The former headmaster replied: 'I tried to say to you, do not you think you have to moderate these views to context and meet people halfway. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Richard Lucas, a physics teacher at 35,000-per-year Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, made the comments on a video he posted to his YouTube channel. A boarding and day school for boys aged 7-18. Fettes College told the inquiry two former members of staff who had admitted sexual abuse had been required to leave the school and it had failed to prevent "peer to peer bullying. It is divided into Merchiston Juniors (ages 713), Middle Years (ages 1316) and a Sixth Form. 'I don't think it's our right to irrespective of what any religious texts may say. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. Located in Longhua District in the north of Shenzhen city, MIS provides Merchiston is the only boys' independent boarding and day school in Scotland offering the English curriculum, and has a global, outward-looking dimension. That is why we strive constantly to offer excellent value for money. Lawyer Graham MacIver said the school recognised that instances of abuse had occurred, expressed its deep regret and apologised to the individuals concerned. Merchiston International School (MIS) in Shenzhen is the first overseas campus of Merchiston Castle School, a top-ranked independent school located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK with a glorious history of over 188 years. 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A spokeswoman said: In our experience we have seen the benefits of naming an alleged offender of a sexual offence as it allows other people whove witnessed this teachers behaviour and indeed other victims to come forward and inform police. Postecoglou is already working to improve his squad in the summer as he gets set for a huge double-header with Hearts. Th. The school is the first overseas campus for the 185-year-old Merchiston Castle School. Cruden, a languages teacher there, was charged by officers and stood trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in December 2015, where he was found guilty of three charges of indecent exposure at the school covering a period between 1980 and 1985. Woman who disappeared over three decades ago is found alive in Puerto Rico. Merchiston Castle School is an independent boarding school for boys in the suburb of Colinton in Edinburgh, Scotland. The teacher had been 'an enduring and almost ever-present fixture at Merchiston' since arriving as a pupil in 1951. Merchiston Castle, Edinburgh The head of a boys' boarding school last night apologised after a former teacher was struck off for having sex with pupils. Lady Smith is chairing the inquiry into historic child abuse in Scotland which is looking at schools and care homes across the country. ', Mr Lucas closed his questioning by asking: 'Is your honest belief that because I believe in mainstream christian beliefs it makes me unfit to teach?'. Fettes College told the inquiry two former members of staff who had admitted sexual abuse had been required to leave the school, Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh offered its 'unreserved apology'. I tried to get you to acknowledge that if we have faith we can not say such things when there are people around us who have some faith or no faith at all. 18:06 GMT 08 Feb 2021. One of the pupils stated that you had to "accept there was a form of corruption" alongside the school behaving "in whatever manner pleased it" and that "staff did 'nothing whatsoever' to help pupils". She also admitted sending sexually explicit videos to a pupil at 29,000-a-year Merchiston Castle in Edinburgh. 48 hour snow warning for Scotland as Met Office predicts an icy start to spring, Don't put your winter woollies away yet! Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Cruise-goers reveal their most terrifying incidents at sea - from watching a ferocious Mamma Mia! A veteran teacher at a private school for boys committed suicide as police probed claims of his 'inappropriate conduct' towards pupils. Scots cop who snared World's End serial killer demands justice for other victims. The anonymous man was flying to a work conference with his boss with an airline he uses a lot and was offered a first class seat. Exclusive: Scottish Labour blasted the Scottish Government for their inaction in trying to get rid of dangerous Grenfell-styling cladding on buildings across the country. Merchiston International School opened its doors in August 2018 as the first school in Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. 'The police went to the school to speak to the headteacher about the claims which involved inappropriate comments that had been made to pupils of a lewd nature - not physical offences.'. Sponsored James. Make an Enquiry; Location & Directions; What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Andrew Hunter said: The safety and protection of our pupils is always our absolute priority. Mid/late April to late June/early July with a mid-term break at the end of May/early June. It is so unfair that it should happen to a man who dedicated his entire life to teaching and helping generations of children. Child Benefit payments will increase next month - here are the new weekly rates. See if you can imagine him here. We informed police when suspicions were raised and undertook an intensive review, further tightening our child protection systems.. Charity Number SC016580 | Privacy Policy | Legal, All You Need to know about Boarding (FAQs), Tom's cricket journey from Merchiston to the Scotland Team. The head of a boys boarding school last night apologised after a former teacher was struck off for having sex with pupils. If he is a Boarder, we will wake your sonearly to ensure he haseaten breakfast before the day pupils arrive at around 8am. Click here to understand our aims for your son and how we will deliver on them. Based at the foot of the Pentland hills, it hosts state-of-the-art facilities, with access to many different sports and has high-quality accommodation and catering facilities. A 'fitting tribute' was planned, Mr Hunter said. In his statement, Mr Johnston said: 'He was getting close to crossing the line, aline he hadn't previously crossed. It has 645 students in grades PK, K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. But they approved an application from her for the hearing to be held in private on the grounds of protecting vulnerable pupils.". 