St George’s Named Microsoft Showcase School

Members of the Digital and E-Learning Group: Andrew Roache, Shrija Kumari, Jack Walker and Laura Buchanan.

We are thrilled to announce that St George’s School has been awarded Microsoft Showcase School status for 2025–2026, joining a prestigious global community of pioneering schools leading the way in digital transformation. This recognition places us among fewer than 1000 schools worldwide and makes us the only independent school in Scotland to currently hold this status. 

This achievement is the result of vision and dedication, especially from our staff-led Digital and E-Learning Group: Sonia Edwards, Bahram Tavakoli, Andrew Roache, Jack Walker, Shrija Kumari, and Laura Buchanan. Their leadership and innovation have been instrumental in embedding digital learning at the heart of our school strategy.

The Microsoft Showcase School programme celebrates institutions that demonstrate visionary leadership, inclusive learning environments, and a commitment to preparing students for the future through technology. Our journey to Showcase School has taken over five years and ensures that digital learning is not just an add-on, but a core part of our educational approach.

Over the past three years, we have:

• Developed a whole-school E-Learning strategy aligned with Microsoft’s Education Transformation Framework.
• Transitioned to school-managed devices to ensure equitable access and consistent digital experiences.
• Embedded tools like Microsoft Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint across teaching, learning, and administration.
• Trained staff through Microsoft Learn, with over 20% becoming AI Educators and several becoming Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs).
• Introduced AI literacy and coding into the curriculum, including hands-on projects using Canva AI, Teachable Machine, and Minecraft Education.
• Used data-driven insights to improve wellbeing, academic tracking, and parental engagement via platforms like CPOMs, My School Portal and Tooled Up.

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and vision of our staff, students, and wider community. It reflects our belief that technology should empower learners, foster creativity, and prepare young people for a rapidly evolving world.

What’s Next?

Our next steps include:

• Expanding our 1:1 device programme to all laptop-based year groups.
• Implementing the 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) framework across departments.
• Enhancing staff and student training through a new Digital Skills Hub and SharePoint Resources.
• Continuing to develop our AI policy and support staff confidence in using AI tools.

We are excited about the future and grateful to our community for supporting this journey. Together, we are shaping a school where digital learning is purposeful, inclusive, and future-focused.