The Best of Both Worlds

Wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do – only happy and well-supported children truly flourish. We are proud of our proactive and forward-thinking PSE (Personal, Social and Emotional) programme. The core components of the programme are healthy relationships, pressures of the modern world, resourcefulness, decision-making and emotional resilience. The programme is developed in consultation with pupils. By making the most of external contacts (e.g. guest speakers, charities and alumni) and harnessing the enthusiasm of pupils themselves through our peer-to-peer mentoring programmes, we endeavour to provide pupils with the knowledge and support they need to flourish.

Helen grew up in Edinburgh where she was educated at St George’s School for Girls. From 1996 Helen was a Geography teacher and Deputy Head at Fettes College in Edinburgh, before becoming the first female Head in 2019. Helen gained her Geography degree from Jesus College, Cambridge, where she rowed for the university and her college. After her degree she taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Portugal and then took up her first teaching post at Clifton College, Bristol. Helen has a variety of interests outside school including a number of external appointments such as Chair of the BSA/SCIS Boarding Forum, member of HMC and HMC Scottish division and member of the Board of FetLor. She is never happier than when spending time in her cottage in the Moffat Hills with her family and two dogs.