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# Dunottar School

## News

- [News & Events](https://www.dunottarschool.com/news-events/) - Stay up to date with our latest news and events here.
- [Dunottar's Class of 2026 Celebrates Outstanding A Level Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2026/08/13/dunottars-class-of-2026-celebrates-outstanding-a-level-success/) - One hundred years after Dunottar first opened its doors, the Class of 2026 has written its own chapter in the school's history. Today's A Level results once again confirm Dunottar's reputation for academic excellence and for a learning culture that challenges, inspires and celebrates every student. Our Sixth Form leavers, a genuinely mixed-ability cohort, have
- [SATRO Problem Solving Challenge](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2026/02/25/satro-problem-solving-challenge/) - Our pupils attended the SATRO Problem Solving Challenge on the 12th February at St Bede's school. All of our teams podium finished, with the KS4 team (year 10) coming 3rd, the KS3 team (year 8) coming 1st, and our KS5 team (year 12) coming first also with the best score of the evening. Our winning teams
- [](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2026/02/12/13259/) - House Shout 📣 The Castle Theatre came alive with an outstanding afternoon of entertainment yesterday as our House teams took to the stage for the annual House Shout competition. Inspired by this year’s theme of the 1990s, the performances were filled with energy, creativity and plenty of fun. Congratulations to St Georges, who were awarded
- [World War 2 Cross Curricular Day](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2026/01/27/world-war-2-cross-curricular-day/) - Year 9 students recently enjoyed the opportunity of participating in a World War 2 themed cross curricular day. Organised by the history department, the day involved students engaging with different aspects of the Second World War in sessions run by different subject departments. Some of the activities were making and flying model aeroplanes in Design
- [Box Clever Theatre Company Wows Year 11 with Performance of ‘Macbeth’](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2026/01/21/box-clever-theatre-company-wows-year-11-with-performance-of-macbeth/) - On the 20th January, Year 11 welcomed the Box Clever Theatre Company to Dunottar. Three actors took different roles to perform a 60-minute long, action-packed adaptation of ‘Macbeth’. The play is an examined text for GCSE English literature, and the aim of the performance was to help students to consolidate their knowledge of the characters,
- [Christian Foley Runs Rap Quotation Workshops with Year 10](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2026/01/16/christian-foley-runs-rap-quotation-workshops-with-year-10/) - On Wednesday 14th January, poet, author, and educator Christian Foley delivered a series of workshops to Year 10 students. A published writer and editor, Christian Foley is known for integrating poetry and rap into educational settings, working with young people nationally and internationally in schools. He has performed his poetry on BBC Radio and at various
- [History Students Take Part in Holocaust UK's Testimony 360 Project](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2026/01/15/history-students-take-part-in-holocaust-uks-testimony-360-project/) - Today, some of our Year 10 and Year 12 history students took part in the development of the @holocaustuk's Testimony 360 project, participating in online beta testing of Holocaust survivor John Dobai’s interactive testimony. Testimony 360 is a free digital educational programme that combines recorded eyewitness testimony with virtual reality, transforming how students can access and
- [The Spring Term Begins!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2026/01/15/the-spring-term-begins/) - ✨ A new term begins! ✨ We’re excited to welcome our students back after a well-deserved Christmas break. The school is full of energy again, and we can’t wait to see what the new term brings — fresh starts, new goals and plenty of opportunities. Here’s to a fantastic start to the year! 💫
- ["Cool Poet" Ash Dickinson Runs Workshop for Year 9](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/10/01/cool-poet-ash-dickinson-runs-workshop-for-year-9/) - Poet and slam champion winner Ash Dickinson has visited Dunottar School to run a creative writing poetry workshop for Year 9. The aim of the workshop was to enrich the year group’s study of war and conflict poetry. The pupils had previously studied Ash’s poem ‘Call It Duty’, which he talked about and read to
- [From Strength to Strength: GCSE Achievements Build on Record A-Level Results](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/08/21/from-strength-to-strength-gcse-achievements-build-on-record-a-level-results/) - Dunottar pupils are celebrating another year of academic success, with strong GCSE results announced just a week after the school’s record-breaking A-level performance. Almost half of all GCSE grades this year were awarded at 9-7 - an excellent achievement that reflects the dedication and aspiration of pupils and teachers within a proudly mixed-ability school. Headmaster,
- [Dunottar Students Celebrate Outstanding A-level Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/08/14/dunottar-students-celebrate-outstanding-a-level-success/) - The Class of 2025 has set a high bar. Today’s A-level results confirm Dunottar’s reputation for academic excellence and for a learning culture that challenges, inspires and celebrates every student. Our Sixth Form leavers have secured outstanding results across this mixed ability cohort, with 72% of all grades awarded at A*– B, a record since
- [Gold Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/04/10/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.
- [Silver Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/05/10/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
- [Bronze Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/05/20/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
- [From Glaciers to Geysers: An Icelandic Adventure to Remember](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/04/05/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!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/04/01/a-spectacular-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](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/03/06/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
- [Sixth Form Sports Leaders Inspire the Next Generation with Indoor Athletics!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/02/13/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
- [House Shout 2025: Back to the 80s!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/02/13/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
- [Year 10 Inspired at GCSE Science Live](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/02/11/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
- [Musical Talent Shines at Dunottar’s Live Lounge](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/02/04/musical-talent-shines-at-dunottars-live-lounge/) - A huge congratulations to all the pupils who took part in this term’s Live Lounge event! Once again, our talented musicians delivered an evening of truly special performances, showcasing their creativity, skill and passion for music. Among the many highlights was a standout rendition of Piano Man, where a pupil impressively accompanied themselves on both
- [Dunottar Hosts Regional Heat of Prestigious Chemistry Competition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/01/20/dunottar-hosts-regional-heat-of-prestigious-chemistry-competition/) - Dunottar was delighted to host a regional heat for the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench Competition, a prestigious national event designed to challenge and inspire young chemists. The competition saw six schools enter teams of students from Years 9, 10 and 11, putting their practical, problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test.
- [Dunottar's Big Chess Weekend](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/10/03/dunottars-big-chess-weekend/) - This weekend saw Dunottar’s chess team in action in two separate events.
- [Dunottar's Chess Talents](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/11/27/dunottars-chess-talents/) - Dunottar's A Chess Team recorded a handsome victory in the local chess derby against Reigate Grammar School.
- [Science Club Solve The Crime!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/02/09/science-club-solve-the-crime/) - During the Spring Term, pupils in Science Club have been learning and practising forensic science skills.
- [Junior and Senior Chess Teams in Action in the Regional Rounds of the National Schools’ Competitions](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/02/29/junior-and-senior-chess-teams-in-action-in-the-regional-rounds-of-the-national-schools-competitions/) - This week saw a both the Junior and Senior teams in action in the regional rounds of their National Schools’ Competitions.
- [Dunottar School Chess Club Kicks Off with Record Numbers and International Success!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/10/03/dunnottar-school-chess-club-kicks-off-with-record-numbers-and-international-success/) - The Dunottar School Chess Club is back in action and stronger than ever!
- [Congratulations on Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Awards](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/06/17/congratulations-on-gold-duke-of-edinburghs-awards/) - Congratulations to our Gold The Duke of Edinburgh's Award holders!
- [Cricket and Netball Tour to South Africa](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/11/06/cricket-and-netball-tour-to-south-africa/) - On Saturday 21st October 2023, Dunottar School embarked on their furthest oversees trip to date, travelling to Cape Town South Africa.
- [Paris - C'était Magique!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/11/07/paris-cetait-magique/) - Our five-day school trip to Paris was an unforgettable adventure for both students and staff alike, filled with cultural enrichment and exciting experiences.
- [U12 Girls' Netball Team Make Dunottar History!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/03/07/u12-girls-netball-team-make-dunottar-history/) - On 7th March, our Under 12 girls’ netball team travelled to Loughborough University for the National Finals of the Sisters n Sport Bowl competition.
- [U15 Boys' Football Team Make Dunottar History!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/03/21/u15-boys-football-team-make-dunottar-history/) - On Tuesday 19th March, our U15 boys' football team m ade Dunottar history by becoming the first football team to win a National Competition!
- [Pupils Visit New York's Broadway!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/04/18/pupils-visit-new-yorks-broadway/) - On Tuesday 9th April, 26 students and four staff flew to New York for Dunottar’s first Broadway based school trip!
- [Dunottar School Choir Win Their Class at the Reigate and Redhill Music Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/05/08/dunottar-school-choir-win-their-class-at-the-reigate-and-redhill-music-festival/) - A huge well done to the Dunottar School Choir who won their class at the Reigate and Redhill Music Festival achieving honours and the cup.
- [Singing Success!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/05/20/singing-success/) - We would like to congratulate our singers on their successful singing exams!
- [Stripey Stork Thank Dunottar for Largest Ever Nappy Donation](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/06/02/10681/) - A huge thank you to parents, pupils and staff who generously donated packs of nappies, resulting in Stripey Stork's largest donation ever!
- [Year 7 Pupils Wow Audience in 'Wishes & Miracles'](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/06/21/year-7-pupils-wow-audience-in-wishes-miracles/) - On Thursday 20th June, the cast of the Lower School play took us into a world of 'Wishes and Miracles'.
- [A Fantastic Year for Dunottar's Music Academy!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/06/25/a-fantastic-year-for-dunottars-music-academy/) - The Dunottar Saturday Music Academy has had a fantastic year!
- [Bonding Day: An Unforgettable Day of Adventure, Friendship and Fun!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/09/09/bonding-day-an-unforgettable-day-of-adventure-friendship-and-fun/) - At Dunottar, we believe in the power of adventure, teamwork and forging lasting friendships.
- [George Fisher Joins Dunottar School as Netball Coach!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/10/02/george-fisher-joins-dunottar-school-as-netball-coach/) - Dunottar School is excited to announce that internationally recognized netball star George Fisher will be joining our team as the new netball coach!
- [An Unforgettable First Live Lounge of the Year!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/10/14/an-unforgettable-first-live-lounge-of-the-year/) - Our first Live Lounge of the academic year was nothing short of amazing!
- [Sun, Sport and Team Spirit: Cricket Training Tour to Desert Springs](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/11/03/sun-sport-and-team-spirit-cricket-training-tour-to-desert-springs/) - During the October half term, boys from Year 9 to Year 13 embarked on an unforgettable journey to Desert Springs in Spain for an exciting warm-weather training experience. Known for its world-class facilities, including Europe’s only year-round high-standard cricket complex and a championship golf course, Desert Springs offered our pupils the perfect environment to hone
- [A Cultural and Linguistic Adventure in Madrid!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/11/05/a-cultural-and-linguistic-adventure-in-madrid/) - Twenty-four of our Year 10 and Year 11 pupils recently enjoyed a fantastic five-day immersive trip to Madrid, exploring the city’s rich cultural and linguistic offerings. From a discovery quest around the famous Plaza Mayor and bustling San Miguel Market, to a deep dive into Spanish traditions at the Plaza de las Ventas Bullring, pupils
- [Year 8 Pupils Exemplify Exceptional Conduct on Theatre Trip to Watch Murder on the Orient Express](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/11/08/year-8-pupils-exemplify-exceptional-conduct-on-theatre-trip-to-watch-murder-on-the-orient-express/) - On 7th November, Year 8 pupils from Dunottar School attended a performance of Murder on the Orient Express at Richmond Theatre. Not only was the excellent production just the ticket, but the behaviour of the year group was a runaway success. The trip, organised by Mrs Ballantyne, was designed to introduce pupils to elements of
- [Adventure Camp in the Brecon Beacons](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/11/08/adventure-camp-in-the-brecon-beacons/) - Over the half term, pupils from Years 7 to 9 embarked on an exciting five-day Adventure Camp in the stunning Brecon Beacons, Wales. The camp was packed with activities that challenged our students and brought out their warrior characteristics in new settings. The adventure began with hikes through the picturesque landscapes, where pupils explored the
- [An Inspiring Evening of Musical Talent](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/11/22/an-inspiring-evening-of-musical-talent/) - Our Autumn Concert took place on Thursday 21st November and what an event it was! The performances were truly exceptional: all the pupils, from Year 7 up to Year 13, played with confidence and professionalism and to a really high standard. It was a real testament to the hard work and enthusiasm that they put
- [The Dunottar Saturday Music Academy Autumn Concert: A Celebration of Hard Work, Dedication and Togetherness](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/12/04/the-dunottar-saturday-music-academy-dsma-autumn-concert-a-celebration-of-hard-work-dedication-and-togetherness/) - The Dunottar Saturday Music Academy Autumn Concert was a beautiful testament to the power of music to bring people together. Featuring the incredible talents of our young musicians, the evening was a celebration of their hard work, dedication and love for their craft. Family, friends and music enthusiasts gathered to witness performances that ranged from
- [A Lunchtime of Musical Excellence at St. Matthew's Church](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/01/15/a-lunchtime-of-musical-excellence-at-st-matthews-church/) - On Thursday, 9th January, some of our talented music pupils filled the stunning St. Matthew's Church with beautiful performances as part of their renowned Lunchtime Concert Series. From our exceptional music scholars to dedicated school musicians and two brilliant A-level students presenting their recital pieces, the concert truly showcased the incredible talent and hard work
- [Christian Foley visits Dunottar School (again)!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2025/01/20/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
- [Head of Boys’ PE raises nearly £2,000 by Running 131 Miles in Six Days](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/07/19/head-of-boys-pe-raises-nearly-1632000-by-running-131-miles-in-six-days/) - The head of boys’ PE at a school in Reigate has teamed up with his physiotherapist brother to raise nearly £2,000 for charity.
- [Dunottar School Students Celebrate A’ Level Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/08/18/dunottar-school-students-celebrate-a-level-success-1/) - “First co-educational Sixth Form cohort achieves excellent results!
- [Dunottar Pupils thrilled with GCSE Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/08/25/dunottar-pupils-thrilled-with-gcse-success-4/) - Year 11 pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate were today celebrating their GCSE success with 95% of grades at A*-C and some pupils gaining full marks in the sciences and religious studies exam papers.
- [Dunottar School Leadership Team Shortlisted for National Award](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/09/09/dunottar-school-leadership-team-shortlisted-for-national-award/) - The start of a new academic year is always exciting but it is especially so at Dunottar School in Reigate this year.
- [Head of Boys’ PE breaks Guinness World Record!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/09/19/head-of-boys-pe-breaks-guinness-world-record/) - The head of boys’ PE at Dunottar School in Reigate has teamed up with his physiotherapist brother to break a Guinness World Record.
- [Master of Wellington College Inspires Pupils with ‘Thomas’s Top Tips’](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/09/22/master-of-wellington-college-inspires-pupils-with-thomass-top-tips-1/) - On Thursday 15th September, pupils, parents and staff from Dunottar School in Reigate welcomed the Master of Wellington College as guest speaker to their annual prize giving evening.
- [Dunottar PTA Raises over £700 for MacMillan Cancer Support](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/09/30/dunottar-pta-raises-over-163700-for-macmillan-cancer-support/) - The event, part of ‘Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’, was attended by parents, staff and pupils.
- [Feature Writer, Columnist and Travel Journalist Dave Smith visits Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/10/14/feature-writer-columnist-and-travel-journalist-dave-smith-visits-dunottar-school/) - Yesterday, Year 7 students at Dunottar School in Reigate were visited by Dave Smith, a feature writer, columnist and travel journalist, who led a lively writing workshop.
- [Pupil's “simply fantastic” Drawing exhibited at prestigious London Galleries](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/11/03/pupils-simply-fantastic-drawing-exhibited-at-prestigious-london-galleries-1/) - The artwork of a pupil from Dunottar School in Reigate is being exhibited at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London.
- [Dunottar Choir opens England vs. Australia Four Nations Match on Remembrance Sunday](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/11/14/dunottar-choir-opens-england-vs-australia-four-nations-match-on-remembrance-sunday/) - Children from Dunottar School sing the national anthem live on pitch at London’s Olympic Park alongside pupils from ten other United Learning schools.
- [Students Soak Teachers for Charity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/12/08/students-soak-teachers-for-charity-1/) - Students at a school in Reigate have been throwing wet sponges at their teachers to raise money for charity.
- [Dunottar PTA hosts ‘Caring for Christmas’ Lunch](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/12/13/dunottar-pta-hosts-caring-for-christmas-lunch-2/) - On Saturday 10th December, Love Dunottar Parent Teacher Association hosted a ‘Caring for Christmas’ lunch for senior citizens living in the Redhill and Reigate area.On Saturday 10th December, Love Dunottar Parent Teacher Association hosted a ‘Caring for Christmas’ lunch for senior citizens living in the Redhill and Reigate area. This year’s event built on the successes of last year, with the number of guests rising from 78 to 130. The visitors are mainly associated with Age Concern, the Methodist
- [New Headmaster Appointed for Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/02/08/new-headmaster-appointed-for-dunottar-school/) - United Learning have today announced the appointment of Mr Mark Tottman as the new Headmaster of Dunottar School.
- [Dunottar Pupils on track to win Regional Science Competition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/02/10/dunottar-pupils-on-track-to-win-regional-science-competition/) - A group of students from Dunottar School in Reigate have won the Surrey SATRO KS5 2017 heat, which was held last night St Bede’s School in Redhill.A group of students from Dunottar School in Reigate have won the Surrey SATRO KS5 2017 heat, which was held last night St Bede’s School in Redhill. SATRO is an educational charity and social enterprise that aims to inspire young people to follow careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). It has been working
- [Dunottar Pupils Sing at one of the largest Choir Concerts in the World](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/02/10/dunottar-pupils-sing-at-one-of-the-largest-choir-concerts-in-the-world-1/) - On Tuesday, Year 7 pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate hit the O2 Arena to sing in front of thousands.On Tuesday, Year 7 pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate hit the O2 Arena to sing in front of thousands. Nearly sixty Year 7 students from Dunottar joined 175 school choirs from across the country to perform a range of songs to an audience of friends and family. Tickets to watch the Young Voices show
- [Students wear MUFTI to Raise over £200 for Sudanese School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/02/20/students-wear-mufti-to-raise-over-163200-for-sudanese-school/) - Students at a school in Reigate have been wearing MUFTI to raise cash for a UK charity that has helped to build and develop a girls’ residential school in the Sudan.Students at a school in Reigate have been wearing MUFTI to raise cash for a UK charity that has helped to build and develop a girls’ residential school in the Sudan. Pupils at Dunottar school in Reigate have ditched their uniforms and donned their weekend clothes, raising £2198.20 for Friends of Ibba Girls Schools in
- [Dunottar School Raises £240 for Red Nose Day](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/03/24/dunottar-school-raises-163240-for-red-nose-day/) - Pupils from a school in Reigate have raised £240 for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day.Pupils from a school in Reigate have raised £240 for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. Year 7 - 13 students at Dunottar School have ditched their uniforms and donned their own clothes to support fundraising activities. The pupils were inspired to contribute to Comic Relief following an assembly earlier in the week in which they
- [Little Shop of Horrors Wows Audience!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/03/27/little-shop-of-horrors-wows-audience/) - On 23rd and 24th March, Dunottar School in Reigate opened its doors to a carnivorous plant with an unquenchable thirst for human blood.
- [Year 5 Philosophy Competition Workshop](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/10/14/year-5-philosophy-competition-workshop/) - We recently held a workshop for those Year 5 pupils who entered our latest creative competition. The competition challenged pupils to showcase their thoughts on four thought-provoking questions through a variety of mediums, including newspaper articles, stories, essays, videos or mind maps. The questions ranged from the ethical - "Should animals have the same rights
- [Year 9 Explore New Scientist Live!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/10/14/year-9-explore-new-scientist-live/) - On Monday 14th October, our Year 9 pupils had the incredible opportunity to attend New Scientist Live, experiencing an inspiring day filled with fascinating talks and hands-on, interactive exhibits. From astronaut training and space travel, to uncovering dinosaur behaviour and going on a moss safari, our students explored how their classroom learning applies to the
- [Year 5 Taster Morning 2024](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/05/11/year-5-taster-morning-2024/) - The sun was shining on this year's Taster Morning.
- [Trip To See Witness for the Prosecution](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/05/16/trip-to-see-witness-for-the-prosecution/) - On Thursday 16th May, GCSE drama pupils, drama scholars, aspiring actors and Performance Support Award pupils went to watch Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London's County Hall.
- [TEDx Talk: Our Headmaster's Philosophy on Education Reform](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/05/24/our-headmasters-philosophy-on-education-reform/) - In April, Mark Tottman gave a TEDx talk, 'How Disruptive Learning Can Create Future Leaders'.
