WWW.HUTCHESONS.ORG The Hutchie Herald OCTOBER 2016

This Issue • Welcome from the New Rector: P2 • Outstanding Exam results: P5 • Leon Smith & the G&T awards: P8-9 • Everest Trip: P14-15 STEVE WELSH / Getty STEVE 04 05 Welcome from the Rector

Achievements Secondary & Awards School News 07 08

Leon Smith & The Arts the G&T Awards 10 12

My family and I are delighted to have been able to start at Hutchesons’ Grammar School at the beginning of August. Primary Sports Update I have asked my children, who are all settling in to P4, P6, S1 and S2, how they have found School News the move down from Aberdeen, and they have all commented on the warm welcome that they have received from their new friends. I would echo this, the parental and staff community has been so welcoming to me: I have really picked up on the good ‘vibe’ of the 14 16 Hutchie Family. I am very keen to work on developing the links between the School and the families of both current and former pupils. I was delighted to learn that the School Association is closely involved in running a careers convention providing expert advice to the maturing Fourth Years. I am so aware that the parents represent a huge resource that can be tapped into to improve the opportunities available to our pupils and I would like to see parents becoming more involved in the learning and teaching; the Curriculum for Excellence is all about trying Summit to Former to contextualise learning into real world situations, and who better to provide us with Remember Pupil News information and advice in these areas than the parents who are excelling in them. Dedicated To help the School develop further, the School Association is looking to gather feedback 18 20 about what parents would like to see in place. As the Herald goes to print, we are updating the website to allow emailed feedback to reach the Parent Representatives for each year; they can then bring forward the themes to the strategic School Association meetings with the Chair of Governors, Professor Williams, and myself. Please visit the parent section on the website to find out more. The School Association is also looking to swell its ranks, so if you would like to get involved in this important aspect of school life, please do get in touch. Likewise, the 1957 Group is always keen to welcome new members. The group does an International excellent fundraising job by hosting numerous social events for both pupils and parents News Reunions throughout the year. In assemblies I have been driving home the theme that Hutchie is a school of opportunity. As you read through the pages of the Hutchie Herald, I am sure that you will be as 22 26 impressed as I am by the wealth of talent that the School contains and by the pupils’ successes in so many areas. My thanks go out to the dedicated team of staff and parental support that make this possible. If I have not already met you, I look forward to doing so, and I would urge you to send in your feedback to the School Association so that we can continue to work together to improve the fantastic school that I already know Hutchie to be. Former Pupil Spotlight In Memoriam “Three Cheers for“Three the School”from theHead Boy, JackLeslie. vote ofthanks from theHeadGirl, Jenny Anderson andaloud andenthusiastic The numerous prizes were then distributed to great applause, followed by asincere she could notgo.” – teaching usto believe there wasnothingaHutchie girlcould notdoandnowhere who literally dedicated their livesto educating usinthe fullest sense ofthatword a man’s world”.She said:“Our teachers generation ofwomen wereamarvellous empowered her to excel inthe Diplomatic whichwas much Service inher time“very Baroness Ramsay told theaudience how her own Hutchesons’ experience had as DrGreig remarked, atrulyremarkable role modelfor young women. real life “M”whosecareer could have been written by IainFleming. She represents, It was thentimeto welcome distinguished guest speaker, Baroness Meta Ramsay, a at School, encouraging pupils“not to fear transitionsbutto welcome them”. Hutchie andthe excellence ofall!”.He then went onto reflect onhisown finalday Dr Greig congratulated theDuxpupilsandprize winners for “symbolising the best of would remember fondly. numerous friendships andexcellent performances, concerts andartshows whichhe and Jenny Anderson. Hespoke warmly ofhiswonderful memories at Hutchie, the Keter, hisSeniorManagement Team andthe current HeadBoy andGirl-Jack Leslie Dr Greig gave hispersonal thanks to staff andto pupils, inparticular the Bursar, Mr as Rector. Purcell’s “Musicfor aWhile”, before DrGreig took to thepodiumfor thefinaltime Pupil LisaCummings(S6)then gave apolished andheartfelt performance ofHenry pupils andfamilies for theircontinued supportandhard work over the Schoolyear. Rector MrColinGambles.Professor Williamsalsothanked allHutchesons’ staff, Dr Greig for hisvaluable to service theschoolandoffered awarm welcome to new The ChairmanoftheTrust, Professor Brian Williams, thanked distinguished academic occasion thisyear asitmarked thelast formal event for theoutgoing Rector DrKen Greig. The annualPrize whichwas heldonthe23rd Giving, ofJune,was aparticularlypoignant Prize Giving 2016 Dux school news anddevelopments. enjoy keeping upto date withallthe on any aspectofthe site andhopeyou As always we welcome your feedback accounts. following the School’s socialmedia of allschoolactivitiesandnews by blog. Parents can also keep informed school by visitingthe School’s News everything that isgoing onat the They can alsokeep up-to-date with SQA exam information. on everything from schoolmenusto documents andparental information which isaone-stop shopfor forms, know there isaspecificparent toolbox Current parents may be interested to best ofwhat theschoolhasto offer. andallowquickly visitors to seethe should allow users to findinformation went live onMay 2nd.Thenew design overhaul andtheredesigned site The website was given acomplete more thanskindeep. had afacelift -andthesechanges are the School’s website hasrecently Regular web users willhave noticed New Look Website

