Month: November 2019
Imagining the future with a budding generation of forward-thinkers
Earlier this year our Scholars invited Year 5 pupils from local junior schools to respond to a competition, asking what the world of Artificial Intelligence might look like in 2045. We received a raft of imaginative ideas ranging from pillows with sensors, to ensure sweet dreams, to brain monitoring devices that help pupils stay focused….
Dunottar school recognised as one of the UK’s top cricketing schools
We’re delighted to announce we have been independently selected as one of the UK’s top 100 senior cricket schools, recognised for our outstanding facilities, coaching and programme of fixtures. Cricketer magazine produced a 124-page guide to UK schools following an exhaustive process that saw a record number of schools submit entries. All entries were judged…
Magical music making
On Friday 8th November, 20 pupils in years 3-6 from local primary and prep schools attended our magical orchestra workshop. Led by the Chamber Ensemble, pupils of all abilities learned pieces from Harry Potter and The Greatest Showman, culminating in a concert for parents, led by Dunottar’s Director of Music, Emily Pettet, wielding a Harry…
Building entrepreneurs of the future
During the October half term our careers department launched the Dunottar MBA, a unique school business programme for students hosted by award-winning ideas company 7billionideas. The two-day workshops (tailored to suit specific year groups) provided pupils with hands-on experience to explore the realities of entrepreneurship, including creative idea building, strategic thinking, initiative taking, crowd-funding and…
