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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Fettes College improves support for aspiring athletes
Fettes College has been accredited by the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), which supports aspiring elite sportspeople to balance their education and sporting achievements. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The TASS accreditation highlights the school's commitment to supporting student athletes in balancing their academic and sporting ambitions. Backed by Sport England, the TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme enables young athletes on performance pathways to access high-quality education while pursuing excellence in their chosen sports. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fettes College now joins a national network of accredited institutions, primarily comprising universities, who deliver core services to more than 600 student-athletes annually and is one of the few schools in the country to receive this recognition. Fettes College improves support for aspiring athletes As part of the accreditation, Fettes will offer tailored support including nutrition guidance, lifestyle mentoring, sport psychology and strength & conditioning. David Allan, Head of Athletic Development at Fettes College, said: 'At Fettes we don't believe a child should have to choose between academic and sporting success. With the right level of support, we believe our student-athletes can thrive in high-level academia and sport during their time at school. 'TASS Dual Careers accreditation will allow us to identify our top sporting performers and offer them the correct level of support to help them to achieve their goals and create a pathway to a successful future.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The recognition enhances the school's ability to attract talented young athletes and deepen connections with local sporting organisations. Fettes College improves support for aspiring athletes Fettes College continues to grow its reputation as a leading school for both academic and sporting excellence. The TASS Dual Career Accreditation affirms the school's position at the forefront of dual career education in the UK. To find out more about sport at Fettes College, go to:
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Fettes College improves support for aspiring athletes
Fettes College has been accredited by the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), which supports aspiring elite sportspeople to balance their education and sporting achievements. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The TASS accreditation highlights the school's commitment to supporting student athletes in balancing their academic and sporting ambitions. Backed by Sport England, the TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme enables young athletes on performance pathways to access high-quality education while pursuing excellence in their chosen sports. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fettes College now joins a national network of accredited institutions, primarily comprising universities, who deliver core services to more than 600 student-athletes annually and is one of the few schools in the country to receive this recognition. Fettes College improves support for aspiring athletes As part of the accreditation, Fettes will offer tailored support including nutrition guidance, lifestyle mentoring, sport psychology and strength & conditioning. David Allan, Head of Athletic Development at Fettes College, said: 'At Fettes we don't believe a child should have to choose between academic and sporting success. With the right level of support, we believe our student-athletes can thrive in high-level academia and sport during their time at school. 'TASS Dual Careers accreditation will allow us to identify our top sporting performers and offer them the correct level of support to help them to achieve their goals and create a pathway to a successful future.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The recognition enhances the school's ability to attract talented young athletes and deepen connections with local sporting organisations. Fettes College improves support for aspiring athletes Fettes College continues to grow its reputation as a leading school for both academic and sporting excellence. The TASS Dual Career Accreditation affirms the school's position at the forefront of dual career education in the UK.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Scotsman
Scottish boarding schools launch new service to welcome and safeguard international students
An initiative to support international students travelling to and from Scotland's top boarding schools has been launched at Fettes College. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Operated at Edinburgh Airport and expanding to include Heathrow and Gatwick, the service ensures that children flying alone are met by trusted, fully-vetted guardians. These guardians guide students from airport security to school-arranged transport that meets strict safeguarding standards, including verified drivers. The scheme uses technology to integrate school, individual and transport provider data in one platform, giving families peace of mind and strengthening Scotland's position as a destination of choice for global education. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Around 2,700 overseas students attend Scottish independent schools each year. As they grow older and begin flying unaccompanied, the service ensures every aspect of their journey is secure. As well as helping to achieve compliance with safeguarding standards the technology replaces the time-consuming manual processes used previously. Scottish boarding schools launch new service to welcome and safeguard international students There is also visibility through dashboards and other tools for parents, students, travel providers and school management. Parents can assign permissions for their children to manage their own bookings. The initiative, supported by the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) and managed by I-GTM, a provider of travel management software, introduces a dedicated Airport Guardians service. Fettes is the first school in Scotland to use the service and it is hoped that it will be rolled out to others. Sue Bruce, Head of Wellbeing at Fettes College, said: 'The best schools in Scotland are attractive to students from all over the world. On every step of their journey, we want them and their families to feel safe and secure. This is an extra level of comfort that technology allows us and other schools to provide.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad David Walker, Director of the BSA, said: 'This initiative ensures international students are supported not only in the classroom, but from the moment they arrive. Scotland is already a very welcoming country but can always enhance the experience even more.' Scottish boarding schools launch new service to welcome and safeguard international students David Williams, CEO of I-GTM, added: 'For many, attending school can be their first time travelling without a parent. For them, and for their families, peace of mind is everything. By combining secure operations with smart technology, I-GTM not only supports safeguarding compliance but also replaces the time-consuming manual processes schools previously relied on."