03 Prize Giving 04 Achievements & Awards the detail ofthefeathers. Dr Greig was particularlyimpressed with Natasha Dickwon “Outstanding Image”. A close-upofaduckinpondby S2's the Northern Lights ondisplay. bear, fireworks, sunsets, waterfalls and flowers, insects, birds, amonkey, ateddy There were somefantastic images of Up” andthey really rose to thechallenge. categories –“My Environment” and“Close Pupils inS1-3submitted photos intwo impressive. entries were term andthe was heldlast competition photography The annual is excellent. nine ofourpupilsintheaward categories Over 7,200students took partandto have and AdilShahidwere Commended. Commended andSahilKakar, Wajeeh Raza Mishra andZeus Murphy were allHighly Bronze Medal.S6pupilsJessica Boyle, Vishal andJennyMedal Anderson S6received a Nikhil Agarwal S6was awarded aSilver tremendous biological knowledge. this year. Hisachievement recognises his of students from around the UK who entered Christopher DochertyS6was inthe top 2.1% have beencommended. GoldMedallist, Nine pupilshave been awarded medalsor Biology Olympiad. tremendous successinthisyear's British Biology pupilshave onceagain enjoyed Focus onTalent Biology OlympiadSuccess for someone inherage group.Well doneAshmi.” isasignificant achievementThe Rector said:“This MrGambles Now inS2, Ashmientered the national maths challenge last term. Olympiad –aphenomenalachievement for anS1pupil. Ashmi Debachieved abronze medal intheJuniorMathematical Maths WhizAshmi & Awards Achievements

