St. Mary's School, Melrose
St. Mary's School is a private, co-educational, day and boarding prep school in Melrose, Scotland.[1] As of 2015 there are 190 pupils; 97 boys and 93 girls.[1]
| St. Mary's School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Abbey Park , TD6 9LN Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 55°35′53″N 2°43′52″W / 55.598°N 2.731°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Preparatory school Day & Boarding School |
| Motto | Behalde to ye hende (Look to your future) |
| Established | 1895 |
| Founder | John Hamilton |
| Headmaster | Liam Harvey |
| Age | 2 to 13 |
| Website | http://www.stmarysmelrose.org.uk |
History edit
St. Mary's School was established in 1895 by John Hamilton as a school for boys.[2] The school remains at its original location in Abbey Park, Melrose, and is named after St. Mary's Abbey, Melrose.[2][3] In 1976 the school became co-educational.[3]
The school motto is Behalde to ye hende, which means Look to your future in old Scots.[4]
In July 2010 the school opened the Hamilton Building, named after the founder, for the use of the top three years' pupils.[5]
The headmaster, Liam Harvey, took charge in September 2010 and is a former pupil of the school.[5]
In March 2015 the Sanderson Building, a new science and art block, was opened by Anne, Princess Royal.[6]
St. Mary's School has produced seventeen Scotland rugby union internationals, six of whom have represented the British and Irish Lions.[7]
Notable alumni edit
- Roger Baird (born 1960), Scotland and Lions rugby union international.[8]
- Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch (born 1954), landowner and Chief of Clan Scott.[5]
- John Cameron, Lord Abernethy (born 1937), High Court Judge.[9]
- Arthur Dorward (1925-2015), Scotland rugby union international.[10]
- Tom Elliot (1926-1998), Scotland and Lions rugby union international.[11]
- Sir Russell Fairgrieve (1924-1999), Conservative and Unionist politician.[12]
- John Jeffrey (born 1959), Scotland and Lions rugby union international.[13]
- Gordon Waddell (1937-2012), Scotland and Lions rugby union international.[14]
References edit
- ^ a b "St Mary's Melrose". Tatler. 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ a b "History". St. Mary's School, Melrose. 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ a b "St. Mary's School, Melrose". BBC. 1986. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ "St Mary's Melrose". Tatler. 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ a b c "New building, new head: St Mary's starts school year in style". The Southern Reporter. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "Buildings". St. Mary's School, Melrose. 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "Rugby". St. Mary's School, Melrose. 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ Connor, Jeff (2011). Giants of Scottish Rugby. Random House. ISBN 978-1780572888.
- ^ "Abernethy, Rt Hon. Lord". Who's Who. Vol. 2016 (November 2015 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 27 January 2016. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "Arthur Dorward". The Scotsman. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Tom Elliot". The Times. 16 May 1998. p. 25. ProQuest 317946295.
- ^ "Sir Russell Fairgrieve". The Independent. 22 February 1999. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "John Jeffrey handed Moredun honorary fellowship". The Courier. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Gordon Waddell". The Daily Telegraph. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
External links edit
- St. Mary's School website
- St. Mary's School page on Scottish Schools Online
- Profile on the Independent Schools Council website
- Profile on the Good Schools Guide