2023 BBC. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Trucker fighting for his life after lorry went up in flames as he slept inside, Scots student who plunged 30ft from Ibiza balcony is still in intensive care, Haunting images show mysterious Scots caravan park abandoned by locals. He said: 'I still hold the views expressed in the 'offending' video and I will continue to articulate these views regularly and publicly as I see fit. When your son joins us, he will leave Merchiston as a rounded individual, not only having achieved the highest level of personal academic success, but also with a sense of who he is and with respect for others, having learnt what it means to have true integrity and character. The teacher agreed to be struck off at Merchiston Castle School in Colinton. 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The SDG Book Club is promoting awareness and discussion in essential topics and showing young people the issues faced by many in the world today, and that they do have the power to take steps in. Loretto School in Musselburgh also offered an unreserved apology and said it acknowledged pupils had been abused by one of its teachers in the 1950s and 60s. , updated Whether it's the bible or the quran. Former pupils at a Scottish boarding school have told how they were touched inappropriately and received brutal beatings in scenes akin to Lord of the Flies. 'Huge tragedy in my mind! Merchiston Castle School teacher James Rainy Brown, 75, hanged himself at home in Colinton, Edinburgh after claims of inappropriate conduct A veteran teacher at a private school for boys. A disciplinary hearing was told the teacher repeatedly had sex with a number of male pupils and sent one a sexually explicit video. 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A spokesman said: There are currently no proceedings but the Crown reserve the right to raise proceedings should further evidence become available.. It serves as the seat for Clan Napier. Scots on alert for snow and ice as country prepares for coldest day of the year. Our mission is to provide a caring community for your son, which treats him as anindividual, unearths and nurtureshis talents, encourages him to pursue excellence in all he doesand enables him to flourish. In an online tribute, Mr Hunter said the news that 'JRB' - as the teacher was affectionately known - had died was 'a tremendous blow to the entire Merchiston Castle community'. The Merchistonian Football Club for former pupils of the School was a founding member of the Scottish Rugby Union and was involved in the very first rugby international,[7] supplying three players. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Merchiston was awarded the British Council International School Award (Foundation Level) for our international programme. Police Scotland confirmed they have been carrying out inquiries into the claims at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. B. There are currently no proceedings but the Crown reserves the right to raise proceedings should further evidence become available.. Merchiston Castle, in the Colinton area of the city, follows the English school curriculum and charges up to 28,500 per year for boarding pupils. Toxic trauma expert Gabor Mate diagnoses Prince Harry with attention deficit disorder but tells him it CAN 'I felt different to the rest of my family - and my mum felt the same': Prince Harry opens up on his 'broken Hollywood's love affair with the new non-binary Brit Pack: After MeToo sex scandals, Tinseltown is desperate Five unexpected signs in your 20s and 30s you're at risk of developing heart disease later in life. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Mr Hunter told the panel how he had tried to talk to Mr Lucas about his views, saying: 'I tried my hardest to nurture you to see that your views had always put you on a collision course. Merchiston International School in Shenzhen, Dictionary of Scottish Architects: Robert Lorimer, Category:People educated at Merchiston Castle School, "Merchiston and Glenalmond. Police Scotland confirmed they have been carrying out inquiries into the claims at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. A Police Scotland spokesman said: 'There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal. The teacher took his own life in 2013 amid a police investigation for making inappropriate comments to boys during his 52-year career at the school. The Good Morning Britain presenter has opened up about the heartbreaking moment in an emotional interview. Discover what makes us different. Mr Brown had been a respected member of staff at the school, which charges fees of up to 26,655 a year. Humza Yousaf takes the lead as SNP members swing behind Nicola Sturgeon's man, The 'worst health secretary in the history of devolution' is just ahead of his rivals in the SNP leadership contest, although a third of Nat members still don't know who to vote for, Ian Blackford 'looking forward' to end of police probe into SNP's 'murky' finances as he dodges Peter Murrell question. Mr Lucas now faces being removed from the teaching register altogether following a complaint by a parent. Prince Andrew demands mansion 'fit for a king' and disgraced royal wants top role. Family of Scot left disabled after breaking back in car crash raising funds for trial. Parents were not briefed about the latest revelations surrounding the teacher's death until last week, after the Scottish Daily Mail contacted the school. "The school profoundly regrets and sincerely apologises for the fact that such experiences were endured by some pupils," he said. James Rainy Brown, a former housemaster, is said to have punished first-years by ordering them to strip and sit in a bath of cold water as he watched. 