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Scotsman
Scottish boarding schools launch new service to welcome and safeguard international students
An initiative to support international students travelling to and from Scotland's top boarding schools has been launched at Fettes College today (Tuesday 3 June). Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Operated at Edinburgh Airport and expanding to include Heathrow and Gatwick, the service ensures that children flying alone are met by trusted, fully-vetted guardians. These guardians guide students from airport security to school-arranged transport that meets strict safeguarding standards, including verified drivers. The scheme uses technology to integrate school, individual and transport provider data in one platform, giving families peace of mind and strengthening Scotland's position as a destination of choice for global education. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Around 2,700 overseas students attend Scottish independent schools each year. As they grow older and begin flying unaccompanied, the service ensures every aspect of their journey is secure. As well as helping to achieve compliance with safeguarding standards the technology replaces the time-consuming manual processes used previously. Scottish boarding schools launch new service to welcome and safeguard international students There is also visibility through dashboards and other tools for parents, students, travel providers and school management. Parents can assign permissions for their children to manage their own bookings. The initiative, supported by the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) and managed by I-GTM, a provider of travel management software, introduces a dedicated Airport Guardians service. Fettes is the first school in Scotland to use the service and it is hoped that it will be rolled out to others. Sue Bruce, Head of Wellbeing at Fettes College, said: 'The best schools in Scotland are attractive to students from all over the world. On every step of their journey, we want them and their families to feel safe and secure. This is an extra level of comfort that technology allows us and other schools to provide.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad David Walker, Director of the BSA, said: 'This initiative ensures international students are supported not only in the classroom, but from the moment they arrive. Scotland is already a very welcoming country but can always enhance the experience even more.' Scottish boarding schools launch new service to welcome and safeguard international students David Williams, CEO of I-GTM, added: 'For many, attending school can be their first time travelling without a parent. For them, and for their families, peace of mind is everything. By combining secure operations with smart technology, I-GTM not only supports safeguarding compliance but also replaces the time-consuming manual processes schools previously relied on."
Edinburgh Reporter
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Six of the best: Fettes team in adventure challenge win
Six Fettes College students have won the Youth Class at the prestigious Scottish Islands Peaks Race, a tough sea and land adventure challenge. Team Fettes took on what is known as one of the UK's toughest endurance challenges, sailing over 160 nautical miles from Oban and running up and down mountains on the islands of Mull, Jura and Arran, totalling almost 60 miles, crossing the finish line in Troon at 3:30am. The team was made up of six Lower Sixth students and four staff who put their teamwork to the test throughout the demanding multi-day event. They were led by skipper Roger Pim aboard the yacht Luskentyre. Students had been training for the event since September, with regular weekend runs in the Pentland Hills and a sail training weekend on the west coast of Scotland earlier in May. The Scottish Islands Peaks Race, first held in 1983, combines offshore sailing with mountain running, drawing competitors from across the country and internationally. The Youth Class offers a unique opportunity for young people to push themselves in one of the UK's most challenging adventure races. Helen Harrison, head of Fettes College, said: 'We are so proud of our Scottish Islands Peaks Race team and how well they worked together in supporting and encouraging one another throughout the race, and in their preparations for it. An amazing effort!' Best foot forward: two of the winning Fettes College adventure race group Like this: Like Related