competed inthegirls’ competition. European ChampionshipTrophy. Mairialso represented Scotland Under18sinthe brother James, wholeft Hutchie inJune, During thesummerDavid andhisolder the team.” further success from themandthe rest of here onlyafew years agosolet’s hope for “Many ofthecompetitors atRiostarted The P.E. Department’s said: MrDunlop of September. it outonthehockey pitch at thebeginning Scotland, England, Wales andIreland battle the tournament whichsaw teams from both S5, joinedS6’s MairiFletcher at David Nairn andAlasdairRichmond, Loughborough. Scotland hockey team at theUKGamesin Three pupilswere selected to play for the hoping to be called upagain next year. performed well thefinalsoJessica in is in June.Team Alba Spanish counterparts which took onits elite Scotland squad Jessica featured inan won allthematches. slam dunk–herteam to Spainwas areal Jessica Buchanan’s trip S3 basketball star further 28pupilsreceived commendations. and AhsanRushdwon Bronze 2Awards. A Drummond, Freddie Morton, Amy Stewart Bicknell, BenBicknell, Carter Cohen, Finlay Katie Zhangachieved Silver awards andJosh 2016. Hamzah Hanif, Wan-Hew Tran and PhysicsBritish OlympiadPhysics Challenge Poppy Azmiachieved aGold Award inthe 2 Award. Awards whileGareth Williams won aBronze and AnimeshMishra received Bronze 1 AS Challenge 2016.DanielBoulton-Jones Gold Award intheBritishPhysics Olympiad S5 pupilsChristopher Docherty achieved a of gold, silver andbronze awards. winning anumber competition – Physics in thenationwide achieved success S4 andS5pupils Trio RepresentScotland Hoops Star Jessica Physics Olympiad 4x100m event. series oftrials before winningthefinal school event. Thegirlscompeted ina the Schoolsportsday to attend the inter- Olivia ScheniniandAnnaYoung missed Rebecca Anderson, Zoe Flower, ErinFrew, at Grangemouth. RelaySchools Primary championships team for winninggold at theScottish A massive well done to theP7relay this andhadto workitoutourselves! were notgiven the method to calculate extremely independent experiment aswe at whichmicelles form. Thiswasan determine theconcentration ofsoap “Another practical session sawus formula for thiscomplex fromourresults. experiments aswe hadto determine the wasastark change fromschool“This the different compounds inthecomplex. order to workoutthe percentage massof involved titratingacopper complex in different fromschool.Oneexperiment practical labsessions whichwere very “I attended anumber oflecturesand invaluable asset to have. competition thisyear asthiscamp isan the 5thyear chemistry students to sitthe amazing andIhighlyrecommend of all wholeexperience wasreally“The about the ‘invaluable’ experience. College, Cambridge. Here Christells us chemistry course at StCatherine’s His reward was intensive aweek long, was one ofthetop 55scoring students. in thescience challenge whichmeanshe Chris received theRoentgenium Award institution’s coveted Chemistry Camp. Challenge secured himaplaceat the performance intheCambridge Chemistry S6 pupilChrisDocherty’s phenomenal discovery ofDNA onthe way!” Watson andCrickannounced their of chemistry –passingby the barwhere college to get alecture onthe origins “On my last night Ivisited CorpusChristi Peter Wothers. of the organisersofthe competition Dr textbooks, written andsigned by one where Iwasgivenfirst yearuniversity “I alsoattended aformal dinner Gold for P7RelayGirls Cambridge ChemistryWin Complex

a very informative session. Thanks to DrKhanandhercolleagues for positive mental healthandresilience. an innovative approach to promoting children to the Safe Spotappwhichis and her team. They introduced the Adolescent Psychiatrist DrSamanKhan workshop was runby Childand The ‘No healthwithoutmental health’ mental well-being. number ofdifferent issuesrelating to groups to discusstheir thoughts ona The event saw the pupilssplitinto small mental health. psychiatrists to raise awareness of Workshop runby ateam ofspecialist S2 pupilsattended aMental Health achieved anA. 14 ofthe15pupilswhosat the exam the Higher got At anA. Advanced Higher efforts paidoff and36ofthe 41whosat Higher andAdvanced Higherlevel. Their History pupilsperformed well at both perform strongly andachieve many As.” see somany pupilsinlessacademic sets flyers dosowell butalsoencouraging to achieved Itwasgreat to A. see ourhigh class achieve strong very results–80% to see suchalargeAdvanced Higher My Symington said:“Iwasdelighted SQA examinations inMay. HeadofEnglish S4, S5andS6pupilswhosat theexternal there was notasingle failure amongthe English also achieved excellent results and Pupils sitting HigherandAdvanced Higher the SQA exams. German andLatin achieved agrade Ain Indeed, allthepupilssitting Economics, of themachieving agrade Aat Higher. results inanumberofsubjects with69% The S5year group achieved excellent Mental HealthisKey Subject Highlights School Secondary pupils andTeam Hutchie. The future isbright." are outstanding achievements by“These any proudofallthe measure andIamvery recent record. awarded grade A–one better thanlast year’s record. The passrate of96.5%isalsoa 521 ‘A’ grades amongthem. Infact, 69%ofalltheHigherexaminations satby S5were “In the all-important examinations, Higher for S5, the151pupilsachieved animpressive quarters ofallexaminations Well satwere awardedgrade A. done. experience ofexternal examinations, atNational 5, theS4pupilsshone. Overthree see virtuallyallpupilsaccepted to their first choice course anduniversity. For their first “Advanced pleasing withajumpinAgrade passes whichwill Higher results are very together hasbeen key to securingthe success thepupilsnow enjoy. attention andcare. Well done, too, to the parents whosesupportisinvaluable. Working andthanks“Congratulations must alsogoto theirteachers for theirdedication, and arejust reward for the effort andcommitment shown by the pupilsthisyear. again, excelled intheSQAExaminations. Theindividualandcollective resultsare superb Senior Depute Rector MrMartinsaid:“Iamdelighted thatoursenior pupilshave, once More thanhalfthepupils–81inallwere awarded four Asormore. An impressive 18pupilsgot sixAgrades at Higher while 59achieved five ormore As. their first choiceuniversity. achieved arecord set ofresults andalmost allofthemsecured theresults for necessary Their commitment to their studies andthesupportfrom parents andteachers has school records. Pupils performed exceptionally well inthisyear’s SQAexams andset acouple of Record Results hundreds of peopleflocked to the seaside. and Barassie beach –the clear-up came just intimefor theholiday weekend when A numberofstudents, armedwithlitter-pickers, travelled further afield to Troon refugees whousethe centre onadaily basis. and StRollox church where pupilshelped withthe runningoftheshopandcafé for painted deckingandfencing, cleared weeds andgenerally tidied upthegarden area the Actionfor Children centre inEastwood where thepupilscreated artwork, the variety ofsocialandeducational classeswhichare runfor thelocal community, Groups visited the Nan Mackay HallinPollokshields where the pupils helped with charities make to many lives. in theirroles. They learnt why thecentres were set upandthe difference these with peoplewhousethecentres, thepupilsaccepted the challenge andexcelled Whether itwas to contribute to the general runningofeachcentre orto interact visit anumberofcharity-run groups to offer supportinavariety ofways. S3 pupilsenjoyed avery successful community challenge week whichsaw them Challenge Week

