by Barry McGinness | Oct 2, 2026 | Lomond School
There is a line often attributed to Albert Einstein that I find myself returning to: “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” It is a deceptively simple idea, but a rather unsettling one too. If we strip away the content —...
by Barry McGinness | Aug 19, 2026 | Lomond School
Lomond School has announced a new long-term partnership with international education organisation Scholarium, in a move which will provide renewed investment, stability and international opportunities for the Helensburgh school. The announcement follows the end of the...
by Barry McGinness | Aug 4, 2026 | Lomond School
Every August, our school community pauses to celebrate something far greater than examination grades. It is a moment to reflect on the determination, resilience and growth of every pupil, recognising not only what they have achieved, but the commitment, perseverance...
by Barry McGinness | Jun 23, 2026 | Lomond School
We are delighted to share that Lomond School has entered into an exciting partnership with WEP UK and will be welcoming eight Brazilian students between the ages of 15-17 to our school community from August 2026 until January 2027. This international exchange...
by Barry McGinness | May 21, 2026 | Lomond School
By Claire Chisholm, Principal There is a question I have been turning over in my mind recently — one that feels both ambitious and, perhaps, slightly uncomfortable: What role does education play in preventing conflict? It is, on the face of it, a rather large claim....
by Barry McGinness | May 20, 2026 | Lomond School
A remarkable team of Lomond School lower sixth (S5) students, staff and alumni has completed the legendary Scottish Islands Peaks Race in an outstanding 50 hours — improving on the team’s previous years performance by almost 20 hours and delivering one of the...