'Cautious' Duke 'was careful not to attack members of the Royal family' says Royal watcher amid fears he A 14-year-old autistic boy's naive prank. The Duke of Sussex made the comments at an online event which cost 17 plus a 2.12 fee for UK customers to attend. The court did not proceed to a conviction, but dealt with the matter in terms of section 246 (3) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 by way of an absolute discharge. This case is of concern to us as it appears that a person, clearly in a position of trust as a teacher, has breached their legal obligation to safeguard the young people they educate., A spokesman for the GTCS said: Our Fitness to Teach panels consider a range of evidence including the risk of vulnerable witnesses being identified when taking the decision to hold any hearing in -private. ', By posting your comment you agree to the house rules, By Choosing a school is one of the most important, and difficult, decisions you will ever have to make as a parent. 894646. Martin Boyle reveals sick Hibs injury trolls after World Cup heartbreak but vows to use online gremlins as motivation. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. A source close to the probe said: 'A detailed letter was sent to the police which made clear allegations about Mr Brown. A spokesman for Mr Brown's family said: 'This is simply a tragedy. Democratic congressional candidate Jessica Cisneros speaks in . 'We are 100 per cent confident that, when the police have finished their work, his name will be cleared - but that won't bring him back and we miss him terribly.'. You can unsubscribe at any time. Lessons, Sports, Activities and Prep are given time in the day to ensure your son has the best possible mix every day, before he heads home, tired and happy, to rest in time for thenextday. He added: 'Boys, parents, staff, Merchistonians and former parents have expressed their shock and deep sorrow that this seemingly ever-present figure will no longer be seen on our sports fields or in our classrooms.'. After gaining his physics degree from Edinburgh University, Mr Brown rejoined the school as a science and maths teacher in 1960. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. It is how we get to know your son really well. Registered in England No. [9] Merchiston also participates, with the Edinburgh Academy, in the oldest continuous rugby football fixture in the world, the first being on 11 December 1858 at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh. The new offer will see teachers getting a 12.3% increase by April 2023, and it will rise to 14% by 2024. Police Scotland -confirmed officers quizzed the woman in November 2015 and sent a report to the procurator fiscal. Location: Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH13 0PU Website: merchiston.co.uk Head: Jonathan Anderson, BA, since 2018, previously Deputy Head at Worksop College Pupils: 400 boys: 140 day, 260 boarding Ages: 13-18 Term fees: Day: 8,680; boarding: 11,960 Oxbridge: 3% Admission: CE or school's own exam and previous school's report Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh offered its 'unreserved apology' The academy's lawyer Duncan Hamilton said those who had come forward had attended the school "many decades ago" with. CCTV captured the horrifying incident in full and graphic detail. Mark Regenerus, he said: 'The statistics always show worse outcomes for children from lesbian and gay parented households. In our experience we have seen the benefits of naming an alleged offender of a sexual offence. [6], A range of sports and activities is available at the school; particularly in rugby union, which over 60 Merchistonians have played at international level. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The offences are alleged to have been committed at the school in the 1960s, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress. Andrew Hunter, headmaster of Merchiston Castle School, told the Sunday Herald newspaper: "We have been offering every possible assistance to Police Scotland as it investigates these historical allegations. It is believed that Mr Brown hanged himself at his home in Colinton, Edinburgh, only an hour after learning about the allegations - although officers have not yet been able to confirm the timescale. Whilst our 1XI squad travels to South Africa for their pre-season tour, Gary Heatly caught up with Merchistonian Tom Mackintosh to find out more about his cricket career, from Merchiston to the Scotland Squad. Read about our approach to external linking. The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry heard evidence that teachers at Merchiston Castle in Edinburgh, one of the countrys most expensive private schools, mistreated the children. 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Angela Grahame QC said there had been flaws which allowed "despicable abuse" to take place and said it acknowledged that it had let down the victims. A spokeswoman said: In our experience, we have seen the benefits of naming an alleged offender of a sexual offence as it allows other people whove witnessed this teachers behaviour and other victims to come forward and inform the police. The 34-year-old woman was thrown out of the profession following a police probe at all-boys Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. He continued to work as a French teacher at Bloxham school in North Oxfordshire following the court case. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Merchiston Castle School Details Type of school: Boys | Senior school with a junior department or a prep school Nearest international airport: Edinburgh (8km) Age Range: 7-18 Number of pupils: 400 Number of boarders: 256 Fees per term - Boarding: 7,650 - 12,440 Fees per term -Day: 5,310 - 9,030 School Information Mr Lucas questioned Mr Johnston further, asking: 'My video supposedly infringed aspects of Merchiston Castle - did it?