- [ISI Inspectors Exceptionally Positive About Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/06/18/isi-inspectors-exceptionally-positive-about-dunottar/) - Earlier this term, Dunottar was inspected by the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) as part of a routine cycle of visits.
- [Dunottar's Warrior Learners Celebrate A-level Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/08/15/dunottars-warrior-learners-celebrate-a-level-success/) - Today, students at Dunottar School were celebrating their A-level results.
- [Best Ever GCSE Exam Results for Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/08/22/best-ever-gcse-exam-results-for-dunottar-2/) - Following on from last week’s A-level celebrations, students at Dunottar School were today receiving outstanding results across all subjects
- [Adventures in Thailand and Cambodia](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/09/01/adventures-in-thailand-and-cambodia/) - During the summer, some of our older students spent three weeks exploring Thailand and Cambodia, and volunteering at a Cambodian school.
- [Languages Week at Dunottar: A Celebration of Communication, Culture and Creativity!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/09/28/languages-week-at-dunottar-a-celebration-of-communication-culture-and-creativity/) - At Dunottar, Languages Week is always a highlight of the school year and this year was no exception!
- [Poet Ash Dickinson Runs workshop for Year 9](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/10/21/poet-ash-dickinson-runs-workshop-for-year-9/) - Poet and slam champion winner Ash Dickinson has visited Dunottar School to run a creative writing poetry workshop for Year 9.
- [](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/05/21/10693/) - On the 21st of May, our Year 7 pupils embarked on an exciting trip to Hever Castle, immersing themselves in the rich history of the Tudor period. The day began with a tour of the castle, followed by an engaging workshop conducted by the Hever Castle staff. During the workshop, pupils delved into Tudor society,
- [Alfie wins first place Trophy!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/04/19/alfie-wins-first-place-trophy/) - On April 16th, Dunottar School pupil Alfie won the first round of the 2017 Buckmore Park Kart Championship.
- [Dunottar School joins United Learning Schools to access to Theatre Programme!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/04/24/dunottar-school-joins-united-learning-schools-to-access-to-theatre-programme/) - This term, students from Dunottar School in Reigate have been participating in United Learning’s ‘Access to Theatre – AcT’ programme, designed to bring together teachers, students and industry practitioners and widen access to professional theatre.
- [U13A netball team are the District League winners for this season!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/04/25/u13a-netball-team-are-the-district-league-winners-for-this-season/) - Congratulations to Dunottar's U13A netball team who have won the Under 13A District League.
- [Pupils complete Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/04/25/pupils-complete-gold-duke-of-edinburgh-award-1/) - Past and present students from Dunottar School in Reigate have completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- [School’s History Department is First to receive Gold Historical Association Quality Mark](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/04/25/schools-history-department-is-first-to-receive-gold-historical-association-quality-mark/) - Dunottar School’s history department is thrilled to be the first secondary school in Surrey to be awarded the Gold Historical Association Quality Mark.
- [Pupils raise over £200 for charity!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/05/24/pupils-raise-over-163200-for-charity/) - Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate have ditched their school uniforms to raise cash for charity.
- [Fond Farewells to Founder of Dunottar Chamber Ensemble, who retires after 27 Years](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/07/03/fond-farewells-to-founder-of-dunottar-chamber-ensemble-who-retires-after-27-years/) - On Saturday July 1st, Loraine Nagioff, who founded the critically acclaimed Dunottar Chamber Ensemble, retired after 27 years in this role.
- [“I loved everything about it!” Pupils Showcase Talents in Arts Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/07/03/i-loved-everything-about-it-pupils-showcase-talents-in-arts-festival/) - Pupils at a school in Reigate have been enjoying three days off their timetabled lessons to develop their creative and team-working skills.
- [Dunottar School Students Celebrate A-Level Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/08/17/dunottar-school-students-celebrate-a-level-success-2/) - Staff and students at Dunottar School in Reigate are today celebrating a 100% A-Level pass rate, with more than half being awarded A* to B grades.
- [Dunottar Pupils thrilled with GCSE Success!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/08/24/dunottar-pupils-thrilled-with-gcse-success-2/) - Year 11 pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate are today celebrating GCSE success with 94% grades at A*-C or 9-4.
- [Dunottar Teacher Ranked First Brit in World Championships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/09/05/dunottar-teacher-ranked-first-brit-in-world-championships/) - A teacher from a Reigate school took a sixth place finish at the World Icosathlon Championships in Belgium and is the highest ranked British male.
- [New Headmaster encourages Pupils to think outside the Box](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/09/19/new-headmaster-encourages-pupils-to-think-outside-the-box/) - On Thursday 14th September, pupils, parents and staff from Dunottar School in Reigate enjoyed an inspirational speech at their annual prize giving evening from Mark Tottman, the school’s new headmaster.
- [Dunottar PTA Raises nearly £600 for MacMillan Cancer Support](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/09/29/dunottar-pta-raises-nearly-163600-for-macmillan-cancer-support/) - They raised £570 for the charity, which provides practical, medical and financial support, pushing for better cancer care.
- [Dunottar School donates Carloads of Food to Loveworks](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/10/06/dunottar-school-donates-carloads-of-food-to-loveworks/) - A school in Reigate has ditched uniforms for the day to donate to a foodbank.
- [Pupils Learn Circus Skills!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/10/17/pupils-learn-circus-skills-1/) - Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate have been encouraged to learn new skills in an unusual way.
- [School wows Audience at World’s largest Drama Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/11/16/school-wows-audience-at-worlds-largest-drama-festival/) - On 10th November, pupils from a school in Reigate performed a Shakespeare play at the world’s largest youth drama festival.
- [Dunottar Christmas Fair!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/11/27/dunottar-christmas-fair-1/) - Pupils, parents and staff celebrated Christmas at the annual Dunottar Parent Teacher Association Christmas fair at Dunottar School in Reigate
- [The Box Clever Theatre Company Performs 'Macbeth'](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/01/08/the-box-clever-theatre-company-perform-macbeth/) - On Thursday 8th January, the Box Clever Theatre company visited Dunottar to perform ‘Macbeth’ to Year 11 in the school’s purpose-built Castle Theatre.
- [Max Trains With Cricket Stars Foakes and Pope](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/01/26/max-trains-with-cricket-stars-foakes-and-pope/) - As part of their training for England's upcoming tour to India, Sixth Form student Max had an invaluable opportunity to train with two England cricketers - wicketkeeper batsman, Ben Foakes and no. 3 test batsman, Ollie Pope. During two training sessions, Max assisted the England stars by bowling his left arm spin at them in preparation for India's plethora of spin bowlers.
- [Dunottar Reunion at Benfica Football Club](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/02/15/dunottar-reunion-at-benfica-football-club/) - During their five-day tour to Lisbon, our footballers enjoyed a training session at Benfica's Academy.
- [St. George's House Retain The House Shout Title!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/02/22/st-georges-house-retain-the-house-shout-title/) - Congratulations to St. George's, St. Andrew's, St. David's and St. Patrick's Houses for another wonderful and successful House Shout!
- [Dunottar Warriors Win Special “Judges Award”](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2024/02/29/dunottar-warriors-win-special-judges-award/) - On Thursday 8th February, the "Dunottar Warriors" - a team of pupils from Year 7 to Year 9 - participated in the First LEGO League Regional Tournament at the newly built STEM Centre at Gatwick Airport.
- [Year 9 Geographers Visit Battersea Power Station](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/12/07/year-9-geographers-visit-battersea-power-station/) - Year 9 geographers took a trip to London to investigate how the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station had incorporated inclusive design and created mixed use spaces in the inner city.
- [Spendid Productions Brings 'The Government Inspector' to Dunottar's Castle Theatre](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/10/10/spendid-productions-brings-the-government-inspector-to-dunottars-castle-theatre/) - On the 10th October, we were treated to an amazing performance of 'The Government Inspector' by the fantastic Splendid Productions.
- [Poet Ash Dickinson Runs Workshops for Year 9](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/10/11/poet-ash-dickinson-runs-workshops-for-year-9/) - On Wednesday 11 th October, poet Ash Dickinson visited Dunottar School to run a creative writing poetry workshop with Year 9.
- [Senior Pupils Visit the Historical Sites of Berlin](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/11/08/senior-pupils-visit-the-historical-sites-of-berlin/) - In October half term, 40 students accompanied by five members of staff, spent five days in Berlin learning more about the history of the Holocaust and the Cold War.
- [Top of the Bench!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/11/16/top-of-the-bench/) - On Thursday 16th November, Ben, Lauren, Will and Yasmine represented Dunottar at the Royal Society of Chemistry's Top of the Bench competition.
- [The Cricketer Schools Guide 2024](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/11/20/the-cricketer-schools-guide-2024/) - We are delighted to announce that we have been included in the The Cricketer Schools Guide for the fifth year running.
- [Pupils Perform 'As You Like It' in the Shakespeare Schools Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/11/23/pupils-perform-as-you-like-it-in-the-shakespeare-schools-festival/) - On Thursday 23rd November, the cast of 'As you Like it' took part in the Shakespeare Schools Festival at the Leatherhead Theatre.
- [Dunottar Awarded "Wellbeing Award for Schools"](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/08/30/dunottar-awarded-wellbeing-award-for-schools/) - We are delighted to announce that our school has been awarded the prestigious 'Wellbeing Award for Schools'.
- [Languages Week 2023](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/10/02/8994/) - In September, the MFL Department had a fantastic Languages Week with activities throughout the week. We were very lucky to welcome Steve Eadon from Mingalaba who spoke to the students during Monday's assembly about his journey with languages and his time spent working at Arsenal FC. Steve also spent the day with different classes writing
- [Performing Arts Trip to Guys & Dolls](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/09/21/performing-arts-trip-to-guys-dolls/) - On 21st September, Performing Arts took a trip to the amazing immersive production ‘Guys & Dolls’ at the Bridge Theatre.
- [A Level Biology Students Visit The Millennium Seed Bank](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/09/29/a-level-biology-students-visit-the-millennium-seed-bank/) - A Level Biology students enjoyed a visit to the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst-Kew Gardens.
- [Award Winning Holodomor Essay Competition 2023](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/09/25/holodomor-essay-competition-2023/) - Congratulations to Cameron for winning third prize in the Holodomor Essay Competition 2023.
- [Jude to Star in Santa's Favourite Musical!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/09/06/jude-to-star-in-santas-favourite-musical/) - Jude will be playing the role of Michael Hobbs, the young brother of Buddy, in Elf The Musical.
- [Best Ever GCSE Exam Results for Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/08/24/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.
- [Students Celebrate A-level Success at Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/08/17/students-celebrate-a-level-success-at-dunottar-3/) - Today, students at Dunottar School were celebrating some outstanding A-level results.
- [Dunottar's First Open Mic Night](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/05/17/dunottars-first-open-mic-night/) - The Spring Term saw the Music Department holding the very first Open Mic Night.
- [Speak Out Challenge 2023](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/04/15/speak-out-challenge-2023/) - This half term saw the third edition of Dunottar School’s annual Speak Out Challenge.
- [Whole School Musical is a Rocking Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/04/03/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.
- [Lego Robotics Competition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/02/13/lego-robotics-competition/) - On 9th February, two teams took part in a Lego robotics competition against ten other schools.
- [Year 9 World War One Day](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/03/05/year-9-world-war-one-day/) - On Thursday 2nd March, Year 9 pupils enjoyed a World War One cross-curricular day.
- [Year 10 Geography Trip to Flatford Mill](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/03/22/year-10-geography-trip-to-flatford-mill/) - Friday 17th March saw the GCSE geographers joyfully set off for their weekend at Flatford Mill.
- [Students visit American Multinational Financial Services Corporation to learn about Cybersecurity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/06/25/students-visit-american-multinational-financial-services-corporation-to-learn-about-cybersecurity/) - A group of students from a school in Reigate have visited an investment company to learn about cybersecurity.
- [High flying BBC Finalist inspires Students with Stories of Aspiration, Resilience and Tenacity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/06/28/high-flying-bbc-finalist-inspires-students-with-stories-of-aspiration-resilience-and-tenacity/) - On Wednesday 26th June, Reigate’s Dunottar School welcomed RAF pilot and trainee astronaut Kerry Bennett as guest speaker at its annual prize giving evening at the Dorking Halls.
- [Students enjoy time off Curriculum to focus on Community, Charity and Culture](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/07/04/students-enjoy-time-off-curriculum-to-focus-on-community-charity-and-culture/) - On 1st-3rd July, Year 9 and 10 pupils from a school in Reigate enjoyed three days off curriculum to broaden their outlook on the world.
- [School Combines Beatboxing with Shakespeare](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/07/04/school-combines-beatboxing-with-shakespeare/) - On Tuesday 2nd July, a group of Year 7 and 8 students from Dunottar School in Reigate enjoyed a day of beatboxing workshop
- [Dunottar School raises nearly £22K for Charities](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/07/04/dunottar-school-raises-nearly-16322k-for-charities/) - Dunottar School in Reigate has raised nearly £22,000 for charities throughout the academic year.
- [Dunottar School wins prestigious national Award](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/07/05/dunottar-school-wins-prestigious-national-award/) - Dunottar School is delighted to announce that it has won the prestigious Education Business Award for the ‘Outstanding Progress - UK Independent Schools’ category 2019.
- [‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ provides Inspiration for Dunottar School’s Arts Week](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/07/05/a-midsummer-nights-dream-provides-inspiration-for-dunottar-schools-arts-week/) - Year 7 and 8 pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have enjoyed time off curriculum to take part in activities that were inspired by Shakespeare’s play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.
- [Students Celebrate A Level Success at Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/08/15/students-celebrate-a-level-success-at-dunottar/) - Students at Dunottar School were today celebrating another year of A level success, in which 20% of the grades attained were A*-A.
- [Year 11 Pupils looking forward to starting A Levels!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/08/22/year-11-pupils-looking-forward-to-starting-a-levels/) - Well done to Year 11, who have achieved excellent value added results with today’s GCSEs!
- [Sports themed careers evening](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/09/17/sports-themed-careers-evening/) - On Tuesday 17th September, our Sports Department hosted a sports and nutrition careers evening, with VIP guests from Sky Sports and the Belfast Telegraph.
- [The official opening of our new Sixth Form Centre](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/09/19/the-official-opening-of-our-new-sixth-form-centre/) - Today saw the official opening of our new state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre, a stunning modern building designed to complement the historic Grade II listed Palladian Mansion that forms the original part of the school.
- [Team building a strong foundation for friendship](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/09/24/team-building-a-strong-foundation-for-friendship/) - Year seven and year nine pupils from Dunottar School, in Reigate, kick-started this academic year with two adventure-based team-building trips
- [Inspiring a generation of linguists](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/10/07/inspiring-a-generation-of-linguists/) - Dunottar School this week hosted Languages Week, a diverse celebration of the cultural influences that make learning a new language so exciting.
- [A bumper taster day](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/10/15/a-bumper-taster-day/) - Dunottar School’s biggest taster day to date! On Saturday 5 th October, we hosted our biggest taster event to date for prospective year 7 pupils wishing to join the school in September 2020.
- [Building entrepreneurs of the future](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/11/18/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.
- [Magical music making](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/11/18/magical-music-making/) - On Friday 8 th November, 20 pupils in years 3-6 from local primary and prep schools attended our magical orchestra workshop.
- [Dunottar school recognised as one of the UK’s top cricketing schools](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/11/28/dunottar-school-recognised-as-one-of-the-uks-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.
- [Imagining the future with a budding generation of forward-thinkers](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/11/28/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.
- [Dunottar School celebrating Christmas with the elderly community](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/12/13/dunottar-school-celebrating-christmas-with-the-elderly-community/) - On Saturday 7 th December, we once again opened our doors to 112 elderly members of the local community for a festive lunch with carols, performances and bingo for all to enjoy.
- [Dunottar School Get Active Challenge](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/12/13/dunottar-school-get-active-challenge/) - This January we are launching our first Dunottar School Get Active Challenge , a 31-day campaign designed to inspire you and your family to start 2020 in the best way possible.
- [Dunottar School performs to critical-acclaim at the Shakespeare Schools Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/01/14/dunottar-school-performs-to-critical-acclaim-at-the-shakespeare-schools-festival/) - On 20 th November 2019, a collective of over 30 Dunottar pupils, took to the stage in Leatherhead for the annual Shakespeare Schools Foundation Festival.
- [Dunottar School Gets Active!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/01/21/dunottar-school-gets-active/) - On 1 st January we launched our first Get Active Challenge, a 31-day campaign designed to inspire pupils, parents and staff to start 2020 in the best possible way.
- [Dunottar pupils perform to an audience of thousands at the O2](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/01/28/dunottar-pupils-perform-to-an-audience-of-thousands-at-the-o2/) - On Wednesday 22 nd January, 80 of our Year 7 pupils arrived at the O2 Arena to sing in front of an audience of thousands.
- [Award-winning Robotics from Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/02/03/award-winning-robotics-from-dunottar-school/) - For the second year running our pupils won the Robot Performance Award at the First Lego League Regional tournament in London.
- [Dunottar School hosts East Surrey Lord Taverners regional indoor cricket tournament](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/02/10/dunottar-school-hosts-east-surrey-lord-taverners-regional-indoor-cricket-tournament/) - On Monday 27th of January 2020 we hosted and competed in the East Surrey Lord Taverners regional indoor cricket tournament.
- [Dunottar’s Upper School play explores the realities of schizophrenia](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/03/03/dunottars-upper-school-play-explores-the-realities-of-schizophrenia/) - On Friday 31 st January, 21 pupils from our Upper School performed an emotionally charged interpretation of Adult child / Dead Child by Claire Dowie.
- [Dunottar School nurtures photography talent in community schools](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/03/09/dunottar-school-nurtures-photography-talent-in-community-schools/) - On Friday 28 th February, we hosted a photography workshop for the three finalists of a recent photography competition open to all Year 5 pupils in local junior schools.
- [Dunottar School Leads the Way in Remote Learning During Coronavirus Pandemic](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/04/20/dunottar-school-leads-the-way-in-remote-learning-during-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Dunottar School has been leading the way in remote learning – supporting its community of pupils and parents during the coronavirus school closures.
- ["Funny Faces" Art Competition Open for Entries](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/04/28/funny-faces-art-competition-open-for-entries/) - If you are looking for an activity to keep your child entertained, why not encourage them to enter our "Funny Faces" art competition, open to all Year 5 pupils.
- [Mrs Lewis: It all started with a box of books](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/05/01/mrs-lewis-it-all-started-with-a-box-of-books/) - When I was eight, my aunt visited, with her car packed to the roof with boxes of books that she had enjoyed as a child.
- [Mr Tottman: The books that have influenced me](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/05/13/mr-tottman-the-books-that-have-influenced-me/) - Dunottar’s Headmaster discusses his love of reading and how it can improve our connectedness to a wider community by providing insights into the lives of others
- [Ms Pettet: Will the arts ever be the same again?](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/05/18/will-the-arts-ever-be-the-same-again/) - I know that this may seem to be a bold, emotive question. However, having reflected on the effects of the pandemic in recent weeks, it is a question that I feel is important to consider.
- [Mr Cotton's Dunottar Ramble](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/05/26/mr-cottons-dunottar-ramble/) - Whilst everyone has been away and working hard at home, I’ve had a good wander around the place and discovered a few interesting things about our lovely school.
- [Mr Kokott: Social media - actual selves versus ideal selves](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/06/15/mr-kokott-social-media-actual-selves-versus-ideal-selves/) - COVID-19 has given us all an opportunity to stop and reflect on what is important in our lives. It has provided a unique experience where we have been forced to look at life from a different angle.
- [Winners Announced of Dunottar's Funny Faces Art Competition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/06/15/winners-announced-of-dunottars-funny-faces-art-competition/) - During an unprecedented period of school closure, Dunottar School launched its “Funny Faces” art competition to all Year 5 pupils in the local area.
- [Mrs Boden: History and its relevance to the present](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/06/22/mrs-boden-history-and-its-relevance-to-the-present/) - As I write this, we are certainly living in unprecedented times – the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter campaign and the technological revolution that is enabling us to teach virtually.
- [Mrs van Duijvenvoorde: Oh, the places you'll go](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/06/29/miss-van-duijenvoorde-oh-the-places-youll-go/) - 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.
- [Dunottar School Celebrates A-Level Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/08/14/dunottar-school-celebrates-a-level-success/) - Dunottar School pupils have done themselves proud this year with their A-level results, despite these challenging, unprecedented times.
- [GCSE Success for Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/08/20/gcse-success-for-dunottar-school/) - After last week’s excellent A-level results, Dunottar School pupils are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results this week.
