News from Hutchesons’
This is the main news section for Hutchesons’ Grammar School.
S6 news stories:
Jim McColl inspires S6 Pupils at Lord McGowan Memorial Lecture
S6 pupils, staff and guests were treated to an inspirational address on 20 November by Jim McColl, Chairman & Chief Executive of Clyde Blowers.
23 November 2009
Graeme Duffin shares musical tips with pupils
Guitarists from Hutchesons' were treated to a masterclass from celebrated session played, producer, songwriter and former Wet Wet Wet guitarist Graeme Duffin, who then performed to the entire sixth year.
9 October 2009
Hutchesons' Hosts Philosophy Conference for Scottish Pupils
Dr Peter Vardy returned to Hutchesons' in October to deliver a series of lectures to pupils and teachers from across Scotland on the application of ethics to important contemporary challenges for governments and individuals.
8 October 2009
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
Window on Russia
When pupils and guests looked through the Window on Russia on Friday 11 September, they found a complicated, often misunderstood country.
15 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
Computers to Uganda
Two pupils and a member of staff recently returned from a school in Uganda, where they installed computers donated by Hutchesons'.
7 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
Hutchesons' and Holyrood Pupils receive Mark Scott Awards
Seven S6 pupils from Hutchesons' who completed the Mark Scott Leadership for Life programme alongside pupils from Holyrood Secondary, received their Mark Scott Leadership for Life Awards at the Radisson Hotel on 10 June.
24 June 2009
Harry the Piano wows Sixth Year
Staff, S6 pupils and Music classes were given a real musical treat in December in the shape of "Harry the Piano".
18 December 2008- Leader of Glasgow City Council Addresses Sixth Year
The Jamex Maxton Lecture was delivered by Councillor Steven Purcell.
6 November 2008 
Mountaineer Tells of Brush with Death
S6 pupils were stunned by Jamie Andrew's dark tale of disaster in the Alps, a weather-created tragedy which killed his climbing partner and left him without hands or feet.
10 September 2008
Talking Points: Donald Findlay QC
Donald Findlay QC looked surprisingly calm as he prepared to go before the toughest jury of his career to date.
11 April 2008
John Buchan Memorial Lecture: Catherine Deveney
Journalist Catherine Deveney visited Hutchesons’ Grammar School to deliver the John Buchan Memorial Lecture, part of the S6 Talking Points programme.
11 April 2008
Lewis Lyons Memorial Lecture: Professor Matthew Strickland
S5 and S6 History pupils were treated to an insightful exploration of moral and historical issues on in the Lewis Lyons Memorial Lecture delivered by Professor Matthew Strickland of Glasgow University.
11 April 2008