News from Hutchesons’
This is the main news section for Hutchesons’ Grammar School.
Talking Points news stories:
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
Determination pays dividends for Lloyds emerging executive
On Friday the 4th November, Kevin Dunne from Lloyds Banking Group delivered a speech at Talking Points to 6th year.
11 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
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
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
The McGowan Lecture: Joe Levin of Goldman Sachs
Lara Gilmour and Lawrie Carlaw of S6 continue their Talking points coverage with a report on The McGowan Lecture presented by Joe Levin, an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, on his experiences in business and as a fundraiser tackling the North Pole.
22 September 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
Talking Points: Professor Anthony Pelosi, Psychiatrist
Professor Anthony Pelosi, Consultant Adult Psychiatrist at Hairmyres Hospital in Lanarkshire and honorary professor of psychiatry at the University of Glasgow, spoke to S6 this week about the perils of addiction and his own working experience of dealing w
18 March 2011
The John Buchan Memorial Lecture: Beatrice Colin, Author
Peter Aitken [S6] reports on the 2011 John Buchan Memorial Lecture, delivered by author Beatrice Colin.
14 March 2011
The Lewis Lyons Memorial Lecture: Professor Geoffrey Swain
Professor Geoffrey Swain, Alec Nove Professor of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the University of Glasgow, delivered this year's Lewis Lyons Memorial Lecture.
8 March 2011
Sir Alexander Stone Memorial Lecture delivered by former Crown Jeweller
Edward Green, former Crown Jeweller, delivered this year's Sir Alexander Stone Memorial Lecture. Peter Aitken [S6] reports.
6 February 2011
Talking Points: The Life and Works of Vincent van Gogh
Professor Anthony Slinn, artist and art historian, gave S6 pupils an enlightening and engaging talk on the life and works of Vincent van Gogh who he describes as the "greatest artist that ever lived." Peter Aitken [S6] reports.
29 November 2010