- [Dunottar School Announces Partnership with Dorking Wanderers Football Club](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/09/07/dunottar-school-announces-partnership-with-dorking-wanderers-football-club/) - Dunottar School is delighted to announce that it has signed an exciting partnership agreement with Dorking Wanderers Football Club .
- [Dunottar School caring for the community](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/09/15/dunottar-school-caring-for-the-community/) - 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
- [Dunottar School takes to the trails](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/09/21/dunottar-school-takes-to-the-trails/) - The balmy weekend of 12 th – 14 th September saw over 50 Year 10 pupils take to the trails for a three-day Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award training and practice hike.
- [A timetable of Co-Curricular diversity at Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/10/05/a-timetable-of-co-curricular-diversity-at-dunottar-school/) - Celebrating the individual is order-of-the-day at Dunottar, where curiosity and independence are actively encouraged.
- [Dunottar School’s History Department is awarded Gold!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/11/16/dunottar-schools-history-department-is-awarded-gold/) - On Thursday 29 th October 2020, our History Department was informed its Historical Association Quality Mark* would be renewed with Gold Status.
- [Head of Year 10, Darron Kokott, smashes fund-raising target for cricketer Andy Patterson](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/11/23/head-of-year-10-darron-kokott-smashes-fund-raising-target-for-cricketer-andy-patterson/) - 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
- [Dunottar School is ‘not out’ of the Top 100 Senior Schools in the UK for cricket!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2020/11/26/dunottar-school-is-not-out-of-the-top-100-senior-schools-in-the-uk-for-cricket/) - We're delighted to announce Dunottar will, once again, feature in The Cricketer Schools Guide top 100 senior schools
- [Dunottar School Hosts Virtual Carol Service](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/01/13/virtual-carol-service/) - On Tuesday 15th December, we hosted our first virtual Carol Concert, which went live on Youtube at 7pm.
- [Simon Manning, Director of Sport, Championing Sport for all During Lockdown ](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/02/03/simon-manning-director-of-sport-championing-sport-for-all-during-lockdown/) - Dunottar's Director of Sport, Simon Manning, is working closely with the Surrey Schools Athletics Association (SSAA)
- [Funny Faces inspired by an iconic Italian artist](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/03/08/funny-faces-inspired-by-an-iconic-italian-artist/) - This January we launched our annual ‘ Funny Faces’ art competition , inviting Year 5 pupils from local primary schools to submit their own ‘ Funny Face’
- [Keeping our pupils, staff and parents inspired with a team of professional athletes](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/03/29/keeping-our-pupils-staff-and-parents-inspired-with-a-team-of-professional-athletes/) - This spring our Sports Department joined forces with its network of professional sports people, to host a series of virtual ‘Meet the Pro / Q&A’ events open to pupils, parents and teaching staff.
- [Dunottar School Inspires Community Primary Schools to Entice the Bees and Bugs!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/03/31/dunottar-school-inspires-community-primary-schools-to-entice-the-bees-and-bugs/) - This winter, our Beekeeping Club, invited Year 5 pupils from local community schools to take part in a design a bee / bug sanctuary competition.
- [Dunottar Hailed "A Secret Surrey Star" by Tatler](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/04/01/dunottar-hailed-a-secret-surrey-star-by-tatler/) - We are delighted to announce that Dunottar has been given a glowing review in the Tatler School Guide 2021, describing the school as “a secret Surrey star” and praising the pastoral care.
- [Dunottar Welcomes Ian Bell at the Cricketer Club Bat Testing Day](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/04/06/dunottar-welcomes-ian-bell-at-the-cricketer-club-bat-testing-day/) - On Monday 22nd March, we were delighted to welcome five-time ashes winner Ian Bell to the school, along with the team from the Cricketer magazine, for their annual Club Guide Bat Testing Day.
- [Dunottar’s Upcycling Challenge Inspiring Innovation Outside the Classroom](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/05/24/dunottars-upcycling-challenge-inspiring-innovation-outside-the-classroom/) - Early this spring we invited pupils from Primary schools to take part in an upcycling challenge, to repurpose unwanted recyclable items.
- [We're Delighted to be Welcoming Visitors Back to School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/06/08/were-delighted-to-be-welcoming-visitors-back-to-school/) - We are delighted to be welcoming prospective parents back to school, for a series of intimate tours of the school, an introduction to teaching staff
- [U14s Through to County Cup Semi Finals](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/06/11/u14s-through-to-county-cup-semi-finals/) - On Thursday 10th June, our U14s boys cricket team beat a very strong side from Wilson’s School in the quarter finals of the county cup with an 18 run victory.
- [Mark Tottman - Gareth Southgate: A True Warrior Learner](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/07/07/gareth-southgate-a-true-warrior-learner/) - At Dunottar, pupils are encouraged to be ‘Warrior Learners’
- [John Weiner to Join Dunottar as Deputy Head, Pastoral](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/02/07/john-weiner-to-join-dunottar-as-deputy-head-pastoral/) - We are pleased to announce that John Weiner has been appointed as our new Deputy Head Pastoral from September 2023.
- [Orchestra Outreach Workshop for Local Primary School Pupils](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/02/06/dunottar-runs-orchestra-outreach-workshop-for-local-pupils/) - At the end of January, the Dunottar Chamber Ensemble hosted an Orchestra Outreach Workshop.
- [Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench Competition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/01/24/royal-society-of-chemistrys-top-of-the-bench-competition/) - Year 9 took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Top of the Bench competition.
- [GCSE and A Level Trip to the Tate Modern](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/01/21/gcse-and-a-level-trip-to-the-tate-modern/) - Art, Photography and 3-Dimensional Design pupils from Year 11 and 13 enjoyed a trip to the Tate Modern.
- [We Will Rock You Musical Masterclass for Year 5 Pupils](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/02/03/we-will-rock-you-musical-masterclass-for-year-5-pupils/) - Year 5 pupils from Micklefield Prep School were champions at our We Will Rock You Masterclass.
- [Local Year 5 Pupils Enjoy Science Masterclass at Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/01/31/local-year-5-pupils-enjoy-science-masterclass-at-dunottar/) - Year 5 pupils from local primary schools had their first taste of biology, chemistry and physics.
- [Writer Dave Smith Delivers Workshop to Year Pupils 7 ](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2023/02/01/writer-dave-smith-delivers-workshop-to-year-7/) - Year 7 pupils enjoyed a workshop run by feature writer, columnist and travel journalist Dave Smith.
- [Acting Up Despite the Challenges](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/07/19/5703/) - Despite the challenges this year presented, we opened our doors in the penultimate week of term, to a glorious production of the musical "Sister Act".
- [Dunottar Pupils Celebrate A-Level Success](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/08/10/dunottar-pupils-celebrate-a-level-success/) - Despite these challenging and uncertain times, Dunottar School pupils have done themselves proud this year with their A-level awards which reflects their hard work.
- [GCSE Success for Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/08/12/gcse-success-for-dunottar-school-2/) - Following on from this week’s excellent A-level grades, Dunottar School pupils are celebrating a superb set of GCSE results. Many pupils achieved top grades.
- [The official opening of our new Castle Theatre and Performing Arts Centre](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/11/02/the-official-opening-of-our-new-castle-theatre-and-performing-arts-centre/) - On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Sir Jon Coles visited our school, to officially open the new Castle Theatre and Performing Arts Centre to a delighted audience
- [A record number take to the trails for cross country](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/11/10/a-record-number-take-to-the-trails-for-cross-country/) - On 5th November our pupils, took to the trails to represent their houses in the school’s annual cross-country event around the beautiful grounds of the school.
- [Our music and drama scholars take centre-stage](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/11/17/our-music-and-drama-scholars-take-centre-stage/) - On November 4th, 2021, our Music and Performing Art Scholars took centre-stage in the new Castle Performing Theatre Arts Centre with a melody of performances.
- [Acing it on the volleyball courts](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/11/24/acing-it-on-the-volleyball-courts/) - In September this year, our sports department made Dunottar history, with the introduction of the school’s very first recreational volleyball club
- [Dunottar School recognised as one of the UK’s top independent schools for cricket](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2021/11/24/dunottar-school-recognised-as-one-of-the-uks-top-independent-schools-for-cricket/) - Once again Dunottar School, in Reigate Surrey, has been independently selected by The Cricketer magazine as one of the UK’s top independent schools for cricket.
- [Our Gold status history department achieves case-study status!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/01/27/our-gold-status-history-department-achieves-case-study-status/) - We are delighted to announce that Dunottar has been selected to feature as a case study on the Historical Association’s website.
- ["A senior school with pastoral care and pupil support at its core" - Muddy Stilettos](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/02/02/a-senior-school-with-pastoral-care-and-pupil-support-at-its-core-muddy-stilettos/) - We welcomedMuddy Stilettos to Dunottar recently, enabling them to publish their unique and impartial review of the school as part of their Best Schools Guide.
- [Dunottar School pupils reigning supreme at Lego robotics](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/02/10/dunottar-school-pupils-reigning-supreme-at-lego-robotics/) - On Saturday 29 th January, pupils from Dunottar School, in Reigate, won the Championship Award at the First Lego League Regional tournament in London.
- [Dunottar pupils take to the boards at the Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/02/14/dunottar-pupils-take-to-the-boards-at-the-coram-shakespeare-schools-festival/) - On 1st February, over 30 pupils from Dunottar School, in Reigate, took part in the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.
- [Dunottar pupil wins scholarship to study English  at Cambridge University next summer](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/02/28/dunottar-pupil-wins-scholarship-to-study-english-at-cambridge-university-next-summer/) - Dunottar School in Reigate Surrey celebrated A level English literature student Lila, who has been offered a partial scholarship to study English literature.
- [UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/03/04/ukmt-intermediate-maths-challenge/) - Congratulations to all Dunottar pupils who took part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge in February - the results are in!
- [Year 5 "Funny Faces" Competition 2022](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/03/30/funny-faces-2022/) - Earlier this year, our art department invited Year 5 pupils from local prep and primary schools, to take part in our annual "Funny Faces" competition.
- [Dunottar Volleyball: From Zero to Hero in Just one Season!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/06/27/dunottar-volleyball-from-zero-to-hero-in-just-one-season/) - Last September, we began looking at the idea of starting a recreational volleyball club for pupils, not with the aim of competing, but learning how to play and fun.
- [Students Celebrate A-level Success at Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/08/18/students-celebrate-a-level-success-at-dunottar-2/) - Students at Dunottar School were today celebrating outstanding A-level results, in which 44% of the grades attained were A*/A and 18%the top A* grade.
- [GCSE Success for Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/08/25/gcse-success-for-dunottar-school-3/) - Following on from last week’s outstanding A-level grades, students at Dunottar School celebrated an excellent set of GCSE results. 12% attained a grade 9.
- [Pupils Enjoy Poetry Workshops with Ash Dickinson](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/10/05/pupils-enjoy-poetry-workshops-with-ash-dickinson/) - On Friday 30th September, poet Ash Dickinson visited Dunottar School to run creative writing poetry workshops with Years 9 and 10.
- [Dunottar Pupils First to Visit ASOS](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/10/10/dunottar-pupils-first-to-visit-asos/) - On Friday 7 th October, twenty Dunottar girls visited ASOS 's headquarters based in Camden Town, London. ASOS is an online clothes and fashion retailer.
- [Dunottar Under 16s Embark on Midlands Rugby Tour](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/11/05/dunottar-under-16s-embark-on-midlands-rugby-tour/) - During October half term, our under 16s boys rugby team embarked on Dunottar’s first rugby tour to the Midlands. The trip began with some team building fun
- [Dunottar Named in Top 100 Cricket Schools for Fourth Year](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/11/16/dunottar-named-in-top-100-cricket-schools-for-fourth-year/) - Dunottar School is proud to announce that it has been included in The Cricketer Schools Guide 2023 for the fourth year running.
- [Beach Volleyball Star Javier Bello Visits Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/11/16/beach-volleyball-star-javier-bello-visits-dunottar-school/) - On 15th November, Beach Volleyball star Javier Bello visited Dunottar School and won a new legion of new fans!
- [Dunottar Performs "Much Ado About Nothing" at Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/11/18/dunottar-performs-much-ado-about-nothing-at-coram-shakespeare-schools-festival/) - The amazing cast of 'Much Ado About Nothing' took to the stage at the Leatherhead Theatre for their comic sixties-inspired version of a well-known Shakespeare play.
- [An Evening of Folklore and Fairytale at Waterstones](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/11/23/an-evening-of-folklore-and-fairytale-at-waterstones/) - On Monday, 21st November, the English department took nine Year 10 and 11 members of its two reading groups to Waterstones Piccadilly in London.
- [Sixth Form Pupils Attend "Psychology of Serial Killers" Lecture](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/11/24/sixth-form-pupils-attend-psychology-of-serial-killers-lecture/) - On Tuesday 22nd November, a group of Sixth Form Psychology students attended a lecture on the psychology of serial killers at Dorking Halls.
- [Year 7 Pupils Receive BookBuzz Books](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2022/11/30/year-7-pupils-receive-bookbuzz-books/) - Christmas has come early for the Year 7s who are all receiving their BookTrust BookBuzz books this week. They were able to choose a book from a shortlist to keep.
- [Dunottar PTA Raises over £200 for MacMillan Cancer Support](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/09/25/dunottar-pta-raises-over-163200-for-macmillan-cancer-support/) - Parent Georgie Lucas, who helped to organise the event, commented: “It was a very successful morning.
- [Pupils ditch Uniforms for Charity!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/05/12/pupils-ditch-uniforms-for-charity/) - Pupils from a School in Reigate have raised over £350 for charity by wearing their own clothes to school. Students from Dunottar School have raised £355.80 for MacMillan Cancer Support, one of the largest and most recognised cancer charities in the UK. The dress-down day was inspired by Jess Blake, Macmillan’s Fundraising Manager for Surrey,
- [“One of the best concerts the school has seen!”](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/05/06/one-of-the-best-concerts-the-school-has-seen/) - On Saturday, pupils, staff, parents and members of the public enjoyed a stunning evening of choral music at St Mark’s church in Reigate. The concert opened with the Dunottar Chamber Choir, who delivered a moving performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Former Dunottar pupil Imogen and current student Emily were the featured soloists. This was followed
- [Warwick Davis Returns to Sister's School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/05/12/warwick-davis-returns-to-sisters-school/) - Actor Warwick Davis has visited Dunottar School in Reigate—where his sister was a pupil. Commenting on his second visit in three months, he said: “The last time I was here, I was late, so I was in a bit of a fluster and I didn’t recognise it. It wasn’t until later that day that my
- [Dunottar Chamber Ensemble to hold 25th Anniversary Concert](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/06/11/dunottar-chamber-ensemble-to-hold-25th-anniversary-concert/) - This year, a group of highly acclaimed musicians is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special concert on Saturday June 27th at Reigate Park Church. Dunottar Chamber Ensemble, which brings together top musicians from schools in Redhill and Reigate, will be treating its audience to Elgar's Enigma Variations, the first performance of a concert piece
- [Dunottar Chamber Ensemble thrills Audience at 25th Anniversary Concert](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/06/30/dunottar-chamber-ensemble-thrills-audience-at-25th-anniversary-concert/) - On Saturday evening, Dunottar Chamber Ensemble celebrated its 25th anniversary with a concert at Reigate Park Church. A delighted audience was thrilled with outstanding performances by top musicians from local schools, including Dunottar, St Bede’s, Reigate, St. Joseph’s, Reigate Grammar, Woldingham, Reigate Priory, Micklefield, and the Royal Alexandra and Albert School. The gifted youngsters treated
- [Dunottar School Sets New Records](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/07/06/dunottar-school-sets-new-records/) - A school in Reigate has had a runaway success with new records. Following its coeducational transition last September, Dunottar School has held a sports day with its first ever boys’ events. As a result, no hurdle has been too high and all winning boys set new records for future boys to beat. Incoming head of
- [Dunottar PTA hosts ‘Caring for Christmas’ Lunch](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/12/15/dunottar-pta-hosts-caring-for-christmas-lunch/) - On Sunday 13th December, Love Dunottar Parent Teacher Association hosted a ‘Caring for Christmas’ lunch for older people living in the Redhill and Reigate area. Nicola Wintle, who is both a teacher at Dunottar and has two children at the school, commented: “We felt that it was important to invite those who would otherwise be
- [Arun Braves the Shave for Macmillan Cancer Support](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/02/12/arun-braves-the-shave-for-macmillan-cancer-support/) - A 16-year-old pupil from a school in Reigate has raised over £1000 for charity by having his hair shaved off. Arun, a pupil at Dunottar School, has raised more than £1,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The sixth former was inspired to raise money for the charity when his best friend’s mother was diagnosed with breast
- [Dunottar Smashes Marathon World Record to Raise Cash for Sport Relief](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/03/18/dunottar-smashes-marathon-world-record-to-raise-cash-for-sport-relief/) - Year 7 and 8 pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have beaten a marathon world record as one of a range of activities to raise money for Sport Relief.
- [Wizard of Oz Wows Audience!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/04/18/wizard-of-oz-wows-audience/) - On 17th and 18th March, Dunottar School in Reigate opened its doors to a girl in a flying house, a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man. Directed by Charlie Watts, pupils from Years 7 - 13 performed ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to a packed hall of pupils, parents and teachers. Frank Gabrielson’s musical adaptation successfully recreated
- [Dunottar Chamber Ensemble Cellists give ‘stunning’ Performance](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/05/12/dunottar-chamber-ensemble-cellists-give-stunning-performance/) - Cellists from the Dunottar Chamber Ensemble in Reigate have been awarded the prestigious Chairman's Cup for the best performance of the evening at the Redhill and Reigate Music and Drama Festival—for the fourth year in a row. On 11thMay, Dunottar Chamber Ensemble Cellists competed against ten ensembles in the Group Music Making Class and were rated
- [Dunottar School raises over £200 for Local Charity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/05/25/dunottar-school-raises-over-163200-for-local-charity/) - Pupils and staff from Dunottar School in Reigate have raised over £200 for a local charity. Last Friday, they ditched their uniforms and donned their own clothes to raise £255.16 in support of St. Catherine’s Hospice. Lawrie Mallyon from St. Catherine's in Crawley visited Dunottar last week and talked about the charity in assembly. Chair
- [Dunottar School Continues to Invest Cash in Facilities](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/06/13/dunottar-school-continues-to-invest-cash-in-facilities/) - Dunottar School in Reigate has refurbished its swimming pool and changing rooms. Having been largely unchanged since the 1950s when it was built, this is the most recent of the school’s facilities to be upgraded. In the autumn term, Dunottar PTA funded the modernisation of the library. Last summer, the first of the science laboratories
- [Dunottar Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/06/23/dunottar-celebrates-ninetieth-birthday/) - Just like the Queen and David Attenborough, Dunottar School has celebrated a significant birthday. The Reigate-based school, which turned ninety on 4th May, has celebrated with a week of festivities. Dunottar deliberately delayed celebrations until after the summer exams and the return of the lower sixth to their lessons so that the entire community could
- [Collaboration between Dunottar and St. John’s School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/07/04/collaboration-between-dunottar-and-st-johns-school/) - Dunottar School in Reigate and St. John’s Primary School in Redhill have been collaborating with an exciting new sports initiative. Since January, Dunottar’s sports department has welcomed sixty Year 3 pupils to play hockey, do gymnastics in its sports hall and have swimming lessons. This was the first of weekly P.E. sessions and, after Easter,
- [Dunottar School Pupils go Wassailing!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/11/30/dunottar-school-pupils-go-wassailing/) - Pupils give premiere performance of specially commissioned piece.
- [Good turnout for Dunottar at YMCA Santa Run](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/12/11/good-turnout-for-dunottar-at-ymca-santa-run/) - Well done to our students, parents, family members and teachers who took part in the YMCA Santa Run at Reigate's Priory Park this weekend!
- [Dunottar PTA hosts Caring at Christmas Event](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/12/12/dunottar-pta-hosts-caring-at-christmas-event/) - On Saturday 9th December, Dunottar Parent Teacher Association hosted a ‘Caring at Christmas’ lunch.
- [Dunottar Pupils Sing at one of the largest Choir Concerts in the World](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/02/01/dunottar-pupils-sing-at-one-of-the-largest-choir-concerts-in-the-world-4/) - Year 7 pupils from a school in Reigate travelled to the 20,000 capacity O2 Arena in London to sing in front of thousands.
- [Pupils have a Bad Hair Day to raise nearly £700 for Charity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/02/02/pupils-have-a-bad-hair-day-to-raise-nearly-163700-for-charity/) - Pupils and staff at Dunottar School have unleashed their inner creativity to raise nearly £700 for a children’s charity.
