Author: Gina Wiles
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
On the weekend of 18th–19th May, our Year 9 pupils took their first exciting steps into the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with their Bronze practice expedition. Over two days, they hiked through the beautiful Surrey Hills, finishing their journey at the scenic Newlands Corner. This was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop key expedition…
Silver Duke of Edinburgh
Earlier this May, we were thrilled to see our largest ever cohort of Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants take on their practice expedition in the stunning South Downs. With eight teams setting out, it was a true celebration of adventure, teamwork, and personal growth. Building on their Bronze experience, each team demonstrated impressive development…
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Over the Easter break, a group of Year 12 students embarked on an unforgettable adventure as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Swapping hiking boots for paddles, they took to the water for their practice expedition—this year by canoe—along the scenic stretches of the River Thames, starting from the charming town of Lechlade-on-Thames….
From Glaciers to Geysers: An Icelandic Adventure to Remember
Over the Easter holiday, 59 pupils in Years 9 to Sixth Form, from the Geography and Science departments embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Iceland — a country where fire meets ice! Our pupils embraced the elements with tenacity and curiosity, living up to our “Warrior Learner” ethos every step of the way. One…
Dunottar Awarded “Wellbeing Award for Schools”
We are delighted to announce that our school has been awarded the prestigious ‘Wellbeing Award for Schools’ for its outstanding commitment to fostering the mental and emotional health of our pupils and staff. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire school community. From our passionate teachers and…
Best Ever GCSE Exam Results for Dunottar
Following on from last week’s A-level celebrations, pupils at Dunottar School were today receiving outstanding GCSE results across all subjects. 12 per cent of all grades attained were grade 9 and 53 per cent the top grades 9 to 7. This is particularly impressive as our pupils comprise a range of academic abilities. Headmaster, Mr…
Students Celebrate A-level Success at Dunottar
Today, students at Dunottar School were celebrating some outstanding A-level results, in which 61 per cent of the grades attained were A*to B. This is particularly significant as our students comprise a mixed ability cohort. Historically, Dunottar’s positive value-added scores demonstrate that students studying at Dunottar are likely to achieve better exams results than if…
Dunottar’s First Open Mic Night
The Spring Term saw the Music Department holding the very first Open Mic Night, and boy, what performances we were treated to! At Dunottar, we are always encouraging pupils to be present and involved and the Open Mic Night was a wonderful way to hear from some of our singers who enjoy performing in a…
Speak Out Challenge 2023
This half term saw the third edition of Dunottar School’s annual Speak Out Challenge. Every pupil in Year 11 presents, as part of their GCSE English Language course, on a subject of their own choice. Pupils are rewarded for speaking with confidence, on challenging topics, and using a repertoire of well-selected linguistic and rhetorical techniques. The…
Whole School Musical is a Rocking Success
Congratulations to the 90 pupils from Years 7 to 10 who have taken part in this year’s musical. Pupils rocked a packed Castle Theatre over this year’s three-night run of We Will Rock You. The production had everything – non-stop Queen hits, futuristic staging, dazzling performances and an amazing tech crew. The cast’s energy was contagious. Audiences…
