QS exam results 2026
Congratulations to all of our pupils who have today been receiving their QS (Qualifications Scotland) exam results. We are immensely proud of every one of our candidates and commend them, and their fantastic teachers, for all their hard work and dedication which has been rewarded with an impressive set of results. – At National 5, […]
Prize-giving celebrates achievement across school life
Achievement, dedication and contribution across school life has been celebrated at the High School of Dundee’s annual Prize-Giving ceremony. Held at the Caird Hall, the event brought together pupils, families and staff to recognise success across a broad range of subjects and activities, while also marking the official farewell to the School’s departing F6 pupils. […]
Farewell to Rector Lise Hudson
As the school year draws to a close, we are saying farewell to our Rector, Lise Hudson, after a remarkable 36 years of dedicated service to The High School of Dundee. While Lise will remain in post to oversee this summer’s examination results, the end of term marks the conclusion of her time at the […]
F2 pupils embrace tasty business challenge with Fisher & Donaldson
F2 pupils enjoyed getting stuck into a tasty business challenge with Fisher and Donaldson. As part of their Enterprise course, the students designed and pitched some deliciously good plans aimed at celebrating and promoting the bakery’s Chocolate Season. The challenge offered a brilliant opportunity for the participants to perfect key ingredients including developing new product […]
Lise Hudson reflects on her 36-year HSD career
After 36 years at HSD, six of them as Rector, Lise Hudson retires in August. From her early days as a young History Teacher to becoming the School’s first female Rector in its nearly 800-year history, her career has been defined by relationships, values, and a deep commitment to young people. As she prepared for […]
Pupils scoop chance to create ice-cream for Jannettas
The prize in the Business Education department’s popular Jannettas Gelateria Design-a-Gelato Competition has been scooped! Teams of F1 pupils took up the exciting challenge of dreaming up the next great Jannettas ice-cream flavour, with Eva, Emily, and Sienna’s innovative Sea Buckthorn Swirl Sorbet being adjudged the winner. Eight groups were shortlisted for the final in […]
The Fabric of Dundee: Pupils Spin STEM into Life
F2 pupils at HSD brought Dundee’s rich jute heritage to life through a hands-on, STEM-focused exploration of textile manufacturing. The day-long event – The Fabric of Dundee – challenged pupils to uncover the science and technology behind both natural and synthetic textiles through a blend of research, experimentation, and crafting. A highlight of the day […]
Project Wellbeing
Mental health is one of the most important foundations for a healthy and long life. And yet the mental health of children and adolescents has been widely described as being in crisis, with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland stating that one in four young people in Scotland face mental health challenges every week. […]
Get ready for HSD’s production of Pippin the Musical
Ever felt like you were meant for something bigger? Join us for a stunning, high-energy musical about the universal search for fulfilment. Step into a world of magic, mystery and spectacle as The High School of Dundee proudly presents PIPPIN, the Broadway hit musical by Grammy award winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Godspell and Wicked). Filled […]
HSD pupils beta test for Abertay computer games designers
Pupils in the High School of Dundee Junior Years were thrilled to get a taste of life inside the fast‑paced world of computer games development this week. Children in the Digital Leaders club crossed the road to Abertay University for an exciting hands‑on mission as real beta testers. The internationally renowned Department of Games and […]
HSD Cadets impress in Biennial Inspection
Teamwork, confidence and a real appetite for learning were on display in abundance as our cadets completed an excellent Biennial Inspection. Across two action‑packed days, the two HSD Combined Cadet Force platoons developed key field skills, took part in patrols and section training, and impressed during practical stands delivered by 7 SCOTS, including navigation, stalking, […]
Premiere performance takes centre stage at very special Spring Concert
Dundee’s Caird Hall will come alive on Thursday 2nd April as HSD unveils a brand-new composition. The centrepiece of the School’s Spring Concert will be the public premiere of a special 11-minute piece by the school’s Director of Music, Dr Lionel Steuart Fothringham. As if organising the event wasn’t enough, Dr Steuart Fothringham has written […]
HSD appoints new Executive Rector
The High School of Dundee is delighted to announce the appointment of Irfan Latif as its new Executive Rector. He will take up the position at the start of the Autumn Term 2026, following the retirement of Lise Hudson at the end of this academic year after 36 years of dedicated service to the school, […]
School welcomes Canmore Trust to talk to pupils
We were very pleased to welcome John Gibson from The Canmore Trust into school today to talk to our F5 (S5) pupils. The charity has been featured on the BBC website recently for its brilliant work to raise suicide awareness and prevention with schools, colleges and universities and this was John’s fourth visit to HSD […]
International Women’s Day 2026
To mark her final International Women’s Day as our Rector, Lise Hudson shares her own personal reflections on this year’s theme, Give to Gain. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to give. Not the kind of giving that comes with a certificate, a title, or a spotlight. Not the kind […]
Pupils perform their own fantastic production of Cluedo
Bravo to our F6 pupils who put on a spectacular, sold-out performance of Cluedo last night! The pupils – led by Director George – took the reins on every aspect of the production —from acquiring performing rights, running to a budget, innovation and set design to lighting, sound and fostering a strong sense of teamwork. […]
Perfect preparation meets eloquent delivery in Public Speaking final
Perfect preparation and eloquent delivery came to the fore in the final of the 2026 Junior Years Public Speaking Competition. Each pupil impressed the audience with their confidence and clarity on the subject of ‘My favourite author’. Congratulations to all our finalists and especially to joint winners Peter and Emilia and runner-up Hamish. Since the […]
HSD to celebrate city’s story with immersive Verdant Works event
Dundee’s rich historical tapestry is set to take centre stage on 2nd March when the High School of Dundee hosts an immersive evening of music, song and spoken word at Verdant Works. Bonnie Dundee – Music in the Mill – will guide the audience on a musical journey through Dundee’s evolution from the 1840s to […]
HSD Multicultural Week 2026
HSD has been celebrating its diverse community. A huge well done to our Senior Prefects for organising Multicultural Week, a 5-day series of events highlighting the varied cultures that exist within our school, local community, and beyond. There was a henna workshop, a multi-language greetings wall, a Multicultural Showcase in Trinity, and a quiz. It […]
Pupil production brings mystery and mayhem to HSD stage
Mystery and mayhem is coming to the stage of HSD! A classic whodunnit is getting a fresh twist this month as our F6 pupils prepare to unveil their very own production of Cluedo on February 26th. Directed by pupil George Duffus and inspired by Jonathan Lynn’s iconic screenplay, the show promises a riotous blend of […]