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Annual school reunion, 28 May 2022 - sign up now!
The 2022 Annual School Reunion will take place on Saturday 28th May from 10.30am-2.00pm.

We invite all former pupils, former staff and friends...
Open Day, Friday 13th May 2022
St Margaret's School for Girls will hold an open morning on Friday 13th May 2022.

Please join us to find out more about the school and our...
Spring visitors to Junior School and Nursery
Pupils in the junior school and nursery were surprised by two Spring-time visitors. Easter Bunny and Spring Chick took time out their busy schedules to...
Lasagne, lambing and Endurance!
Last year we shared the story about former pupil and farmer, Nicola Wordie, who was a finalist in the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2021....
Cross Country Championships success!
Fourteen 5 to 7 Juniors headed to Balgownie on Friday 11th March to take part in the RGC and Albyn Cross Country Championships. This event has not run...
Inter-house hockey tournament
Last Saturday despite the dismal weather over thirty pupils braved the rain and played in the inter-house hockey tournament. A few bunny rabbits turned...
International Women's Day 2022
As part of International Women's Day we were delighted to welcome GP, lifestyle medicine physician and author, Dr Adaeze Ifezulike MBE...
Collection to support Ukrainian refugees
We received an overwhelming response from our local school community to our appeal for donations of essential items for Ukrainian refugees. The items have...
Combined Associated Board and Trinity Exam Success
Nineteen candidates sat Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music practical examinations in school on Monday the 17th of January 2022. Everyone passed,...
Collection to support Ukrainian refugees - Thursday 3rd March 2022
As a school we are organising an immediate collection of essential supplies to be sent to Ukrainian refugees through the charity Abernecessities...
Open Day, 19 March 2022
St Margaret's School for Girls will hold an open day on Saturday 19th March 2022.

Please join us to find out more about the school and our admissions...
Online junior school taster experience! Sign up now!
Register now for our Junior School taster experience and activity pack!

Find out what St Margaret's junior school can offer your daughter through...
International Day of Girls and Women in Science
We are delighted to share this assembly held on International Day of Girls and Women in Science with Professor Sinead Farrington, a former pupil.
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PTA news
As pandemic restrictions ease, the PTA are looking forward to hosting events throughout the school year that our pupils and, in time, their parents can...
Equestion success!
What a year 2021 was for Marcy and her pony, Jack.

The eventing season started very late into June with the first event being held in the stunning...
Chronicle 2021 now online
The 2021 Chronicle has been published online and is available to view via the school's website...
Flashback! Junior school choir, 1977
Recognise any faces from the junior choir in 1977? Let us know if you do!

It is great to hear from our former pupils so if you are not in touch...
Former Pupils' Club AGM, Saturday 29th January 10.30am
The Former Pupils' Club will hold its Annual General Meeting online on Saturday 29th January at 10.30am. All former pupils are warmly invited to attend....
Virtual open day on Saturday 15th January at 10.00am - register now!
St Margaret's School for Girls will hold a virtual open day on Saturday 15th January 2022 at 10.00am.

Please join us to find out more about...
St Margaret's School listed in the top 10 performing independent schools
St Margaret's School for Girls has been listed in the top 10 performing independent schools in Scotland by The Sunday Times in their Parent Power Guide....
PTA Festive Fundraiser now live!
The PTA Festive Fundraiser is now live! Enter our prize draw...
Civic reception marks 175 years of St Margaret's School for Girls
The school received special recognition at a civic reception to mark its 175th anniversary. Lord Provost, Councillor Barney Crockett held the reception...
Festive coffee catch up for former pupils and staff!
Former pupils and staff are warmly invited to join us for light afternoon festive refreshments at Bonnymuir Green Community Trust Cafe. We would be delighted...
Tackling digital poverty
St Margaret’s School for Girls is playing its part in the fight against Digital Poverty by working with our ICT support provider, Mother Technologies...
Remembrance Day 2021
As part of Remembrance Day 2021 our girls in 7J made poppy themed cupcakes & raised a total of £90 for Poppy Scotland. This was inspired by the...
VIS Conference supported by former pupils
In the first week back after the October break, VIS pupils enjoyed their Sixth Form Conference. The focus of this year’s conference was ‘Next...
1 and 2 junior enjoy outdoor learning!
Outdoor learning is an integral part of the curriculum for Primary 1 and 2 at St Margaret's, with fun excursions to learn about nature and the environment....
Judy Murray visits school
We were delighted to welcome Judy Murray to the school as part of the Battle of The Brits Community Programme supported by Brodies LLP. Throughout her...
Pupil meets HRH Prince of Wales at local art exhibition
This week one of our VIS pupils was delighted to meet HRH Prince of Wales at the Creative Aberdeenshire Exhibition in Inverurie.

