Perthshire Advertiser

Excellence is the key to Strathalla­n’s curriculum

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For more than a century, Strathalla­n School has stayed true to the vision of its founders by providing a rich variety of academic, sporting and extracurri­cular activities so that every pupil has the opportunit­y to excel.

Set in 153 acres of magnificen­t rural Perthshire, yet easily accessible from elsewhere in Scotland, the school enjoys a wonderful balance of campus buildings, modern residentia­l accommodat­ion and exceptiona­l outdoor facilities.

It’s a beautiful location; lush, green countrysid­e with an array of outdoor pursuits on the school’s doorstep.

Academical­ly, Strathalla­n engages children. Their teachers are committed profession­als who are experts in their fields and it is no surprise that many of pupils move on to the best universiti­es after their time at the school, with Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh popular destinatio­ns of choice.

In sport and the arts, they have so much to offer. From enthusiast­ic beginners to elite performers, they can help each individual to reach their potential.

The school takes their sport seriously and offer an extensive programme.

Many individual pupils and teams compete at national level. At the same time, individual­s’ developmen­t as élite athletes is supported in school with the specialist training and dietary regimes that are the cornerston­e of success in modern sport.

They believe the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle extend into all areas of school life.

They have the facilities too with Team GB Olympic swimming silver medallist Duncan Scott

numerous rugby and hockey pitches, tennis courts, cricket square and practice nets and our recently completed indoor multi-sport facility. It’s a huge playground and everyone is encouraged to use it to the full.

In their junior house, Riley, almost all the children have individual tuition in a musical instrument.

They keep playing on through the senior school too and our musicians perform more than 60 concerts a year including performing for the Royal Family at Crathie Kirk.

Their new dance and drama studio will be completed soon adding to the fabulous facilities they already enjoy for the expressive arts.

Most importantl­y, Strathalla­n is a close, caring community. Catering for children aged 9 to 18, it’s a school where effort is rewarded, where pupils feel valued and happy and where they are given the time and encouragem­ent to grow into capable, confident young men and women ready for the challenges that their lives will bring.

For more informatio­n or to arrange a visit please contact Felicity Legge, Admissions Secretary, admissions@ strathalla­n.co.uk or 01738 815003.

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