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Our April newsletter is live. Catch up on all our latest stories—from academic achievements to exciting events—and get a behind-the-scenes peek at life here at Dunottar. Don’t miss out—read it now: bit.ly/4i6UKWz

Straight from the school pitch, our Headmaster, Mr Mark Tottman, reflects on a term full of standout performances, big wins and top team spirit. tiktok.com/@dunottarschool/v…

Selected pupils from Years 9–11 recently took on the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge, a national one-hour test designed to stretch their problem-solving skills – with no room for guessing, as marks are deducted for incorrect answers! We’re incredibly proud of how all our students rose to the challenge in true Warrior Learner style 💪. 🏅 Bronze Awards: Millie, George, Maksym, Jacob P, Ben B, Markus B, Max D, Georgina E-S, Ben J, Ben L, Jamie S, Aadi A, Dylan B, Jake C, Harry E & Ada J-W 🥈 Silver Awards: Will C, Johnny H, John H, Joshua H, Thomas L, Daniel R, Robert D, James L, George P, Ethan S & James T 🥇 Gold Awards: Joe J & Ben P 🏆 Best in Year: Ben P, James T, Joe J 🌟 Best in School: Ben P – who not only achieved gold but also qualified for the follow-on round! Huge congratulations to all our mathematicians – the Maths Department is incredibly proud of your hard work and success!

🌟 Taster Morning at Dunottar! 🌟 We’re excited to invite all children registered for our 2025 entrance assessments (Year 7 entry in 2026) to our Taster Morning on Saturday 17th May 2025, 9am – 12 noon. It’s a fantastic opportunity for pupils to get a real feel for life at Dunottar, meet teachers, make new friends and enjoy a morning of exciting activities, including: 🔬 Hocus Pocus Science 🏏 Cricket 🥘 Cookery ⚽ Girls’ Football 🧱 Lego Robotics 🔥 Bush Craft in the Woodlands 🌍 Virtual Reality Adventures! Many children find this morning helps them feel more confident and relaxed on assessment day – and it’s always great fun! 📅 To receive an invitation, please complete our online registration form and pay the £150 registration fee by 9am on Friday 2nd May 2025. dunottarschool.com/admission…

In English, Year 11 pupils are collaborating to create essay plans for 'Animal Farm'.

🎨 Inspiration at the V&A! Our Year 10 Art and 3D Design students had an unforgettable day at the Victoria and Albert Museum, immersing themselves in a world of creativity and history. From re-enacting classical paintings to dressing up in the theatre & performance exhibition 🎭and sketching both historical and contemporary pieces, the visit was packed with hands-on inspiration. Exploring traditional and modern art through the ages, students left buzzing with ideas for their next project!

🎓 Preparing for Life Beyond School! Our Year 13 students are taking part in dedicated PSHEE sessions focused on preparing for university life — from managing independence to navigating new challenges. These sessions run alongside the University of Reading's Future Learn online course, helping students confidently transition to the next chapter.

Congratulations to Amali in Year 7, who has won our competition to design the front cover of the student Pelican ezine. You'll soon be receiving a £10 Amazon gift voucher!

The Dunottar School Music Academy (DSMA) Spring Concert was a wonderful showcase of the dedication and passion of our young musicians. Each performance reflected their hard work, filling the event with energy, emotion, and excellence. A huge thank you to our incredible students, supportive families and everyone who made this concert a success. Your encouragement continues to inspire and uplift our musicians. To learn more about the DSMA, visit us at bit.ly/428bF67

🌟 Celebrating Our Talented Year 11s! 🎭✨ Last Tuesday, we had the privilege of watching our incredible Year 11s take to the stage for their Performance Evening – and what a night it was! Their talent, maturity and dedication truly shone through with powerful performances. We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and commitment, and we wish them the very best of luck as they head into their exams.

Our Taster Morning on Saturday 17th May 2025 (9am – 12 noon) is the perfect opportunity for children registered to sit our Year 7 entrance assessments in 2025 to experience life at Dunottar! This fun and interactive morning will help them feel at home, meet future classmates and enjoy exciting activities like: 🔬 Hocus Pocus Science 🏏 Cricket 🍳 Cookery ⚽ Girls’ Football 🤖 Lego Robotics 🌿 Bush Craft 🌍 Virtual Reality Adventures. ✨ Don’t miss out! To receive an invite, complete your child’s registration form and pay the £150 registration fee by 9am on Friday 2nd May 2025. 🔗 Register now: dunottarschool.com/admission…

Lower School students were blown away by the Fuel the Future Show from the Royal Institution! 🎇From explosive water reactions to the science of sustainable energy, students embarked on an interactive journey exploring the chemistry and physics of fuels—past, present, and future. 🔬⚛️ 🔥 How does carbon dioxide impact our planet? 🔋 Can we store electricity sustainably? 🌊 How can water fuel an explosion? 🛢️ Why are plastics a problem? With mind-blowing demonstrations and plenty of hands-on science, this show sparked curiosity about sustainability and the future of energy. ⚡💡

A huge thank you to our fantastic Sixth Form STEM Prefects, Paige and Sam, for organising this year’s House Science Competition as part of Science Week! Pupils took on the challenge of researching a science topic of their choice and presenting their findings in any format – and the results were inspiring! From fossils to radioactivity, creative engineering solutions to global challenges, the competition showcased curiosity, enthusiasm and scientific knowledge beyond the classroom. Our judges were very impressed by the depth of research and creativity on display – well done to all pupils who took part! 🎉🔬

On Thursday 6th March, staff and Year 7 pupils came to school dressed as book characters to celebrate World Book Day. The aim of this event, one of many, was to raise funds for the charity @ReadforGoodUK, which aims to provide children access to a wide range of exciting books.

🌟 Dunottar’s First Ever Café Scientifique – A Night of Science, Music & Community! 🌟 On Wednesday 26th February, we transformed the Sixth Form Common Room into a buzzing café culture for Dunottar’s inaugural Evening of Café Scientifique. ☕🔬🎶 With Mel’s delicious drinks and snacks keeping everyone fuelled and the smooth jazz sounds of Millie and Anya setting the mood, our audience of students, parents and staff enjoyed an inspiring line-up of science talks. 🎤 Hosted with flair by Filipe, our incredible speakers took us on a journey of discovery: 🌊 Adam kicked things off with an entertaining dive into Deep Sea Gigantism 🚀 Visiting Professor Hal Sosabowski took us through space and the history of the universe 🎼 Anya explored the fascinating link between music and the brain 🌊 Caroline Hague closed the evening with an awe-inspiring talk on how science helped her row across the Atlantic Ocean with two other women! It was a fantastic evening of science, music, and community, and we can’t wait to do it all again! 🙌 A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers, musicians, and guests for making it such a great night.