Lathallan School

📣 Calling all Old Lathallians in Edinburgh 📣 Our U16s rugby squad has stormed into the Quarter Finals of the Scottish Rugby Scottish Schools Cup for the first time ever! The challenge? George Watson's College, one of the biggest schools in the country. 🙌 To show our support, we're rallying our school community in Edinburgh to join us on the sidelines and cheer the boys on. Spread the word! 🏉 Kick-off: 2.15pm, Wednesday 6th November at George Watson's College. Let's show Lathallan spirit! More info 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCz6Jt2i #ScottishSchoolsCup #QuarterFinals #LetsGoLathallan

Gillian Saunders from our school office team has run 5K every day this month for Simba Charity 🏃♀️🤩 and so far she's raised an incredible £540! Today was her final 5K of the month and colleagues were at the finish line outside the castle to cheer her in. If you'd like to donate to the cause - here's the link to her 'Run for Olivia' fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/eJcW9jTT Now, relax those legs!

J1-J4 students had a visit from award-winning author Molly Arbuthnott, this afternoon 📚 Molly led a fun-filled workshop in which the children journeyed with Oscar, the adventurous Hebridean cat, and his city-slicker counterpart, Oscar the London Cat! The classrooms came alive with creativity as students dressed up and acted out scenes from the stories. We were delighted Molly called in to see us, winner of The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Award, ahead of her brand-new book launch! Keep an eye out for "Eddie the Duckling" hitting shelves in London this December and Edinburgh next February! Want to follow Molly's writing adventures? Sign up for her newsletter on her website ➡️ www.mollyarbuthnott.co.uk

Congratulations to Old Lathallian Finlay Stripling who has secured an unconditional offer for Performance Music at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ✨🎶 Finlay's musical journey has been nothing short of inspiring! From his early days in J7 under Mr Wiltshire's guidance and with mentorship from Mr Hossick in senior school he achieved some of the highest marks in Scotland National 5 and Higher Music. His passion for music shone brightly throughout his time at Lathallan, where he became a multi-talented performer, showcasing his skills in various bands and productions. With a love for jazz and musical theatre, Finlay's talent has taken him from the school stage to performances with Aberdeen College of Performing Arts and AYMT. Now, as he embarks on an exciting journey at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Finlay proves that with passion, dedication, and hard work, dreams can become reality. Read more about Finlay's story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebwczDZH

⭐ Lathallan S1 Scholarships ⭐ for pupils who will be entering S1 in August 2025 - one week left to apply before the deadline of the 1st November 2024. 📖 Academic 🎨 Art 🌍 All-rounder 🏅 Sports (general) 🏉 Rugby 🏀 Netball 🎭 Drama 🎶 Music (general) 🥁 Bagpipes/Marching drums 🍃 Ecology The S1 Scholarship assessment days will take place on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th November 2024. For more information and to apply please follow this link ➡️ https://lnkd.in/geaaYnF4

Scots Law Talks Crime, Law and Forensics Study Camp at Lathallan 🧑⚖️🧐🕵️♀️ It's been an incredible three days filled with exciting learning experiences, from exploring the commercialisation of crime in pop culture to trying our hand at police sketching and analysing crime reporting. On the final day, the students have donned their forensics suits and put their skills to the test, collecting fingerprints and practising forensic evidence recovery. Among the group is Annagayle (17), who would like to become an Advocate one day. Annagayle was excited to gain further insights into the Scottish criminal justice system. She was joined by Grace (16), who dreams of going into politics and making positive changes for Scotland. Grace already had a passion for criminology, so she was keen to explore the categorisation of crimes and to take part in our courtroom role plays. What an amazing experience all round! #ScotsLawTalks #CrimeLawForensics #LathallanSchool

As a school community, we are incredibly proud of Gus (J7) and his fundraising efforts for Breakthrough T1D UK! Gus raised over £1,000 to support vital research and bravely shared his journey with Type 1 Diabetes with over 200 people at a recent awareness event. Here are some of the words Gus shared: "My name is Gus, and I have been a Type 1 warrior since January 19th 2023. Prior to my diagnosis I had been unwell for several months with sickness, extreme exhaustion and was so thirsty, I was beginning to think I was a cactus in a previous life! That night, my parents rushed me to Aberdeen Children's Hospital, we were greeted by a team of doctors and nurses, all ready to save my life. They were incredible, and explained that I had an autoimmune condition called Type 1 Diabetes and needed insulin to make me feel well again. That week in hospital, we received an abundance of information, Mum was brushing up on her maths by counting carbs and Dad was searching in shops for snacks under 10g of carbs. This is when I met Rufus, the JDRF teddy, he was a great comfort when life seemed so worrying. Fast forward to life now, my family and I are hugely grateful to JDRF, now Breakthrough T1D, for the immensely important research they do and supporting young people like me to be able to fulfil our dreams through advanced technology. Nothing is holding me back from living a busy, amazing life…mostly on the rugby or football pitch!". Thank you, Gus, for your courage and for inspiring us every day at Lathallan!

It's the first day of Scots Law Talks Crime, Law, and Forensics Camp at Lathallan School ⚖️🔬 This three-day experience with Lindsay Conchar and her team allows learners to explore the world of crime and law from both a forensic and legal perspective. They'll also gain a practical understanding of how courts operate in Scotland!

Our school eco garden and allotments are bursting with fresh produce this autumn including raspberries, pears, apples, beetroot, herbs, and potatoes 👩🌾 🍅🍐🌱 At Lathallan, children from Lathallan Nursery right through to S6 learn about food miles and the benefits of eating fresh, nutritious produce.

⭐ Lathallan S1 Scholarships for pupils who will be entering S1 in August 2025 - two weeks left to apply before the deadline on the 1st November 2024⭐ 📖 Academic 🎨 Art 🌍 All-rounder 🏅 Sports (general) 🏉 Rugby 🏀 Netball 🎭 Drama 🎶 Music (general) 🥁 Bagpipes/Marching drums 🍃 Ecology The S1 Scholarship assessment days will take place on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th November 2024. For more information and to apply please follow this link ➡️ https://lnkd.in/geaaYnF4