International Women’s Day 2024: Rector Lise Hudson’s Message
To mark International Women’s Day 2024, Rector Lise Hudson has written a piece on two incredible women who attended the High School. On this important day, I want to celebrate the work and life of just two of our amazing former pupils: Isabella ‘Marie’ Imandt (1860-1945) and Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ Maxwell (1871-1946). Marie Imandt was 10 […]
L7 Rotary Quiz Team Reach Area Final
Our L7 team have made it to the Area Final of the Rotary Primary Quiz! The team placed second in a very close contest at Morgan Academy, securing their spot in the next round. The date and time of the Area Final are yet to be confirmed, however we’re already wishing our team the best […]
Pupils Learn More About Working Life At HSD Careers Fair
Our senior pupils got a chance to learn more about what their futures could hold as we held our HSD Careers Fair in Trinity Hall! The fair featured guests from a huge range of different fields and industries, including law, medicine and business. Also in attendance were two FPs – Kirsty Barron and Jennifer Harris […]
Piano Festival Comes To A Close At HSD
Our Piano Festival has come to an end here at HSD after three music-packed days of amazing events! Along with our Junior and Senior Recitals, we were treated to a visit by famous Dundee-born pianist Murray McLachlan, who led some of our pupils through a piano masterclass and held a performance of his own at […]
Children’s Author MG Leonard Pays HSD A Visit
L6 and L7 pupils at HSD were delighted to host a visit from author MG Leonard, who stopped by to tell us all about Feather – the newest instalment in her Twitchers series! The author, who writes mystery and adventure books for children, explained the inspiration behind her birdwatching-based series and how she got into […]
Whistle Down The Wind Is Coming To HSD!
Pupils at HSD are getting ready to bring the classic musical tale Whistle Down The Wind to the stage this summer! From 19th to 22nd June, Senior Years pupils will be performing Whistle Down the Wind at the Gardyne Theatre, Dundee. America, 1959. Change is in the air. The post war boom is thriving, the […]
HSD Getting Ready To Give Piano Playing Centre Stage
Later this month the High School of Dundee will be holding a three-day Piano Festival, featuring pupil performances, parent workshops and a recital by renowned Dundee-born pianist Murray McLachlan! The festival, which is sponsored by Kenny’s Music and our Old Boys’ Club, will run from Wednesday 21 February to Friday 23 February. On Wednesday, our […]
Pupils Treated To Talk From Business And Baking Expert
F2 pupils at HSD were treated to a visit from Fisher & Donaldson co-director Chloe Milne last week, as she dropped in to discuss business, donuts and the history of her family’s company. The visit was part of the year group’s learning in Enterprise, and included a brief for HSD pupils which challenged them to […]
HSD Pupils Hit The Right Note At Rotary Music Competition
Pupils from the High School of Dundee showed musical mastery as they scooped top awards at the Rotary Young Musician District 1010 Competition final on Saturday! The event brought together talented young musicians from all over rotary district 1010 – which stretches from the River Forth up to the Shetlands and Outer Hebrides – to […]
The Columns: Happy 100th Edition!
Today The Columns – HSD’s newsletter: by pupils; for pupils – celebrates its 100th edition! To mark the milestone issue, pupils and staff who have been involved with the publication gathered in Trinity for a special event reflecting on the highlights since the newsletter was launched by pupils – as The Quarantimes – during the […]
L3 Pupils Unwrap The Secrets Of Ancient Egypt During McManus Trip
Our L3 pupils took a trip across the road to visit the McManus, where they learned more about ancient Egypt and the River Tay! The pupils, who have been studying both topics in class, got the chance to see the Tay Whale, learn more about the Tay Bridge and sketch some of their favourite Egyptian […]
School Raises Over £7k For Homelessness Charity
High School of Dundee pupils and staff have raised more than £7k for homelessness charity Steps to Hope by spending a night sleeping rough. Equipped with only sleeping bags, foam mats and survival bags for protection, more than 70 Senior Years pupils and 10 staff slept outside at Mayfield in order to raise awareness of […]
L5 Pupils Celebrate Burns Day With Traditional Supper
Our L5 pupils celebrated Burns Day by enjoying a Burns Supper in the early years dining hall! There was plenty of tartan on display as our pupils tucked into their traditional Scottish meal – which was accompanied a piper as it was brought out. As well as giving the traditional Address to a Haggis before […]
Far From Rome: Roman Soldier Visits HSD Pupils
L4 pupils at the HSD were treated to a very unique lesson this week after a Roman soldier paid them a visit. The fully armoured legionnaire – also known as Head of Classics Edmund Faulkes, who is part of Roman re-enactment group the Antonine Guard – visited our pupils to help them conquer their class […]
Amazing Football Experience For HSD Pupils
Pupils from HSD travelled down south this month for an incredible football-themed trip, which included a training session at Sunderland and a Champions League game! More than 50 pupils and staff made the trip to Newcastle, where they were given a chance to train with Sunderland coaches at their Beacon of Light training facility. They […]
Merry Christmas From All At HSD!
Merry Christmas and a 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 2024!
Pupils Embrace Giving Season By Raising Over £1,900 For Charity
Pupils at the High School of Dundee have truly embraced the joy of giving this Christmas by raising more than £1,900 for charity. A total of £1,921.37 has been counted so far, coming from: The Staff Charity Christmas Card, which raised £322 for Perth First Responders The Interact Candy Cane Sale, which raised £535.94 for […]
F5 Pupil Programming Simulators To Replace Russian Sites
HSD pupil George Li could help students across Scotland study Engineering Science after programming a series of simulators to replace those made inaccessible by the war in Ukraine. The F5 pupil has coded four simulators to help students learn part of the Higher Engineering Science course – despite not studying the subject himself. As part […]
HSD’s Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols
Our annual HSD Carol Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee, took place on Tuesday 19th December. 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 the livestream recording of the event below. Please consider making a donation to the […]
New Edition Of Schola Clara Available Now
The latest issue of Schola Clara, the High School of Dundee community magazine, is available now! The new edition features a huge range of school, pupil and alumni news, stories and features. A very big thank you to all our story contributors, donors, supporters and sponsors. We hope you enjoy reading it! View the new […]