- [Award-winning History Department initiates a Day of World War 1 Centenary Cross-curricular Events](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/02/26/award-winning-history-department-initiates-a-day-of-world-war-1-centenary-cross-curricular-events/) - Year 9 students at Dunottar School in Reigate enjoyed a day of cross-curricular events, linked to World War 1.
- [DUNOTTAR SCHOOL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SURREY CRICKET FOUNDATION](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/03/20/dunottar-school-announces-partnership-with-surrey-cricket-foundation/) - Dunottar School is delighted to announce that it has signed an exciting partnership agreement with Surrey Cricket Foundation.
- [It’s a Fine Life: ‘Oliver!' wows Audience!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/03/27/its-a-fine-life-oliver-wows-audience/) - On 22nd and 23rd March, pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate performed 'Oliver!' to a standing ovation.
- [Pupils climb K2 to raise Cash for Sport Relief](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/03/29/pupils-climb-k2-to-raise-cash-for-sport-relief/) - Year 7 and 8 pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have climbed the height of K2.
- [Scientists visit Dunottar School to speak at Symposium](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/05/02/scientists-visit-dunottar-school-to-speak-at-symposium/) - Pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have enjoyed a morning of science lectures from visiting speakers
- [Dunottar School welcomes Survivor from the Holocaust Educational Trust](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/29/dunottar-school-welcomes-survivor-from-the-holocaust-educational-trust-1/) - 28th June - 118 Year 9 and 10 pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate heard a testimony from Holocaust survivor.
- [Bestselling Writer and Historian Tracy Borman Visits Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/07/05/bestselling-writer-and-historian-tracy-borman-visits-dunottar-school/) - On Wednesday 4th July, best-selling author and historian Tracy Borman visited Dunottar School in Reigate.
- [Dunottar welcomes Ambassador for Help for Heroes to Prize Giving Evening](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/07/03/dunottar-welcomes-ambassador-for-help-for-heroes-to-prize-giving-evening-1/) - Monday, 2nd July, pupils, parents and staff from Dunottar School in Reigate filled the Dorking Halls.
- [STUDENTS AT DUNOTTAR SCHOOL CELEBRATE A LEVEL SUCCESS](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/08/16/students-at-dunottar-school-celebrate-a-level-success/) - Dunottar School’s students are today celebrating their A Level results with 100% pass rate and some notable performances.
- [STUDENTS AT DUNOTTAR SCHOOL MAKE GREAT LEAP FORWARD TO CELEBRATE GCSE SUCCESS](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/08/23/students-at-dunottar-school-make-great-leap-forward-to-celebrate-gcse-success/) - Pupils at Dunottar School have today received their GCSE results with 96% of students achieving five or more 9-4/A*-C grades.
- [MP Crispin Blunt visits Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/09/10/mp-crispin-blunt-visits-dunottar-school/) - On Friday, Sixth Form pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate welcomed their MP Crispin Blunt.
- [Scientists visit Dunottar School to speak at Symposium](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/03/26/scientists-visit-dunottar-school-to-speak-at-symposium-2/) - On Friday 22nd, March, ninety students from a school in Reigate enjoyed a morning of science lectures by university lecturers.
- [Dunottar hosts Versatility Netball Tournament](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/04/03/dunottar-hosts-versatility-netball-tournament/) - Dunottar School in Reigate hosted a Versatility Netball Tournament on Wednesday, 27th March. The secondary independent school welcomed netball players from Caterham School, Claremont Fan Court, Ewell Castle School, Freemen’s School, Reed’s School, Reigate Grammar School, Royal Alexander & Albert School and Trinity School. The Dunottar Versatility tournament took ten teams, two from Dunottar, through
- [Year 9 Students enhance Understanding of World War 1 through cross-curricular Activities](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/03/22/year-9-students-enhance-understanding-of-world-war-1-through-cross-curricular-activities/) - On Thursday, 21st March, Year 9 students at Dunottar School in Reigate enjoyed a day off.
- [Dunottar PTA Raises over £750 for MacMillan Cancer Support](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/09/28/dunottar-pta-raises-over-163750-for-macmillan-cancer-support/) - The Parent Teacher Association of Dunottar School in Reigate managed to have their cake and eat it.
- [School acquires Bee Hives](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/05/01/school-acquires-bee-hives/) - There is a buzz in the air at a school in Reigate. Dunottar School has bought two beehives after being approached by Vince Gallo, who is completing a PhD about the formation and use of honeycombs at Queen Mary University of London. The retired software engineer attempted to build a software bee and realised that
- [Dunottar welcomes Students from 27 Schools](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/10/09/dunottar-welcomes-students-from-27-schools/) - 146 students from 27 schools spent two hours sampling lessons at Dunottar School in Reigate.
- [Music and Drama Scholars thrill Audience](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/11/05/music-and-drama-scholars-thrill-audience/) - Music scholars joined drama scholars at Dunottar School in Reigate for a stunning evening of performances.
- [Dunottar hosts School’s First Digital Careers Evening](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/03/04/dunottar-hosts-schools-first-digital-careers-evening/) - On Thursday 28th February, Dunottar School hosted its first ever Digital Careers Evening.
- [Dunottar Pupils Sing at one of the largest Choir Concerts in the World](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/02/05/dunottar-pupils-sing-at-one-of-the-largest-choir-concerts-in-the-world-6/) - On Tuesday 29th January, seventy Year 7 pupils from a school in Reigate hit the O2 Arena.
- [Sixth Form Pupils move into £2.2 million Sixth Form Centre](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/06/07/sixth-form-pupils-move-into-16322-million-sixth-form-centre/) - A-level pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have moved into their newly built Sixth Form Centre. The £2.2 million building provides a modern working space that aims to look and feel like being at university and the world of work. Students also enjoy the benefits of silent study areas, collaborative study areas and social spaces, such as a patio, a
- [Dunottar ditches Uniforms to donate to Reigate Foodbank](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/10/12/dunottar-ditches-uniforms-to-donate-to-reigate-foodbank/) - Pupils, parents and staff at Dunottar School in Reigate have ditched uniforms for the day to donate food to a local foodbank.
- [Pupils splat Teachers to raise more than £500 for Children in Need](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/11/16/pupils-splat-teachers-to-raise-more-than-163500-for-children-in-need/) - Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate enjoyed a lunchtime of splatting their teachers in the face.
- [Pupils raise over £1,000 for Crisis at Christmas](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/12/14/pupils-raise-over-1631000-for-crisis-at-christmas/) - Parents, staff, pupils and the Dunottar School community have raised over £1,000 for Crisis at Christmas.
- [School Maths Department smashes Fundraising Target by more than 300%](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/05/14/school-maths-department-smashes-fundraising-target-by-more-than-300/) - The entire maths department from Dunottar School in Reigate has completed a gruelling 26.2-mile ‘Full Moon Marathon’ to raise cash for Walk the Walk, a grant making charity committed to raising funds for all breast cancer causes. The ‘Mathematitians’ have raised £4,222.40, smashing their £1,000 fundraising target. On the evening of May 11th and early
- [Students Donate Over 100 Boxes to Charity Appeal](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/24/students-donate-over-100-boxes-to-charity-appeal/) - Students from Dunottar have produced 108 Christmas boxes, which will be sent to children in the Ukraine. Following an assembly, students from Dunottar Reigate School for Girls were asked to prepare shoeboxes of Christmas gifts for children who live in poverty, have no parents, or receive no presents at Christmas. This initiative is part of
- [Choir Sweeps the Board at Woking Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/13/choir-sweeps-the-board-at-woking-festival/) - A choir from Dunottar performed at Woking Festival and delighted the judges so much that they won four trophies. Dunottar Chamber Choir from Dunottar Reigate School for Girls received plenty of plaudits at Woking Music Festival on 12th November. The talented teenagers were awarded the cup for the Under-19 School Choir and Church Choirs classes,
- [Student Comes Second in Local Final of FutureChef 2014](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/11/student-comes-second-in-local-final-of-futurechef-2014-1/) - A student from Dunottar came second in the Local final of FutureChef 2014 at Blenheim High School in Epsom last Friday. FutureChef is a nationwide culinary competition, which aims to inspire young people aged 12-16 to explore food and cooking as a life skill. It also informs them about entry routes to the hospitality industry.
- [Pinggera Selected to Train with Regional Squash Squad](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/08/pinggera-selected-to-train-with-regional-squash-squad-1/) - At a tournament run by England Squash and Racketball, Sara Pinggera came fifth in the Regional Closed Championships in Guildford last month. Beating junior squash players from Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Middlesex and London, she has been invited to train with the regional squad in a fortnight’s time. A member of Reigate Squash Club, Sara also
- [Poem about Digestion Goes Down Well](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/07/poem-about-digestion-goes-down-well-1/) - Lucy Macbeth, 12, is one of only three runners up in an ‘Ode to Digestion’ under-17s poetry competition, run by The Physiological Society.
- [Spanish Visit Allows Students to Enjoy Language and Culture](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/06/spanish-visit-allows-students-to-enjoy-language-and-culture/) - The Spanish department left the classroom and flew its students to Spain over half term. Dunottar took 45 students from Year 9 to Year 13 on a four-day visit to Andalucía to soak up the language and culture. Head of Spanish Anna Vaughan commented: “The purpose of the visit was to give the girls the opportunity
- [National Competition Winners Go International](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/04/national-competition-winners-go-international-1/) - Four aspiring film makers from a Reigate-based school have won an award in a national competition – and are now going international.
- [Saines to Represent Great Britain in Russia](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/12/09/saines-to-represent-great-britain-in-russia-1/) - A student from Dunottar has been selected to represent Great Britain in the European Deaf Swimming Championships in Russia, June 2014. A student from a Reigate-based school has been selected to represent Great Britain in the European Deaf Swimming Championships in Russia, June 2014. Polly Saines, 15, a pupil at Dunottar Reigate School for Girls,
- [Dance is the Word!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/12/05/dance-is-the-word/) - Last Sunday, aspiring dancers at a school in Reigate were thrilled to meet the associate choreographer for the Australian tour of the musical Grease. Dunottar Reigate School for Girls welcomed Charlotte Bull, who has also performed in many musicals, including the Olivier Award winning rock theatrical We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. In
- [Student Volunteers Time to Help with Art Project](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/29/student-volunteers-time-to-help-with-art-project/) - A pupil from Dunottar has been helping a local charity, whose art work will be exhibited at East Surrey College. Over the past few months, Maya Supra-Wood, 12, has been doing voluntary work at Conquest Art, which provides art classes for people with disabilities. It aims to use art to help people regain confidence and
- ["Outstanding" Success for Talented Teenager](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/11/24/outstanding-success-for-talented-teenager-1/) - A musician from a school in Reigate was judged ‘outstanding’ in Sutton Music Festival on Saturday 16 November. Chloe Barnes, 17, a pupil at Dunottar Reigate School for Girls, came first in the open instrumental concerto class with her performance on the oboe. Success follows success for the talented teenager. Last month, she was offered
- [Pupils Raise Hundreds in Protest Against Human Trafficking](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/01/31/pupils-raise-hundreds-in-protest-against-human-trafficking-1/) - Pupils have raised over £500 to show their support for victims of slavery. Year 11 students are donating £567 to the A21 Campaign, which aims to prevent human trafficking, to protect those who have been trafficked and to prosecute traffickers. The anti-slavery organisation was proposed by Issy Watson, 15, who commented: “My friend told me
- [Renowned International Soprano Performs at Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/01/30/renowned-international-soprano-performs-at-dunottar/) - On Wednesday 29th January, the distinguished soprano Patricia Rozario OBE shared her experience and skill when she led senior singers in a morning of public lessons. Dunottar pupils from were given the opportunity to sit in on master classes, a standard form of teaching at in music colleges and university music departments. Charles Thompson, who
- [Dunottar Choir Sings at Holocaust Memorial Service](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/01/27/dunottar-choir-sings-at-holocaust-memorial-service-1/) - On Thursday 23rd January a choir from Dunottar performed at Reigate Town Hall for the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Doctor Lynne Hack, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Steven Farrer. Members of Dunottar Girls’ Choir sang as part of the Holocaust Memorial Service, an annual event hosted by the Mayor to commemorate the Jews who
- [Parents Unite in Passion for Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/01/21/parents-unite-in-passion-for-dunottar/) - On a cold and foggy January morning, parents and students gathered to show their solidarity and support for Dunottar. The spirit of Dunottar Reigate School for Girls shone through the fog as hundreds of parents and pupils gathered in support of the #savedunottar campaign. A parent of one daughter commented: “What an amazing turnout it
- [More Accolades for Gifted Student Chloe Barnes](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/01/09/more-accolades-for-gifted-student-chloe-barnes/) - Reigate pupil Chloe Barnes is celebrating after being awarded a distinction in a top grade Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exam – for the fourth time. The musically gifted student at Dunottar Reigate School for Girls has achieved a distinction in her Grade 8 piano exam. This follows three previous Grade
- [Buzzing Dragonflies Kick-start New Year](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/01/07/buzzing-dragonflies-kick-start-new-year/) - A member of Reigate Priory’s Lacrosse Club has spent a day coaching committed sports students in their school holidays.
- [If You Go Down to the Park Today, You Are In For a Big Suprise](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2013/12/13/if-you-go-down-to-the-park-today-you-are-in-for-a-big-suprise/) - Residents of Reigate could not believe their eyes this weekend when they encountered the first ever yarn bombing of Reigate’s Priory Park. The whole of Dunottar Reigate School for Girls contributed to this creative arts sensation – sometimes called guerrilla knitting – a type of street art that employs colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn.
- [Students Raise Hundreds for 'A Really Good Cause"](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/03/13/students-raise-hundreds-for-a-really-good-cause/) - Pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have raised £618 for Tommy’s, a charity that funds research into pregnancy problems and provides information to parents. The charity was proposed by Ellie Corbett, 15, who said: “I’ve heard of Tommy’s before and I believe that it’s a really good cause.” The Year 10 students held a range
- [Dunottar Choir Joins Thousands for Evening of Music with Matt Cardle](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/03/13/dunottar-choir-joins-thousands-for-evening-of-music-with-matt-cardle/) - A choir of talented youngsters from Dunottar joined singer Matt Cardle for an evening of music at Wembley Arena. On 12th March, Dunottar School Choir joined five thousand singers from schools across the country in the annual Voice in a Million concert, presented by husband and wife couple David and Carrie Grant. Guest singer Matt
- [Dunottar School Saved, Secure and Now Welcoming Boys](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/03/06/dunottar-school-saved-secure-and-now-welcoming-boys/) - Pupils at Dunottar School have started a new week with the school’s future fully assured for the long-term. As of Friday, the school has become a member of United Learning whose members include Guildford High School, Surbiton High School and Caterham School. After weeks of uncertainty and a magnificent campaign led by parents to save
- [Record-breaking Swimmer Gains More Medals](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/03/06/record-breaking-swimmer-gains-more-medals/) - A fifteen-year-old Dunottar student has been recognised for breaking swimming records, picking up more medals along the way. Polly Saines competed at the Junior Disability Swimming Championships at Ponds Forge in Sheffield last weekend. After winning four silver and two bronze medals, she was also awarded certificates for breaking British Deaf Swimming Age Group Records in:
- [Students Visit The Big Apple](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/02/28/students-visit-the-big-apple/) - Around forty pupils from a Reigate-based school extended their examination studies in America over the half-term holidays. Teenagers from Dunottar School visited New York as part of their GCSE and A’ Level Design Technology and Art courses. Hiriyti Tekeste, who organised the trip, commented: “For Design Technology, the girls were able to learn about past
- [Students Enjoy International Collaboration in Lacrosse](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/02/25/students-enjoy-international-collaboration-in-lacrosse/) - An international lacrosse coach and a key member of Reigate Priory's Lacrosse Club joined forces to coach sports students at Dunottar School in the half-term holiday.
- [Holocaust Survivor Visits Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/02/15/holocaust-survivor-visits-dunottar-school/) - On Wednesday, 12th February, pupils from Dunottar welcomed Steven Frank, who was one of 93 children out of 15,000 to survive Theresienstadt concentration camp. Mr Frank, 79, described his life in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam to his captivated audience of 16 to 18-year-olds. His father, a governor of one of the most advanced Jewish mental hospitals in
- [Students Fund "Fantastic Achievement"](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/02/13/students-fund-fantastic-achievement/) - Year 8 pupils from Dunottar have raised £527 for Sightsavers, a UK-based international charity, which fights avoidable blindness and promotes equal opportunities for visually impaired people. Sightsavers representative Jan Gibb commented: “This is a fantastic achievement by the Year 8 students at Dunottar School. This money is enough to fund two years of Special Education
- [Dunottar Pupils Make a Change](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/02/07/dunottar-pupils-make-a-change-1/) - On Friday 7th February, students changed their uniforms for blue clothes, raising £190 to support UNICEF’s Day for Change. Dunottar is one of thousands of schools across the country to take part in a range of fundraising activities to support this nationwide fundraising event. Day for Change is the brainchild of UNICEF, the world’s leading
- [Pinggera Wins Squash Title](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/03/31/pinggera-wins-squash-title-1/) - Sara Pinggera from Dunottar School won the Girls’ Under 14 title at Reigate Squash Club's Annual Tournament this weekend. The twelve-year-old’s play was so impressive that she also beat many of the older competitors to become the Girls’ Under 19 plate runner up. Keeping it in the family, Sara’s brother, Mike, 17, won the Boys’
- [Local Pupil Performs at Royal Albert Hall](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/03/31/local-pupil-performs-at-royal-albert-hall/) - Dunottar pupil Chloe Barnes performed in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room on Sunday 23 March, 2014 as a member of the Royal College of Music Junior Department (RCMJD) Wind Octet. The seventeen-year-old's performance was part of the Royal Albert Hall’s high profile Classical Coffee Concert series. The Wind Octet entertained a delighted audience with
- [Guys and Dolls Receives Glowing Reception](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/03/27/guys-and-dolls-receives-glowing-reception-1/) - A forty-strong cast of pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate performed to packed houses in a three-night run of the critically-acclaimed musical, which premiered on Broadway in 1950. The stage was transformed by art teacher Marion Baker into 1930s New York (‘Runyonland’), populated by a cast of gangsters, gamblers and other characters of the underworld.
- [Students Celebrate National Science Week](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/03/21/students-celebrate-national-science-week-1/) - Spaghetti structures, pond dipping and colourful explosions all formed part of a three-day celebration of the sciences. Students from Dunottar School in Reigate have celebrated National Science Week by holding a variety of science-themed events, all aiming to engage and enthuse the students with science, engineering and technology. In biology, budding botanists examined the biodiversity
- [Palacci Gains Silver Medals in District Tournament](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/04/01/palacci-gains-silver-medals-in-district-tournament-1/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has bagged two silver medals in badminton. Sophie Palacci, 14, competed in the Crawley District Junior Tournament this weekend at the K2 Stadium, where she won silver medals for girls’ singles and girls’ doubles in the Under 15 age group. A member of Albury Junior Badminton Club, the
- [Students Raise £500 for ‘worthy cause’.](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/06/18/students-raise-163500-for-worthy-cause/) - Year 7 students from Dunottar School in Reigate have raised £500 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The aim of the charity is to improve care and support for people affected by MND. It also funds and promotes research into this debilitating condition. The enterprising youngsters raised funds through cake and sweet sales, a lucky
- [London Irish Coaches at Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/06/18/london-irish-coaches-at-dunottar-1/) - Dunottar School in Reigate is delighted to announce that it will be hosting a rugby coaching course this summer. The two-day London Irish Rugby Camp will be run by Premiership Rugby Academy, the official camp provider to the premiership clubs. Dunottar’s recently appointed Director of Sport Rob Clarke commented: “The camp is open to
- [School Choir makes ‘superb contribution’ at Dorking Halls Concert](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/06/12/school-choir-makes-superb-contribution-at-dorking-halls-concert/) - A choir from a Reigate-based school was invited by Brockham Choral Society to perform at a concert last Saturday, 7th June. Dunottar Chamber Choir from Dunottar School received plenty of plaudits for their outstanding performance at the Dorking Halls. Ed Criswick, Secretary of Brockham Choral Society, wrote to the school to “express the choir’s appreciation
- [Mayor Awards Pupils with Commemorative Coins](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/06/10/mayor-awards-pupils-with-commemorative-coins/) - On Friday 6th June, Mayor Councillor Dr Lynne Hack visited Dunottar School in Reigate to award some of our pupils and staff with commemorative coins. A thousand coins were freshly struck to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Reigate and Redhill as a municipal borough. The Mayor said: “The aim is share the coins with either
- [A School First with GCSE Chinese](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/22/a-school-first-with-gcse-chinese/) - Dunottar School in Surrey breaks new ground as its first student sits a GCSE in Chinese Carmen Ma, 15, has been learning Mandarin for four years. She said: “Although my family is from Hong Kong, English is my first language and we speak it at home. My parents encouraged me to learn Mandarin as it’s
- [Former Dunottar Student Launches Online Business](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/20/former-dunottar-student-launches-online-business-1/) - An enterprising alumna from Dunottar has just announced the launch of her online fashion company. Reigate resident Antonia Rees-Brown and her partner Philip Harmer have founded Steamer Lane, which has recently introduced its first range of t-shirts. The range was inspired by the couple’s love of travelling and beach culture. Half Australian herself, Antonia has
- [The Best Groups Heard at Any Festival in the Last Year!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/16/the-best-groups-heard-at-any-festival-in-the-last-year/) - Dunottar's chamber ensemble has received outstanding marks and glowing comments at Redhill and Reigate Music and Drama festival. Dunottar Chamber Ensemble, which comprises students from several local schools, won two cups. Its Bellini Oboe Concerto Group won the cup for the class, and its Cello Ensemble won the Chairman’s cup for the best ensemble of
- [Dunottar Chamber Ensemble Now Recruiting](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/15/dunottar-chamber-ensemble-now-recruiting-1/) - Dunottars Chamber Ensemble is now recruting new members for September 2014.
