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History Students Take Part in Holocaust UK’s 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!
✨ 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
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
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
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…
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
On the weekend of 18th–19th May, our Year 9 pupils took their first exciting steps into the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with their Bronze practice expedition. Over two days, they hiked through the beautiful Surrey Hills, finishing their journey at the scenic Newlands Corner. This was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop key expedition…
Silver Duke of Edinburgh
Earlier this May, we were thrilled to see our largest ever cohort of Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants take on their practice expedition in the stunning South Downs. With eight teams setting out, it was a true celebration of adventure, teamwork, and personal growth. Building on their Bronze experience, each team demonstrated impressive development…
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Over the Easter break, a group of Year 12 students embarked on an unforgettable adventure as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Swapping hiking boots for paddles, they took to the water for their practice expedition—this year by canoe—along the scenic stretches of the River Thames, starting from the charming town of Lechlade-on-Thames….
From Glaciers to Geysers: An Icelandic Adventure to Remember
Over the Easter holiday, 59 pupils in Years 9 to Sixth Form, from the Geography and Science departments embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Iceland — a country where fire meets ice! Our pupils embraced the elements with tenacity and curiosity, living up to our “Warrior Learner” ethos every step of the way. One…
A Spectacular Whole School Music!
Congratulations to all 105 pupils who took part in this year’s school musical – Shrek. From start to finish, it was an absolute joy — a vibrant celebration of talent, teamwork and creativity. This year’s production was particularly special, not only for its record-breaking cast size but also because it welcomed so many pupils to…
