Prize-giving 2025
Fantastic effort and achievement across school life has been recognised at the High School of Dundee’s prize-giving ceremony. The Caird Hall event – taking place a week earlier than normal – brought proud parents and staff together to watch F6 pupils bid their official farewells to the School and see pupils from L4 upwards presented […]
Pupils cast a spell with amazing Wizard of Oz production
Bravo to the cast and crew of our Junior Years’ production of The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition! At The Space last week they gave an amazing series of performances across four evenings and an afternoon matinee too! Every pupil in L6 and L7 played a part as the classic tale of Dorothy and her […]
Berlin trip provides unforgettable trip through German history
From a divided city to a symbol of unity, Berlin’s rich and complex history offers powerful lessons about resilience, conflict, and change. Our F4 and F5 pupils have just returned from an unforgettable journey through the heart of German history — and what an experience it was! Highlights of the trip included: Exploring the Reichstag […]
Cadets enjoy action-packed camp
The cadets of Korea Platoon recently embarked on an unforgettable three-day expedition to the sun-drenched training grounds of Barry Buddon. Here’s CCF Contingent Commander, Major Graham Rodger’s account of the expedition: “For many, this marked their very first experience at a military camp—and they embraced it with enthusiasm and curiosity. Each day was packed with […]
HSD hosts Scottish Schools CCF Pipes and Drums Competition
On Sunday 8th June we were thrilled to host the 2025 Scottish Schools CCF Pipes and Drums Competition. Families and friends of participants from HSD and eight other schools from across Scotland joined us at Mayfield for an amazing day of traditional Scottish music and dancing. With the silvery Tay as the backdrop, the young […]
Rights Respecting Schools Gold status reaccredited!
The High School of Dundee has been reaccredited with UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools (RRS) gold status. The Junior Years has become the first primary school in Dundee to have successfully come through a rigorous assessment process which is required to retain gold after three years. The RRS Award is granted by UNICEF to schools that […]
Pupils weave past into future-focused skills event
F2 pupils at HSD have woven Dundee’s historic jute industry past into a STEM skills-focused exploration of textile manufacturing. As part of our Activities Week, the year-group uncovered the science and technologies behind natural and synthetic textile manufacturing by researching, experimenting, manufacturing, and crafting their way through a day of fibrously fun activities. A visit […]
Creativity goes into overdrive in Comic in a Day
Colourful characters have come to life on the page in an amazing art extravaganza! Inspiring imagination and creativity were on full display as Form 1 pupils enjoyed a special Comic in a Day event as part of Activities Week. The budding young artists were challenged to produce their own exciting strips after being guided through […]
Action on the Arts brings the greatest show to Mayfield
Show-stopping entertainment came to Mayfield as F2 and F3 took part in Action on the Arts! During Activities Week, over consecutive days the entire year-groups took it in turns to create, rehearse and then perform sensational The Greatest Showman-inspired acts. Working in their school houses, the pupils got busy perfecting group dances, uplifting vocals, amazing […]
World of Workshops offers insight into world of work
A special Activities Week event allowed F3 pupils to experience the daily challenges which can be found in the world of work. World of Workshops saw the pupils take part in a series of interactive sessions with staff from organisations including NCR, DC Thomson, Future Assets and Jon Frullani Architect. Having been given specific projects […]
Project Wellbeing: taking care of minds and bodies
Pupils in F1 to F3 (S1-S3) had an amazing time learning how to take the best care of their bodies and minds in HSD’s Project Wellbeing. The 3-day event was centred around Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s 4 pillars of health – movement, sleep, food and relaxation. With a focus on mental health, it was jam-packed with […]
Creativity and scientific exploration blossom in Botanic Garden visit
During our Form 1-3 (S1-S3) Activities and Wellbeing Week, F1 enjoyed a glorious day of sunshine at St Andrews Botanic Garden. Here’s Biology teacher and trip leader Graham Rodger’s account of a day of exploration, discovery, and creativity. “Armed with identification keys and curiosity, the pupils set out to investigate the rich variety of plant […]
A multitude of musical opportunities
Today our L2-7 children had the chance to explore a multitude of musical opportunities in a special Musical Instrument Try-out Day! The event provided the pupils with the perfect opportunity to have a look around the Music Department, and find out why it’s fantastic to be a musician! Did you know?: At HSD pupils can […]
Triple Crown performance from HSD rugby sides
Well done to our rugby teams who had a brilliant day at the Lathallan 7s! Our U12/14/16/18 sides all took part in the annual competition and they secured the titles in the U12, U14 and U18 categories after exciting wins over Madras, Robert Gordon’s College and Strathallan in their respective finals. For the U18s it […]
School opens brand-new dining facility
We are thrilled to serve up an exciting development at the High School of Dundee. Today we opened our brand-new dining facility, allowing us to bring our pupils together for fantastic food in a purpose-built space right in the heart of our school! Previously the School’s dining hall had been located a very short walk […]
HSD pupil sings his way to major UK music title
An HSD pupil has sung his way to a major UK music title! Congratulations to Nathan who at the weekend was crowned the winner of the vocalist category in the Rotary Great Britain and Ireland Young Musician competition! The F6 pupil overcame five other regional winners at the grand final in London to add the […]
Shaping the future of STEM education
Shaping the future of STEM education – Future Skills Curriculum In a blog for British Science Week, Nicola Kiernan, Head of Chemistry and STEM Co-ordinator at the High School of Dundee, highlights that as STEM industries evolve, so must education. British Science Week is a fantastic way for schools to engage with and celebrate the […]
Pupils get an exciting taste of product creation
Pupils at the High School of Dundee are getting an exciting taste of product creation! The School has just launched its Jannettas Gelateria Design-a-Gelato Competition, challenging the F1 year group to create brand-new flavours of ice-cream for the business! Ross and Lewis Hazel, the new Managing Directors and the fifth generation to run Jannettas, kicked off the […]
Pupils give MP Wendy Chamberlain insight into UN award
Junior Years pupils were delighted to give Wendy Chamberlain a firsthand insight into the UN Rights Respecting Schools Award today. As part of their efforts to raise awareness of this year’s UNCRC OutRight Campaign – which seeks to empower children to use their voices and become change makers – Pupil Voice group members welcomed the […]
Budding investors earn 2nd place in national competition
Congratulations to our team of budding investors on securing 2nd place in the Growing Future Assets competition! Mariella, Nellie, Tess, Emma, Holly and Eilidh impressed the judges at the grand-final at Martin Currie Investment with a high-quality pitch which drew together superb research and analysis on the company Energy Recovery. There were 167 entries from […]
