About Lomond School
With a unique setting in the scenic coastal town of Helensburgh on the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Lomond School is the West of Scotland's only day and boarding school.
Lomond School Description
Lomond has an inclusive ethos that aims high in all aspects, encouraging pupils of all abilities to achieve to the best of their ability. All aspects of development are accorded importance, be they academic, musical, dramatic, sporting or in wider outdoor activities.
Lomond has a wide awareness of the importance of international links, maintaining a diverse community with active school partnerships abroad in South Africa, Germany and China.
Good manners, a hard working approach to life and a strong community feel are all values that are closely held at Lomond. We are an all through school with pupils from 3 to 18 years of age and the school adopts a close awareness of the individual and his or her strengths.
The wider family plays a strong part in school life and we are very keen on the role parents can play in the school. Both boarding and day pupils have a close integration and Lomond enjoys its position as the only boarding school on the West Coast of Scotland.
Our pupils go on to add great value in their time at school and gain the places of their choice at university. We welcome visits to the school and are always happy to offer a sample of school life to new pupils.
Reviews
Congratulations to some of our T1 and T2 pupils who won medals at yesterday's Primary Schools Athletics Championships 👏🥇🥈🥉
Abdul M. (T1) won gold in the shot putt with a great throw of 8m 65cm
Isaac M. (T2) won silver in the standing long jump 1m 90cm.
... Olivier M. (T2) won bronze in the standing long jump 1m 83cm.
Romy T. (T2) won bronze in the 60m sprint with a time, 9.33 seconds.
It was a great day bringing all the local primary school together and well done to everyone who took part.
#determination #athtletics #LomondSchool #Helensburgh
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Bushcraft with the Clarendon Rangers!
Today we made fires, ate marshmallows, built dens, made rope, baked bread and made orange cakes. A great day out albeit a wee bit cold!! #LomondSchool #bushcraft #ClarendonRangers #School #outdoorlearning #Helensburgh
Fancy learning some conversational Spanish before heading off on holiday this summer? Or what about trying your hand at Gaelic? Lomond School is running two language courses for adults from WB 13 May 2019 for five weeks.
Courses are priced at £50 for the five weeks and bookings can be made via events@lomondschool.com.
For more info. on the Spanish and Gaelic courses, visit www.lomondschool.com/public-events
Some of our S1 pupils enjoyed a trip to the Science Centre today as part of their studies on Space and Marine Life. They watched the Under the Sea 3-D movie as well as the Solar System and Beyond show at the Planetarium. The pupils also enjoyed the Science Mall exhibits. Looks like everyone had great fun!
#LomondSchool #bringinglearningtolife #science #Helensburgh
Artwork of the week this week is a collective effort from J2 who made these little blue tits out of clay and painted them with acrylic paint. They are very happy in their new home!
#artworkoftheweek #creative #LomondSchool #Helensburgh
We would be delighted if you would join us for an information session on what makes our curriculum special and how we work as a whole school to educate, challenge and nurture your child. We value quality learning and teaching, with a diverse curriculum and personalised support, and along with delivering exceptional academic results, we work closely with you to ensure your child is happy, realising their potential and enjoying adventurous learning – both within and outwith the classroom. And wherever their future destination lies beyond school, we will help them get there.
Join us on Wednesday 15 May to find out more about how we approach our S5 and S6 years at Lomond. The evening will also provide the opportunity for an informal chat with staff. To confirm your attendance, please contact us at events@lomondschool.com
We would be delighted if you would join us for an information session on what makes our curriculum special and how we work as a whole school to educate, challenge and nurture your child. We value quality learning and teaching, with a diverse curriculum and personalised support, and along with delivering exceptional academic results, we work closely with you to ensure your child is happy, realising their potential and enjoying adventurous learning – both within and outwith the classroom.
Join us on Wednesday 15 May to hear more about the course options available, our curricular model and why the option to study eight subjects at National 5 provides greater choice later in a pupil’s school career. There will also be the opportunity to have an informal chat with staff.
To confirm your place, please contact us at events@lomondschool.com.
