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SCHOOL

NEWS

Hello to the new Captains
The Captains for the 2021/2022 academic are Saachin and Katie
with Avinash and Tegan as Vice Captains.
The four have formed a strong bond over the years at Heriot’s with
all of them agreeing their captaincy will be strengthened by their
friendship. Avinash echoed the sentiments of the group: “I can’t
wait to work with my fellow captains next year. I’m looking forward
to the challenge, and to have fun!” Locked Down - last year's S5 prize winner at the
Welcome to Hugo the ‘Pets as Therapy’ Dog Royal Scottish Academy Schools Art Awards, by Eliza (S6)
Eager at the prospect of captaining the school, Saachin continued:
"I am really excited to be a school captain and look forward to Last term Heriot's welcomed Hugo, the 7 year old Miniature Schnauzer who is a fully
working alongside the pupils and staff to help deliver another trained therapy dog. Hugo was on campus each week, helping the Guidance Team and
successful year”. offering support to pupils throughout the school. His duties will continue as we start the
next academic session.
Meanwhile, Tegan is looking forwarded to the opportunities that lie
ahead, saying: “I feel honoured and privileged to be Vice Captain of Therapy dogs have been active in schools for some time with many volunteers and teachers
the school this year. I’ve loved my time at Heriot’s and have been witnessing the effects therapy dogs have on students. Heriot’s staff member, Mrs Wise, is
offered so many amazing opportunities. I’m excited to be part of Hugo’s owner and is delighted that the pupils are benefiting from his presence on campus.
Left to right: Saachin, Katie, Tegan, Avinash
the team that helps others to enjoy all that Heriot’s has to offer.” There are physical, social, cognitive and emotional benefits of having a therapy dog in and
outwith the classroom. Heriot’s is delighted to have Hugo as an honoury ‘Herioter’ wearing
his bespoke Heriot’s jacket, collar and lead – what a smart looking dog!

Piping and Dancing for Royalty
At the end of last session, the Heriot’s Pipe Band and Highland Dancers
Rights Respecting School Accreditation
performed at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for the Duke and Duchess of Outdoor Pursuits - Into the Cold,
Cambridge. The Rights Respecting School Accreditation and Standards Committee has painted by Murray (S6)
re-awarded George Heriot’s with Unicef UK’s Rights Respecting Virtual Art
The Royal Couple attended a Beating Retreat by The Massed Pipes and
School Award at Gold. This is a fantastic achievement for
Drums of the Combined Cadet Force in Scotland at the Palace during their 2020/21 has been a remarkable academic
the School and we are extremely grateful to everyone in
Royal Tour of Scotland. session in the Art and Design department.
the community for making this accolade possible. Particular
Yet, despite remote learning, at no time did
Pupils that performed as part of the retrospective dancing and piping thanks must go to Gemma Hay and Katherine Duncan for
the department sit still – pupils and staff alike.
cohorts thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and even spoke with the Royal all their work in the re-accreditation process.
Usually in term 3, Heriot’s would be exhibiting
Couple during the event.
Senior pupils’ art work and this year was no
Mr MacIntyre, Heriot’s Pipe Major commented: exception – the work was displayed on the
“This was the first performance for our Pipe Band and Dancers in quite Distributing Chearfullie walls for the pleasure of pupils and staff;
some time. Nevertheless, the standard was extremely high, the massed unfortunately, the department could not open
Before they finished their Heriot’s education,
pipes and drums sounded wonderful and the dancers performed to the public.
Ailsa and Harry (2021) did our Founder proud
beautifully.” However, all was not lost! Head of Art and
by distributing chearfullie, fundraising for Cruse
Ms Ronnie (in charge of the Highland Dancers), echoed Mr MacIntrye Scotland, Scotland’s bereavement charity. Design, Carole McGirr and the team decided to
bring the work to life virtually, using a platform
and said: The (now former) pupils went that extra mile
called Artsteps. They created their own gallery
“The dancers enjoyed being allowed in the grand rooms on the second and completed a month-long challenge which
space and digitally exhibited work from P3 all
floor and four of the dancers doing the Broadsword did a sword salute to included a mixture of cycling, running and
the way through to S6. All pupils across the
their future King and Queen! walking. They raised a brilliant £850.
school have worked hard both at home and in
The dancers practised so much over the recent weeks and looked We trust Ailsa and Harry will carry the Heriot’s the classroom and what better way to share
immaculate, the Duke even complimented them on their hair as he ethos with them beyond the gates work whilst adhering to restrictions.
thought it looked very smart!” of Lauriston Place and continue to spread www.george-heriots.com/virtual-art-exhibition/
kindness as they embark on the next stage
of their lives.