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Sep 11, 2022 · When Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh went to watch the future King Charles III performing at Gordonstoun, their seats were reserved with pieces of paper which simply said "Mum" and "Dad".
King Charles was a member of the school’s HM Coastguards (or Watchers as it was then known) as his father, HRH The Prince Philip had been. In 2017, at a Buckingham Palace ceremony recognising volunteers, the King spoke about how he had to do ‘real-life- coastguard work’ at Gordonstoun, joking that “We had a coastguard lookout on the coast on the cliffs, and most of the time we spent ...
Years 12 and 13 comprise the Sixth Form at Gordonstoun and are dedicated to the study of A levels. Most students choose three subjects, however pupils looking for a challenge (and we do love a challenge here at Gordonstoun!) might also take an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), or an additional A Level, for example in Further Maths.
And another chance for the #gordonstounpipeband to play with @skerryvore - this time on stage as part of @speyfest - another amazing performing opportunity for our band with players from across #gordonstoun and #gordonstoun prep 🙌 #thereismoreinyou #boardingschool #charactereducation
Gordonstoun has been described as ‘outstanding’ and ‘sector-leading’ by HM Inspectors in 2019. Gordonstoun Gordonstoun’s remarkable location on a 200-acre woodland estate in the north of Scotland provides the background for its world beating outdoor education programme. Gordonstoun was the birth place of both
Oct 3, 2022 · Gordonstoun is proud of its links with the Royal family and this is something the sector as a whole should celebrate. King Charles is the first King in British history to be educated in a school rather than by private tutors. “Far from being ‘Colditz in Kilts’, Gordonstoun is actually a pioneer in the field of pupil wellbeing.”
Summer 2023 was another successful summer with staff and students making the most of all that Gordonstoun and Scotland has to offer. Our new sailing boat (Pelican of London), our refreshed courses, club choices, and activities were hugely popular and 2024 will again see our programme further developed with some new and exciting additions.
