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eNews from Hutchesons'
Welcome from the Senior Depute Rector
As if to mark the beginning of the end of exams, the weather has broken and I am sitting here with rays of beautiful sunshine streaming through my office window. I hope it lasts for the rest of June – and more! It was a very different picture on Monday 23 May when I ventured to Strathclyde Park with 17 boys in S3 as I introduced them to rowing. Thick grey clouds raced overhead and gale force winds strengthened throughout the day. We were planning to be inside most of the day, so it was not a disaster, but I felt sorry for those who had been dropped off the same bus in East Kilbride where they were to be windsurfing and canoeing. That same day we heard that it was warm and sunny in Morocco, it was warm and sunny in Barcelona and, even Munich there were cries of “It’s boiling here!”
Fortunately, the weather during the S3 Enrichment Week improved and the varied activities that took place were thoroughly enjoyed by all. I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff who were involved in helping on trips, outings or activities and to those who held the fort at school and covered absences. I believe it is a really worthwhile time and I hope you will enjoy reading about some of the activities below.
We are very near the end of term now and will be saying goodbye to 131 pupils in S6 as they move on to the next stage of their lives. We are very proud of them and wish them every success in the future. It was lovely that so many of them made it to the Celebration Ball and heard the touching tribute paid by Rory Morrice, Head Boy, on the Class of 2011. Aim high and have fun.
I hope you enjoy the final eNews of the 2010-2011 session. I would like to say a huge thank you to Karin Woods, who has worked on these letters since we began. She moves to Seattle with her family at the end of June. Good luck. We will miss you.
Mike Martin, Senior Depute Rector
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S3 Enrichment Week
During the week of from 23 to 26 May, pupils in S3 went 'off timetable'. Three groups headed abroad and around 80 pupils and numerous staff participated in 11 different activities in and around Glasgow. The activities ranged from 'discovering Glasgow' to discussing business; from watersports to photography to community action. Read more here!
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Sports Update
Following their win in the High School of Glasgow Invitation Tennis Tournament in May, Hutchesons’ girls tennis team was invited to play in the Craigholme tournament. Sarah Burns and Emma O’Rourke [S5] in the senior category, Paige Denholm [S4] and Rosa McMillan [S3] in the intermediate category, Charlotte Mason [S1] and Flora Walker [S2] in the junior category and Jodie Knight and Chloe Mathers [P7], in primary played outstandingly and Hutchesons’ was awarded the trophy for the third consecutive year for winning the most games. Hutchesons' was Tennis Scotland School of the Year for 2010.
Read about Hutchesons' success in the Glasgow Schools and Scottish Schools Athletics Finals!
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New Drama Studios
The new Drama Studios at Beaton Road will open in October 2011. You can take part by purchasing a tile in the Studio Foyer or a seat-back plaque in the Studio Theatre. Read more here!
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Charity Cheque Presentation
Pupils at Hutchesons' have presented a cheque for £24,500 to Action for Children at special assemblies at the primary and secondary schools. The money was raised by pupils and staff during the 2010-2011 session.
Read more here!
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Civic Reception honours Comenius Partnership
Staff and pupils from Hutchesons' and two other European schools celebrated at a Civic Reception hosted by the Lord Provost of Glasgow after completing a two-year joint project based around urban design and renewal.
Read more here!
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From the Head of Primary
As we hurtle towards the end of this session, I would like to wish our Primary Seven pupils every success as they move on to their Senior School. It has been a pleasure getting to know them and I will follow their progress with interest and, I am sure, with pride.
We are school filled with children who are a pleasure to teach; who are full of fun, and are bursting will talents, skills and personality. At the end of the session, many children are recognised for their achievements at our formal Prize Giving ceremonies. However, I would also like to recognise the achievements, effort and commitment of all of our young pupils.
Everyone contributes to making the school what it is – well done!
It is a pleasure and a privilege to teach at Hutchie and I have enjoyed getting to know your children. I look forward to starting it all again in August! Have a lovely summer,
Christine Haughney, Depute Rector (Head of Primary)
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'Handa's Surprise' at Kingarth Street
Kingarth Street felt like small and busy African village last Wednesday, when pupils and staff celebrated the world depicted in the children's book "Handa's Surprise", by Eileen Browne. Read more here!
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Public Speaking at Kingarth Street
Last week, the Kingarth Street audience was spellbound and engaged by an array of fine orators. Speakers regaled us with stories that included pet requests, unusual parents and relatives, what the world would be like if they were Prime Minister, the Big Society and an embarrassing episode in a chip shop! The standard of all of the speeches was extremely impressive, both in content and performance, and all of our finalists are to be congratulated for their achievement. The winners were Flora Ritchie [P6U], who found many similarities between Hutchie and Hogwarts, and Isabel Woods [P5B], who told of her wish for a dog. Congratulations!
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Proposal for parent-organised bus from East Kilbride, Rutherglen and Burnside
Dr Padmanabhan (father of Gaurav Rajmohan [P6] has expressed an interest in establishing a bus service that would travel to the Burnside, Rutherglen and East Kilbride areas of Glasgow before and after school each day. This would be a parent-organised service. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Padmanabhan at r.padmanabhan@btinternet.com or on 07946 642373.
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Dates for your Diary
Please note that all pupils should wear the new sports kit from August 2012!
Art Show: ends Thursday 16 June (open during evening)
Carousel: Final night, Thursday 16 June
End of session: Wednesday 22 June, 12 noon
Prizegiving: Thursday 23 June, 10.00am
2011-2012 session begins: Wednesday 24 August
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