CHAIRMAN
MR ALEX SLOAN (' 71 ) SCHOOL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
STANDING THE TEST OF TIME
In a world of turbulence and change it is important for all of us to challenge ourselves on our attitudes and opinions concerning society and its values . We are living through a time of unprecedented rapid change on multiple fronts , sociological , geopolitical and technological , and these changes are confronting us on a daily basis .
With some regularity these days we see organisations , in disparate sectors , being put to the test about what they stand for in our community and the values they hold . Certainly education is far from immune to this scrutiny and it is timely for the Scotch community to take stock .
Through teaching based on a Christian ethos and principles , our school aspires to reflect a community
that embraces boys from families of all faiths , backgrounds and countries . We encourage each boy to understand , respect and appreciate the needs and views of others , and to forge lasting friendships across social and cultural boundaries . In these changing times the School continues to reflect values of respect , tolerance and inclusion that have underpinned its culture for more than 170 years .
Seeking contemporary ways to reinforce this ethos and set of values , while not losing sight of our many fine traditions , is the constant and invigorating goal of our talented teaching staff . At an individual level staff are encouraged and supported to seek new personal development opportunities , which can be incorporated back into our pedagogical approach . In the end it is
2 Great Scot Issue 167 – December 2022