- [Students Raise Hundreds to Support Research into Debilitating Condition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/15/students-raise-hundreds-to-support-research-into-debilitating-condition-1/) - Year 9 students from Dunottar have raised £400 to support research into a rare and debilitating inherited condition, which affects one in 50,000 people. Patients with Puetz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) have a mutation in a gene that suppresses tumours. As a result, they develop polyps throughout the gastrointestinal tract and need operations to remove them. The
- [Musically Gifted Student Excels at Redhill and Reigate Music and Drama Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/09/musically-gifted-student-excels-at-redhill-and-reigate-music-and-drama-festival/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has swept the board at Redhill and Reigate Music and Drama festival. Chloe Barnes, 17, was rated as outstanding in all four classes. She won the first three - concerto, unaccompanied and sonata – and was awarded the Borough of Reigate and Banstead Arts Council Award for woodwind
- [Dunottar School Welcomes First Boys Since WW2](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/09/dunottar-school-welcomes-first-boys-since-ww2-1/) - Dunottar taught boys yesterday – for the first time since World War 2. Dunottar School – part of the United Learning group – welcomed a large group of boys to a Taster Day. This is part of the transition process for September 2014, when the school will be admitting boys to Years 7, 9
- [Dunottar Students win Trophies at Reigate Lacrosse Club](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/07/dunottar-students-win-trophies-at-reigate-lacrosse-club-1/) - Seven students from Dunottar have won trophies for their achievements in lacrosse. Marking the end of its tournament on May 4th, Reigate Priory’s Lacrosse Club have announced its annual club awards for the 2013-14 season. The Dunottar students all play for the club’s Dragonflies U13 and U15 teams. In the U13 category, Ellie Gadd won
- [Students Have High Hopes for Community Project](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/05/06/students-have-high-hopes-for-community-project/) - Enterprising pupils from Dunottar are aiming high in their aspirations to provide an aerial walkway for the local community. The project - named High Trees – will provide elevated views of the school’s canopy of trees. Fully accessible to wheelchairs and buggies, the walkway will be available for the local community. School children and nature-lovers
- [Under 15 Netball Team Comes Second in International Tournament](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/04/28/under-15-netball-team-comes-second-in-international-tournament-1/) - Sports students from Dunottar spent part of their Easter holidays in France, where they came second in an international netball competition. The Year 10 students took part in the U16 Challenger Shield Competition near Disneyland Paris. As well as playing in matches, their 3-day programme included four hours of gruelling netball challenges and coaching. In
- [Talented Teenagers Make Single with Professional Musician](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/04/25/talented-teenagers-make-single-with-professional-musician-1/) - Students from Dunottar appear on a single, which was chart-registered last week. Dunottar School’s Chamber Choir sing the backing vocals to ‘Genesis’, the first track of a debut EP - ‘Testament’ - which was released on the 20th April. ‘Genesis’ was written, mixed and produced by upcoming rap artist Jay Picasso, 27, who invited Dunottar
- [Dunottar to Stay Open!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/04/17/dunottar-to-stay-open/) - On Saturday, as the school community enjoyed Love Dunottar Day a celebration of the school’s 87-year history, the Board of Governors debated the options for the school’s future. The conclusion of the marathon meeting was the selection of United Learning as the school’s new owner. On hearing the news, early on Sunday morning, the leader
- [Bestselling Writer Tracy Borman Visits Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/04/02/bestselling-writer-tracy-borman-visits-dunottar-school-1/) - Writer and historian Tracy Borman stepped out of Hampton Court Palace this week to an enthusiastic welcome from students and staff at Dunottar School in Reigate. The Interim Chief Curator for Historic Royal Palaces and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust spoke to a packed ballroom about her highly-acclaimed biography of Elizabeth I, ‘Elizabeth’s
- [Public Inspired by Art, Design and Technology Exhibition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/06/25/public-inspired-by-art-design-and-technology-exhibition-1/) - The Art and Design & Technology departments at Dunottar School in Reigate have held a public exhibition to showcase work by Year 11 and sixth form students. The innovative product design section of the exhibition revealed the promise of young designers in the making, as students were challenged to create pieces of original design from
- [School Chef Wins National Outstanding Performance Award](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/06/23/school-chef-wins-national-outstanding-performance-award/) - A chef at Dunottar School in Reigate is one of nine national winners of an Outstanding Performance 2014 Award. Ricardo (‘Ricky’) Campbell works for Brookwood, which provides a dedicated contract catering service to 94 independently run schools across the UK. Dunottar School is one of their clients. Catering manager Jackie Denyer commented: “Ricky has stepped
- [Dunottar Student Studies Physics at Cambridge University](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/09/09/dunottar-student-studies-physics-at-cambridge-university-1/) - A student at Dunottar School in Reigate has spent part of her summer studying Physics at Cambridge University. Out of 400 applicants across the UK who sat a gruelling maths and physics aptitude test Francesca was one of just seventy teenagers selected to tackle a residential Senior Physics Challenge (SPC). The 5-day summer school programme, run by Cambridge
- [Dunottar School welcomes its first boys, more girls and a new Head](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/09/06/dunottar-school-welcomes-its-first-boys-more-girls-and-a-new-head-1/) - Dunottar School is this week celebrating the beginning of its first term as a co-educational school, with boys starting in Years 7, 9 and 12 to learn alongside its established and new girls. The shift to co-education has proved so popular that half of Year 9 pupils are now boys. As a result, the year
- [Student Helps Team Take National Polo Championship by Storm](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/08/29/student-helps-team-take-national-polo-championship-by-storm/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has helped her team gain second place in the Under 14s section of a national polo championship. Lucy Martin, 11, a member of Old Surrey & Burstow Polo Club, competed in the Audi PC Polo Championship tournament at Cowdray Park, on 8th- 10th August. Following a successful
- [Students Celebrate As and A*s with GCSEs](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/08/21/students-celebrate-as-and-as-with-gcses/) - Students at Dunottar School in Reigate are celebrating some excellent GCSE results. Almost a third of the year group achieved eight or more top A and A* grades, and nearly half of all grades awarded were A and A*s. Music and modern foreign languages were just two of the departments celebrating 100% in exam modules.
- [100% Pass Rate at A' Level!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/08/14/100-pass-rate-at-a-level/) - Students at Dunottar School were today celebrating another year of success with their A' levels. With 100% pass rate at A' level once again, Headteacher Nikki Matthews was delighted: “Our pupils have achieved tremendous results, which are a credit to their hard work and commitment. They will now be able to go on to the
- [Saines Swims for England in Russia](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/07/04/saines-swims-for-england-in-russia/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate made a splash when she swam for Team GB in the 11th European Deaf Swimming Championships in Saransk, Russia. In the week-long event (22nd – 28th June), Polly Saines, 15, was awarded a certificate for coming fifth in the final of the 200 metres butterfly race with a time
- [“Local talent from youngsters musically mature beyond their years.”](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/07/02/local-talent-from-youngsters-musically-mature-beyond-their-years/) - Dunottar Chamber Ensemble treated its audience to an evening of music at its annual summer soirée at Reigate Park Church last weekend. Bringing together top musicians from Dunottar School, St Bede’s and other schools in the Reigate and Redhill area, this year’s offering was a great treat. The first half of the concert started with
- [Beanie Selected for County Athletics](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/12/15/beanie-selected-for-county-athletics-1/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has been selected to represent Surrey County in cross country athletics. Beanie was one of eight cross country athletes selected to represent Surrey at the Inter-Counties at Oxford. Beanie’s proud mother said: “The course was very enduring and Beanie had a great run, coming 41st out of a
- [Polly to Swim in Team GB](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/11/24/polly-to-swim-in-team-gb/) - A pupil from a school in Reigate has been selected to represent Britain at the World Deaf Swimming Championships in America. Polly, a student at Dunottar School, will be swimming on Team GB at the championships in San Antonio, Texas, USA in August 2015. She learned of the news this weekend, when she was competing
- [Dunottar Student Helps Surrey Team Win Gold](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/11/17/dunottar-student-helps-surrey-team-win-gold-1/) - Dunottar School student Katriona (Beanie) helped the Surrey Team to Gold this weekend at the West Midlands Inter Counties Schools Cross Country in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
- [Dunottar Choir Wins Three Cups at Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/11/13/dunottar-choir-wins-three-cups-at-festival/) - Pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate won three cups at the Woking Music Festival last night. Dunottar School’s Chamber Choir won three classes: Under 19 School Choir, Over 15 Chamber Choir, and Sacred Music. The adjudicator, Ben Costello, praised the choir for its ‘poised and well-focussed’ performance, its ‘vivid contrasts and ‘well-pointed’ text.
- [Students Raise Cash for Caribbean Namesake](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/11/07/students-raise-cash-for-caribbean-namesake-1/) - Pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have worn their own clothes to school to raise money for Dunnottar School in Saint Lucia. They have raised over £170 for their Caribbean namesake, which caters for students of varying disabilities, such as Down Syndrome and Autism. Hannah, a Year 11 student at Dunottar, proposed the charity after a family holiday
- [Student Offered Place at Harlequins Academy](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/10/17/student-offered-place-at-harlequins-academy/) - A student from a school in Reigate has been offered a place at the prestigious Harlequins Academy. Finn, a pupil at Dunottar School, has been selected for the Academy’s Developing Player Programme (DPP). This programme exists for the most talented young rugby players in Surrey and selection is the first step on the way to
- [Author Alex Scarrow Visits Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/10/16/author-alex-scarrow-visits-dunottar-school-1/) - Yesterday, Years 7, 8 and 9 were treated to a highly entertaining talk by Alex Scarrow, the highly acclaimed author of the popular TimeRiders series. In this series of bestselling books, the main characters travel through time to protect established historical events. Their mission is to stop people tampering with time. Alex, who was originally
- [Students Have Opportunity to Design an App in National Competition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/10/14/students-have-opportunity-to-design-an-app-in-national-competition/) - Year 9 students at Dunottar School in Reigate have been invited to enter a national competition to design an app. The winning app will be built and ready as a free download at the AppStore by the end of the academic year. The #UnitedApp2015 competition is open to students in more than fifty United Learning
- [Students Enjoy a County First with Business Enterprise Afternoon](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/10/10/students-enjoy-a-county-first-with-business-enterprise-afternoon/) - A school in Reigate believes that it is the first in the county to teach business to complement its usual curriculum. Year 7-9 students at Dunottar School have enjoyed their first afternoon of business-related activities as part of an exciting new ‘enrichment’ course, which will take place twice a term. Designed by Nicola Wintle, who
- [Author Presents Signed Copies of Books to School Library](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/10/09/author-presents-signed-copies-of-books-to-school-library/) - A successful published author has made a gift of signed copies of her novels to Dunottar School in Reigate. Gillian Shields has published over forty books for children, ranging from pre-school age to teenagers and young adults. Mrs Shields, who has recently started to teach drama at the school, presented the school with a series
- [Student Gains String of Distinctions with Singing Exams](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/10/02/student-gains-string-of-distinctions-with-singing-exams/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has gained a distinction in a singing exam—for the sixth time in a row. Hannah Peet, 15, achieved a distinction in her grade 8 Trinity singing exam, which is the highest level that she can achieve. This follows a string of distinctions, starting from grade 3 when she
- [Emily Serves Results](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/09/19/emily-serves-results/) - A pupil from Dunottar School in Reigate has aced her play with a successful summer of tennis at regional and county level. Emily won the under 18 category at East Lothian Open Tennis Tournament in Scotland’s North Berwick in July. She followed this success by winning the same category at the Sutton Tennis and Squash
- [“Set for a very bright future indeed.”](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/09/12/set-for-a-very-bright-future-indeed-1/) - Dunottar celebrates success. Overcoming adversity and succeeding against all odds was the theme of a prize giving evening at Dunottar School in Reigate on 11th September. The guest speaker and former pupil Charlotte Hutchinson spoke to a packed hall of pupils, parents and staff about what can be achieved through sheer willpower. Charlotte, who is completing
- [Dunottar School: “A New Future”](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/01/27/dunottar-school-a-new-future-1/) - Pupils and staff will soon be celebrating Dunottar School’s first anniversary as a member of United Learning. On Friday 28th February last year, the Reigate-based school joined United Learning, whose schools include Guildford High, Surbiton High and Caterham. In September, Dunottar welcomed a new Head teacher, Rowena Cole, and Deputy Head, Marc Broughton. It also
- [Lister Aims to Make a Splash](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/01/16/lister-aims-to-make-a-splash/) - A former student of Dunottar School in Reigate is training to swim the English Channel solo in August.
- [Former Dunottar Student Awarded British Empire Medal](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/01/15/former-dunottar-student-awarded-british-empire-medal/) - A former Dunottar student has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to children and young people. Mrs Margot Small, who left Dunottar School in 1967, has done extensive volunteer work at a children’s centre in Lancashire. When she received the letter about the British Empire Medal, she was "totally shocked." The retired nurse
- [Dunottar Pupil Offered a Place at Oxford University](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/01/12/dunottar-pupil-offered-a-place-at-oxford-university/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has been offered a place at Oxford University. Cesca is hoping to read a four-year Master’s degree in Physics at Pembroke College. The School Captain was so nervous when the offer came through that she asked her friends to open the email for her. She said: “I was
- [Pupils Raise over £200 in Protest against Human Trafficking](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/01/07/pupils-raise-over-163200-in-protest-against-human-trafficking-1/) - Pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have raised over £200 to show their support for victims of slavery. In a whole-school fundraising effort, students are donating £208.20 to the A21 Campaign, which aims to prevent human trafficking, to protect those who have been trafficked and to prosecute traffickers. The charity was proposed by Izzie,
- [Mirror Reveals Fascinating Facts about Founder of Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/01/29/mirror-reveals-fascinating-facts-about-founder-of-dunottar-school/) - A mirror has revealed some exciting secrets about Mrs Elliot-Pyle, the founder and first Head teacher of Dunottar School in Reigate. As part of on-going renovation work, a mirror was removed from a mantelpiece in the staff resources room. For nearly 80 years, postcards, Christmas cards, photographs and other items had been lost behind the
- [Country First with Unique Scholarship Programmes](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/01/19/country-first-with-unique-scholarship-programmes/) - A school in Reigate believes that it is the first school in the country to offer two completely new scholarships for sixth form students. Dunottar School is offering a Future Medics and a Future Entrepreneurs scholarship programme, which will start in September 2015. Both programmes will offer significant fee discounts, and the co-educational school also
- [Francesca Gains Gold in National Mathematics Challenge](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2014/12/18/francesca-gains-gold-in-national-mathematics-challenge/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has gained a gold certificate in the Senior Mathematics Challenge, run by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust. The Challenge aims to advance the education of 16-19 year olds studying mathematics. As well as gaining gold, Francesca won the ‘Best in School’ award and ‘Best in the Upper Sixth’
- [Dunottar Introduces First School Captain Team](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/04/28/dunottar-introduces-first-school-captain-team/) - Dunottar School in Reigate is delighted to announce the appointment of its very first School Captain team. This replaces a long tradition spanning almost ninety years of having a Head Girl team—and reflects the school's co-educational status. The new School Captain team members are respectively Izzie, Markeila and Connor. Izzie said: “When I heard that
- [Dunottar Plans to Broaden Sixth Form Learning Experience though ‘United Classroom’](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/04/20/dunottar-plans-to-broaden-sixth-form-learning-experience-though-united-classroom/) - Dunottar School in Reigate has announced exciting new plans to broaden the learning experience of its sixth form students. From September 2015, the co-educational school aims to offer an exciting new distance learning course, delivered through a ‘United Classroom’. Following the highly successful pilot scheme where students studied GCSE Astronomy with United Classroom, pupils at
- [Pupils at Dunottar School Raise Cash for Children’s Cancer Charity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/03/26/pupils-at-dunottar-school-raise-cash-for-childrens-cancer-charity/) - Pupils from Dunottar School have raised over a £100 to support Children with Cancer. The charity aims to help children with cancer across the UK through research, welfare and campaigning programmes to save young lives. Students from the co-educational school in Reigate ditched their uniforms for the day and held a cake sale, raising £133.
- [Dunottar Pupil Sings before Thousands at Wembley Arena](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/03/19/dunottar-pupil-sings-before-thousands-at-wembley-arena/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has sung before an audience of thousands at Wembley Arena. Last week, Daisy was a main performer for the second year in a row when she entertained her audience with a performance of ‘Best day of My Life’. For the third year in a row, she also sang
- [Dancing to Success!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/03/13/dancing-to-success/) - Students from Dunottar School in Reigate have passed their ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) examinations with distinctions. Between them, Zara, Emma and Sara were awarded two distinctions and a merit for their Jazz Award and Grade 6 Modern examinations. Charlotte Walford, who runs the C & C Dance School and teaches the
- [Audience Enjoys Monster of a Show](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/03/26/audience-enjoys-monster-of-a-show/) - A school production of ‘Frankenstein’ has received a glowing reception from the audience and the play’s authors. Pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate received plenty of plaudits when they performed ‘Frankenstein’, written by Jonathan Nitton, Cameron Jack and Amanda-Jane Short. The stage was transformed by art teacher Marion Baker into a highly secretive government research
- [Dunottar School Raises over £300 for Red Nose Day](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/03/13/dunottar-school-raises-over-163300-for-red-nose-day/) - Pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have raised more than £300 for Red Nose Day. They have embarked upon a range of activities, which range from wearing their own clothes to school, selling cupcakes and badges, and taking part in a Jenga tournament. Deputy Head, Marc Broughton, commented: “It’s great to see everyone put so
- [Dunottar Celebrates Record-Breaking Enrolments for September 2015](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/03/09/dunottar-celebrates-record-breaking-enrolments-for-september-2015/) - Dunottar School in Reigate is celebrating a record number of enrolments for September 2015. Pupil numbers across the whole school will be up by 40%—and they are still rising. The current Year 8 will be bigger by an impressive 100% and, because demand for places is so great, the co-educational school is opening another Year
- [Warwick Davis Visits Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/02/23/warwick-davis-visits-dunottar-school/) - Actor Warwick Davis has visited Dunottar School in Reigate to talk to students about a charity, which he co-founded. Little People UK aims to help people with dwarfism to build a positive future by offering them, and their families and friends, friendship and support. Warwick, who is the charity’s patron, said: “Some people with dwarfism
- [Polly is Young Sports Star of the Year!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/02/13/polly-is-young-sports-star-of-the-year/) - We’re delighted to announce that a student from Dunottar School in Reigate has been awarded the title of Young Sports Star of the Year. Polly received the Surrey and Sussex sports award last night for her achievements over the last twelve months in sport. She made a splash when she swam for Team
- [Dunottar Pupil Offered Place on Advanced Lacrosse Programme](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/02/02/dunottar-pupil-offered-place-on-advanced-lacrosse-programme/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has been offered a place on the South Advanced Lacrosse Programme in Surrey. In April, Emma Longstaff, 13, will be training at an active three-day advanced lacrosse camp, accredited and supported by the England Lacrosse Association. The camp aims to develop the skills of students who have
- [Dunottar Hosts Oxford International Biomedical Centre Symposium](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/01/30/dunottar-hosts-oxford-international-biomedical-centre-symposium/) - Earlier this week, Dunottar School hosted the Oxford International Biomedical Centre (OIBC) symposium, which was attended by GCSE and A’ level students. Pupils from the Reigate-based co-educational school welcomed sixth formers from St. Bede’s School and Year 11 pupils from Caterham School. The aim of the event, chaired by Professor Charles Pasternak, the President of
- [A First with A’ level  Exam in Portuguese](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/05/14/a-first-with-a-level-exam-in-portuguese/) - A school in Reigate believes that it is the first school in the county to offer a student the opportunity to sit an A’ level in Portuguese. Dunottar School has broken new ground by providing a pupil the opportunity to sit AS Portuguese this summer. Chelsea said: “I’m half Brazilian, so it made sense to
- [School Chamber Ensemble Scores a Hat Trick!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/05/14/school-chamber-ensemble-scores-a-hat-trick/) - Last night, a parenthesis of cellists from a school in Reigate won the Chairman's Cup for the best performance of the evening at the Redhill and Reigate Music and Drama festival. For the third year in a row, the cello section of the Dunottar Chamber Ensemble won this prestigious award, competing against thirteen other ensembles.
