News from Hutchesons’
This is the main news section for Hutchesons’ Grammar School.
Modern Studies news stories:
Anas Sarwar visit inspires pupils
On Monday the 27th of February S5 Modern Studies pupils were treated to a stimulating presentation from former pupil, Glasgow Central MP and Deputy Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Anas Sarwar. Stephen Paul of S5 reports.
20 March 2012
S5 pupils enjoy an inspiring visit from former pupil and MSP for Glasgow, Humza Yousaf
Humza Yousaf a former pupil of the school and MSP for Glasgow visited Hutchesons’ yesterday.
15 November 2011
Full Marks for Hutchesons’ as S6 pupils top the Modern Studies results list
Saqib Ali and Sarah Burns of S6 have become the highest achieving candidates in the Higher Modern Studies exam this year.
10 November 2011
FPs Humza Yousaf and John Mason elected as MSPs
Two Former Pupils of Hutchesons' were elected as Members of the Scottish Parliament in the elections on 5 May.
9 May 2011
Pupils attend First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament
S3 pupils studying Scottish politics as part of their Modern Studies course attended First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament on 3 February. Ashley Neilson [S3] reports.
4 February 2011
New York, New York
During the October mid-term break, 29 pupils and four teachers from the Modern Studies department touched down in the city that never sleeps.
22 October 2010
Talking Points: MSP Question Time
In the style of the Leaders Debates, which took place prior to the 2010 General Election, S6 pupils were introduced to a panel of MSPs, each representing the main parties in the Scottish Parliament, and all ready to battle it out.
19 September 2010
Talking Points: Maxton Memorial Lecture - Dr Chris Carman
Dr Christopher Carman, a political scientist from the School of Government and Public Policy at Strathclyde University, told S6 pupils there was "no great spectator sport than political elections." Peter Aitken [S6] reports.
14 September 2010
Two Former Pupils are among 231 new MPs
Two former pupils of Hutchesons', Iain Stewart (C1990) and Anas Sarwar (C2001), gained seats as new MPs in the General Election of Thursday 6 May.
10 May 2010
Pupils Grill the MSPs!
A panel of prominent public figures took part in Hutchesons' version of this popular topical debate. The chair was Reevel Alderson, Home Affairs Correspondent for BBC Scotland.
18 September 2009
Lord Hurd visits Hutchesons' to discuss latest book
Lord Hurd, former Cabinet Minister, historian and author, was the keynote speaker at a conference for Hutchesons' staff on 25 August.
8 September 2009
John Mason MP delivers Maxton Memorial Lecture
"It was refreshing to hear a politican speak without the focus being on soundbites," said one pupil.
1 September 2009
Politics for Pupils
Although they're too young to vote in the European Elections on 4 June, pupils from Hutchesons' Grammar School started their research by visiting the European Parliament.
4 June 2009
Local MP visits Hutchesons'
According to Peter Aitken [S3], Tom Harris, the Labour MP from the constituency of Glasgow South, "gave us an in-depth look at what life was like inside Parliament."
21 November 2007
Talking Points: Question Time
It certainly was time for questions for a host of MSPs in Hutchie’s annual political debate. Brian Taylor, BBC political correspondent, chaired the event at Hutchesons’ as part of the S6 Talking Points series.
30 October 2007