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 […]
World Book Day sees exciting new chapter in children’s learning
To celebrate World Book Day, children in the Junior Years have been taking a deep dive into a range of subjects! All week pupils have been embracing Interdisciplinary Learning, with each year group choosing a different theme and investigating and responding to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem or challenge posed by the pupils. […]
HSD girls win investment contest award
Researching investment potential has paid dividends for a team of budding HSD stock exchange managers. Congratulations to Sophie, Eilidh, Olivia and Olachizita who have been named as the winners of the Best Elevator Pitch Video Award (Junior Category) in the national Growing Future Assets Investment Competition! The annual contest challenges S3-6 girls to research, analyse […]
HSD team to compete in major investment competition final
Good luck to a team of HSD girls who are bidding to win a major, national investment contest this week! On Friday (7th March), F5 pupils Mariella, Nellie, Tess, Emma, Holly and Eilidh will be taking part in the final of the Growing Future Assets competition in Edinburgh. The annual contest allows teams of S3-6 […]
Animal Farm delivers powerful drama
Huge congratulations to the cast and crew of our F1 and F3 production of Animal Farm on a superb show! Over two nights in Trinity Hall the pupils transported the audience to ‘Manor/Animal Farm’, to find out whether ‘All animals are created equal but some are more equal than others.’ An unforgettable show demonstrating the […]
Phone Free Fridays as HSD prepares for mobile-free campus
Pupils at the High School of Dundee are putting their mobiles away today for our first Phone Free Friday. From August 2025 pupils will, with a few exceptions, not be permitted to use their phones on school premises. To help our young people prepare for an environment in which mobiles are not seen or heard, […]
Pupils Wow Parents and Guests at HSD Biology Poster Conference
Ahead of the holidays, we hosted our first-ever HSD Biology Poster Conference, celebrating creative, enquiry-based learning! F1 pupils showcased research on individual organisms of their choosing, impressing guest biologist Dr Kimberley Bennett with their confidence and enthusiasm. Congratulations to Alastair, overall winner for his project on sperm whales, and to Amber and Harry for their […]
Merry Christmas from the High School of Dundee
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at the High School of Dundee. Thank you to all our pupils, staff, parents and the wider HSD Community for all your hard work and support over the last 12 months. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025! The School is closed for the Christmas […]
Christmas Carol Service
The School’s talented young musicians and the Music Department staged a wonderful evening of music at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee. The event brought together Junior and Senior Years pupils for a magical occasion featuring a range of traditional seasonal music and readings. You can watch a recording of the event below. Please consider making a donation to the school’s […]
‘Twas the night before Christmas…
Snowmen, elves, reindeer and even Santa himself have been lighting up the stage in Trinity Hall this week as pupils in the Early Years performed their Nativity show! Every child in L1-3, joined by some L4 pupils, played a part in The Night Before Christmas, a spectacular seasonal production packed full of memorable songs and […]
Wonderful Winter Concert wows Caird Hall audience
Last night we were treated to an amazing concert by our talented young musicians in a dazzling Winter Concert at the Caird Hall. Pupils from L4 upwards took to the stage to wow the audience with renditions of a whole range of pieces performed by groups including the L4/5 and L6/7 Choirs, the Boys and […]
Victory for U16s as 2 HSD teams contest national rugby finals
The High School of Dundee’s U16 rugby team have been crowned 2024 Scottish Schools U16 Plate Champions! The boys lifted the title following an epic 28-24 win over Hutchesons’ Grammar at the Hive Stadium at Murrayfield. Cheered on by a fantastic support, the squad built on their half-time lead to seal the win, with a […]
Parents and Carers Visit HSD Library for Reading Café
There’s been a fantastic buzz in the HSD Library recently as we’ve been welcoming parents and family to our Reading Café! Over tea, coffee, and delicious homemade treats, families have been able to browse books and share stories together to mark Book Week Scotland. Organised by the Library and the PA, the Café has also […]
HSD Celebrates Anti-Bullying Week 2024
Pupils at HSD have been celebrating Anti-Bullying Week with some amazing events and activities based around the theme of respect. On Monday a poster competition was held, with entries displayed around the school alongside other quotes on Tuesday. This was followed by a terrific talent show on Wednesday, which saw pupils take to the stage […]
Spanish Trip Gives HSD Pupils Chance to Immerse Themselves in Culture
Some F3 and F4 pupils from HSD recently travelled to Spain for a trip packed with cultural experiences and unforgettable memories! After touching down in Málaga, our group headed to El Puerto de Santa Maria, where they enjoyed Spanish lessons with native instructors, explored the vibrant markets, and even picked out ingredients for a hands-on […]
Armistice Parade 2024
The High School of Dundee has marked Remembrance with its Armistice Parade and Service. In tribute to the fallen, including all those from the High School community who have died in armed conflicts past and present, the School’s Combined Cadet Force and Pipe Band completed a parade in front of the school. Watched by pupils, […]
Pupils Make Memories for Life On China Trip
Some High School of Dundee pupils enjoyed an amazing blend of cultural immersion and historical exploration as they visited China! During an action-packed 13-day trip, the group of Senior Years pupils travelled to a number of locations, immersing themselves in a range of unforgettable experiences in the process! First stop was Tianjin, where pupils explored lively […]
HSD Pupils Take On Great Outdoors in Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions
HSD pupils have been honing their outdoor skills by taking on their Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions! Nine teams from the High School recently completed both their practice and qualifying expeditions for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards, travelling to locations including Feshie, Laggan, Amulree, and Braemar. Each expedition lasted three days and […]
Pupils Explore Work Opportunities at Careers Fair
Earlier this month, pupils in F4-F6 had a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into their future pathways as HSD hosted its annual Careers Fair in Trinity Hall! Representatives from 24 different companies joined us to talk with our senior pupils about a huge range of opportunities available to them after leaving school. Lots of industries […]
