Moredun House

The Moredun men have designed and developed their own website and update a regular news 'blog' to keep everyone up-to-date with Moredun news. Do visit this site to get a good idea of what we have been doing: Visit the boys' web site

Moredun House was built as part of the original School foundation in 1870. It is one of the oldest boys boarding Houses and situated closest to the main school buildings. Set amongst the trees south of the Green Walk it has a uniquely self-contained atmosphere and this helps to engender a strong sense of identity in Moredun Men. Its 38 boarders and 18 day boys make up a close-knit, friendly community, in which seniors and juniors mix happily and are instinctively supportive of each other. There is a good sense of tradition, an excellent work ethic and a healthy balance with regard to academic work, sport, music and drama. The ethos is one of participation with the men of Moredun expected to involve themselves in a wide ranging number of activities, societies and sports. Moredun is putting on the House Play in the Winter Term 2008 and is staging 12 Angry Men, directed by three members of our experienced tutor team.

Among the cups and prizes won in inter-house competition during the past academic year were those for Fifth and Fourth Form Effort Prizes, Senior Belows Rugby, Senior Hockey, Junior Cricket and Swimming (for the tenth year in a row.) Moredun men are encouraged to follow the inspirational words of Winston Churchill and to: "Never, never, never give up" and are encouraged to give their best in all they do.

This year's Head of House position is being shared by two outstanding individuals in David Murphy and Chrstopher Giffin.

Barry Welsh is the Housemaster of Moredun. He was formerly Head of Geography at Fettes. He is also a keen sportsman and mountaineer and summitted Everest in 2006. He is married to Susan who previously was Head of Art. Completing the Moredun family is Robbie, their young son and Thindu the dog. Mr Peter Jenkins is the Resident Tutor and Third Form tutor, taking particular care of the New Men of Moredun. Mrs Diane Stewart completes the team as Resident Matron.

Please feel free to contact Mr Welsh for further information about the House. bg.welsh@fettes.com