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more and more like a second home – a place
where I feel happy and have met so many great
people. In my opinion, George Heriot’s is not just
about good test results: it is also about helping
one another, making new friends and being the
best, we can be – these values mean a lot to me
and I hope to have represented these values well
in my time as House Captain.
I had an unbelievable sense of pride when
I found out I had been elected to represent
Lauriston. It was amazing to think that people
wanted me to be the voice of our House! The
duties have obviously been impacted by the
pandemic but it will always be an incredible
memory from my time in Junior School. Some
of my best times have been around the Junior
School musicals. I am lucky to have taken part
Jonathan McLean and Mara Peltenburg in Aladdin, Mary Poppins and the new Moving
encouraged and supported me to be the very different and challenging, due to lockdown, and Online show. I was over the moon when I heard
best I can in school and in my interests out we didn’t get as many opportunities to engage the school was still going to do the Junior School
of school, which are swimming, playing golf, in different activities, I still enjoyed every second musical in this hard time. One of my most
playing the piano and reading. of it. Normally, when people would ask what memorable moments was when I was cast as
The day I performed my House Captain my biggest achievement has been, I would say John Northbrook in Mary Poppins. Five hours
Speech I remember shaking like a leaf but something to do with ski racing or cycling, but before the first performance, I cracked my head
realising I was doing my self proud. Although now I say becoming House Captain. open after falling during a very vigorous game of
there was stiff competition, I was delighted tig. When I cried, I not only cried because I was in
to find out that I was going to be Greyfriars Lauriston agony: I also cried because I feared I would not
Boys’ House Captain. Although our duties were be allowed to sing and dance on stage! Thankfully
limited due to Covid-19 restrictions, I enjoyed Rosie Hendrie I made it back for the opening night. I also loved
collecting the house points on a Friday and As you know, the last year has been crazy and performing Radio Gaga in the Usher Hall with
perfecting my public speaking skills at assembly. we’ve missed out on so many things: going out the P5 Choir and remember having a great time
It has been an honour and a privilege to be a with friends, visiting our families, taking part in at Lendrick Muir. The main lesson I have learned
Greyfriars House Captain; I have enjoyed every our hobbies like ice skating and swimming, and in Junior School is not to doubt what you can
moment and wearing the badge. I wish next on top of all of that, not being able to attend achieve. You can really surprise yourself!
year’s candidates lots of luck! school. However, when I look back at my whole
Junior School experience I can only describe it as Raeburn
Mara Peltenburg exciting, fun and amazing.
I have been lucky enough to be at George Being announced as a Junior School House Hannah Law
Heriot’s since Nursery and have many happy Captain was a jaw-dropping moment for me, I Even though I only joined Heriot’s in P6, I have
memories from being in the Junior School. just could not believe it! I have loved being part loved it and becoming a Raeburn House Captain
Some of my favourite moments have been of a team and being a role model for others, has made it even more special. When I joined
going on the P6 ski trip and to Lendrick Muir particularly the younger pupils. Heriot’s, the thing that stood out to me the most,
in P5. compared to my old school, was the number of
It has been a great opportunity to serve Sonny Wallace activity clubs available. I love sport and did girls’
as House Captain. Ever since I knew what a My seven years in the Junior School have been football club, netball club and climbing club, all
House Captain was, I looked up to them, and fun and memorable. From learning the days of of which I would definitely recommend. However,
wanted to be one. I couldn’t believe my ears the week with Mr Rand in P1 to looking into post there is something for everyone, whatever your
when I heard that I was going to be the new World War Two racial inequality in America with interest. My first thought when I walked into the
Greyfriars House Captain. It has been a great Mr Tyler in P7, Junior School has been quite a school was, ‘Wow! It’s huge.’ But now it just feels
confidence boost! Even though this year was journey! As the years have passed, I see Heriot’s normal to see younger and older pupils walking
around.
When I was younger, I remember looking up
at the House Captains at my previous school
and thinking that they were so big and scary!
However, a few years later, I found myself being
the one giving a House Captain’s speech, albeit
via Microsoft Teams! Even though it has been an
interesting year, I have felt proud to be a House
Captain.

James Tan
The very moment I stepped into the school
campus for the very first time, wearing a uniform I
didn’t usually wear, a shiver of warmth and pride
gave a boost in my soul. I arrived at Heriot’s as a
P6 pupil, very elated and excited for everything. I
felt I was part of a caring, compassionate family,
like home. Since then, I have loved every minute
Sonny Wallace and Rosie Hendrie
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