05 Secondary School News Secondary School News Secondary

06 Futures Conference S5 pupils returned from exam leave to a packed programme of events designed to give them a flavour of S6 experiences. The pupils learnt that S6 comes with increasing responsibilities and they quickly realised that they would need to start making plans for their future. Competition for university places is fierce and the Futures Conference gave pupils an essential head start in preparing their applications. A workshop introduced them to the UCAS process and representatives from Glasgow and Strathclyde universities also visited the School to talk to the pupils. They also heard from former pupils who returned to Beaton Road to share their experiences of the first year at university. The pupils also took part in a fun RAF team-building session which gave them the opportunity to enhance their communication and teamwork skills.

Recipe for Success S1 pupils created a healthy eating recipe book to help raise funds for the School charity. As part of the Personal and Social Education Programme, pupils learnt about healthy eating in order to support an overall healthy lifestyle. Each form brought ingredients into school and Charity total tops £25k spent lunchtimes preparing their creations. The recipe book contains contributions from all form classes and includes photographs The school has raised an impressive of our enthusiastic chefs as well as their impressive finished products. £25,455 for this year’s charity NetsforLife®. S3 pupils Abbie McCorquodale, Carla Foxworthy, Eleanor Hall and Victoria Hamilton championed NetsforLife® and were delighted to accept the School’s cheque on the charity’s behalf. Depute Rector for ethos Mr McDougall said: “The purchase of anti-malarial nets with our funds will make a significant difference to a large number of people in remote and rural areas in Africa.”

