Archives: Staff
Mr 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…
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
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…
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…
Vivien 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
