Central Camp offers up amazing experiences for cadets
Members of the School’s Combined Cadet Force had the chance to put the skills they’ve been honing into practice during an action-packed Central Camp. Joining contingents from other schools, over the course of 7 days the HSD cadets took on a host of challenging and rewarding activities, developing their focus, teamwork and camaraderie. Here’s an […]
Pupils set sail for amazing sea-bound adventure
During the summer holidays, a group of intrepid HSD explorers set sail for an amazing sea-bound adventure. Ten F2 and F3 pupils boarded a 70ft Ocean Youth Trust tall ship in Oban to begin navigating their way around the Inner Hebrides. Over the course of seven days the group journeyed through some stunning locations, pulling […]
Pupils give playground seal of approval!
The first day of the new school year meant the first chance for our pupils to enjoy our redeveloped playground! Work to enhance our playground by making it a more modern, vibrant and functional space, was completed over the summer holidays. The project included surface upgrading, the installation of new play equipment and greening of the […]
Rector Lise Hudson to retire at the end of session 2025/26
The High School of Dundee has today announced that Lise Hudson is to retire as Rector at the end of Session 2025–26. She will step down upon turning 60 in June 2026, bringing to a close an exceptional 36-year career at HSD. Mrs Hudson has served the School with distinction in numerous roles—History Teacher, Principal […]
HSD pupils score top marks in the country
We’re thrilled to say that HSD pupils have scored the top marks in the country in a number of SQA 2025 exams, either individually or jointly! Well done to: George in Advanced Higher Statistics Shuhong in Nat 5 Mandarin Lucie in Higher Maths James B, James D and Nathaniel in National 5 Maths In addition, […]
SQA results 2025
Congratulations to all of our pupils who have today been receiving SQA exam results. We are hugely proud of every one of them and congratulate them and all their wonderful teachers for their hard work and dedication. It has been rewarded with an impressive set of results which continue the School’s outstanding tradition of examination […]
Pupil takes giant leap with NASA course
An HSD pupil has taken one giant leap towards his dream career after enjoying an out of this world opportunity. Lochlan recently took part in the Scottish NASA Space school at Strathclyde University, a week-long programme featuring an eclectic mix of space-themed lectures, labs and workshops. The (at the time) S5 pupil even had the […]
CSI: HSD Chemistry Classroom
Our Form 1 Chemistry pupils just wrapped up the summer term with an exciting Forensic Chemistry course—and it ended with a bang! Over the past few weeks the pupils have transformed into junior forensic scientists, learning how to analyse unknown substances, test using various chemical reactions, and interpret their lab results. Their mission? Solve a […]
HSD raises £17.7K for charity in 2024/25
We’re delighted to announce that our school community has raised an amazing £17.7K for charity this session. The Charities and Community Outreach total has been generated through a whole school effort across the Nursery, Junior and Senior Years. The money raised has supported 33 registered charities, while 340 hot water bottles were donated to Togs, […]
HSD named ABRSM partner school
We are thrilled to announce that the High School of Dundee has been named as one of only two ABRSM Partner Schools in Scotland, and one of only 18 in the UK. The ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Partner Schools programme celebrates schools that share the organisation’s values and enter a […]
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 […]