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George shares his memories of his time at Watson’s before he returned to Ghana where he was the first man to host a children’s TV show.

Mr Ogunkeye joined the ACGME in August 2013 and is the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, and the Executive Vice President, ACGME Global Services.

After departing Watson’s in 2000, Steffin Oghene has gone on to establish himself as a well-respected expert within the global hospitality and beverage industry.

Johnny Bacigalupo (Class of 1995) shares some of his 20 years experience in the Bathroom industry.

Enrichment pupils, Ruth and Matthew, recently interviewed Fiona to gain an insight into her science career and how her time at Watson's influenced her route into science.

Watsonian memories of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

A recipe for ‘Eggs’ Corde Caritas by Alexander Middleton (Class of 2011), Masterchef contestant 2022

I am content with what I have achieved in my career, and the opportunities I have had throughout my life. I feel, much of this was a result of the encouragement, and discipline, given to me in the early days, during my time at Watson's. 

Laurence Gruer (Class of 1971)

Sanson Award Report, 50 Years Late: A life-changing month in Crete for £28.30

I ask Watsonians far and wide to get on board, join Team Edinburgh and help us find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. And, get fit and have fun in the process.

Benjamin Marcus Priteca was born into a middle-class Jewish immigrant family in Glasgow on 23 December 1889.

Former pupil David Donald (Class of 1951) shares his memories of health and fitness from his schooldays.

Robert Hamilton (Class of 2011) shares his experience of the MacQuarrie Fellowship.

On Founder's Day 2020, School Captain Phoebe Fogarty (Class of 2020) met with Ian Simpson (Class of 1969) to discuss the parallels in their Watson's experiences and to hear about Ian's motivations to become a donor to the School.

Following Rod Slater's previous contribution on a Perfect Day on Projects. All of these events happened, but not necessarily on the same day.

Donald MacLaren (Class of 1961), remembers his unusual last day at Watson's.

I am deeply sorry to announce the passing of one of my predecessors, Rod Slater, a pillar of the Watson's community that he loved so much.

We hope you enjoy reading about former pupil Elizabeth Craig and making her Edinburgh Cake. Thanks to Gillian Sandilands, Watsonian Club Vice President for her research and cake testing!

Summer productions of old - we look back on some previous school productions from the mid 20th Century by former GWLC and GWBC pupils

Hilary Rae (Class of 1960) shares her memories of Room 22, George Square

Enjoy a trip down memory lane (for those of us old enough to remember), on how the school's old telephone systems worked.  Even then, the school was very modern!

Memories of St Alban's Road

Former pupil Hilary Rae (Class of 1960) shares some of her earliest memories of primary school at St Alban's Road.

Lauren Ferguson (Class of 2016) showcases some of her degree artwork

Graham Gibb, former staff and S3 Projects leader for 28 years, shares some of his memories with us.

In response to Graham Gibb's recent article about S3 Projects, former languages teacher and another S3 Projects legend, Rod Slater, was inspired to write about "A Perfect Day on Projects - A group leader's point of view".

Alan Masson (Class of 1962) remembers his time with the Watson's Radio Club