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School and Belhaven House gardens open to the public this Sunday, 26th May

Belhaven Hill School and neighbours Belhaven House are opening their grounds to the public this Sunday, 26th May in support of the Scottish Garden Scheme. More ...

Tom Rawson

Senior Rounders Matches v Cargilfield

These matches will begin just after 2pm today More ...

Katie Gale

The Joseph Mbu Challenge

We started at Hailes Castle near East Linton and joined the John Muir Way More ...

Katy Weddell

Saturday Afternoon Activities

With the rain set in for the afternoon, children enjoyed making Hama beads. More ...

Katie Gale

Caesar's Pallets - Rome wasn't built in a day!

The Conservation Club bird hide is nearing completion. More ...

Tom Rawson

Two Exciting New Developments for September 2013

As from September 2013 Belhaven is delighted to be welcoming a Form 6 entry More ...

Family Open Day 18 May

An invitation to the Belhaven Hill Family Open Day on Saturday 18 May 2013. Our open day is an informal opportunity for you to find out more about Belhaven and to get a feel for our ethos and educational philosophy. 10.15 am - 12.30 pm. More ...

Form 4 Science

Form 4 have enjoyed completing various activities to explore how light travels. More ...

Katie Gale

Visit to Knowes Farm

Form 1 undertake a mini Geography investigation More ...

Emma Rawson

Poetry Recital

The Poetry Competition is underway. More ...

William Townshend

Form 4 visit the Prestonpans Tapestry

A wonderful visit! More ...

Laura Graham

Walk, trot, canter...

The perfect way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon! More ...

Laura Graham

Senior Pupils Help Raise Money for 'Daisy Chain Trust' at Asda

Established in 2003, by Lady Kirkwood, The Daisy Chain Trust More ...

Sandy MacAkill

Rave Reviews for Senior Pupils' Olivia

Last term ended on a high More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Land End to John O'Groats via Belhaven

Taking a quick detour from his route, Joe Mbu talks to the children about his challenge. More ...

Katy Weddell and Katie Gale

Domestic Gods and Goddesses

Arts and Crafts Activity More ...

Emma Rawson

Scottish Love in Action

On Friday, Gillie Davidson came to talk to the school about the charity. More ...

Katie Gale

Scholarships and Awards Congratulations!

Awards won in Academia, Art, Sport and All-rounder More ...

The Headmaster

Choosing a Cricket Bat

Important advice if choosing a new cricket bat. More ...

William Townshend

Eton College's Headmaster visits Belhaven

The pupils of Belhaven Hill was fortunate to enjoy a fleeting visit by the Headmaster of Eton College, Tony Little. More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Work begins on Conservation Club HQ

Belhaven Hill's Conservation Club do the groundwork to prepare for the construction of the Club HQ More ...

Tom Rawson

Junior Table Tennis Competition Finals

Connolly wins in the final. More ...

William Townshend

Keep calm and call floodline

Seniors learn about flooding in Scotland More ...

Emma Rawson

Dr Bunhead's Science Day!

Form 3 visited Dunbar Primary to watch Dr Bunhead's wacky science demonstration. More ...

Tom Rawson and Caroline Burton

Stone collecting on Belhaven Beach

As a result of the recent damp pitches the junior boys ended up helping pondlife. More ...

Noel Curry

Belhaven needs you!

We are looking for roofing materials to construct a bird hide / outdoors classroom in the Shrub. More ...

Tom Rawson

Purple Pinkie Day

Belhaven once again, support End Polio Now with Purple Pinkie day and raised £125.62. Well done! More ...

Katie Gale

Belhaven Netball Sweep the Double

Success at the Ardvreck Netball Tournament for the U11 and U13 teams. More ...

Katie Gale

Form 4 Science go pootering in the Shrub!

Conservation Club's hard work pays off as creepy crawlies are found in their droves. More ...

Tom Rawson

Mastermind Heats 2 and 3

Heats 2 and 3 saw some record breaking scores. More ...

Mike Gale

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside

Fun in the sun! More ...

Emma Rawson

Saturday Riding

Riding at Seacliff. More ...

