News Archive - 2004/5

Countdown to Christmas

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Giles' Cathedral brought to a close weeks of festivities that included the P1 Nativity Play, P3’s Christmas Assembly and the...Read More

Posted on 16 December 2004

Future Chefs

The Home Economics Department recently held the school heat for the Future Chef competition. This competition is organised by Springboard Charitable Trust and is designed to raise...Read More

Posted on 30 November 2004

350 Years On

23 November marked the 350th anniversary of the birth of George Watson, and the School marked this milestone year with a special assembly led by the Principal. Today, the George...Read More

Posted on 30 November 2004

Ice Hockey Update

Thank you to current parent, Scott Neil, who gave us the opportunity to raise over £1,600 at the Edinburgh Capitals versus Coventry Blaze ice hockey match on 28 November....Read More

Posted on 30 November 2004

Business Breakfast 2004

It was an early start for all involved with Watson's second Business Breakfast. It certainly turned out to be a morning well worth attending. The Breakfast gives Business and...Read More

Posted on 14 October 2004

Winning Crossing Officer!

Congratulations to Mr Bill Rutherford, who has been voted the most popular School Crossing Officer in the Pentland Area of the Edinburgh Evening News School Crossing Officer of the...Read More

Posted on 29 September 2004

Chamber of Commerce

As part of their preparation for life beyond school, the sixth years have recently undertaken professional Interview and Presentation Skills training with the Edinburgh Chamber of...Read More

Posted on 20 September 2004

Recognising Exam Success

Congratulations to all pupils who have achieved their individual goals in this year's public examinations. In line with previous years, there has been success at all levels -...Read More

Posted on 31 August 2004

Rugby on tour

A party of 30 players, 4 staff and 4 supporters left for Dubai and Cape Town, South Africa, in early August for a development rugby tour. In all 3 matches were played against...Read More

Posted on 31 August 2004

World Pipe Band Championships

Saturday 14 August saw the Pipe Bands travel to Glasgow to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships. The Juvenile Band donned their new waistcoats for the first time and won...Read More

Posted on 27 August 2004

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