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Founded in 1926, Dunottar School is an independent day school for girls and boys aged 11 to 18. Dunottar is a school with high standards and a warm heart, providing an excellent, all-round education. Through excellent teaching and outstanding pastoral care, we bring out the best in every pupil, enabling them to be the very best they can be. In our vibrant, welcoming community, where everyone is known and valued, pupils are challenged and supported to achieve more than they believe possible.
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Dunottar's first-ever Outloud@Dunottar was a huge success - a very special event which brought together pupils, families and staff for an evening of poetry, storytelling and music.
The open mic event gave pupils the chance to share something meaningful to them, whether that was an original poem, a piece of creative writing, a favourite text or a song they had written themselves. The range of performances was impressive and gave the audience a real insight into the talents, interests and personalities of those who took part. The event was hosted by two lovely Year 13 students who created a warm, friendly and up-beat vibe!
While the quality of the performances was excellent, what stood out most was the willingness of pupils to put themselves forward and share their work. Some of the performers were really stepping outside their comfort zone; whilst for others, it was an opportunity to showcase an interest they might not normally have the chance to share. Whatever they chose to perform, each pupil was met with enthusiastic support - and lots of applause! - from the audience.
One parent spoke afterwards about how much the evening had meant to their daughter, who is naturally shy but passionate about creative writing. The welcoming and encouraging atmosphere gave her the confidence to stand up and share her writing in front of friends and family. It was that sense of belonging which enabled her to come out of her shell and take part in something that has given her such a sense of achievement.
That sense of encouragement and shared enjoyment was at the heart of the evening. It was particularly rewarding to see pupils from different year groups come together, not only to perform but also to support one another as audience members. There was one young man from Year 9 who had an entire entourage of friends cheering him on!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event possible, and especially to the pupils who had the confidence to step up to the microphone and share something personal with us. It is a true reflection on the school that the talents and interests of the students could be recognised and celebrated in such a meaningful way.
We hope Outloud@Dunottar is the first of many such events and look forward to hearing even more pupils share their words, ideas and talents in the future.
