St. George's School, Edinburgh
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St. George's School is an all-girls independent school
situated in Ravelston
, Edinburgh
, Scotland
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The curriculum is based on the Scottish education system but also uses aspects of the English education system, for example A-Levels are available in sixth form.
Over 95% of pupils go on to university.
Termly Fees are the following:
began St George’s Hall Classes to provide teaching up to university entrance level, either by attendance in Edinburgh or by correspondence courses. In 1886 they started the first teacher training college in Scotland for women teachers in secondary schools. In 1888, they opened St George’s High School in a converted house in Melville Street in the centre of Edinburgh. It had only fifty pupils. Four years later, Scottish universities finally admitted women and some St George’s students were among the first University of Edinburgh
graduates. By 1914, numbers had swelled to over three hundred, so the school was moved to a new, purpose built school on its present site in Ravelston.
The junior school uniform consists of a deep blue pinafore, blue and white checked shirt and red cardigan. In the summer it is optional for primary 1 to 3s to wear a blue and white checked 'summer dress.' They also wear long white socks in summer and tights in winter. For P.E. classes, girls in primary 1 to 3 wear a white short sleeved top with school logo, navy fleece shorts with the school logo, and black plimsolls. Girls from primary 4 to upper six (s6) wear a white or dark blue short sleeved top with school logo, an optional dark blue jumper with school logo, and either navy fleece shorts with logo, school logo or 'from home' black tracksuit bottoms, or a navy 'skort' with a school logo. They wear trainers; and shin guards, long socks, stud boots, or mouthguards are worn depending on the sport being played. A navy blazer, with or without breast pocket and school logo, or a school winter coat with fleece inside are worn. If the girls wish to wear a scarf it must be a St George's scarf of the following design: navy fleece, knitted striped navy and red, or a navy blue school pashmina.
and the majority of the boys start primary one at Edinburgh Academy
.
Girls are taught in small classes by their individual class teacher and this is enhanced with specialist teaching in Music, Physical Education, Art, French and in P4 and P5, Chinese. Learning takes place outside the classroom too and as well as experiencing many educational trips, our own wonderful school grounds provide rich learning opportunities.
, and in the Combined Cadet Force
.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
situated in Ravelston
Ravelston
Ravelston is a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, to the south of Queensferry Road .The area is primarily made up of detached and semi-detached housing, as well as modern apartments and many bungalows...
, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
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The curriculum is based on the Scottish education system but also uses aspects of the English education system, for example A-Levels are available in sixth form.
Over 95% of pupils go on to university.
Termly Fees are the following:
- Senior Boarding £5,800 per term
- Senior Day £2,925 per term
- Junior Boarding £5,525 per term
- Junior Day £2,650 per term
History
In 1876, some members of the Edinburgh Association for the University Education of WomenEdinburgh Association for the University Education of Women
The Edinburgh Association for the University Education of Women , originally known as the Edinburgh Ladies' Educational Association , campaigned for higher education for women from 1867 until 1892 when Scottish universities started to admit female students...
began St George’s Hall Classes to provide teaching up to university entrance level, either by attendance in Edinburgh or by correspondence courses. In 1886 they started the first teacher training college in Scotland for women teachers in secondary schools. In 1888, they opened St George’s High School in a converted house in Melville Street in the centre of Edinburgh. It had only fifty pupils. Four years later, Scottish universities finally admitted women and some St George’s students were among the first University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
graduates. By 1914, numbers had swelled to over three hundred, so the school was moved to a new, purpose built school on its present site in Ravelston.
Uniform
The Upper School and Lower School uniform consists of a navy blue skirt, pale blue, long sleeved school shirt and ancient red jumper. They wear a short sleeved blue and white checked school shirt in the summer.The junior school uniform consists of a deep blue pinafore, blue and white checked shirt and red cardigan. In the summer it is optional for primary 1 to 3s to wear a blue and white checked 'summer dress.' They also wear long white socks in summer and tights in winter. For P.E. classes, girls in primary 1 to 3 wear a white short sleeved top with school logo, navy fleece shorts with the school logo, and black plimsolls. Girls from primary 4 to upper six (s6) wear a white or dark blue short sleeved top with school logo, an optional dark blue jumper with school logo, and either navy fleece shorts with logo, school logo or 'from home' black tracksuit bottoms, or a navy 'skort' with a school logo. They wear trainers; and shin guards, long socks, stud boots, or mouthguards are worn depending on the sport being played. A navy blazer, with or without breast pocket and school logo, or a school winter coat with fleece inside are worn. If the girls wish to wear a scarf it must be a St George's scarf of the following design: navy fleece, knitted striped navy and red, or a navy blue school pashmina.