- [“Best performance that Dunottar has ever done!”](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/05/01/best-performance-that-dunottar-has-ever-done/) - Year 11 GCSE students at a school in Reigate have received plenty of plaudits for their GCSE drama performance. This week, students from Dunottar School adapted 'Chamber Music', a rarely performed one-act play written by playwright Arthur Kopit. Set in an insane asylum in 1938, the plot focuses on seven patients, who think they are
- [Prestigious Podium for Alfie](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/11/17/prestigious-podium-for-alfie/) - On November 15th, Reigate racer and Dunottar School pupil Alfie achieved a third place podium in the prestigious Henry Surtees Commemorative Trophy at Buckmore Park Kart Circuit. Against a field of 22 drivers, Alfie drove a strong race, challenging for the lead on the last lap and eventually bringing his kart home third at just
- [School raises nearly £200 for Local Charity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/11/13/school-raises-nearly-163200-for-local-charity/) - Students and staff at a school in Reigate have raised nearly £200 for a local charity. Dunottar pupils ditched their uniforms and donned their own clothes to raise £192 for The Children’s Trust, the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury. The charity aims to give all children with brain injury the opportunity to
- [Eagle Radio Teaches Pupils about Internet Safety, Law and Ethics](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/11/06/eagle-radio-teaches-pupils-about-internet-safety-law-and-ethics/) - Pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate were treated to time off curriculum just before half term in order to learn more about internet safety, law and ethics. Representatives from Eagle Radio’s community and education branch visited the school to train students on how to protect themselves on social media sites. The whole school enjoyed an
- [Record Numbers of Registrations at Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/10/16/record-numbers-of-registrations-at-dunottar-school/) - A school in Reigate has smashed records with registrations to sit January entrance exams. Following exceptional interest in Dunottar School last year, the school is now beating all of last year's records, with new record numbers of children registering for assessment in January. These numbers were reflected in last Saturday’s activity morning, at which over a hundred hopeful youngsters
- [New Lab for Young Scientists](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/10/05/new-lab-for-young-scientists/) - Pupils at a local school are enjoying the benefits of a unique designer science laboratory. In the first step of a major part of a major revamp of science facilities, a laboratory has been completely gutted and refurbished at Dunottar School in Reigate. The bespoke chemistry lab, which has been funded by United Learning, has
- [Pupil Selected to Represent Surrey](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/10/02/pupil-selected-to-represent-surrey/) - A pupil from Dunottar School in Reigate has been selected to represent Surrey in lacrosse. Emma has netted a place as an U15 B reserve in the Surrey lacrosse squad. Emma, who also plays for Reigate Priory’s Dragonflies, attended the Surrey lacrosse trials at the recommendation of her team manager. Elaine Pieters, Head of Girls’
- [GB Sportswoman Inspires Students to Tackle the Challenges of Life](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/09/14/gb-sportswoman-inspires-students-to-tackle-the-challenges-of-life/) - British gold medallist Maddie Hinch delivered an inspirational speech at Dunottar School’s Prize Giving evening on 10th September. The Great Britain and England hockey goalkeeper recently gained gold at the European Hockey Championships. Her string of saves forced a penalty shoot-out against the former Olympic champions, the Netherlands, resulting in a win for England. Maddie
- [Top Grades with GCSE Results](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/08/20/top-grades-with-gcse-results/) - Students and staff were celebrating outstanding GCSE results at Dunottar School in Reigate today with more than 50% of the grades being in the A* - A bracket. 51% of the GCSEs were awarded A* - A while the A* - C pass rate was 95%. Achievements across the curriculum were impressive, with pupils gaining
- [Students Celebrate Success at Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/08/13/students-celebrate-success-at-dunottar/) - Students at Dunottar School were today celebrating another year of success with their A' levels, and one student is going to Oxford University. With a pass rate of more than 95%, head teacher Rowena Cole was delighted: “I am incredibly pleased to see our students’ hard work rewarded with some excellent A’ level results, enabling
- [School IT Assistant wins first part of Global Competition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/07/07/school-it-assistant-wins-first-part-of-global-competition/) - An IT assistant from a school in Reigate has won a regional competition, making him eligible for the UK final. If he wins the final, he will represent the country at the global final in Abu Dhabi in 2017. Matt, who works at Dunottar School, beat nine Surrey and South East competitors in a WorldSkills
- [Dunottar's History Department First in Surrey to receive Historical Association Quality Mark!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/02/29/dunottars-history-department-first-in-surrey-to-receive-historical-association-quality-mark/) - Dunottar School’s history department is thrilled to be the first in Surrey to be awarded the Historical Association Quality Mark. The Quality Mark (QM) is an award that recognises the excellence of history provision in a school. It assesses and values the history provision of the teachers, the department, the school and what is being
- [National Opera Tour comes to Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/02/08/national-opera-tour-comes-to-dunottar-school/) - On Friday 5th February, some lucky students at a school in Reigate were given the chance to enjoy opera in their very own school. Dunottar School hosted a performance by the English Pocket Opera Company as part of an exciting national tour which has just been launched with United Learning – the group to which
- [Pupils Take part in Cosmic Classroom led by Astronaut Tim Peake](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/02/04/pupils-take-part-in-cosmic-classroom-led-by-astronaut-tim-peake/) - On Tuesday, 2nd February, pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate enjoyed a science lesson from space, led by astronaut Tim Peake. Around 300,000 children in the UK took time off the curriculum for an out-of-this-world science lesson, which took place via satellite link from the International Space Station. Pupils crouched down, spun around and touched
- [Dunottar Students take Zimbe! to the London Stage](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/01/27/dunottar-students-take-zimbe-to-the-london-stage/) - Students from Dunottar School in Reigate took to the stage on Monday evening for a sold-out performance at London’s prestigious Lyceum Theatre. Conducted by popular composer Alexander L’Estrange, Dunottar students and staff joined a host of schools from all across the country to perform songs from Zimbe! Those involved were all part of United Learning
- [Love Dunottar PTA hosts Christmas Fair](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/11/30/love-dunottar-pta-hosts-christmas-fair/) - On Friday 27th November, Dunottar School in Reigate entered the spirit of Christmas with its annual Christmas fair. The event, which was organised by Love Dunottar PTA, was held in the entrance foyer, adjoining rooms and grounds of the Victorian mansion house. Carol singers created a festive atmosphere as the visitors arrived. Eager shoppers were offered mulled
- [Matt gains Gold at UK Competition Finals](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2015/11/24/matt-gains-gold-at-uk-competition-finals/) - An IT assistant from a school in Reigate has won the UK final of a global competition. The gold medallist is now part of Squad UK and has entered the selection process to represent Britain at the global final in Abu Dhabi in 2017. Matt Thomas, 20, who works at Dunottar School, won the Network Systems
- [Students Gain Gold in National Mathematics Challenge](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/05/19/students-gain-gold-in-national-mathematics-challenge/) - Two students from Dunottar School in Reigate have gained gold certificates in the Intermediate Mathematics Challenge, run by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust. Harry and Emma’s outstanding scores have qualified them for the next stage, the Intermediate Kangaroo, which is a maths challenge taken by pupils from over thirty countries. Head of maths, Rebecca
- [Pupil Awarded Honours at Redhill and Reigate Music and Drama Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/05/18/pupil-awarded-honours-at-redhill-and-reigate-music-and-drama-festival/) - A student from Dunottar School in Reigate has won a drama category at the Redhill and Reigate Music and Drama Festival—with honours. Joshua won first place with honours for the solo drama aged 12-13 category with his monologue from ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’ by Alan Ayckbourn. The talented teenager, whose drama hobby stretches back ten years,
- [Millie Gains Three Golds at National Sports Event](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2016/05/04/millie-gains-three-golds-at-national-sports-event/) - A pupil from a school in Reigate has won three gold medals at a national sports event. Millie gained golds for U14 25-metre breast stroke, back stroke and freestyle races at the 22nd annual National Dwarf Games on the May Day bank holiday weekend. Run by Dwarf Sports Association UK, the aim of the event
- [Dunottar Boys win District Championships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/11/27/dunottar-boys-win-district-championships/) - Year 9 boys from Dunottar School in Reigate have been declared winners of the 2017/8 South Surrey District Cross-Country Championships.
- [Alfie overcomes odds at Buckmore Park Kart Championship](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/01/05/alfie-overcomes-odds-at-buckmore-park-kart-championship/) - A pupil from Dunottar School has overcome odds to gain third place in the Junior X30
- [Pupils Raise over £300 to buy Christmas Presents for Children](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2017/12/01/pupils-raise-over-163300-to-buy-christmas-presents-for-children/) - Students and staff from a school in Reigate have raised more than £300 for a Redhill-based charity.
- [Pupils fund a Child’s Education and buy four Goats…and a Donkey!](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/05/pupils-fund-a-childs-education-and-buy-four-goatsand-a-donkey/) - Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate have raised £310 in support of Kids for Kids.
- [School holds ‘No Tech for Breck’ Day](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/02/07/school-holds-no-tech-for-breck-day/) - On Tuesday, 6th February, Dunottar School in Reigate held a ‘No tech for Breck’ day.
- [Students receive Modern Dance Lessons from award-winning visiting Dancers](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/29/students-receive-modern-dance-lessons-from-award-winning-visiting-dancers/) - On 28th June, Year 9 and 10 pupils from a school in Reigate were treated to modern dance lessons.
- [Dunottar School welcomes ‘one of the outstanding poets of his generation’](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/29/dunottar-school-welcomes-one-of-the-outstanding-poets-of-his-generation/) - On 28th June, Year 9 and 10 pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate enjoyed a morning of poetry workshops.
- [Students work to National STEM Award for surviving Zombie Apocalypse](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/29/students-work-to-national-stem-award-for-surviving-zombie-apocalypse/) - Year 7 and 8 Students at Dunottar School in Reigate have been working towards a nationally recognised award for STEM.
- [Former Head Girl inspired by Dunottar School to help Others](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/18/former-head-girl-inspired-by-dunottar-school-to-help-others/) - A former head has girl visited Dunottar School to talk to pupils in assembly about her volunteering work for Whizz-Kidz.
- [Pupils eat Ant Biscuits and Pizza with Scorpion Topping](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/15/pupils-eat-ant-biscuits-and-pizza-with-scorpion-topping/) - Pupils at a school in Reigate have been eating ant biscuits and pizzas with scorpion topping as part of a national initiative.
- [Work on new Sixth-Form Centre to begin at Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/07/work-on-new-sixth-form-centre-to-begin-at-dunottar-school/) - When pupils from Dunottar School return from their summer holiday, they’ll see a new sixth-form centre under construction.
- [Local teacher becomes Founding Fellow of Chartered College of Teaching](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/06/07/local-teacher-becomes-founding-fellow-of-chartered-college-of-teaching/) - The Chartered College of Teaching, which aims to recognise the commitment and achievements of the teaching profession.
- [Lower Sixth Pupils enjoy Programme of UCAS Activities—with a Twist](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/07/05/lower-sixth-pupils-enjoy-programme-of-ucas-activitieswith-a-twist/) - Lower sixth pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate have enjoyed three days off curriculum to focus on university applications.
- [Pupils raise £500 for Alzheimer’s Society](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/07/04/pupils-raise-163500-for-alzheimers-society/) - Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate have raised £500 for Alzheimer’s Society.
- [Pupils raise over £400 for Whizz-Kidz](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/01/09/pupils-raise-over-163400-for-whizz-kidz/) - Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate have raised over £400 for Whizz-Kidz.
- [“Inspiring Purpose”: Dunottar PTA hosts Caring at Christmas Event](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/12/11/inspiring-purpose-dunottar-pta-hosts-caring-at-christmas-event/) - On Saturday 8th December, Dunottar Parent Teacher Association hosted a ‘Caring at Christmas’ lunch.
- [School impresses Audience at World’s largest Drama Festival](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/12/05/school-impresses-audience-at-worlds-largest-drama-festival/) - On 28th November, pupils from a school in Reigate performed a Shakespeare play at the world’s largest youth drama festival.
- [Dunottar School rolls out iPads and EBooks](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/11/20/dunottar-school-rolls-out-ipads-and-ebooks/) - Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate have started their new term with an iPad and access to hundreds of online books.
- [Dunottar Teachers hit their Peak to raise Cash for Charities](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/11/12/dunottar-teachers-hit-their-peak-to-raise-cash-for-charities/) - During October half-term, five teachers from a school in Reigate climbed the three highest peaks in the UK
- [Nine out of Nine Dunottar Pupils invited to compete at largest International Youth Football Tournament in the World](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/11/20/nine-out-of-nine-dunottar-pupils-invited-to-compete-at-largest-international-youth-football-tournament-in-the-world/) - On Sunday 11th November, six Year 7 and three Year 8 pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate successfully passed football trials.
- [Pupils raise nearly £8,500 for charities](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2018/09/17/pupils-raise-nearly-1638500-for-charities/) - Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate in the 2017-8 academic year raised a total of £8,461.84.
- [Pupils wear own Clothes in Memory of Dunottar Sports Scholar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/02/12/pupils-wear-own-clothes-in-memory-of-dunottar-sports-scholar/) - On Friday 8th February, pupils and staff from Dunottar School ditched their uniforms and held a cake sale.
- [Dunottar Pupils win Award at First Lego League Regional Tournament](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/01/29/dunottar-pupils-win-award-at-first-lego-league-regional-tournament/) - A team of pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate have won the Robot Performance Award.
- [School Performance wows Audience at Dorking Halls](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/03/18/school-performance-wows-audience-at-dorking-halls/) - On Thursday 15th March, pupils from Dunottar School in Reigate performed 'The Producers'.
- [Dunottar School Shortlisted for Prestigious Award](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/06/17/dunottar-school-shortlisted-for-prestigious-award/) - Dunottar School in Reigate is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for a 2019 Education Business Award. The Reigate-based school has been shortlisted for the ‘Outstanding Progress - Independent School’ award, which is presented to the UK Independent school that has made outstanding progress in the management of its facilities, finances and human
- [Year 5 Youngsters build, program and manoeuvre Robots](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/06/14/year-5-youngsters-build-program-and-manoeuvre-robots-7/) - On 7th and 14th May, Dunottar School in Reigate ran four Lego Robotics workshops for 52 Year 5 pupils at Reigate Parish School, also in Reigate. Sally Berry, Head of Computer Science at Dunottar, led the workshops, in which the eager youngsters constructed robots and programed them, using iPads. The 9- to 10-year-olds then eagerly
- [Dunottar School receives International School Award](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/05/08/dunottar-school-receives-international-school-award/) - Dunottar School in Reigate has received the British Council International School Award. The International School Award is a British Council accreditation scheme that rewards schools with a notable global element in their curriculum. Dunottar has entered the accreditation scheme at Intermediate level. To qualify for the award, Dunottar’s Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department provided evidence
- [English Department brings News on iPads into the Classroom](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2019/04/29/english-department-brings-news-on-ipads-into-the-classroom/) - A school in Reigate has changed its English curriculum to base lessons on news events, accessed via pupils’ iPads. Year 7 students from Dunottar School in Reigate have spent a half term studying news articles on The Day, a news app that aims to bring the world into the classroom. The youngsters were offered a

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- [Home Page](https://www.dunottarschool.com/) - At Dunottar, our aim is to bring out the best in every pupil, enabling them to be the very best they can be.
- [Home Page](https://www.dunottarschool.com/) - At Dunottar, our aim is to bring out the best in every pupil, enabling them to be the very best they can be.
- [Three-Dimensional Design](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/design-technology/) - The newly refurbished Design and Technology workshop and CAD (computer aided design) suite features the most up-to-date workshop machinery, tools and CAM (computer aided manufacturing) equipment, including a laser cutter, 3D printer and CNC router.
- [P.E.](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/p-e/) - Each week a Year 7, 8 or 9 pupil at Dunottar will receive a double lesson of P.E. in addition to their triple games lesson, where they focus on that term's priority sport (e..g. Lacrosse for girls and Rugby for boys in the Autumn term).
- [Sixth Form Life](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-life/) - Pupils have access to a state-of-the-art Sixth Form centre, which provides a modern, university-style working space with both silent study and collaborative work rooms, social spaces, the Pelican café and a recreation room with pool table.
- [Careers & Higher Education](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/careers-higher-education/) - On entry into Year 12, pupils are assigned a tutor, who supports them throughout the UCAS process. All Sixth Form pupils are encouraged to gain work experience.
- [Level 3 Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/level-3-diploma-in-food-science-nutrition/) - Why Study Food Science & Nutrition? An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care providers and nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do sports coaches and fitness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and
- [A Level Spanish](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-spanish/) - Languages give you a sense of achievement and stretch your mind
- [A Level French](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-french/) - Languages give you a sense of achievement and stretch your mind.
- [A Level Sociology](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-sociology/) - Sociology is the study of Society, the ‘social world’. Sociology looks beyond the day to day and asks what is the real nature of Society, why does it function like it does and for whose benefit?
- [A Level Psychology](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-psychology/) - What can you change about a situation to make people more likely to obey you? Why do we forget things?
- [A Level Politics](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-government-politics/) - Studying Politics at A Level is a stimulating experience which thrives on discussion and debate.
- [A Level Physics](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-physics/) - Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything we know about. They probe the furthest reaches of the Earth to study the smallest pieces of matter.
- [A Level Physical Education](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-p-e/) - The Physical Education course covers a variety of subject areas making it an engaging and wide-ranging course to study.
- [A Level Music](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-music/) - Music is a highly regarded academic subject and is held in high esteem by both universities and employers; they know that musicians are dedicated, intelligent, creative and good at working in groups.
- [A Level Maths](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-maths/) - The main reason for studying Mathematics at A Level is that it is interesting and enjoyable. People like its challenge, its clarity, and the fact that you know when you are right.
- [A Level Drama and Theatre](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-drama/) - Throughout the two years, you will gain a deep knowledge and understanding of key theatrical movements in history, explore a range of theatre practitioners, styles and genres, as well as developing your skills as a theatre practitioner in your own right.
- [A Level Computer Science](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-computer-science/) - Computer Science gives students the chance to develop computational thinking skills, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence.
- [A Level Chemistry](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-chemistry/) - A Level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question “what is the world made of?” and it is the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating.
- [Music](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/music/) - We believe that every child should be encouraged to learn Music and have opportunities to thrive both in and outside of the classroom.
- [History](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/history/) - The study of History is so much more than just remembering key facts and dates.
- [French and Spanish](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/french-and-spanish/) - The Modern languages department at Dunottar strives to provide a high-quality language experience for our pupils.
- [Senior School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/) - In our vibrant, welcoming community, where everyone is known and valued, Senior School pupils are supported to achieve more than they believed possible.
- [Year 7 Admissions 2023](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/admissions-process/year-7-admissions-2023/) - Year 7 assessments are designed for pupils to learn more about life at Dunottar and to enable us to begin to get to know your child and to help us assess their ability to fit into the Dunottar community.
- [Physics](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/physics/) - We pride ourselves on bringing Physics to life with as many practical activities, videos and real-world examples as possible. 
- [Added Value](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/academic-results/added-value/) - ‘Added value’ refers to the difference between the GCSE or A Level grades a pupil would get at an ‘average’ school and the grades that they actually achieve.
- [Useful Links](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/useful-links/) - The Think U Know and CEOP websites are both run by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre and offer advice and points of contact for a range of issues.
- [Curiosity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/curiosity/) - The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. - Albert Einstein
- [Open Mornings](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/open-mornings/) - We hold Open Mornings throughout the year which offer a great chance to get a feel for daily life at Dunottar.
- [Governance](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/governance/) - Dunottar School is a part of United Learning whose Trustees hold the ultimate responsibility for the governance of each United Learning school.