Camille painted...
Success for pupil at the British Dressage National Championships
Congratulations to Hilary (VS) who competed in the British Dressage National Championships recently.

The event was held near Manchester and Hilary...
Former pupil is finalist in BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2021
Former pupil, Nicola Wordie, from the class of 2016, is a finalist in the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2021.

Nicola left school in...
Former pupil wins BBC Young Composer of the Year 2021
St Margaret’s School for Girls is celebrating the accomplishment of recent school leaver, Jenna Stewart, who has won the prestigious BBC Young Composer of The Year Award 2021...
School features in Nostalgia section of Press and Journal
We were delighted to see the school featured in the Press and Journal's Nostalgia section, looking back at our 175 year history.

You can read...
"Be your own boss" - St Margaret's joins with Women's Enterprise Scotland for online career event
We are delighted to be partnering with the Women's Business Centre (Women's Enterprise Scotland) as we set out to explore starting up your own...
Whole school open day, 18th September 2021
Join us for our next whole school open day on Saturday 18th September at 10.00am. Register your place here...
New Head Girl Team, 2021-22
Introducing our Head Girl Team for session 2021-22: (L to R): Emma (Head Girl), Ashanee (Deputy Head Girl), Emily, Jane, Aliyah and Sophie.

The...
Summer sun!
We think the playground looks lovely with the sun beaming down and the flowers in full bloom. It's a lovely sheltered environment for plants - and...
St Margaret's celebrates another year of record results
Congratulations to everyone who received their results today! We are exceptionally proud of our senior pupils’ achievements following a very challenging...
VIS String Quartet musical compilation
Enjoy this video of our 2020/21 VIS string quartet compilation of some familiar songs:


Over £11,700 raised by online auction
Our online auction in the summer term raised over £11,700 for our Bursary Programme. Thank you to everyone who donated to the auction and congratulations...
Retirements!
At the end of term we said a fond farewell to three of our wonderful colleagues - Mrs Lynch, Mrs Smith and Mrs Slater. Together, they have worked at...
Duke of Edinburgh, June 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is all about going the extra mile – gaining new skills, pushing oneself physically, helping others and exploring...
Pupils enjoy Dance Resilience workshop with former pupil
I Senior enjoyed taking part in a Dance Resilience workshop in the final week of term. We were delighted to welcome back Rosie Mackley, a former pupil...
Final week of our online auction!
It is the final week of the online auction and prize draw, raising funds for our Bursary Programme! Bid, donate or enter the prize draw before the auction...
Online coaching opportunity!
Lucy Russell is a former pupil, class of 2002, based in Dubai who works as an executive coach for women. Lucy has kindly donated 6 individual coaching...
Inspirational Women webinar highlight from 3rd June
huge thank you to Miranda Richards and Julie Hutchison from Aberdeen Standard Capital who joined us on Thursday as our guest speakers in our latest Inspirational...
Inspirational Women webinar - Louise Macdonald and Briana Pegado
Join us on Thursday 10th June at 5pm for the final webinar this term in our Inspirational Women series. This week we will be speaking with Louise Macdonald...
Malcolm Appleby Primrose Bangle featured in our prize draw
Our online auction and prize draw features three beautiful items of jewellery – a stunning Malcolm Appleby Primrose Bangle, an 18ct gold Roberto...
Family experiences - bid now in our online auction!
We have some fantastic family experiences in our online auction!
Family polo lesson with Kinross Polo Club
Fishing for two on the River North...
Online auction live!
From 28th May to 17th June St Margaret's School for Girls will be holding an online auction to raise funds for our Bursary Programme. We have some...
Next Inspirational Women Webinar – Thursday 3rd June at 5pm
We are delighted to welcome Miranda Richards and Julie Hutchison, Charities Specialists from Aberdeen Standard Capital as our next speakers in our Inspirational...
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