired and talents discovered in homes around the globe as our senior students rise to in-house challenges of cooking and baking for their families. And it all looks so good!
Click here to see what''s happening on social media.
Did you Know?
There are currently well over 1000 flowers in bloom on the Gordonstoun campus.
Key Admissions Dates
Gordonstoun Admissions Update
Some year groups have a few remaining places for 2020 and 2021 entry.
While we cannot offer a personal visit to the school campus at this time, we would still be delighted to offer prospective families the opportunity of an individual virtual visit to Gordonstoun. This would be in the form of a video call and would enable you to talk to Admissions and house staff. For more information email admissions@gordonstoun.org.uk
Year 9 Taster & Scholarship Weekend: 28-30 August 2020
Children who wish to join Gordonstoun's Senior School in Year 9 are invited to spend an enjoyable Taster Weekend with us on our beautiful 200 acre campus to experience what life is like as a student in one of the world's leading boarding schools. Prospective pupils can look forward to a wide range of activities which reflect the breadth of the Gordonstoun curriculum. This taster weekend is open to children who are currently in Year 6 and 7 (aged 11 and 12) and who are looking to join the School in 2021 or 2022. Year 9 scholarship assessments for entry 2021 are held during the day on Friday 28 before the Taster Weekend starts at 4.30pm.
If the event is unable to take place on campus because of ongoing restrictions, we will ensure it takes place in another form.
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NEWSLETTER SUMMER TERM 2020
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