Situated at the foot of the Eildon Hills in the centre of Melrose lies St Marys School. St Marys is a close-knit enthusiastic community of staff, pupils and parents. The school prides itself on reaching the best performance of the children through nurturing in them a strong, lifelong interest in learning within a caring yet dynamic environment and by making the whole learning process fun. A high level of teaching across the whole spectrum of academic subjects is backed by a strong emphasis on a full range of extra-curricular activities. The Boarding House reflects the ethos of the school day and is a place where pupils can feel at home and participate in all activities which fill boarding life.