Katie Gale

Model Makers making excellent progress

Belhave Hill's Model Making Club are producing some excellent work to rival last term's efforts. More ...

Tom Rawson

Making chocolate

oompa loompa doompadee doo More ...

Emma Rawson

Form 4 Science take on the Water Biscuit Challenge

Form 4 investigate the importance of thoroughly chewing one's food to aid digestion. More ...

Tom Rawson

Belhaven Reels 2013

A' fowk havin' a baa at th' reels ceilidh! More ...

Laura Graham

Conservation Club plant Royal Oak in Classroom Block

Conservation Club plant Royal Oak and unearth dinosaur remains. More ...

Tom Rawson

Second bird table for LS Hut

A second bird table goes up as Winter tightens its grip on East Lothian. More ...

Tom Rawson

Mastermind Heat 1

Six pupils took to the black chair and were quizzed on their special subjects. More ...

Katie Gale

What have you seen? (2)

A few more of the birds and animals that call Belhaven Hill home. More ...

Tom Rawson

First Aid Activity

This week the girls look at how to treat different wounds. More ...

Katie Gale

Dunbar Rotary Primary School Quiz

The children enjoyed testing our their general knowledge at this local school quiz. More ...

Katie Gale

Conservation Club forges ahead with plans for 2013

Team Extreme 2013 tick two tasks off their list. More ...

Tom Rawson

Who needs Verbier, Klosters or Aspen when you have Hillend?!

Skiing at everyone's favourite Pentland resort. More ...

Emma Rawson

Trip Up Traprain

At the top it was even colder More ...

Mandy Parks

Conservation Club announce plans for expansion

Conservation Club - "Protect and Conserve!" More ...

Tom Rawson

Come Dine with the Headmaster 2013

The pièce de resistance was the banana split! More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Something stirs in the inky depths....

Form 3b Science class make a colossal squid. More ...

Tom Rawson

Form 4 Science Assembly

Form 4 launch a surprise attack on the school to explain the importance of sending the right signals. More ...

Tom Rawson

How to make something from nothing!

Conservation Club churns out bird boxes for free using scrap timber from an unlikely source. More ...

Tom Rawson

Christmas comes to Belhaven Hill!

Belhaven Hill's Form 5s decorate the school Christmas tree. More ...

George Haggas

Fencing

According to Kevin, the fencing instructor, the fencing classes are going really well More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Undies visit Dunbar RFC

Belhaven's U11s watched Dunbar RFC 1st XV play Forrester 1st XV at Hallhill More ...

Tom Rawson

What have you seen?

What amazing birds and animals can be seen on a walk around Belhaven Hill? More ...

Tom Rawson

Come Dine with the Headmaster 3

It was Mr MacAskill who supervised the supermarket visit and More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Form 3 Visit the Scottish Legion Poppy Factory

Remembering those who gave so much so that we could be. More ...

Joanna Radway

Tree Planting on Remembrance Sunday

Belhaven Hill plants 250 trees to mark Remembrance Sunday. More ...

Tom Rawson

Arctic Convoy veteran enthralls school with chilling tales

Mr Jock Dempster spoke to the school about World War II's Arctic Convoys More ...

Tom Rawson

Preparation for Tree Planting on Remembrance Sunday

Please come to Belhaven Hill's Remembrance Service and join us afterwards for tree planting with the children. More ...

Tom Rawson

Making a Splash at Foxlake

Form 1 try out Wakeboarding at Foxlake. More ...

Katie Gale

Netball Coaching with Lucia Sdao

The senior girls enjoyed an afternoon of netball coaching with Lucia Sdao. More ...

Katie Gale

Come Dine with the Headmaster

Another six enthusiastic Form 1s made for an evening of delicious food and good company More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Thursday Carpentry Sessions

The step ladders were a success! More ...

Katie Gale

Volleyball activity

The senior girls try out some volleyball. More ...

Katie Gale

Woodpeckers Shun Fast Foods for Healthy Diet

In a memorable Friday assembly today More ...

David Peek and Noel Curry

Form 1 Carpentry

Pupils in Forms 1 and 2 test out their Carpentry skills. More ...

