News from Hutchesons’
This is the main news section for Hutchesons’ Grammar School.
Global Citizenship news stories:
Staff and pupils return from an exhilarating week in Nitte
Four pupils and two members of staff have returned after an enjoyable week as guests of our partner school in Nitte, India. Depute Rector Jim McDougall reports.
26 April 2012
A bag for life!
Learn how a group of S2 pupils (assisted by S5) have been using donated items to create life changing gifts for children living in poverty. With a short film following a donated backpack from a school in Scotland to children in Malawi.
20 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
First Community Café at Hutchesons'
The community event aimed to highlight local volunteering and community service opportunities and was a hive of activity, there was even a local beekeeper in attendance.
11 April 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
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
Hosts wanted for winter fair visitors
Accommodation sought for visiting pupils from our partner school Hans Sachs in Nurnberg.
7 November 2011
First steps in setting up Denver exchange
Teachers from Colorado Academy, a leading independent school in Denver, recently visited Hutchesons' to discuss proposals for setting up an exchange programme between the two schools.
24 October 2011
Continuing in the spirit of Comenius
Although the Comenius project came to an end in June Hutchesons' continues to promote cultural exchange by maintaining strong links with schools in Nurnburg and Radomsko.
18 October 2011
Can you help? Hosts wanted for visiting students this Autumn
Children from two very different parts of the world are hoping to visit Hutchesons' Grammar School later this year. The school would like to encourage this cultural exchange and would welcome any offers of accommodation.
20 September 2011