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This Week at Clifton Hall ✨
From competition success and educational visits to performances and special events, it has been a fantastic week of learning, achievement, and community at Clifton Hall.

✨ National Classics Competition Success
We're delighted to celebrate another outstanding year in the Gilbert Murray Classics Competition, marking seven consecutive years of success for Clifton Hall pupils.
A special congratulations to Noah, who won 1st Place in the J6–J7 category.
Highly Commended awards also went to Anna, Rose, Jack, and Ella, while Leo received a Highly Commended award for his impressive illustrations of the Labours of Heracles.
Congratulations to all our entrants on their fantastic achievements and for continuing the school’s tradition of excellence in this prestigious competition.

✨ Alumni Brunch
It was wonderful to welcome former pupils back to Clifton Hall for our annual Alumni Brunch. Guests enjoyed reconnecting, sharing memories, and seeing how the school has evolved. Our S6 pupils were fantastic hosts, leading tours and sharing their experiences of life at Clifton Hall today. S6 leaver, Clara, captured the event, showcasing her photography skills from college.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, we loved having you back!

✨ Chicago 🎭
We are still on a high from last weekend’s Chicago: Teen Edition! We hope you enjoyed the performance as much as we did!

✨ Berlin Trip ✈️
Our S2–S6 pupils arrived safely in Berlin and enjoyed a well-earned dinner at the Sixties Diner before beginning their packed itinerary. They've been fantastic ambassadors for the school!

✨ Junior Maths Challenge
Congratulations to Isla and Amy, who placed in the top 10% of entrants across the UK in the Junior Maths Challenge and qualified for the Junior Kangaroo Challenge.
Amy was awarded a Silver Certificate, placing her in the top 20% of participants, while Isla narrowly missed out on an award. A fantastic achievement, huge congratulations to both!

✨ J1 & J2 Visit Westport Vets 🐾
Our J1 and J2 pupils enjoyed a fascinating visit to Westport Vets on Monday, learning more about animal care and the important work of veterinary professionals.

🌟 Join Us for a Free Stay & Play Session at Clifton Hall School’s Teacher-led Cedar Early Years Centre! 🌟

Are you looking for a nurturing, inspiring, and educational setting for your 3–6 year old? We’d love to welcome you and your little one to experience life at Clifton Hall School.

Come along and:
🌿 Explore our spacious garden
🧸 Enjoy time in our warm, welcoming playrooms
🌲 Or venture into the woods for a true Forest Kindergarten experience — with 52 acres to explore, adventure awaits!

Our experienced and friendly early years team will be on hand to guide you, answer questions, and help tailor a Stay & Play visit that suits you and your child perfectly.

✨ To arrange your personalised session, please get in touch with our admissions team via the contact form on our website…

https://www.cliftonhall.com/cedar/

We can’t wait to meet you! 💛

This Week at Clifton Hall ✨

It's been another exciting and busy week at Clifton Hall, with pupils enjoying a wide range of enriching learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom...

✨ YPI National Event

Our winning YPI team attended the National Event in Perth, celebrating the success of the initiative and exploring ways to continue supporting charitable causes. The event provided valuable insights into philanthropy and inspired students to make a lasting positive impact in their communities.

✨ Alumni Medic Visit

We were delighted to welcome back former CHS school captain, Verity Shields, to speak with our aspiring medics. She shared valuable insights into her journey, from the UCAS application process to her first year of medical studies. The session allowed students to ask questions and feel inspired about their own career pathways.

✨ S3 Business Studies and Psychology Visit to Edinburgh Zoo

Our S3 Business Management and Psychology students enjoyed an inspiring trip to Edinburgh Zoo this week, exploring animal behaviour and the business operations behind one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions. Students took part in an interactive workshop focused on animal behaviour and learned how studying animals can provide valuable insights into human behaviour.

Our Business Management students gained a better understanding of the factors that influence behaviour and decision-making, making connections between psychology and business. A fantastic opportunity to connect classroom learning with the real world, thank you to Phil for an engaging and informative experience!

✨ Taskmaster Evening

Our S6 leavers enjoyed an evening of fun-filled activities. They threw themselves into every challenge with enthusiasm, good humour, and plenty of team spirit. The evening finished on a high note with toasted marshmallows and sharing memories of their time at CHS around the campfire.

