News from Hutchesons’
This is the main news section for Hutchesons’ Grammar School.
S6 news stories:
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
Navy life: From the front line to the palace
On Friday 11 November, S6 had a talk from Commodore Sandford, an absolutely fascinating man who gave them a great insight into life in the navy.
28 November 2011
Hutchesons' S6 launch exclusive Trespass charity scarf
The S6 Charity Committee announces a colourful new project for the benefit of our school Charity Mary’s Meals
15 November 2011
Preparing for the perfect interview
David Setchell, Regional Director of the independent schools careers service ISCO, returned to Hutchesons’ to offer S6 pupils invaluable advice on how to make a great impression during university interviews.
9 November 2011
So, tell me about yourself?
S6 continue their interview preparation with a role-play workshop to help build their confidence and understanding of real world interview situations.
9 November 2011
A performance to remember
Members of S6 faced a curtain call of a different kind recently when they sat the Drama Advanced Higher Exam.
9 November 2011
Life in pictures at Talking points
S6 were treated to a fascinating talk by Iseult Timmermans, a photographer and project co-ordinater for Street Level studios.
24 October 2011
Talking Points programme 2011-2012
Hutchesons' Grammar School Talking Points is a diverse and captivating lecture series providing a unique platform to stimulate discussion, widen perspectives and increase knowledge.
10 October 2011
Expert analysis of voting behaviour in the Scottish Elections
Professor John Curtice Talking Points lecture outlining the results and consequences of the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary Elections.
7 October 2011
Question Time at Hutchesons'
Lara Gilmour and Lawrie Carlaw on last week’s Talking Points Question Time with Scottish politicians such as Nicola Sturgeon, Paul Coleshill and Ken Macintosh alongside Reevel Alderson, BBC Scotland’s correspondent for home affairs.
19 September 2011
Inspirational story of courage over adversity
Lara Gilmour and Lawrie Carlaw of S6 share their thoughts on the 2 September Talking Points lecture from Mountaineer Jamie Andrew.
13 September 2011
Top Art Prize for S6 Pupil in Royal Scottish Academy Competition
Max Milton [S6] has won 1st equal prize in a prestigious competition for school pupils in Scotland run by the Friends of The Royal Scottish Academy.
25 March 2011