Our Vision & Values
Welcome to Erskine Stewart Melville, a school for 3-18 year olds, in the heart of Edinburgh, where innovation thrives. We are committed to the individual ambitions of every student by pushing the boundaries of traditional academia.
Our school cultivates creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We empower our learners to dream big and surpass their own expectations, using progressive teaching and learning. Our approach provides an expansive range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities, as well as a dedicated wellbeing programme that supports the whole child.
Our students are equipped with the tools and mindset they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world, and their compassion and lifelong love of learning ensures they will make a positive impact on the world, whatever path they choose.
Education that lasts a lifetime
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Our Purpose
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Our Mission
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Our Vision
Our School Pillars
Our three school pillars reflect our identity and our culture. They guide our behaviour and our decisions:
Ambition
Our school is driven to pursue excellence. To go beyond traditional learning, to thrive in every aspect of life, no matter what your definition of success may be. Ambitious in learning, ambitious in life.
Innovation
We celebrate the Scottish enlightenment and honour our founders by challenging traditional thinking, embracing innovation, empowering individuals and mastering progressive teaching and learning.
Community
Community is at the heart of everything we do, from instilling a strong sense of belonging, to supporting the wider community. At Erskine Stewart Melville community means compassion, warmth and somewhere to feel safe and comfortable. You can still be yourself, and it’s important that you are – individuality is something we celebrate.
There is a feeling throughout the school, a kindness, a sense of place. Community as a value is important, but community as a feeling should be recognised the moment you step through the door.
Our Five School Values
Erskine Stewart Melville has a diverse community where we celebrate the individuality of all our students. While recognising that every student is unique, we aim to develop five core values in every student to help support their personal and academic growth and shape a better world.
