Dunottar School News
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…
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…
A Spectacular Whole School Music!
Congratulations to all 105 pupils who took part in this year’s school musical – Shrek. From start to finish, it was an absolute joy — a vibrant celebration of talent, teamwork and creativity. This year’s production was particularly special, not only for its record-breaking cast size but also because it welcomed so many pupils to…
Dunottar School Hosts the Inaugural Howden U18 Surrey Sevens Tournament
On Wednesday, 5th March, Dunottar School had the privilege of hosting the very first Howden U18 Surrey Sevens tournament, a new event on the Surrey rugby scene. Supported by the British & Irish Lions and Rosslyn Park 7s sponsor Howden, this tournament brought together 40 schools for a day of exhilarating rugby action at Old…
House Shout 2025: Back to the 80s!
Congratulations to all of Dunottar’s Houses for another spectacular and successful House Shout! This year’s theme, Back to the 80s, brought an explosion of energy, creativity and enthusiasm, making for an unforgettable event. We were thrilled to welcome Nicholas McLean as our guest judge. With an impressive background in Musical Theatre, Nicholas provided insightful, constructive…
Charlotte Lands Role in Warner Bros. Adaptation of Wuthering Heights
We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte has been cast in the highly anticipated Warner Bros. Picture’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, directed by the brilliant Emerald Fennell! Charlotte will be playing the childhood version of Margot Robbie’s Catherine Earnshaw. She will also star alongside Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in this bold new take on Emily…
Sixth Form Sports Leaders Inspire the Next Generation with Indoor Athletics!
On a bright and energetic morning, Dunottar’s Sixth Form Sports Leaders hosted an exciting indoor athletics event for enthusiastic Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. Designed to promote teamwork, confidence and physical activity, the event was a fantastic opportunity for younger pupils from nine local primary schools to develop their coordination, agility and sporting skills…
Year 10 Inspired at GCSE Science Live
On Monday 10th February, our Year 10 pupils had the exciting opportunity to attend GCSE Science Live at the Brighton Dome, an event designed to enrich their understanding of science beyond the classroom. The day featured a series of inspiring lectures from some of the UK’s leading scientists, each sharing their groundbreaking research and insights…
Christian Foley visits Dunottar School (again)!
Christian Foley is an incredibly talented rapper, writer and teacher in the UK, inspiring people to chase their dreams in many unique styles. In the second week back, Year 10 were delighted enough to have Christian give us workshop about Power and Conflict poems that we had studied. He gave us some incredible remixes of…
