News from Hutchesons’
This is the main news section for Hutchesons’ Grammar School.
S6 news stories:
The serious benefits of laughter!
Pupils from S4 to S6 enjoyed an unusual workshop from the Joyworks Team on Wednesday the 18th of April, discovering the health benefits that can be gained from the simple act of laughter.
1 May 2012
S6 perform at the New Drama Studio
Here is an opportunity to enjoy two classic plays from the Scottish born playwright John Byrne, performed to an extremely high standard by S6, in the newly opened studio theatre at Beaton Road.
30 April 2012
Pupils at Model United Nations Conference
Mrs Keddie of the Economics and Business department reports on how Hutchesons' pupils contributed to the recent Model United Nations Conference at George Watson's College.
16 April 2012
Brightening up the Spring Break!
Last October every S1 pupil at Hutchesons' braved the cold mornings to plant daffodil bulbs in the School grounds during form time.
12 April 2012
S6 flying high on trip to Scottish Gliding Centre
Robert Furness, Head of Technology at Hutchesons', reports on an exhilarating S6 outing to the Scottish Gliding Centre.
10 April 2012
John Buchan Memorial Lecture: Dr Robert Maslen
S6 pupils were treated to a literary feast on Friday 2nd March when Dr Robert Maslen, from the University of Glasgow, gave the annual John Buchan Memorial lecture on 'A Fantastic History of the 20th Century'.
28 March 2012
Ahoy there Mateys!
It was all hands on deck this Monday at Beaton Road as P6 pupils clambered aboard the good ship Hutchesons’ to hunt for pirate treasure by unlocking a series of mathematical challenges.
27 March 2012
Hutchesons' Swimming Gala
Thursday 23 February saw pupils from across the school battle it out in the annual Swimming Gala. The children faced some tough challenges which resulted in some spectacular dives, photo finishes and skillful life-saving displays.
26 February 2012
Challenges for Africa
Here Lawrie Carlaw of S6 reports on Professor John Briggs explaining the 21st Century Challenges for Africa as part of the Hutchesons' Talking Points lecture series.
23 February 2012
KPMG success for S6 pupil
Despite having five offers from top Scottish and English Universities, one of our Sixth Year pupils has also received an offer to start his accountancy career directly after the end of the school session.
21 February 2012
Sally Magnusson shares the merits of a surprising resource
As part of our Talking Points lecture series, broadcaster Sally Magnusson uncovers the hidden history and potential of a much maligned substance.
16 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
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
A Humble view of our Climbing
Here Hutchesons’ pupil Niall MacKinnon (5G) offers his unique take on the experiences of the S4 – S6 Senior Games Climbing group.
13 December 2011
One man’s moving experience of British Justice
John Bowers shared his life story at a frank and surprising edition of Talking Points earlier this November, providing a riveting and moving experience for the audience.
29 November 2011