Katie Gale

Come Dine with the Headmaster

By the time the intrepid volunteers had turned up at the HM’s house More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Spoken English Competition 2012

Children are hard at work. More ...

William Townshend

Junior Boys go scrumping for apples!

The Junior Boys collected over 70kg of apples from the Walled Garden. More ...

Tom Rawson

Surf's Up!

A group of pupils head to the beach to have surfing lessons. More ...

William Townshend

Tatler Award for Sandy MacAskill

Last week, Sandy won More ...

David Peek

Belhaven Old Boy Teaches Kids New Dog Tricks

Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs wowed the school with a fantastic dog handling demonstration More ...

Tom Rawson

Lecture by the Hon. Michael Moore

Pupils in Form 1’s alpha class enjoyed a visit to Loretto School last Thursday More ...

Innes MacAskill

Conservation Club awarded Woodland Trust grant

Belhaven's Conservation Club have been awarded a grant of 400 native trees to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee More ...

Tom Rawson

Congratulations Naomi and Andrew

To Naomi and Andrew: a baby girl, Molly More ...

David Peek

Iron will / Charity Walk sponsorship

What to do with any outstanding donations More ...

Sam Crutchley

Form 4 Investigation into the Fibonacci Series

Form 4 launch a Maths investigation into the Fibonacci Sequence More ...

Tom Rawson

Outward Bounds Trip

Forms 1 and 3 went on an Outward Bounds Trip as their end of term activity. More ...

Katie Gale

York Trip 2012

Form 4's annual trip to York. More ...

Noel Curry

Wet Sports' Day Doesn't Dampen Pipers' Drones

Despite large quantities of rain being dumped on the running track More ...

David Peek

Scholars' Trips

It was with some guilt that ten pupils and I left More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Girls' House Has Got Talent!

The girls put on a talent show... More ...

Laura Graham

Sprinkles and Sparkles!

Form 1 girls try their hand at cupcake decorating. More ...

Laura Graham

Sam’s Dunbar to Holy Island Charity Trek: 74.1km in 17hr and 34m

Amazing challenge for a great cause More ...

Sam Crutchley

Fishing Trip to the Borders

A fishing escape for some of the boys. More ...

William Townshend

Thursday Swimming Activity

This week, the swimmers tried out a little bit of life saving. More ...

Katie Gale

Poetry Recital

The school was treated to some outstanding poetry this morning. More ...

William Townshend

Bus Stop Press!

We are undertaking to run a bus service in the morning from Haddington to Belhaven More ...

Running Club hit the beach!

A run in the sun... More ...

Laura Graham

Form 2 Trip to Samye Ling

As part of their study of Buddhism, Form 2 took a trip to the Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery. More ...

Katie Gale

Children's Novelist and Old Boy Visits Belhaven Hill

He had brought along his great grandfather’s citation for bravery in 1915, signed by none other than Winston Churchill himself More ...

Come Dine with the Headmaster 2

Would my kitchen survive, I wondered? More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Gardening 2012

This year's Gardening Club is just starting to hot up (hopefully!) More ...

Tom Rawson

New Vacancies

There are three vacancies at the School. More ...

Come Dine with the Headmaster 2012

We spent ages looking through cookery books choosing More ...

Sandy MacAskill

New Cricket Scoreboard for Seniors

A new cricket scoreboard for the senior pitch. More ...

William Townshend

Batman watches over 1st XI Cricket Team

Conservation Club bat boxes go up over 1st XI pitch More ...

Tom Rawson

Sunday Activities

A wide range of activites for the children to enjoy last Sunday. More ...

Katie Gale

Conservation Club digs for victory!

Conservation Club dig in to create houses for hibernating hedgehogs More ...

Tom Rawson

Some Treasure Island

Great fun was had by all the Form 1 cast of 'Some Treasure Island' this term More ...

Sandy MacAskill

Tesco Vouchers

Once more into the supermarket, dear friends, once More ...

David Peek

U11s Enjoy Mustang Flypast

U11s mark the start of their season with a fighter flypast. More ...

Tom Rawson

Meet Fergus Rawson!

Fergus Gilmour Rawson arrived on Monday, 19th March. More ...