Join us on Tuesday 14 May to find out more about this key stage in our curriculum and about the experiences that your child will benefit from at this important time in their school career. Building on their primary years and preparing them for the rigours of National Qualifications, our tailored approach ensures that Lomond School pupils are stretched far beyond the national curriculum and have opportunities to develop the skills and attributes required for success.
A chance to find out more as well as have an informal chat with staff, please confirm your attendance by contacting us on events@lomondschool.com
Years 6 and 7 in our Junior School provide focused preparation for the experience of Senior School.
Located in the Senior School building with a dedicated Primary Teacher, our Transitus pupils also have input from subject specialists. By the time our Transitus pupils are ready to move onto Senior School, they are known by many of the teaching staff; have existing knowledge of the subjects studied in Senior 1; are familiar with Senior pupils; and confident in their surroundings. Pupils who complete our Transitus years move onto Senior 1 with ease, excited about their journey ahead.
Join us on Tuesday 14 May to find out more about what we offer in Transitus and have an informal chat with staff. To confirm your place, please contact us on events@lomondschool.com
Congratulations to Calum B. in S6 and his sailing partner who were presented with the Clydesdale Bank Trophy for first Scottish boys boat in the 420 class at the RYA Youth Nationals at Weymouth during the Easter holiday. Former Pupil and sailing Olympian Charlotte Dobson presented the prizes.
#sailing #LomondSchool #determination #Olympian
It's the summer term which means for our J1 and J2 classes, it's all about the start of their Clarendon Rangers programme.
So far, they've been to Lunderston Bay in Gourock to do some rock pooling with the Rangers from Muirshiel park where they found star fish, butter fish, hermit crabs and lots more! Then they were off to the Greenock Cut for pond dipping and the highlight of the day was finding newts! 🦀🐟 They've also been to Townhead Farm too! 🐄🐑
Their trip also highlight...ed the ongoing issue of the disposal of plastic waste with the pupils finding 130 cotton buds in a 2 minute search on the tide line. 😔
#ClarendonRangers #adventure #enviromentalism #service #LomondSchool #Helensburgh
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👩🍳👨🍳Inspired by the Art department and their celebration of their talented artists, Mrs Harwood decided it was time her Chefs got some recognition too!
For their perfect apple crumbles, our first Chefs of the Week are J5's Orlaith B. and Catriona M. Well done, they look yummy! 👏
#juniorchefs #Helensburgh #LomondSchool
🍷🥂 Our PTA are hosting a wine tasting and light supper at La Jupe on Thursday 16 May at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £25 per person and can be purchased through Parent Pay.
We hope to see as many of you there as possible.
🎨 Clarendon is hosting a showcase of artwork by our Junior School pupils from Nursery to T2 this week.
Come and join us on Thursday from 6 to 7pm and see for yourself how talented our young people are!
#LomondSchool #Helensburgh #creative
The exciting launch of Polly Clark's latest novel 'Tiger' takes place TOMORROW at Lomond School.
If you would like to join us and discover the book with the author herself then please reserve your place by contacting us at events@lomondschool.com
The event is aimed at adults although older children in S6 would also be welcome.
... #Helensburgh #ArgyllandBute #LomondSchool #PollyClark #Author #TIGER #Literature #event #booklaunch
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Artwork of the Week last week was from Luke S. in S5
Luke is doing his Higher Photography Project on Townhead Farm in Helensburgh, looking at different aspects of this busy working environment. He took various photos of these curious chickens and managed to capture the pompous personality of this particular bird from an unusual angle. We've included a montage of some of his other shots as well.
Great work Luke 👏
... #LomondSchool #artworkoftheweek #creative #Helensburgh
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Still time to register and come along for the official launch of Polly Clark’s new book ‘Tiger’ next Tuesday 30 April at Lomond School.
If you would like to join us and discover the book with the author herself then please reserve your place by contacting us at events@lomondschool.com The event is aimed at adults although older children in S6 would also be welcome.
A mesmerising and epic literary novel set between the wilds of Siberia and the UK about mothers, daughters and the wild side of female nature, from the prize-winning author of Larchfield.