<![CDATA[Ardvreck School Blog Feed - Ardvreck Articles]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk%2Fdiary%2Fardvreck%2Darticles Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:21:32 GMT Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:21:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Beyond the Screen ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/beyond-the-screen Why Traditional Games and Activities are Golden in the Early Years

By Sara Naylor

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:21:32 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/beyond-the-screen <![CDATA[ The Obsession with Technology ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/technology by Ali Kinge

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:22:51 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/technology <![CDATA[ Resilience Is Not an App You Can Download ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/resilience-is-not-an-app By Ali Kinge ]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:48:55 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/resilience-is-not-an-app <![CDATA[ Ardvreck School Makes a Splash With Refurbished Swimming Pool for Pupils and the Local Community ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-school-makes-a-splash-with-refurbished-swimming-pool-for-pupils-and-the-local-community Ardvreck School, named ‘Best Prep School’ by Tatler 2025, is delighted to announce the refurbishment and renovation of its much-loved on-site swimming pool. The newly upgraded, heated facility provides a safe, welcoming, and ideal environment for younger children to learn how to swim and build water confidence.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:05:34 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-school-makes-a-splash-with-refurbished-swimming-pool-for-pupils-and-the-local-community <![CDATA[ LEADING BY EXAMPLE ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/leading-by-example Leading by Example: Ardvreck Staff Member Inspires Next Generation on the Slopes

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 10:27:50 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/leading-by-example <![CDATA[ ARDVRECK GOLF DAY ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-golf-day Ardvreck'S Inaugural Golf Day
Tuesday 15th April 2025
at Blairgowrie Golf Club, Blairgowrie
]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:12:10 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-golf-day <![CDATA[ Ard Troop - ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ard-troop For generations, members of the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces have entrusted boarding schools with the education and well-being of their children.

]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2025 10:47:20 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ard-troop <![CDATA[ Ardvreck Named Independent School of the Year at the 2025 Prestige Awards​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-named-independent-school-of-the-year-at-the-2025-prestige-awards Ardvreck School is proud to announce that it has been named Independent School of the Year at the 2025 Prestige Awards — a distinguished recognition that celebrates excellence in education, innovation, and community spirit.

]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2025 10:33:24 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-named-independent-school-of-the-year-at-the-2025-prestige-awards <![CDATA[ The Reviews Are In ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/the-reviews-are-in …a charmingly old-fashioned childhood, as refuge from and antidote to the overly modern, fast-paced, pushy and insincere.

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:10:41 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/the-reviews-are-in <![CDATA[ Ardvreck School presents donation to Tayside Mountain Rescue ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-school-presents-donation-to-tayside-mountain-rescue Ardvreck School proudly marked the official launch of its brand-new high ropes course with an exciting and symbolic opening event. As part of the celebration, the school was delighted to present a donation of over £1700 to Tayside Mountain Rescue, its chosen school charity of the year.

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:08:45 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-school-presents-donation-to-tayside-mountain-rescue <![CDATA[ Ardvreck’s Adaptable Approach to Neurodiversity ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/approach-to-neurodiversity By Sarah Mannion
Ardvreck has always had an ethos of educating the whole child in an inclusive and individualistic way, whilst providing the broadest range of experiences possible.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:40:30 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/approach-to-neurodiversity <![CDATA[ Ardvreck Sevens 2024 ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-sevens-2024 A brilliant day was enjoyed by all who attended the Ardvreck Sevens Tournament on Sunday 3rd November. The tournament, now in its 23rd year, showcased the very best of schoolboy rugby, with a total of fourteen schools competing on a suitably atmospheric Sunday in Strathearn.

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:15:37 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/ardvreck-sevens-2024 <![CDATA[ "Best Prep School in the Land" ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/best-prep-school-in-the-land Ardvreck School Wins "Best Prep School in the Land" at Prestigious Schools Awards

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:53:50 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/best-prep-school-in-the-land <![CDATA[ Two Legacies From Ardvreck ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/two-legacies-from-ardvreck It was an event on one sunny afternoon in the summer term of 1957 that changed
my life’s direction for all time.

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:09:38 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/two-legacies-from-ardvreck <![CDATA[ Boarding At Ardvreck ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/boarding-at-ardvreck By Jac C, Form 4

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:27:29 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/boarding-at-ardvreck <![CDATA[ Alumni Series: Alvaro Hernandez ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/alumni-series-alavro-hernandez ALVARO HERNANDEZ - Old Ardvreckian 1995-1996

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:10:00 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/alumni-series-alavro-hernandez <![CDATA[ Let Them Play ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/let-them-play The restorative and therapeutic effects of spending time in greenspace for mental health and wellbeing purposes has become more widely understood and valued in recent years.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:05:46 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/diary/ardvreck-articles/let-them-play <![CDATA[ OA Clay Pigeon Shooting Challenge 2022 ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/oashoot2022 Held at Gleneagles Shooting School on 28th August 2022 

Report by Amelia Murray Lindsay (1986-91, Greek)

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:10:53 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/oashoot2022 <![CDATA[ Introducing Ardvreck’s Assistant Housemaster ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=3 Our boarding provision in Dalvreck House has been growing as we welcomed Matt Mitchell, our new Resident Assistant Housemaster, at the beginning of the Autumn Term.

