News from Hutchesons’
This is the main news section for Hutchesons’ Grammar School.
Community news stories:
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
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
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
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
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
Final chance to book Burns Supper in London
There is still time to book your place at Hutchesons’ exclusive Alumni Burns Supper at the Caledonian Club, Mayfair on Wednesday 18 January. To guarantee your ticket please contact the Development Office as soon as possible.
5 January 2012
Hutchesons' pupils become Young Global Education Campaigners of the Year!
Mr Clarke from Hutchesons’ Geography Department shares the story of two pupils who recently became Young Global Education Campaigners of the Year.
21 December 2011
Primary 6 get on the ball for Mary’s Meals
A group of primary 6 pupils created a charity football cup for Mary’s Meals. The cup was the brain child of Osama Bashir in P6B and it has raised nearly £40.
15 December 2011
It's Easy Being Green!
A big thank you to all pupils and staff for putting a tremendous effort into paper recycling this term.
14 December 2011
Choral and Orchestral Concert
A capacity audience of parents, staff and Governors attended an ambitious Choral & Orchestral concert by the senior school orchestras and choirs on Thursday 12 December.
13 December 2011
Hutchesons’ Grammar becomes the Scottish Independent School of the Year
Hutchesons’ Grammar School will be named as the Scottish Independent School of the Year 2011/12 in the forthcoming Sunday Times Schools Guide this weekend.
11 November 2011
Fifth Year group win trip to London in Red Cross competition
The Fifth Year j8 group have been recognised as runners up in the nationwide Red Cross Justice and Fairness competition.
10 November 2011
P3 show bags of commitment for Mary’s Meals
Kingarth Street pupils have been counting their pennies to find inventive ways to support the new school charity Mary's Meals.
27 October 2011
Hutchesons' Choral Society: Winter Concert
Hutchesons' Choral Society present a winter concert in the Fotheringay Auditorium on the Sunday 27 November, at 7.30pm. It will feature a selection of carols and Bach's Cantata No 140, 'Wachet auf'.
26 October 2011
Fotheringay Centre hosts Aid Concert for Gambia
On Sunday 13 November the Fotheringay Centre will host a concert in aid of the JUICE Project which provides opportunities for discouraged and disadvantaged young people and women in The Gambia.
21 October 2011