28 boys departed for the annual Cricket tour to Stewart Melville College

in Edinburgh to play against Mr. Higgins' or the 'Professor's' new school

as he is now known and a thoroughly enjoyable trip was had by all.

The under 14s narrowly lost out ina two day international match.

Batting first, St. Mary's scored 211 for two declared with Ben Sloan

scoring 100 and Conor Allison 83

Stewart Melville College scored 147 all out with Patrick Nevin and

Chris Bartolo both taking key wickets.

On day two, St. Mary's batted poorly and were restricted to 90 for 9

declared, setting Stewart Melville College 155 for victory which they

made with three overs to spare.

The under 13s played two one day internationals against a strong

Stewart Melville College team. Batting first Stewart Melville College

 scored 157 runs with St Mary's responding with 103 with only Owen

 Griffiths and Jack Gordon contributing anything of note. On the

second day, St. Mary's fought back and managed to square the series

with some fine bowling by Andrew Bonner and again with Owen Griffiths

 and this time Joe Lamb contributing well with the bat.

Off the pitch the boys were magnificent. We went to the castle, the

Botanical Gardens, the beach and enjoyed a three course meal with

 the opposition in Ti amo's which we are reliably informed means,

 'I love you.'

We also went to the beach where the under 14 cricketers beat the

under 13 cricketers 5-4 at football.

The boys were magnificent and were a credit to the school. Well done to all