Year: 2020

26th November 20

We’re delighted to announce Dunottar will, once again, feature in The Cricketer Schools Guide top 100 senior schools, for our County standard cricket facilities, coaching, fixtures and compelling commitment to this inclusive sport. Despite the ongoing pandemic there were a record number of entries this year, judged against an extensive criteria, with those making the…

23rd November 20

Darron Kokott, Head of Year 10, has helped raise over £53,000 for Andrew (Andy) Patterson, ex-Ireland international and father of three, who, in March 2013, was diagnosed with Spastic Paraplegia (a rare hereditary disorder which results in wheelchair confinement). Darron’s original ambition was to help Andy raise £1-£2,000 to install a lift into his house. …

16th November 20

On Thursday 29th October 2020, our History Department was informed its Historical Association Quality Mark* would be renewed with Gold Status. Only 32 Secondary schools in the UK have been awarded Quality Mark status, with Dunottar being the first secondary school in Reigate to achieve this award; an independent testament to the exceptional teaching and…

5th October 20

Celebrating the individual is order-of-the-day at Dunottar, where curiosity and independence are actively encouraged. The new co-curricular timetable, championed by a creative team of teaching staff, beautifully reflects this ethos, with a range of new activities that appeal to different minds; target shooting, podcast production, choreography club and Amnesty International sit alongside the more traditional…

21st September 20

The balmy weekend of 12th – 14th September saw over 50 Year 10 pupils take to the trails for a three-day Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award training and practice hike. Camp craft, map-reading, route planning and survival skills were the focus of this three-day expedition that covered many of the stunning routes on the North Downs Way, from Reigate…

15th September 20

During the difficult phase of lock-down, our PTA galvanised the support of the school community through a series of engaging projects to thank Reigate and Redhill’s army of key workers, whilst also providing some much needed social support for the elderly in the community. Goody bags filled with essential supplies including honey, fruit, vegetables, and…

7th September 20

Dunottar School is delighted to announce that it has signed an exciting partnership agreement with Dorking Wanderers Football Club.  As a result of the partnership, pupils were able to attend trials for Dorking Wanderers Youth Development teams. Six successful pupils will now be playing for the youth team this season in the U12, U14 and U15 age groups, whilst others have been offered places in…

20th August 20

After last week’s excellent A-level results, Dunottar School pupils are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results this week. Many pupils achieved top grades and there was strong value added from right across the mixed ability cohort. These results are a testament to the pupils’ hard work and the school’s unique focus on pastoral care….

14th August 20

Dunottar School pupils have done themselves proud this year with their A-level results, despite these challenging, unprecedented times. These excellent results were achieved by the hard work of our mixed ability cohort and they highlight the benefits of Dunottar’s small teaching groups, tailored pathways and personalised support. This year’s university-bound leavers have gained places to…

29th June 20

Travel has always been one of my favourite things to do; to me, there is no better way to learn about something than to see it and experience it. Travel also allows us to bring rich variety into our lives as we try new things and meet new people. As Paulo Coelo says: “IF YOU…