Tom Rawson

Easter Games

Easter madness! More ...

Laura Graham

Breakthrough in the Biology department

After a term of difficult, frustrating and at times annoying research, the Biology department made an unbelievable breakthrough. More ...

Caroline Burton

North Berwick Law – A Perfect Sunday Morning

A perfect Sunday. More ...

Sam Crutchley

Snaps in the Sunday sun!

Any excuse for Miss. Graham to play with her new camera... More ...

Laura Graham

Mastermind Third Heat

The results from the third heat of Mastermind. More ...

Mike Gale

Mansfield Music Cup

Swallows Sweep the Cup. More ...

Katie Gale

Batman invited to attend Belhaven Hill

Conservation Club Caped Crusaders go to work! More ...

Tom Rawson

Hi-ho! Hi-ho! It's off to work we go!

Conservation Club juniors put up special-edition birdboxes More ...

Tom Rawson

Purple Pinkie Day

Last week, pupils helped raise money for Purple Pinkie Day. More ...

Katie Gale

Visit from Dunbar Police

Three Police Officers came to have lunch with the children before having some fun in the Sports Hall. More ...

Katie Gale

Model Making - Spring Term 2012

Superb Spits, Terrific Tiffies and Teutonic Tigers from the Model Makers More ...

Tom Rawson

Conservation Club at Belhaven Hill

Conservation Club Seeking Sitting Tenants at Belhaven Hill More ...

Tom Rawson

Form 3c Poetry.

Form 3c recently started up their own Poets' Corner. More ...

Noel Curry

Mastermind Heat 1

The first round of mastermind More ...

Mike Gale

Mastermind Heat 2

Results from Heat 2 of the competition. More ...

Mike Gale

Dunbar Rotary Primary School Quiz

The children put their knowledge to the test in this quiz. More ...

Katie Gale

Geography Field Sketching

At John Muir More ...

Emma Rawson

CANCELLED: Longridge Cross Country Race

This event has had to be CANCELLED owing to adverse weather conditions. More ...

David Peek

Activities Update

Some new photographs of the various activities this term. More ...

Katie Gale

Belhaven Stories

In the theme of Mr. Townshend's 'A Belhaven Hill Nativity' but by 3c. More ...

Noel Curry

Fun at Lauderdale Park

A trip to the park on Sunday afternoon. More ...

Katie Gale

Spring Term Activities

The children are enjoying a range of different activities this term. More ...

Katie Gale

Sunday Skiing

The senior children had an enjoyable ski session at Hillend on Sunday. More ...

Katie Gale

Christmas activity for the girls

Festive scenes! More ...

Laura Graham

Form 4 hit Stirling!

Miss. Graham and Sam take Form 4 to Stirling for an historical day! More ...

Laura Graham

A Belhaven Hill Nativity

Try to spot the names hidden in this Christmas story. More ...

William Townshend

Tree-planting - four years on

Four years ago, this year's Form 1 started to grow some trees from seed. More ...

Noel Curry

Modelmaking - Autumn Term, 2011

Superb models made by the Form 1 and 2 boys. More ...

Tom Rawson

Form 2 Fettes Latin Day Success

A wonderful day at Fettes with professionals enthusing and inspiring children about the Classics; Centurions, Storytelling, Treasure Hunt, a Roman Play and a traditional Roman feast. More ...

Noel Curry

Movember

Form 2 alpha sport unusual facial hair. More ...

William Townshend

Visit to Lennoxlove Festival

Adam Hart-Davies talks about Time More ...

Doune Meynell

Spoken English Competition 2011

List of the videos of the Spoken English Competition 2011 More ...

David Peek

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL

Create your shoebox over half term More ...

Emma Rawson

Visit to the Merchiston Labs

... the most exciting bit was blowing up jelly babies ... More ...

David Peek

Sunday Trip to Tantallon Castle

A group of children had an enjoyable time exploring the castle. More ...

Katie Gale

First Prize Winners for Accelerated Reading

Three children have become the first to receive More ...

Mandy Parks

Come Dine with the Headmaster 2

Pudding was carefully crafted by Mercedes and Ewan More ...