- [Sport](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/sport/) - Our vision is to develop a school sporting programme that harbours a passion and enjoyment of participation in sport, and playing as part of a team, that will be carried forward beyond school life.
- [Term Dates](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/term-dates/) - You will find a list of our upcoming term dates here.
- [Term Dates](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/term-dates/) - You will find a list of our upcoming term dates here.
- [PTA](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/pta/) - Dunottar School PTA is a registered charity and an essential and valued part of our whole school community, supporting our children's learning journey.
- [Policies & Procedures](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/policies-procedures/) - Dunottar's school policies can be read and downloaded from this page. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and policies are subject to review, updates and amendments.
- [Music Scholarships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/scholarships/music-scholarships/) - Music Scholarships are awarded to exceptional musicians in any instrument.
- [Fixtures](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/sport/fixtures/) - Please find a list of our school fixtures here which are updated on a regular basis to keep you up to date.
- [2028 Entry - Year 5 Pathway - Sport Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2028-entry-year-5-pathway-sport-scholarship-application-form/) - SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS - Year 5 Pathway - 2028 Entry Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 2nd February 2027 Sports scholarships can be offered for pupils joining Dunottar in Year 7. Candidates will be actively involved in sports at their current school and/or in clubs outside school. They should be able to demonstrate a commitment to
- [Sports Scholarships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sports-scholarships/) - Sports Scholars are role models in their approach to sport and physical activity. They demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of school sport, fully engaging in co-curricular activities, team participation and competitive fixtures, while consistently leading by example. As they progress through the school, Sports Scholars also take on responsibilities in coaching, leading and
- [2027 Entry - Sixth Form Pathway - Sports Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2027-entry-sixth-form-pathway-sports-scholarship-application-form/) - SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS - Sixth Form Pathway Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 13th October 2026 Sports scholarships can be offered for new pupils starting in Year 12. Candidates will be actively involved in sports at their current school and/or in clubs outside school. They should be able to demonstrate a commitment to sport, health and
- [2027 Entry - Year 6 Pathway - Sport Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2027-entry-year-6-pathway-sport-scholarship-application-form/) - SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS - Year 6 Pathway - 2027 Entry Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 13th October 2026 Sports scholarships can be offered for pupils joining Dunottar in Year 7. Candidates will be actively involved in sports at their current school and/or in clubs outside school. They should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment
- [Partnerships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/partnerships/) - At Dunottar, we are continuously on the look-out for opportunities to build creative partnerships that include an integrated programme of outreach to benefit not only our pupils,
- [Dunottar Society & Alumni Events](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-alumni/dunottar-society-events/) - We aim for a lifelong partnership that supports both ways. We run a series of events and networking opportunities open to Society members throughout the year. Our Centenary Reunion is on 20th June 2026. We also welcome alumni back to be part of the school day through special assemblies, author visits or career talks. Former
- [Fees](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/fees/) - You will find a list of our fees here, including admissions fees and extra lunch costs.
- [2027 Entry - Sixth Form Pathway - Art Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2027-entry-sixth-form-pathway-art-scholarship-application-form/) - ART SCHOLARSHIPS - Sixth Form Pathway Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 13th October 2026 Art awards can be offered for new and current pupils starting in Year 12. Candidates will have been involved in art and design (either at school, clubs, or at home) and be able to produce evidence of work that they
- [Art](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/art/) - Impressive art works adorn the walls of Dunottar and all forms of visual arts are an important and popular part of school life.
- [Newsletters](https://www.dunottarschool.com/newsletters/) - Dunottar School Newsletter May 2026 Dunottar School Newsletter March 2026 Dunottar School Newsletter February 2026 Dunottar School Newsletter December 2025 Dunottar School Newsletter October 2025 Dunottar School Newsletter July 2025 Dunottar School Newsletter May 2025 Dunottar School Newsletter April 2025 Dunottar School Newsletter February 2025 Dunottar School Newsletter December 2024 Dunottar School Newsletter October 2024
- [Green Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/green-dunottar/) - At Dunottar we embrace our responsibility for environmental protection locally, nationally and globally and recognise the importance of integrating this responsibility into our pupils’ education. We are committed to continuous improvements to our environment, driven by our Sustainability Policy and by the ideas and initiatives emanating from our pupils at Eco Club. Sustainability As part of United Learning, Dunottar is working towards a group-wide target of being Carbon Neutral by 2030 through a variety of different initiatives. In 2019, we built a new
- [Facilities](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/facilities/) - Dunottar School is located in a handsome Palladian-style mansion set in 15 acres of beautiful grounds just outside Reigate town centre.
- [Hire Our Facilities](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/hire-our-facilities/) - Located near Reigate town centre, Dunottar has an excellent selection of sports, conference, teaching and event facilities available to hire.
- [Performing Arts Scholarships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/scholarships/performing-arts-scholarships/) - Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded to those pupils who exhibit exceptional talent in drama, dance or musical theatre.
- [Year 5 Early Offer Admissions for Year 7 Entry](https://www.dunottarschool.com/year-5-early-offer-admissions-process-for-year-7-entry/) - Supporting a smooth and confident transition to senior school As your child approaches the next stage of their educational journey, we encourage you to begin thinking about senior school placements sooner rather than later. Choosing the right school for your child is an exciting time and securing a place early not only provides peace of
- [Food & Nutrition](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/food-nutrition/) - Food & Nutrition is a very popular subject within Dunottar. The delicious aromas emitting from the room attract both pupils and staff alike and the department actively encourages an open-door policy where people are invited in to chat about food.
- [Scholarships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/scholarships/) - Scholarships are awarded to pupils who enter the school in years 7 and 12. These pupils are expected to be exceptional in their performance and potential.
- [Mid Year Entry Registration Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/mid-year-entry-registration-form/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please upload a passport style photo of your child (1MB size limit) Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload Pupil's First Name *As it appears on their birth certificatePupil's Preferred Name *Pupil's Surname *Gender *MaleFemaleDate of Birth *Application pathway *Mid Year Entry - Year 7Mid
- [Year 6 Admissions Process for Year 7 Entry](https://www.dunottarschool.com/year-6-admissions-process/) - Our Year 7 assessments are designed for pupils to learn more about life at Dunottar and to enable us to begin to get to know your child and to help us assess their ability to fit into the Dunottar community.
- [Custom Coach Service and Travel](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/coach-service-travel/) - We run a coach service to bring pupils in to school and to take them home again in the afternoon.
- [Insurance Schemes](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/fees/insurance-schemes/) - We have a number of Insurance Schemes at Dunottar School. Take a look through them here.
- [Religious Studies and Philosophy](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/religious-studies/) - Religious Studies and Philosophy at Dunottar aims to produce strong minded and thoughtful pupils.
- [Staff & Leadership Team](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/staff-list/) - You will find a list of our staff members here.
- [2027 Entry - Year 6 Pathway - Art Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2027-entry-year-6-pathway-art-scholarship-application-form/) - ART SCHOLARSHIPS - Year 6 Pathway Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 13th October Art awards can be offered for pupils joining Dunottar in Year 7. Candidates will have been involved in art and design (either at school, clubs, or at home) and also be able to produce evidence of work that they have created
- [2028 Entry - Year 5 Pathway - Art Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2028-entry-year-5-pathway-art-scholarship-application-form/) - ART SCHOLARSHIPS - Year 5 Pathway Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 2nd February 2027 Art awards can be offered for pupils joining Dunottar in Year 7. Candidates will have been involved in art and design (either at school, clubs, or at home) and also be able to produce evidence of work that they have
- [2028 Entry - Year 5 Pathway - Performing Arts Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2028-entry-year-5-pathway-performing-arts-scholarship-application-form/) - PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS - Year 5 Pathway - 2028 Entry Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 2nd February 2027 Performing Arts awards can be offered for pupils joining Dunottar in Year 7. Candidates will have been involved in performing arts at their current school and/or in clubs outside school. They should be able to demonstrate
- [2027 Entry - Year 6 Pathway - Performing Arts Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2027-entry-year-6-pathway-performing-arts-scholarship-application-form/) - PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS - Year 6 Pathway - 2027 Entry Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 13th October 2026 Performing Arts awards can be offered for pupils joining Dunottar in Year 7. Candidates will have been involved in performing arts at their current school and/or in clubs outside school. They should be able to demonstrate
- [2027 Entry - Sixth Form Pathway - Performing Arts Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2027-entry-sixth-form-pathway-performing-arts-scholarship-application-form/) - PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS - Sixth Form Pathway Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 13th October 2026 Performing Arts awards can be offered new and current pupils starting in Year 12. Candidates will have been involved in performing arts at their current school and/or in clubs outside school. They should be able to demonstrate a passion
- [Curriculum](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/) - Teachers at Dunottar are passionate about their subjects, offering pupils a rich, varied and thought-provoking curriculum, facilitated by our small class sizes.
- [2027 Entry - Year 6 Pathway - Music Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2027-entry-year-6-pathway-music-scholarship-application-form/) - MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS - Year 6 Pathway - 2027 Entry Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 13th October 2026 Music Scholarship awards can be offered for pupils joining Dunottar in Year 7 and new and current pupils starting in Year 12. Music scholars will be given every chance to develop their talents across a range of
- [2028 Entry - Year 5 Pathway - Music Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2028-entry-year-5-pathway-music-scholarship-application-form/) - MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS - Year 5 Pathway - 2028 Entry Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 2nd February 2027 Music Scholarship awards can be offered for pupils joining Dunottar in Year 7. Music scholars will be given every chance to develop their talents across a range of instruments and/or singing with many concert opportunities, competitions and
- [2027 Entry - Sixth Form Pathway - Music Scholarship Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/2027-entry-sixth-form-pathway-music-scholarship-application-form/) - MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS - Sixth Form Pathway Deadline for Application: 9am on Tuesday 13th October 2026 Music Scholarship awards can be offered for pupils joining in Year 12. Music scholars will be given every chance to develop their talents across a range of instruments and/or singing with many concert opportunities, competitions and assembly performances taking place
- [Art Scholarships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/scholarships/art-scholarships/) - Art Scholars will benefit from the excellent teaching and facilities at Dunottar to enable them to explore a range of styles and media.
- [Centenary Ball Video](https://www.dunottarschool.com/centenary-ball-video/) - Stay up to date with our latest news and events here.
- [Centenary and Events](https://www.dunottarschool.com/news-events/events/) - This year marks the beginning of a particularly momentous chapter in Dunottar’s rich and distinguished history. In 2026, we will proudly celebrate the school’s centenary—a remarkable milestone that offers us the opportunity to reflect on a hundred years of educational excellence, character development, and unwavering pastoral care. For nearly a century, Dunottar has inspired generations
- [Year 5 Pathway Events](https://www.dunottarschool.com/news-events/year-5-pathway-events/) - Choosing a secondary school is an exciting milestone for your child and now that you have secured their place with us, we want them to feel confident, familiar, and excited about the journey ahead. Our Year 5 Pathway has been specially designed for children who have already accepted an offer to join our school, giving
- [Sixth Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/) - The two years spent in Sixth Form are two of the most important, interesting and rewarding of any student’s school career. 
- [Contact](https://www.dunottarschool.com/contact/) - The school benefits from the surroundings of a countryside setting with all the convenience and accessibility of a town centre school.
- [Bursaries](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/fees/bursaries/) - We offer a limited number of means tested Bursaries. These are awarded on entry from Year 7 and are reviewed annually.
- [Uniform](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/uniform/) - We expect all pupils to take pride in their appearance and to ensure that they are wearing the correct uniform at all times.
- [Vacancies](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/vacancies/) - Dunottar School is a warm, welcoming, vibrant community and our staff are integral to creating the positive, inspiring environment that our pupils and parents love.
- [Accept a Place - Year 5 Early Offer](https://www.dunottarschool.com/accept/) - Congratulations on your child being offered a place at Dunottar on our Year 5 Early Offer Pathway. We are looking forward to welcoming your child into our Dunottar community. On this page you will find: All the acceptance documents referred to in your offer letter Further information and answers to frequently asked questions and details
- [Accept a Place - Year 5 Early Offer Original](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/accept-a-place-year-5-early-temp-page/) - Congratulations on your child being offered a place at Dunottar on our Year 5 Early Offer Pathway. We are looking forward to welcoming your child into our Dunottar community. On this page you will find: All the acceptance documents referred to in your offer letter Further information and answers to frequently asked questions and details
- [Accept a Place Y6 Original](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/accept-a-place-y6-original/) - Congratulations on your child being offered a place at Dunottar. We are looking forward to welcoming your child into our Dunottar community. On this page you will find: All the acceptance documents referred to in your offer letter Further information and answers to frequently asked questions and details for contacting admissions
- [Dunottar Choral Society](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/music/dunottar-choral-society/) - Who We Are We are a very friendly and warm choir and we love to welcome new members. There are no auditions and no need to read music. We rehearse on Thursday evenings during the school term, with additional rehearsals at Easter and half-terms, between 7.15 and 9.15pm, in The Ballroom, at Dunottar School, Reigate,
- [Live Lounge](https://www.dunottarschool.com/live-lounge/) - Live Lounge
- [Outdoor Education](https://www.dunottarschool.com/outdoor-education/) - At Dunottar School, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our Outdoor Education Programme is designed to foster our Warrior Learner traits through a variety of challenging outdoor experiences. It is also a lot of fun! Every activity empowers pupils to embrace their independence, step outside their comfort zone and conquer their fears. These adventures encourage
- [Admissions](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/) - Dunottar School is a vibrant community where every child is encouraged to be the best they can be. Our admissions team is on hand to answer any questions.
- [Headmaster's Welcome](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/headmasters-welcome/) - Our aim at Dunottar is to bring out the best in every pupil, enabling them to be the very best they can be.
- [Sixth Form Admissions](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form-admissions/) - Applications for Sixth Form admission are usually required by 31st January in the year of entry (e.g. 31st January 2020 for September 2020 entry) but we are happy to consider later applications on merit.
- [School Life](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/) - The school day is busy and varied. Pupils might attend assembly, 8 lessons and take part in a lunch time and after school rehearsal, club or sports practice.
- [Charity & Community Outreach at Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/charity-committee/) - By allowing pupils to choose charities that they have an association with or are passionate about, deepens the engagement levels within the school community.
- [Academic Results](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/academic-results/) - Academic results are strong and Dunottar pupils achieve and exceed their personal goals; the school is well known for its excellent ‘added value’.
- [Dunottar Centenary - Alumni Netball Tournament](https://www.dunottarschool.com/centenary-netball/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. to Emergency related Name *FirstLastEmail *Your age on 1 May 2026 *Emergency contact name and number *Preferred playing positions (GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, GK, flexible) *Skill/experience level (casual, intermediate, competitive) *Fitness/medical considerations (e.g. injuries or conditions relevant to play) *I consent to be
- [Sixth Form Curriculum](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/) - We offer 21 different subject options, with most students electing to study three A Levels.
- [BTEC Sport & Exercise Science](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/btec-sport-exercise-science/) - Why Study BTEC Sport & Exercise Science? A student should choose BTEC Sport and Exercise Science because it offers a practical, hands-on approach to learning that directly connects to real-world careers in sport, health, and fitness. Unlike traditional academic courses, the BTEC allows students to develop valuable skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through
- [A Level Media Studies](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-media-studies/) - Why Study Media Studies? A-level Media Studies encourages students to become critical and independent thinkers by examining how messages are constructed and understood through different media content. The course uses contemporary case studies across platforms such as television and film, advertising and social media, and video games to analyse media at both local and global
- [Drama](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/drama/) - Dramatic productions are always a highlight of the school year. From the lead actors to the backstage crew, staging a production is a true team effort which brings out the best in all involved as everyone pulls together to create something truly memorable.
- [Enrichment & EPQ](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/enrichment-epq/) - In addition to their A Level subjects, pupils are encouraged to study one of our enrichment options.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/frequently-asked-questions/) - View frequently asked questions here.
- [The Dunottar Society Magazine](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-alumni/the-dunottar-society-magazine/) - Reflections Magazine is the Dunottar Society's publication, which features alumni and school news
- [FAQs](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/faqs/) - If you have any questions, please check our FAQs page.
- [Virtual Tour](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/virtual-tour/) - Here is a virtual tour of our school.
- [Register Your Interest For Open Mornings](https://www.dunottarschool.com/register-your-interest/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Title *Your First Name *Your Last Name *Address *Address Line 2Address Line 3Town *County *Postcode *CountryHome telephone number *Mobile telephone number * telephone of Child's Your email *Your relationship to child *Child’s InformationIs your child already registered for Dunottar School *YesNoChild's first name *Child's last
- [Music](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/music/) - You will often hear music as soon as you arrive at Dunottar as the Music Department is based in the atmospheric surroundings of the mansion house.
- [Saturday Music Academy](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/saturday-music-academy/) - The Dunottar Saturday Music Academy welcomes young musicians aged 5-18 both from Dunottar School and surrounding areas.
- [Discover Dunottar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/discover-dunottar/) - Our admissions process is just one click away. Learn more today.
- [A Level Economics](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-economics-with-business/) - This joint course has been offered at Dunottar School for a number of years. We consider it to give pupils the best of both worlds: a secure background in economic theory as well as an understanding of the real business world.
- [A Level Business](https://www.dunottarschool.com/a-level-business/) - Why Study Business? This A-level Business course introduces you to all you need to know about working in business, providing a solid foundation for further study. With a focus on helping you to become a good decision maker, you’ll learn essential managerial skills, alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver. These skills
- [Open Morning Registration November](https://www.dunottarschool.com/open-morning-registration-november/)
- [Registration Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/admissions-process/registration-form/) - If you are interested in sending your child to Dunottar School, please fill out the following registration form.
- [Diversity & Inclusion](https://www.dunottarschool.com/diversity-inclusion/) - At Dunottar School, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community where diversity is celebrated, equity is championed and inclusion is a fundamental aspect of our educational ethos. We value and respect the unique perspectives, backgrounds and identities of every individual within our community. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone
- [Portals](https://www.dunottarschool.com/portals/) - Please click on the links below to access the iSAMS parent, pupil and staff portals.
- [Apps / Podcasts](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/pastoral-care/well-being/apps-podcasts/) - "These days so many of us use apps in our everyday life for anything from shopping, to entertainment, travel, but have you considered using them to help look after your wellbeing and mental health? There are now more and more apps out there that can help you manage your general wellbeing. Listed below are some
- [Wellbeing](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/pastoral-care/well-being/) - At Dunottar, we recognise that positive wellbeing and good mental health is vital for our pupils’ happiness and achievement.
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/pastoral-care/) - We strive to allow every Dunottar pupil to be a unique individual, with unique needs, strengths and potential.
- [A Level Philosophy](https://www.dunottarschool.com/a-level-philosophy/) - What is Philosophy? Defining philosophy is notoriously challenging. However, in brief: Philosophy is a method of thinking about fundamental topics such as ethics, thought, existence, time, meaning, and value. This method helps you develop a thoughtful and informed perspective on the world. The goal of engaging in philosophy is to improve our thinking, act more
- [A Level Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics)](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-philosophy-ethics/) - If you enjoy lively debate and thinking about some of the key issues that affect our society then this may be for you.
- [A Level History](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-history/) - History is a popular subject at A Level and the skills learned at GCSE will provide a solid foundation for further study in this subject.
- [A Level Geography](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-geography/) - A Level Geography gives pupils the scope to become independent thinkers. It offers an opportunity to develop and formulate responses and to research and investigate different attitudes, responses or sides to a topic or theme.
- [A Level English Literature](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-english-literature/) - An A Level in English prepares you for undergraduate study in a range of subjects.
- [A Level Biology](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-biology/) - Saving threatened species, studying microbes, curing diseases? Today’s world offers many challenges to a biologist.
- [Human Biology (AAQ)](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/human-biology/) - Why Study an AAQ in Human Biology? The OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology (Extended Certificate) will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will help prepare for progression to undergraduate study and are relevant to the medical science sector. Course Outline The qualification comprises six units. Each unit has
- [Warrior Learning](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/warrior-learning/) - At Dunottar, we want our pupils to be ready for the challenges of life after school. They need to embrace our Warrior Learner behaviours.
- [Inspection Reports](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/inspection-reports/) - In February 2017, Dunottar was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for a regulatory compliance inspection.