Early years
Is the nursery at St Georges, it is a mix of boys and girls. Most of the girls proceed to St Georges Junior SchoolJunior school
A junior school is a type of school which caters for children, often between the ages of 7 and 11.-Australia:In Australia, a junior school is usually a part of a private school that educates children between the ages of 5 and 12....
and the majority of the boys start primary one at Edinburgh Academy
Edinburgh Academy
The Edinburgh Academy is an independent school which was opened in 1824. The original building, in Henderson Row on the northern fringe of the New Town of Edinburgh, Scotland, is now part of the Senior School...
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Junior School
Is from the years of primary one to five. There are three classes in each year, all girls. There are plenty opportunities for girls in junior school such as music lessons, clubs etc. In these years the girls follow the Scottish 5-14 curriculum. The junior school is fed from St Georges own early years and the early years at Edinburgh Academy or other early years.Girls are taught in small classes by their individual class teacher and this is enhanced with specialist teaching in Music, Physical Education, Art, French and in P4 and P5, Chinese. Learning takes place outside the classroom too and as well as experiencing many educational trips, our own wonderful school grounds provide rich learning opportunities.
Lower School
Is from the years of primary six to secondary one. In these years the girls are eased slowly into the idea of different teachers for different subjects. They are given more responsibility and a wider variety of clubs ranging from sports to academics to music. There is a club for every single girl to enjoy. And the girls are also encouraged to start their own clubs and find a teacher to supervise. In Lower School primary six is called Year six and again they continue to follow the 5-14 curriculum. Primary Seven however is called Remove and they begin to follow the format of S1. They have timetables and different teachers for different classes. Secondary one is known as Lower 4 or L4. This is again timetabled and the girls are given more subjects such as Food Technology and Latin.Upper School
Upper school has a wider range of clubs and activities. The classes are secondary two to secondary six, but they are named S2= Upper 4 (U4), S3= Lower 5 (L5), S4= Upper 5 (U5), S5= Lower 6 (L6), and S6= Upper 6 (U6). In preparation for L5 girls choose their subjects. In L5 they continue with these subjects until the completion of their Standard Grades or Intermediate 2s at the end of U5. They then re-choose and complete either AS-Levels or Highers studied in L6 completing A-levels, converting highers to A levels or taking Advanced Highers in U6. Girls are again encouraged to participate in events and clubs academic, musical and sporty, such as Ancient Greek, Choir and Hockey.Boarding
The boarding school has been at the heart of St George’s for around 100 years. The girls range from the ages of 9 to 18 and live in Holdsworth House which is situated on the edge of the school grounds. The girls play an active part within the house, the student Head of Boarding being elected by the boarders themselves.Music
St. George's is a very musical school with various musical groups including a Jazz Band, a Brass Band, a Concert Band, Numerous small groups (such as wind quartets), a Wind Band, an Orchestra, a Recorder Group (for the younger pupils) and a Rock Band.Sport
From Primary one to the Upper 6th, all the girls have core PE lessons in their timetable. Many sports are on offer, the most popular being Hockey. Badminton, Tennis, netball, volleyball, fencing and skiing are just some of the other sports available in class or in extracurricular clubs, most free but some paid for; these select few are taught by professional coaches. St George’s also offers the opportunity to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award , is a programme of activities that can be undertaken by anyone aged 14 to 24, regardless of personal ability....
, and in the Combined Cadet Force
Combined Cadet Force
The Combined Cadet Force is a Ministry of Defence sponsored youth organisation in the United Kingdom. Its aim is to "provide a disciplined organisation in a school so that pupils may develop powers of leadership by means of training to promote the qualities of responsibility, self reliance,...
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