✨ Xtreme Karting

S6 leavers had an exciting time racing around the track, enjoying some friendly competition and creating lasting memories with their friends.

Every parent wants to know they're making the right choice for their child.

A school where they will be happy, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. A place where they're known as an individual, encouraged to explore their interests and given the confidence to embrace new opportunities.

At Clifton Hall School, we believe academic success and personal growth go hand in hand. Our pupils are challenged to achieve their potential while benefiting from the care, encouragement and sense of community that help them thrive.

From our brand-new Cedar Early Years Centre to Sixth Form, we are proud to nurture confident, capable young people who are prepared not only for their next exam, but for everything that comes after.

We'd love to welcome you to Clifton Hall and show you what makes our school so special. Get in touch to arrange a visit.

📍 Clifton Hall School, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8LQ
☎️ 0131 333 1359
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This Week at Clifton Hall – Part 2 ✨

It’s an incredibly busy and exciting time at school, so we’ve split this week’s round-up into two parts. Here’s more of what’s been happening over the past week...

✨ S5 / S6 Gala
Our S5 / S6 Gala was a tremendous success and a wonderful evening enjoyed by all. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making the event so memorable, a fantastic celebration for our senior pupils.

✨ Scottish Schools Orienteering Championships
Congratulations to Rory and Josh, who competed in the Scottish Schools Orienteering Championships at Beecraigs. The boys achieved an impressive Silver medal in their age category, a fantastic accomplishment.

✨ Senior Duke of Edinburgh Gold Practice Expedition
Our senior pupils spent time in the Ochils developing advanced navigation skills as they prepare for their final Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition next week.

✨ S6 Legacy Month Begins
June marks the final month for our S6 leavers, and Legacy Month got underway with a packed programme of activities. Pupils enjoyed a farewell brunch with Mrs Drummond, attended an alumni event hosted by Mrs Rice, and had the opportunity to climb the tower. They also travelled to North Berwick for a Global Goals Day, taking part in a beach clean and workshop at the Seabird Centre.

✨ Adding to the S6 Legacy Tree
As part of Legacy Month, pupils took part in an art workshop, adding their names to our ever-growing Legacy Tree and leaving a lasting mark on the school.

✨ S6 Legacy – Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Continuing the celebrations, S6 pupils brought along their favourite teddy bears and hosted a Teddy Bears’ Picnic for our nursery children, creating a memorable experience for everyone involved.

✨ S5 Visit to Heriot-Watt University
Our S5 pupils made an excellent start to the new term with a visit to Heriot-Watt University. The day provided valuable insight into university applications and future pathways, helping pupils take their first steps on their UCAS journey.

This Week at Clifton Hall - Part 1 ✨

✨ Digital Skills Success 💻👏
Congratulations to Jamie and Jacob on their outstanding achievement in completing iDEA awards through independent learning. The iDEA (Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award) programme is an internationally recognised award designed to develop and recognise digital, enterprise and employability skills. Jamie achieved the Silver Award and Jacob the Bronze Award, demonstrating impressive dedication, self-motivation and enthusiasm for developing valuable digital skills beyond the classroom. Well done to both pupils!

✨ Drum Masterclass with Craig Blundell 🥁
We were delighted to host a Drum Masterclass with world-renowned drummer Craig Blundell. Recognised as one of the world's leading progressive drummers, educators and clinicians, Craig's recording and programming work is heard by millions of people every day across television, radio and albums spanning countless genres. Limited to just 10 drummers from across Scotland, it was fantastic that our own Georgina could take part, alongside Ms Kendall, our Drumkit and Percussion Instructor, who organised the event.

✨ Alumni Success 🏅
Congratulations to former pupil Hamish McDonald on an outstanding performance at the IRS Shooting Cup in Belgium. Competing against athletes from across Europe, Hamish won four medals, including Gold in the Team Event, and capped off the weekend by claiming victory in the prestigious IRS Cup Superfinal. His dedication, perseverance and commitment to his sport have led to this remarkable achievement, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate his success. Well done, Hamish! 👏

✨ Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition 🥾⛺
Our Silver Duke of Edinburgh participants successfully completed their qualifying expedition around Aberfeldy. Over three days, pupils demonstrated remarkable determination, resilience and teamwork, persevering through the challenges and successfully completing the expedition. Congratulations to all participants on their outstanding achievement. Their commitment and positive attitude throughout were a credit to themselves and the school.