- [Business](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/business/) - Why Study GCSE Business? Now established at GCSE, our successful Business and Economics Department delivers a highly popular course at Key Stage 4. This relevant and interesting subject will give you the opportunity to explore real world businesses and to understand more about how businesses work whilst fitting neatly alongside a range of other subject
- [Register for Open Morning](https://www.dunottarschool.com/register-for-open-event-form/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Which Open Morning would you like to attend? *Please SelectThursday 17th September 2026Tuesday 6th October 2026Wednesday 25th November 2026Thursday 21st January 2027Thursday 4th March 2027Thursday 22nd April 2027Child's full first name *Child's preferred first name *Child's Surname *Sex *MFChild's date of birth (dd/mm/yy) *Current school *Current
- [Why Choose Dunottar School?](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/) - Dunottar School is a happy, vibrant community where every child is encouraged to be the best they can be. Our admissions team is available to answer any questions you have about Dunottar and to guide you through the admissions process.
- [Trips & Expeditions](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/trips-expeditions/) - At Dunottar, we are committed to providing an outstanding all round education. Life beyond the classroom is an essential part of what we offer.
- [Dunottar Society Reunion 2024](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-reunion-2024/)
- [Biology](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/biology/) - We believe that Biology should be as interactive as possible to help pupils develop their passion and curiosity by exploring how living organisms work and interact with each other.
- [About Us](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/) - Established in 1926 by Mrs Elliot-Pyle, Dunottar School is a co-educational day school for ages 11-18, based in Reigate, Surrey.
- [Academic Scholarships](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/scholarships/academic-scholarships/) - For Year 7 entrants, there is no application process for an Academic Scholarship. These are awarded to those pupils who reach the highest standard in the entrance assessments and show the greatest potential for growth. Year 12 Academic Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Headmaster based on the outcome of students' GCSE examinations.
- [Girls on Board](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/pastoral-care/girls-on-board/) - Empowering girls to find their own solutions Girls on Board is a new and effective way of supporting teenage girls through the ups and downs of relationships with peers and is particularly useful in helping to resolve friendship issues as and when they arise. The language, methods and ideas empower girls to solve their own
- [Co-curricular](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/co-curricular/) - While we would never understate the importance of traditional lessons, we are also mindful of the important lessons which are learnt away from the classroom.
- [Staff Photographic Consent Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff-photographic-consent-form/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.To promote the many interesting events and activities that take place at Dunottar, we will capture photographs and videos of our pupils and staff. These images are used around school, in printed promotional material, in our newsletter, on our website, on social media and in the
- [Sample Page](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger
- [Pupil Profiles](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/pupil-profiles/) - Read testimonials from our Sixth Form pupils past and present.
- [A Level Art](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-art-craft-design/) - Art, Craft & Design refers to the visual exploration of ideas, meanings and feelings at a personal level and also in the wider context of social, historical and cultural connections.
- [Drama](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/drama/) - Drama at Dunottar is a thriving, exciting and inclusive department! Pupils are exposed to a range of theatrical styles and forms and are encouraged to be reflective and critical in their approach to their work and the work of others.
- [Art & Design](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/art-design/) - Art & Design is for everyone, not only those who are considered naturally talented, since everyone is capable of creative and aesthetic responses to their environment.
- [Privacy Notice](https://www.dunottarschool.com/privacy-notice/) - Dunottar School's Privacy Notice is provides information on how we will process personal data about individuals including current, past and prospective pupils.
- [Newsletter Archive](https://www.dunottarschool.com/news-events/newsletter-archive/) - You can download our most recent newsletters here.
- [Headmaster Contact Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/headmaster-contact-form/)
- [Meet the Head](https://www.dunottarschool.com/meet-the-head/)
- [Register Your Interest](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/vacancies/register-your-interest/) - If you are interested in sending your child to Dunottar School, you can register your interest here.
- [Request a Video Call Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/contact-admissions-form/)
- [Saturday Music Academy Piano Demonstration](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/saturday-music-academy/saturday-music-academy-piano-demonstration/)
- [Send a message of condolence](https://www.dunottarschool.com/send-a-message-of-condolence/)
- [Update Your Details / Sign Up](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-alumni/update-your-details/) - If you would like to update details, or are a former pupil who has lost contact with the school and would like to receive updates, please complete this form.
- [Year 7 Entry - Register Your Interest](https://www.dunottarschool.com/year-7-entry-register-your-interest/)
- [Virtual Open Day Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/virtual-open-day-form/)
- [Music Academy Application Form](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/saturday-music-academy/music-academy-application-form/) - Please feel out the following application form if you wish for your child to join our music academy.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.dunottarschool.com/cookie-policy/) - Cookie Policy
- [The Castle Performing Arts Centre](https://www.dunottarschool.com/the-performing-arts-centre/) - In January 2021, we opened our £4.5million Performing Arts Centre. This state-of-the-art facility comprises a 500-seat theatre equipped with all the latest lighting and acoustic technology, large drama studio, along with multiple music classrooms and practice rooms. This fantastic new facility provides a unique performance space to motivate and inspire our pupils. The Castle
- [Dunottar Society & Alumni](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-alumni/) - The Dunottar Society is a collective of former pupils, staff, educators, local residents, and community members who value the unique ethos that makes us so special.
- [Maths](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/maths/) - In Mathematics at Dunottar we enable and encourage our pupils to recognise that mathematics permeates the world around us.
- [Online Archive](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-alumni/online-archive/) - We are excited to announce that we have undertaken a comprehensive archiving project to digitalise a wonderful collection of historic literature and artefacts dating back to the 1930s, when Dunottar School moved to the current High Trees site. The full library of content can be found here, where you can search for specific items and
- [Our History & Future](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/our-history-future/) - Dunottar School was founded in 1926 by Mrs Jessie Elliot-Pyle to provide a high quality independent education in Reigate, Surrey.
- [Geography](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/geography/) - At Dunottar, the Geography Department aims to offer every pupil the opportunity to develop a truly enquiring mind, questioning the world around them and looking at how interrelationships between the physical and human world are entwined.
- [Computing](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/computing/) - Computing underpins almost all areas of the modern world and the rate at which technology is transforming the workplace means that we live in a world where many school children will work in technology based roles that do not yet exist.
- [Creativity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/creativity/) - Problem solving skills are essential in virtually any workplace environment. Employers want to know that employees have the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions.
- [Collaboration](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/collaboration/) - The ability to collaborate with others has become one of the most sought-after skills in both education and the workplace.
- [Leavers' Destinations](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/leavers-destinations/) - Whilst the majority of Dunottar pupils go on to study a broad range of courses at a wide variety of university destinations
- [Mission Statement, Aims & Ethos](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/aims-ethos/) - The aim of Dunottar is to offer an outstanding education to boys and girls and, through excellent teaching and high levels of individual support, to enable our pupils to achieve added value which is amongst the top 10% of schools in the UK.
- [Tenacity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/tenacity/) - Being persistent, passionate, and never giving up is a skill that everyone has the capability of developing, but not everyone masters.
- [Careers & Networking](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-alumni/careers-networking/) - We are always looking to further develop our network of alumni and parents who are willing to provide careers advice. Please email dunottar.society@dunottarshool.com if you would be interested in any of the following: Speaking to our current pupils about your career Providing an insight into your university course for our Sixth Form pupils Offering work shadowing or
- [Sixth Form & Dorking Wanderers Football Academy](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dorking-wanderers-football-academy/) - We have teamed up with Dorking Wanderers Football Club to offer students aged 16-19 the opportunity to benefit from professional football coaching.
- [Alumni of Note](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-alumni/alumni-of-note/) - One of the world’s very best hockey goalkeepers, Maddie Hinch studied at Dunottar before heading off to Loughborough University to study Sports Science.
- [United Learning](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/united-learning/) - Dunottar School is part of United Learning, a well-established group of over 90 independent schools and academies, committed to providing outstanding education through which all pupils can progress, achieve and succeed in life. The schools all work within the ‘Framework for Excellence’ defining the approaches within each individual school that leads to its excellence. United
- [Calendar](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/calendar/) - You will find our important dates from across the calendar year here.
- [Lunch](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/lunch/) - At Dunottar, we are committed to providing our pupils with a healthy balanced lunch which is both nutritious and enjoyable.
- [Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/extended-project-qualification-epq/) - Course Outline The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an opportunity for Sixth Form students to really engage with an idea that they are passionate about which may extend on from one of their chosen A Level subjects or may simply be something completely different that has sparked their interest. The EPQ allows students to carry
- [Book of Condolence](https://www.dunottarschool.com/send-a-message-of-condolence/book-of-condolence/)
- [Year 7 Admissions 2022](https://www.dunottarschool.com/admissions/admissions-process/2022-entry-and-beyond/) - Our Year 7 assessments are designed for pupils to learn more about life at Dunottar and to enable us to begin to get to know your child and to help us assess their ability to fit into the Dunottar community.
- [Aspiration](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/aspiration/) - We want our pupils to achieve more than they ever believed possible. Through strong pastoral care and providing a wealth of opportunities to learn new skills, we aim to equip our pupils with the vision and leadership skills to be successful in life beyond school.
- [ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/enrichment-epq/asdan-certificate-of-personal-effectiveness/) - Course Outline ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) Level 3 is a course for students in post-16 education, to help them to build the skills they will need as they prepare for future study or work. The Level 3 Certificate of Personal Effectiveness is a substantial and wide-ranging qualification the purpose of which is to enable
- [The History of Dunottar School](https://www.dunottarschool.com/dunottar-society-alumni/the-history-of-dunottar-school/)
- [Learning Support](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/learning-support/) - The Learning Support Department can offer support to pupils throughout their time at Dunottar. We offer pupils 1:1 sessions across Key Stage 3 and a Personal Review curriculum at Key Stage 4. 1:1 sessions are priced at £360.00 per term based on 10 lessons per term. These sessions will cover fundamental skills required for the
- [Careers](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/careers/) - Our comprehensive Careers Programme is designed to ensure that every pupil is supported in developing the skills and knowledge they need to make successful educational and career choices.
- [Revision Booklets 2021](https://www.dunottarschool.com/revision-booklets-2021/) - Revision Booklet Year 7 Revision Booklet Year 8 Revision Booklet Year 9 Revision Booklet Year 10
- [For Parents](https://www.dunottarschool.com/for-parents/) - TEENTIPS Online and onsite mental health and wellbeing training to give you the knowledge and skills to help young people thrive. www.teentips.co.uk YOUNG MINDS Young Minds have a Parents Helpline, available to offer advice to anyone worried about a child or young person under 25. https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents MIND www.mind.org.uk – A-Z of types of mental health
- [Sports Leadership](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sports-leadership/) - Course Outline This qualification is designed to use sport to help young people develop and hone leadership skills whilst helping themselves and others stay physically active through delivering coaching sessions. By undertaking this nationally recognised qualification, you will learn and be able to demonstrate important life skills such as effective communication and organisation, whilst learning
- [Wifi](https://www.dunottarschool.com/wifi/)
- [Cooking at Home](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/remote-learning-resources/cooking-at-home/) - Cooking is great activity that children can enjoy either working independently or together with other family members. Why not join our weekly Dunottar Fakeaway Competition or, for those with primary-age children at home, our catering provider Chartwells, is creating cook along videos on Youtube demonstrating how to create yummy, healthy snacks made from store cupboard
- [Languages at Home](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/remote-learning-resources/languages-at-home/) - Take a look at the resources below for a host of ideas for practising your language skills over the holidays:
- [Musical Activities](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/remote-learning-resources/music/) - Music plays a big part in our lives. Research suggests that music can stimulate the body’s natural feel good chemicals, help energise our mood and help us to manage emotions. It is also a lot of fun!! Dunottar's Music Department has created a wealth of resources for pupils (and parents) to enjoy over the Easter
- [English](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/english/) - At Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), pupils have the opportunity to study a range of contemporary and classic poetry, drama and prose using both traditional media and iPads.
- [Useful Websites](https://www.dunottarschool.com/school-life/pastoral-care/well-being/useful-websites/) - There is so much information on the internet that it can be overwhelming, so we have put together some helpful links specifically targeted at young people: https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/your-guide-to-support https://epicfriends.co.uk For more specific information, the following are particularly suitable: Childline Comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling. Phone 0800 1111
- [A Level Photography](https://www.dunottarschool.com/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/a-level-photography/) - It is possible to take A Level Photography as an option even if you have not previously chosen to do Photography at GCSE Level.
- [Independence](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/independence/) - Throughout their school career, we support and encourage our pupils to be proactive in their thinking, to be organised and self-motivated developing their independence, which in turn, builds their self-confidence.
- [Chemistry](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/curriculum/chemistry/) - Practical activities are the very basis of making our lessons as engaging as possible in Chemistry and there are a wide range of whizzes and bangs which keep our pupils on their toes.
- [Inclusivity](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/why-choose-dunottar-school/inclusivity/) - Dunottar is a school with a warm heart and a strong family community. We have created a supportive and respectful environment, where pupils can feel safe, secure and above all happy, allowing them to thrive during their time at the school.
- [United Teaching](https://www.dunottarschool.com/about-us/vacancies/united-teaching/) - We offer you the opportunity to train while you teach, so you can get the teaching qualifications you need without going back to university.
- [Drama](https://www.dunottarschool.com/senior-school/drama/) - Dramatic productions are always a highlight of the school year. From the lead actors to the backstage crew, staging a production is a true team effort which brings out the best in all involved as everyone pulls together to create something truly memorable.

## Staff

- [Sarah](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/sarah/) - Studying Geography Spanish Chemistry Alongside my studies, I took part in the Sports Leaders scheme, which has been a fantastic opportunity to coach younger pupils in Years 7 and 8. This experience has been hugely rewarding and has helped me to develop important skills such as leadership, communication and teamwork. Ambitions One of my ambitions
- [Mr John Prior](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mr-john-prior/) - John has over thirty years’ experience in the education sector, including twenty-five years in a range of leadership roles. He has led organisational development and innovation in complex educational environments, bringing a mission-led commitment to high-quality, inclusive education. He offers knowledge, experience and advocacy at a broader system level, contributing positively to SEND policy, process,
- [Mrs Ginevra Stoneley](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mrs-ginevra-stoneley/) - Ginevra is an alumna of Dunottar, having attended from age 11 to 18, and ultimately holding the role of Head Girl. After studying English Literature at Queen Mary University, she spent 15 years in industry in a range of roles, before starting a family. Having joined the LGB in 2014, she is currently the SEND
- [Dr Ewan Laurie](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/dr-ewan-laurie/) - Ewan is Assistant Head (Academic Enrichment) at Guildford High School. After reading Geology at Imperial College and a masters degree at Royal Holloway, he completed a PhD in Geology at the Natural History Musuem in London and consulted on engineering projects including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and the Dublin Port Tunnel. He has extensive
- [Mr Andy Porteous](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/andy-porteous/) - Andy lives close to the school and first became a governor at Dunottar in 2014 after the school became part of United Learning. He was heavily involved in the Love Dunottar campaign and believes deeply in what the school stands for. He became Chair of the Local Governing Body in 2022. Andy's background is in
- [Mrs Sally Hull](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mrs-sally-hull/) - Sally lives close to the school and became a governor after the school became co-educational, which she feels enhances the educational offering the school provides for Reigate and the surrounding areas. She believes strongly in the school’s ethos and the focus on education being both inside and outside of the classroom. Sally’s background is in
- [Mrs Gina Watson](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mrs-gina-watson/) - Gina was a pupil at Dunottar for eight years, thriving in the individual care and encouragement, excellent teaching, sporting opportunities, and spacious grounds at the school. She read Law at Southampton University and, after a year working in the marketing department of an Australian travel company, she joined a large City law firm. After qualifying
- [Mr Oliver Moses](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mr-oliver-moses/) - Oliver is a long-standing local resident and has two primary-aged daughters. An Exeter graduate, he has worked in education for 27 years in a career spanning the Atlantic and has been Headteacher at Reigate Priory School for nine years. As a senior leader, Oliver has participated in four outstanding Ofsted graded inspections and has worked
- [Mr Andrew Telford](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mr-andrew-telford/) - As the parent of two children at Dunottar, Andrew is committed to supporting the school’s continued success, and enjoys building connections between parents, the community and the school. Andrew brings extensive experience from both corporate leadership and consulting to his role as a governor at Dunottar School. As a board director at OxfordSM, a management
- [Mrs Suzanne Laird](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mrs-suzanne-laird/) - Suzanne is a highly accomplished, multi-award-winning business lawyer and author of the best-selling book GDPR for Dummies, for which she was honoured with the prestigious 2023 Picasso Europe Privacy Author Award. A sought-after media commentator and international speaker, Suzanne regularly shares her expertise on privacy law and business. Her career began at the global law
- [Mr Dan Hawker](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mr-dan-hawker/) - A local resident of Reigate, and a parent of children who have benefited from Dunottar’s excellent Warrior Learning approach and focus on value-added results, Dan feels privileged to contribute to a school which makes a difference to the lives of so many local children. Dan is an entrepreneur, director and investor, having delivered technology consulting
- [Mr Richard Ewbank](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/mr-richard-ewbank/) - Richard is a parent to three former Dunottar pupils and is married to an alumna. Working mainly in the media and entertainment industry, Richard runs a single family office and a multi-media production company. In prior roles Richard spent many years in the music business, working in both recorded music and music publishing, holding roles
- [Holly](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/holly/) - Studied Biology Chemistry Art Ambitions I hope to study pharmacy at university and would like to become a pharmacist in a community pharmacy and help as many people as I can. Why I chose Dunottar Sixth Form I chose Dunottar because I knew I would receive a greater level of support with my studies than
- [Izzy](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/izzy/) - Studied MathsFurther MathsChemistryBiology Ambitions I would like to study Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge or Bristol with a view to becoming a Veterinarian or a Veterinary Surgeon. Why I chose Dunottar Sixth Form I decided to join Dunottar Sixth Form because I felt like the environment here suited me best. My teachers already knew me really
- [Jack Myers](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/jack-myers/) - During my time at Dunottar I have been able to complete my ECB Level 3 Cricket Coaching Award. Since passing the qualification, I have been an Assistant Coach to the England Physical Disabled team who recently made it through to the World Cup Final, narrowly losing out on a victory. The school has supported me
- [Gillian Avery](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/gillian-avery/) - Writer Gillian Avery was an award-winning British children's novelist, and a historian of childhood education and children's literature. She won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 1972, for A Likely Lad , which was adapted for television in 1990. Gillian was three times a commended runner-up for the Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, which recognises the
- [Vivien Noakes](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/vivian-noakes/) - Writer Vivien Noakes was a British biographer, editor, critic and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Born Vivien Mary Langley, the daughter of noted aeronautical engineer, Marcus Langley, Vivien was educated at Dunottar School, leaving once she had completed her A-levels. It was not until later in life that she completed her degree at
- [Kate Maberly](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/kate-maberly/) - Actress, Director, Writer, Producer and Musician Kate Maberly (born 14 March 1982) is an English actress, director, writer, producer, and musician. She has appeared in film, television, radio and theatre. Kate was born in Reigate, the daughter of a lawyer and one of five children, She attended Dunottar School, where she skipped ahead a year
- [Harry](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/harry/) - Subjects studied Computing, Maths and Further Maths. Why I chose Dunottar Sixth Form I had been at Dunottar school for three years and had experienced a lot of what Dunottar has to offer, but the main thing that made me want to stay in Sixth Form was the family atmosphere. At Dunottar, there is a
- [Olivia](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/olivia/) - Subjects studied Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Spanish Why I chose Dunottar Sixth Form I decided to stay at Dunottar for Sixth Form as the small class sizes were very important to me. They allow teachers to get to know individual students and, in some cases, even adapt the syllabus taught to individuals. All teachers
- [Eve](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/eve/) - Currently studying English Literature, Art and Design and Drama. Ambitions I hope to achieve a career in any of my A levels, I’ve been recently leaning towards poetry and illustration. Why I chose Dunottar Sixth Form I have been at Dunottar since Year 9 and have always been helped and supported by my teachers and
- [Imari](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/imari/) - Subjects studied History, Sociology, Economics, plus Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Why I chose Dunottar Sixth Form Having already attended Dunottar for the past 5 years, it was an easy decision to stay for Sixth Form. This was for many reasons including the strong sense of community which feels like a family, the excellent teachers, small
- [Jo](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/jo/) - Currently studying Psychology, Geography, Physical Education. Ambitions To study for a BSc degree in Conservation Biology and Ecology at university. Why I chose Dunottar Sixth Form I decided to stay on at Dunottar for a number of reasons. Firstly, an excellent Sixth Form centre had been built in the year I finished my GCSEs, providing
- [Tarani Jago](https://www.dunottarschool.com/staff/tarani-jago/) - My passion and interest in Teaching and Learning was acknowledged from day one of my journey at Dunottar. I have been given opportunities to contribute to the development of our T&L provision and staff development and have learnt an enormous amount as a result. Subsequently, I was given the opportunity look after our Newly Qualified
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