All the way from South Africa, Matt has moved into Dalvreck House with his wife and their son, and we have thoroughly enjoyed hearing their South African twang permeating around the school!

Here are some fun facts about our new Resident Assistant Housemaster.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:03:45 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ Fresh Air, Friendship and Financial Sense ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=15 Reasons To Choose Ardvreck School

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:09:44 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Ardvreck Named Joint Winner of Independent Prep School of the Year ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=4 Ardvreck School, known for its academic and adventurous approach to education, has been named as a joint winner of the Independent Prep School of the Year by a leading voice in independent education.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:46:34 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Adventure Playground ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=6 One of the top private schools in the world, Ardvreck inspires children with a love of learning through nature.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:56:40 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Recollections from Founder's Day ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=5 To mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Ardvreck’s Founder, W E Frost, we held a Founder’s Day on Saturday 21st May 2022.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:19:30 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Resilience: the ability to cope mentally or emotionally ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=18 By Sarah Mannion

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:56:19 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Ardvreck School To Feature In The Official Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Album ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=7 PRESS RELEASE

Ardvreck School, known for its academic and adventurous education, will feature in the official commemorative album for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:14:56 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ Climb, Create and Code ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=8 by Fraser Angus

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:01:54 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Long Live The Auld Alliance! ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=9 by Ali Kinge

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:03:38 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ 21st Century Latin at Ardvreck School ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=16 By Annie-Sophie Bulder

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:11:02 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ The Good Schools Guide Review 2022 ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=10 We welcomed The Good Schools Guide to Ardvreck School in September 2021, and we are delighted to share an excerpt from their latest review.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:36:44 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ ALUMNI SERIES: CHRISTOPHER HUTCHINSON ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=11 REFLECTIONS WITH CHRISTOPHER HUTCHINSON

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:19:54 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ ALUMNI SERIES: CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING CHALLENGE ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=12 OLD ARDVRECKIANS CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING CHALLENGE
at Gleneagles on 9th August 2021

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:20:18 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ The Future of Boarding ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=23 By David Knock, Head of Boarding

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:27:38 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ The Most Brilliant Education ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=25 An insight into Ardvreck School by Headmistress Ali Kinge

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:54:30 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ The Importance of Learning Outdoors ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=19 By Andy Robertson

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:01:41 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Named Top Ten UK Prep School ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=14 We are delighted to announce that Ardvreck School has been listed as one of the Top Ten UK Prep Schools in 2021.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 15:50:56 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Over hill, over dale, on the Headmistress’ lawn ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=17 By Peter Grant

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:14:14 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Trailer For A Midsummer Night’s Dream ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=13 A spectacular school production!

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:24:54 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ The Art of Building a Person ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=24 by Zazie Mackintosh

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:45:34 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Ard-e Education Revisited ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=20 By Peter Banks

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:07:40 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ ALUMNI SERIES: Paddy Duff ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=26 An Interview With
Paddy Duff

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:20:50 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Ardvreck Embarks on a New Adventure ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=27 Ardvreck School, a long established independent boarding and day prep school for boys and girls aged 3–13, is expanding its Nursery to provide an exceptional educational start for more children.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:19:05 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ We Present Blanco Brown's The Git Up! ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=28 Introducing our most recent and hugely anticipated Ard movie!

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:18:51 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Fantastic Fundraising For Crieff Community Food Bank ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=22 Pupils in Little Ardvreck raised the spectacular amount of £1274.37!

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:13:09 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ ALUMNI SERIES: Why Target Shooting is so much more than ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=21 Why Target Shooting is so much more than, well… Target Shooting!
by Amelia Murray Lindsay

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:56:36 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ The Scottish Wars of Independence, A Movie ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=29 Ardvreck’s film stars (AKA Form 3) recently presented their first history documentary: The Scottish Wars of Independence.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:18:19 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Alumni Series: Sandy Trust ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=39 Name: Sandy Trust

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:10:17 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Alumni Series: Finn Mannion ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=40 Name: Finn Mannion

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:09:53 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Early Years Learning ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=41 By Steven White

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:09:36 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Teaching By Example ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=43 Press Release

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:09:10 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Reflections on My First Year of Headship ]]> https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=44 By Headmistress, Ali Kinge

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:08:50 GMT https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/blog/?pid=33&nid=2&storyid=44