My daughter who is now in her twenties, went on to do a history degree because she so much enjoyed the Victorian and World War 2 enactments she did in P5 and P7 when she was at RDM. In Secondary school she grew up, but at RDM she was educated.
Past parent

I am extremely proud, not only of [child's name]'s educational achievement, but also her confidence, social skills and understanding of life's values and a major part of this is due to the help and support she has been given over the past eight years by you all. It has been an encounter second to none and has given her an excellent foundation as she takes her next steps.
Letter from Parent of P7 pupil after leaving RDM

[child's name] "has loved his time at RDM and thanks to the school is really well equipped tomeet the challenges ahead as he progresses through his education. Thanks for all the help and support."
Parent

"All staff: management, teaching and non-teaching are to be commended for the consistently high expectations they have of the RDM pupils as well as the support they give in all aspects of school life. I cannot speak too highly of your establishment!"
Parent

"I am always pleased when I am asked to come to RDM as the staff are the most welcoming and friendly I have come across."
Supply teacher

"I was delighted to see how kind the children were to my son at the [PTA pupil] disco. They really made him welcome. They are a credit to you and your staff."
Parent of autistic child

"It is with deep regret that [my son] has to leave RDM…. I personally think the teaching system is excellent…. He has been very happy…. I’m just sorry he has to leave such a good school."
Parent's letter

"I appreciate all the Nursery has done for [my child] over the past 18 months and hope she will continue to do well [now that she is moving elsewhere.]"
Parent letter

"It’s difficult to find superlatives to describe this event year after year. Yet again the RDM boys and girls have proved themselves Number 1."
Chairman of Scone Old Folks Club after the annual Easter concert

"I met your class at the swimming pool the other day and I must say that they were delightful. I just thought I should tell you."
Phone call from member of the public.

“Now that we have moved, I have to say that my boys don’t think anything will match RDM. They think it was wonderful.”
Former parent.

“I think I am really good at taking the Autistic Base out. I really enjoy being with them and I don’t want to leave them after P7”
P7 parent

“We have never regretted choosing to send our daughter to RDM. She has had a wonderful educational experience.”
P7 parent

“I think my time in P7 was really good. Some parts were funny but not so when I got into trouble.”
P7 pupil

“It is a brilliant change these days to tell a teacher how much I enjoyed teaching her class. They were a pleasure and worked very well.”
Supply teacher.

“We had a wonderful afternoon at RDM being entertained by talented pupils who in turn were trained by first class teachers who are obviously dedicated to their work.”
Secretary of “Scone Old Folks Club.”

“Your children are very well behaved and look so smart.”
Member of the public to teacher on a school trip

The re-modelling of the two libraries has given the school a boost for recreational and reference reading.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at RDM for the excellent start to school life for our son.”
Parent’s letter.

"You have been good ambassadors for your school."
Perth Festival Adjudicator to RDM pupils

"I always enjoy taking the pupils from RDM
because I know they will be well behaved and not give me hassle."
Bus driver.

"The (RDM) kids have hit on a winning formula in their fight against the drugs menace."
DCI Iain MacLeod of Tayside Police.

"My child is happy at RDM and that’s all that matters to me."
Parent of pupil in Autistic Base.

"There’s a lovely atmosphere in the school."
Visiting educational official.

"Your children are very well disciplined in dance."
RSCDS official at the "Day of Dance".

"There is much talk of partnership, but we have really appreciated the way RDM has worked closely with us."
Moira Bissett "Parent to Parent"