Category: Schools & Settings News
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Queen Victoria School Support Installation of New Governor at Edinburgh Castle
On 1 May 2025, five Queen Victoria School pupils proudly represented the school at the formal installation of Major General Bob Bruce CBE DSO as His Majesty’s Governor of Edinburgh Castle. Held on the historic Castle Esplanade, the ceremony was steeped in tradition and pageantry, marking a significant moment in Scotland’s military heritage. Major General…
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Defence Children Services (DCS) Attendance Week 2025: Celebrating School Attendance, Achievement and Educational Opportunities Available to Service Children
Defence Children Services (DCS) are thrilled to announce DCS Attendance Week 2025, which will take place from the 19th to the 23rd May 2025. The week will showcase the incredible educational opportunities available to Service Children, whilst emphasising the importance of fostering partnerships among communities, schools, students, and families. Service Children are excelling in their…
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Sixth Form Students Take on Manchester: ‘Designing Your Own Future’ Visit 2025
Sixth form students from King Richard School and St John’s School, recently embarked on an exciting and invaluable visit to Manchester. The trip was designed to support students in preparing for their next steps after school, equipping them with a greater sense of independence and a deeper understanding of university life and expectations. The visit…
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Defence Children Service (DCS) Exam Successes
St John’s School (SJS) and King Richard School (KRS), Cyprus DCS are proud to announce the summer 2024 results for A Level, BTEC, and GCSE examinations at MOD secondary schools’ which children attend whilst their parents are stationed in Cyprus. The results reflect the dedication, resilience, and hard work of students and staff alike. A…
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Queen Victoria School at the heart of Royal events in Edinburgh
80 pupils from Defence’s Queen Victoria School (QVS), along with their Military parents, had an unusual royal interruption to their annual summer break. They had the honour of joining their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a Service at St Giles Cathedral. This is where HM Queen Camilla and His Royal Highness Edward,…
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Queen Victoria School visit Belgium
On 3rd June, the Queen Victoria School Band and Dancers, along with students of History, embarked on a poignant and meaningful Battlefield trip to Belgium. As well as visiting sites of historical interest, many of the memorials were personal to the students. Thank you to fv@lastpost for the fantastic photographs.
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Healthy School Status at Akrotiri School
The healthy school’s agenda sits at the heart of the Akrotiri ethos and culture. A deep understanding of the impact that healthy bodies and minds have on academic and professional development permeates the curriculum and influences our pedagogy and whole school development. In April, we were delighted to have confirmed that the evidence submitted to…