News & Events

The Under 13 A Netball team have had a very successful run in the Scottish Schools Cup Competition and are thrilled to be through to the final which takes place in Edinburgh next month. 

Our talented and hardworking IB Visual Arts students have now installed their exhibition – the finale to their 18-month long course.

On Tuesday 14^th March the Third Form had a lecture from Old Fettesian and hugely experienced climate change expert Martin Lees (CE 1955-1960).

On Tuesday 14th March the 1st X Lacrosse team had a nail-biting match against St George’s.

1st Form went on a Geography field trip to Callander to look at the effects of glaciation on the landscape. 

We had a wonderful evening of music making at the final of the Instrumental Competition. The pupils excelled themselves on Monday night and our adjudicator, Vaughan Fleischfresser was highly impressed with the confidence and musicality of each performer.

The hugely popular annual House Rowing Competition took place on Thursday 9^th March and saw some very strong rowing across all houses and all year groups.

On Thursday 9 March The Fettes Political Society welcomed former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Lady (Arlene) Foster and former Education Minister Lord (Peter) Weir as guest speakers.

After our recent success in the First Lego League Robotics competition, Fettes College is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Alton as founding Head of Engineering, Enterprise and Technology (EET).

The Middle School Play Festival is a house competition in which our 3^rd and 4^th Form perform short plays that have been directed by members of the L6th.  

Almost 500 Fettesians took part in an incredible 24 hour log carrying challenge to raise funds for SuperTroop, a charity that provides magical new experiences and opportunities for independence for children and young people with disabilities.

It's been an action-packed week for our Prep boarders. They enjoyed a fabulous evening of storytelling around the firepit at the end of World Book Day, which was followed by a weekend of fun. 

In an evening of exquisite musical performances on Friday 3rd March, nine students played a spectacular and diverse range of repertoire.

The Prep School have enjoyed an amazing World Book Day with inspiration from lessons and competitions as well as a fabulous Wonderland lunch time. 

The Macleod Debating final took place on 28^th February, with Fraser W and Ollie C proposing that ‘This house would prioritise economic growth over environmental protection’, and was opposed by Annabelle P and Iona McN.

The House Piping and Drumming competition was held on Monday  27^th February.

S Form had a fantastic visit to the Sky Up Academy Studios. Taking on a wide variety of roles, they leant about the complexities of broadcasting and by the end of the afternoon produced a very professional news report.

On Monday 27th February, 80 of our Sixth Form economists gathered for an afternoon on Finance and Investing with the Amplify team.

On Saturday night, Disco-mania made a return to Fettes and the Sixth Form danced the evening away in the school Theatre.

The Boys Junior and Senior House Football competitions took place on Saturday 25th February.