News from Hutchesons’
This is the main news section for Hutchesons’ Grammar School.
Award winning author shares research secrets with pupils
Beaton Road Librarian, Mrs Hume, reports on a fantastic visit from Helen Grant, whose debut novel, 'The Vanishing of Katharina Linden', won an ALA Alex Award in 2011.
8 February 2012
S5 Pupils form Medical Union
S5 pupils Usman Abdul-Quayum and Mazen Allam founded the Medical Union this session. The first meeting benefited from a guest lecture by Dr Saket Priyadarshi entilted 'From Malaria to Methadone'.
8 February 2012
Pupils join funding initiative to grant £3,000 to local charity
S3 pupils are currently taking part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative during form time, a unique programme that combines in-class learning with hands-on experience.
7 February 2012
A taste of New Zealand
On Wednesday 25 January the School was delighted to play host to former pupil Christine Kernohan née Nicol (C1967), owner of Gladstone Wines.
6 February 2012
Valentine Raffle for Mary's Meals
Rachael Carson (S3) has been selling raffle tickets during form time, and in the foyer, over the past few weeks to raise money for Mary's Meals.
6 February 2012
Joy of first Les Misérables rehearsal
Senior students returned to Hutchesons' early from study leave to take part in the first rehearsal for the summer school production of Les Misérables.
2 February 2012
Primary 3 turn small change into a big difference!
We find out how Primary 3 have done in their coin collection challenge to help raise funds for school charity Mary's Meals.
2 February 2012
Chemistry masterclass for S5 pupils
Two pupils from S5 attended a Chemistry masterclass at the University of St Andrews this January.
31 January 2012
Expert workshops encourage young artists
S6 pupils have benefited from workshops led by local artists and printmakers this January and expanded their skills in key areas like portraiture and etching.
31 January 2012
Minister of State inspired by Hutchesons' presentation
Hutchesons' pupils gave a presentation to Lord Howell at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office on 26 Jan. This unique opportunity was part of their prize in the nationwide Justice and Fairness competition.
30 January 2012
2012 Burns Supper a witty, musical night to remember
Former pupils and friends of Hutchesons' came together at the Caledonian Club, in London, once again for the annual Burns Supper last week.
24 January 2012
Voting starts for the Scottish Children's Book Awards
Kingarth Street Librarian, Mrs Denham, shares how Hutchesons' Primary pupils are helping to choose the nation's favourite children's book.
24 January 2012
Come and play Bridge at Hutchie!
Hutchesons’ Grammar School hosts prize ‘Open Swiss Pairs’ Bridge event on Sunday 26 February.
23 January 2012
Wine-tasting evening at Kingarth Street
Former pupils, parents and friends are invited to join former pupil Christine Kernohan née Nicol (C1967), owner of Gladstone Wines, for the chance to sample her distinctive, high quality wine.
20 January 2012
Get your ticket for the School Charity Talent Show
Young performers are waiting in the wings for the annual school charity talent show, which will be held in the Assembly Hall at Beaton Road on Monday 6 February.
13 January 2012