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Dunottar School Chess Club Kicks Off with Record Numbers and International Success!
The Dunottar School Chess Club is back in action and stronger than ever! With record numbers of students signing up, we’re especially excited about the promising crop of new Year 7 players joining the ranks. It’s also good to see staff regularly helping Mr McClure run this growing activity – with a special thanks for…
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! With a remarkable track record and a passion for nurturing young talent, George will bring her expertise and enthusiasm to our thriving netball program. George, a standout player known for her agility…
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! From sign language workshops to salsa dancing, theatre productions and language-themed baking, our students were immersed in the vibrant world of languages and culture. The week was a perfect blend of fun, learning and discovery – reinforcing…
Bonding Day: An Unforgettable Day of Adventure, Friendship and Fun!
At Dunottar, we believe in the power of adventure, teamwork and forging lasting friendships. That’s why this year’s off-site Bonding Day was an exciting whirlwind of activities for all year groups, taking learning beyond the classroom and into the great outdoors (and some indoor fun, too!) Each year group embarked on a unique experience, ensuring…
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. The trip started in Bangkok exploring temples and trying new food in the famous flower market. The next destination in Thailand was Khao Yai National Park where students camped for three days. The days…
Best Ever GCSE Exam Results for Dunottar
Following on from last week’s A-level celebrations, students at Dunottar School were today receiving outstanding results across all subjects. 12 per cent of all grades attained were grade 9 and 53 per cent the top grades 9 to 7. This is particularly impressive as our students comprise a range of academic abilities. Headmaster, Mr Mark…
Dunottar’s Warrior Learners Celebrate A-level Success
Today, students at Dunottar School were celebrating their A-level results. Overall, 96 per cent successfully fulfilled their offers for their first or second choice university. Jamie B, who achieved four A*s said, “I am absolutely thrilled with my A-level results. I have secured a place at my first-choice university to study Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering…
A Fantastic Year for Dunottar’s Music Academy!
The Dunottar Saturday Music Academy has had a fantastic year! Pupils have immersed themselves in their musical learning, with hundreds of lessons taking place on the piano, violin, cello, recorder, guitar, singing and music theory. Pupils have also treated us to performances in several concerts, culminating in two Summer Term events that featured music ranging…
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‘. Entertaining us with song and dance, scenes and sketches, we were extremely proud of their performances. There was romance, pirates, sword fights, wishing on stars, genies with wish fulfilments, goonies and miracles galore! Of course,…
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. The inspection team was on site for three days, scrutinising all areas of our educational provision, policies, leadership and governance. The inspection was conducted under the new framework which was introduced in September 2023. Rather…