A Model UN Collaboration The School welcomed 20 third year pupils from Williamwood High School to take part in a Model UN workshop. Designs on Technology The pupils worked together as delegates The Design Engineering Club members from six countries (each a mix of were first in line to test out the Hutchie and Williamwood pupils) to Technology Department's new vinyl cutter. become more familiar with the key This new equipment will help pupils phases of a typical Model UN - writing studying N5 and Higher Graphic Refugee Café – A Taste Sensation a resolution, lobbying other delegations Communication to realise elements of The School welcomed visitors who were and speaking in public. their design work. on a mission to tantalise our taste buds They also dealt with an imaginary global So far it has been put to good use to during lunchtime. crisis – a North Korean rocket misfiring create new and elaborate signage which Three ladies from the local St Rollox on to an oil tanker. has been popping up around the school. Centre set up a Refugee Café in the Bistro Depute Rector of Ethos Jim McDougall The pupils have excelled with the and served up some cultural delicacies. said: “Model UN is about learning how introduction of new software and Pupils and staff tucked into plantain with to work together to address global processes which can be quite tricky to fried eggs, African doughnuts and a lentil issues - both our schools are committed perfect. Look out for what they come up and lamb curry. The Refugee Café was a to global citizenship.” with next! big hit. the talent onstage was phenomenal The pupils’performances were faultless and their visionofThe HotMikado characters. department must alsobecongratulated on setting andthecostume andmake-up transformed into anauthentic Japanese The mainstage at Beaton Road was right from theopeningscene. which hadtheaudienceenthralled songs, comedy andcreative characters Mikado was awhirlwindofdrama, This year’s SeniorShow TheHot Hot Mikado impressed by theartabilityondisplay and of Art’s HeadofFine Art, whowas particularly Alistair Payne, MFA PhD, theGlasgow School The show was thenofficially openedby Dr S3’s Azkah Sardar andAbigail come Barry 2nd. part inthenational competition whichsaw Kouture finalists. Animpressive 29pupilstook pupils modelled thework ofthe school’s Junk Friends andfamily clappedandcheered as fashion show. year’s guests were alsotreated to apop-up the artistic talents ofourpupils–andthis The annualArtShow inJuneshowcased Art Show–arunwaysuccess All thatJazz quickly. We are extremely lucky to have enough resources to puttogether thatkindofcomplex presentation. in the band, rose to itmagnificently. We created ashow bandofJazzmusiciansandthey putitalltogether very Head ofMusic(Performance) MrWalton said:“Itwasachallenginggenre for usbutthe pupils, bothonstage and The talented pupilsputinvery polishedperformances whichensured avery professional production. – itwas amusical after all. The School’s musicdepartment was instrumental inensuringthesuccessofthisyear’s show Arts The More photos oftheshow can beseenonFlickr. Drama Department duringhistime asRector. gift asathankyou for hissupportfor the They alsopresented DrGreig aleaving with emotional farewell at the endof theshow. choreographer andmusicstaff inan drama teachers, wardrobe department, left inthe day, schoolearlier thanked their The pupils,many ofwhomhadofficially performances were fantastic. for theBroadway classicandagain their The School’s musiciansprovided themusic - acredit to theircommitment to theshow. money raisedwent to theSchool’s charity. tea towels featuring pupils’designs.Allthe pop upstore whichsoldbadges,tote bagsand purchase somepieces to take homefromthe Parents, staff andpupilswerealsoableto another successful annualArtShow. all thestaff andpupilsinvolved instaging yet Head ofArtSusanBreckenridge alsothanked design by S5’s EmilySmith. caught hisattention was aboldnecklace praise.particular Oneoftheitems which singled outsomeofhisfavourite pieces for

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07 The Arts at Hutchie George and Thomas Hutcheson George and Thomas Hutcheson Award Award