Sandy McAskill

Form 1 domestic goddesses

Charity Bake Sale More ...

Emma Rawson

Ceramic painting in North Berwick

on Sunday afternoon More ...

Emma Rawson

Come Dine with the Headmaster 1

Come dine with the Headmaster got off to a flying start More ...

Sandy McAskill

Form 5 Boarders

Trip to the beach More ...

Emma Rawson

Form 1 Visit Belhaven Brewery

Today Form 1 visited Belhaven Brewery, just over the road. More ...

Noel Curry

Sedbergh School Visit

Yesterday, Sedbergh School's CCF band came to visit. More ...

Mike Gale

John Muir Award - Conserve

Form 4 have been busy making some bird tables. More ...

Katie Gale

York Trip 2011

This week Mr. Curry, Miss Graham and Mr. Rawson took Form 4 to York to further their studies of the Vikings. More ...

Noel Curry

John Muir Discovery Award

Form 4 have been completing the Discovery Award in their science lessons this year. More ...

Katie Gale

Mavis Hall

Juniors spent the afternoon playing highland games More ...

Emma Rawson

Hadrian's Wall

Forms 1 and 2 explored Roman Forts along the Wall More ...

Emma Rawson

Royal Wedding Celebrations

Patrol bunting, crowns and a BBQ to celebrate the wedding. More ...

Katie Gale

Royal Mile Maths Trail

Looking at some 'real life' maths, Form 1 took a trip up the Royal Mile. More ...

Katie Gale

Chocolate Easter Treats

Some rather scrummy chocolate treats! More ...

Katie Gale

Form 3 Poetry

Here is a selection of the best poetry produced by Form Three pupils. More ...

Noel Curry

Belhaven Scoop the double

Success at the Ardvreck Netball Tournament More ...

Katie Gale

Mastermind Heat 4

The fourth heat of Mastermind 2011 - now with pictures More ...

Mike Gale

Mastermind Heat 3

Heat 3 of this year's Mastermind Competition More ...

Mike Gale

Belhaven Invade Tantallon

On Sunday afternoon 24 Squires from Belhaven launched an attack on Tantallon Castle. More ...

Katie Gale

Mastermind Heat 2

The 2nd heat of this year's Mastermind competition. More ...

Mike Gale

Mastermind Heat 1

First Heat of the 2011 Mastermind More ...

Mike Gale

Spring Term Activities

A new selection of activities on offer this term. More ...

Katie Gale

Come Dine With the Headmaster 5

The Headmaster was very pleased with us as we were the group who spent the least amount of money More ...

The Cooks

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Who got all the names? More ...

William Townshend

Hakuna Matata Belhaven

A Masai warrior talks to Forms 1 and 2 about life in Kenya More ...

Emma Rawson

Domestic Bliss

Hand making lavender soap More ...

Emma Rawson

A trip up Traprain Law.

Last Sunday a group of intrepid youngsters ... More ...

Noel Curry

Brazilian International Footballer sambas into Belhaven!

A Footballer and a Gentleman. More ...

Noel Curry

Domestic Gods and Goddesses

Arts and crafts activity More ...

Emma Rawson

Dunbar Fire Crew visit Belhaven

Last Thursday the crew from Dunbar Fire Station kindly gave us their time. An enjoyable evening for everyone! More ...

Katie Gale

Boarders' Trip to Wet 'n' Wild

A real Wet 'n' Wild trip out this Sunday. More ...

Katie Gale

More horse riding

photos taken this afternoon More ...

Emma Rawson

Belhaven pipers pipe for the Pope

A group of Form 1 pipers were among the 1000 pipers who played for the Pope. More ...

Mike Gale

New Pupils Explore Tyninghame

New Pupils spend Sunday at the beach More ...

Mandy Parks

Children's Gardens over the Summer

The children's gardens at their peak over the summer More ...

Noel Curry

Gardening Awards 2010

After a disrupted start to the season due to a very cold winter and a rather inconvenient ash cloud, the pupils produced some really rather beautiful gardens again this year... More ...

Noel Curry

Form 3 Trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park

An end of year trip for Form 3. More ...

Katie Gale