The new rector of Madras College in St Andrews, David McClure, believes the school has a “most amazing set of pupils with a talent and potential I have rarely seen before.”
Mr McLure, the former rector of Buckhaven High School who took up the Madras reins after the departure of rector Ian Jones, was speaking at the annual awards ceremony.
He said: “I have been at Madras College as new rector for just under three weeks and I have been privileged to meet and see a large number of Madras pupils and classes.
“In this short time it is already clear to me from the awards, the achievements and my classroom visits that the school has a most amazing set of pupils with a talent and potential I have rarely seen before.
“It is my intention to improve the image of Madras College among the local and wider community by introducing the core values of pride and respect for the school and our community through wearing the Madras College uniform.
“People will know our pupils are Madras pupils because they will look like Madras pupils and conduct themselves like Madras pupils.
“It is also my intention to make sure the attainment of our pupils at all levels improves so the school takes up its place as one of the top 10 schools in the country.”