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 […]
Almost 2,000 Pupils Attend HSD’s Social Inequalities Conference
Yesterday we were delighted to welcome almost 2,000 pupils from across the country to the Caird Hall for our first Social Inequalities Conference. Well-known social campaigners Darren McGarvey and Chelsea Cameron were among the speakers as Higher and National 5 Modern Studies students came together for an event aimed at inspiring solutions to ingrained social […]
Biology Pupils Use Jelly Babies And Strawberry Laces in Sweet DNA Models
Our F3 pupils had a great time in biology earlier this week, using strawberry laces and jelly babies to learn about the structure of DNA! They were challenged with matching up different jelly baby heads and bodies to create the DNA base pairs, before bringing in the strawberry laces to act as the backbone. Once […]
L1 Pupils Receive House Badges From HSD Senior Prefects
House pride is something we take seriously at HSD, and our youngest pupils are proving you’re never too young to get involved! Pupils in L1 were thrilled to receive a visit from some of our new F6 Prefects, who came over from the Senior School to present them with their House badges. The prefects introduced […]
HSD Pupil George Recognised in Dundee and Angus Chamber Business Champion Awards
HSD pupil George has been recognised in the 2024 Dundee and Angus Chamber Business Champion Awards! The F6 pupil was highly commended in the Digital Innovation category for some pioneering work that saw him program a series of Engineering Science simulators to replace Russian-hosted websites made inaccessible by the war in Ukraine. A feat made […]
Co-curricular Fair Shows Pupils What HSD Offers!
On Friday, our Senior Years pupils made a beeline for Trinity Hall to sample the buzz of this year’s HSD Co-curricular Fair! The annual freshers fair style event showcases the huge range of exciting activities which pupils in F1-F6 can get stuck into outside of their timetabled lessons. Alan Patterson, Deputy Head Senior Years, said: […]
SQA Results 2024
We would like to say a huge congratulations to all of the 2024 SQA candidates at the High School of Dundee who have today received their exam results. We are immensely proud of every one of them and congratulate them and all their wonderful teachers for their hard work and dedication, which has been rewarded […]
Enterprising HSD Pupils Scoop Sweet Prize in Jannettas Ice Cream Competition
A trio of pupils from the High School of Dundee have scooped an amazing prize after winning a product development challenge – their very own ice-cream flavour has been made by Jannettas! In their Enterprise lessons, F1 pupils have been taking part in the Business Education department’s annual HSD x Jannettas flavour creation contest. Giving […]
New Records Set By HSD Pupils At Dundee Schools Athletics
Congratulations to our HSD athletes on setting a number of new track and field records at the Dundee Schools Athletics Championship! Four new HSD marks – and three Dundee Schools marks – were set as Favour, Iris, Maisie and Ben brought home 10 gold medals and 1 silver between them! After claiming both the 100m […]
