Our Vision - Fettes College

Fettes will be the school of choice for students, parents and staff.

Our students will leave the school knowing themselves, looking out for others, capable of thinking critically and ready to make a positive mark on their rapidly changing world.

Our students will be bold and visionary, yet compassionate; they will possess a global perspective and be ready to embrace the opportunities of the future.

Find out about the four themes (Learning, Wellbeing, Our People, Our Community) which inform our Vision.

Our Mission

Curious, creative and kind, Fettesians give of their best and make the most of their wealth of opportunities. They are inspired to aim high while understanding what it means to be a good person and to give back.

In partnership with families and communities, a full-boarding ethos remains at the core of the school and a Fettes education continues to matter to all.

Achieving Our Vision

To achieve our vision and mission, our aim is to ensure that our students:

Feel valued and respected as individuals
Receive the highest possible quality of education, engaging them in rigorous and relevant opportunities in a dynamic curriculum which creates lifelong learners
Feel safe, have a sense of personal worth, are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of others, while possessing a willingness to take on responsibility
Are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves
Develop self-confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners and humour, leadership skills, and teamwork
Value a sense of community
Are surrounded by inspirational, caring staff
Feel represented and are provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion

School Improvement Plan

Ode to Place - School Film

"My vision for Fettes is one which focuses on what we believe Fettesians should aspire to be, the skills they will need in life and the impact we want them to make in the world. I called this vision Fettes Moving Forward: A place to live. A place to learn. A place to grow."

Helen HarrisonHead of Fettes College