Former pupil Leon Smith returned 08 to Beaton Road to receive a George and Thomas Hutcheson Award for his achievements in tennis. The Davis Cup team coach, who was recently awarded an OBE, was delighted to receive the School honour and said: “It’s a huge honour and privilege to accept this award.” Leon (C1993) brought a surprise for the pupils, staff and friends of the School who had attended the special presentation ceremony in the Helen and He was also delighted to meet up with a Walter Ross Assembly Hall on October number of his former teachers including 4th – The Davis Cup Trophy. Director of Sport Mr Lang, P.E. teacher in Leon was appointed the Captain of the charge of tennis Mrs Lang and retired P.E. Great Britain Davis Cup team in April teacher Mrs Park. 2010 – taking over from John Lloyd. In He said: “I can’t believe it’s been 23 years 2015 Leon and his team, which included since I left here and walked out the school Andy and Jamie Murray, won the Davis gates for the last time. What’s more Cup for the first time in 79 years. A amazing than that is Mr Lang is still here.” phenomenal achievement for Leon, the During the ceremony Head Boy Callum players and Great Britain. Young and Head Girl Keziah Abbotts read The dad-of-three told the audience it was out the Award Citation which focused on good to be back in his old school and he Leon’s tennis career. He began coaching was looking forward to going on a short professionally in local tennis clubs tour of Beaton Road after the ceremony. around Glasgow from the age of 18 and He said: “This is a great school and it in 1998 he concentrated on elite players taught me how to project myself well and and became national performance officer be a team player. It is surreal being back for Tennis Scotland. here. I have a very vivid memory of sitting men’s coach and in 2008 he became the Leon helped set up a tennis academy my Standard Grade History exam in this U-18 coach. In 2010 he was appointed in Edinburgh two years later and in very hall. I have been getting my bearings. the Head of Men’s Tennis. 2004 re-joined Tennis Scotland as LTA The first place I want to go and see is my Leon took on the role of Davis Cup Team Academy coach and national training old Deputy Rector Sandy Strang’s office – I Coach with the same confidence which coach for Scotland. A year later Leon was spent a lot of time there!” saw him rise through the ranks of the appointed the LTA’s national under-16 LTA. He admitted to the audience that he was an unusual choice for the top job having never played professionally himself. However, he was determined to take his team to the top and did his homework on all the opposition players and carried out a huge amount of analysis. The approach paid off. He said he travelled 30 to 35 weeks of the year watching the world’s best players and described it as “a pretty cool job.” He answered a number of questions from the school’s tennis team players and told them clay was his favourite tennis surface, Andy Murray was his favourite player because “he puts everything in and is determined to win” and that the support at Glasgow’s Emirates stadium was the best. He also joked that his Surprise Visit Davis Cup team coach Leon Smith also surprised Kingarth Street pupils and staff at a morning assembly in May. Pupils had been told there was going to be a special assembly but they had no idea who the important guest was until Leon walked into the hall. The children and the staff could barely contain their excitement as the curtains opened to display the huge Davis Cup trophy. Leon (C1993) answered a volley of questions from our primary pupils who took the fantastic opportunity to quiz him on a number of topics. He expertly and diplomatically answered a range of questions including:-

• How did you become so great? George and Thomas Hutcheson Award • What do you do when someone doesn't follow your instructions? • Who has been the most difficult player to coach? • Have you ever pretended your tennis racquet was a guitar? Leon confessed to using his tennis racquet as an air guitar and told the children: "I'm in no way embarrassed to answer yes to that. Doesn't everyone? My children 09 do it all the time and I don't know anyone who hasn't used it as a guitar." Leon then spent an hour coaching some of the primary pupils in the assembly hall.

brothers Toby and Gary, who are also tennis coaches, had never beaten him in a match. Leon revealed his big break came when Judy Murray contacted him to ask if he would coach her 11-year-old son Andy. He coached him from the age of 11 - 15 during which time he won the Junior Orange Bowl, the world championships for U-12s, and five other ITF Futures events. After the official ceremony concluded Leon spent time coaching the School’s current tennis team players and gave them top tips to improve their game. S3’s Robbie Prentice said: “It was great to meet Leon; he is such an inspiration.” The G&T awards are presented by the Former Pupil Council in recognition of Hutchesonians who are regarded by their peers as inspirational figures, whether by Leon spent some time virtue of their academic or professional with primary pupils and achievements; triumph over adversity; the current tennis team, public spiritedness or the like. Leon was a very worthy winner. giving them top tips to improve their game.

Iona Iona flew out to Belgium in Belgium in out to Orla (S3) flew Squash Sisters Squash Sisters are Orla and Jemma Young Sisters both secured after watch ones to Junior Squash spots in the Scotland team. part in the U-15 European take to May Squash Junior Championship where The matches. seven of her five she won a which was U-15s finished 5th overall In the team. for achievement fantastic Orla in the Five Jemma (S1) joined April, championship in Lilleshall and Nations some amazing matches. both played Scotland Duo Scotland Duo Mason (S2) (S3) and Zara Buchanan Jessica to Congratulations team U16 Development Hockey Scottish part of the who were series in a 3 match in June. The girls competed which played and 1 loss. The 1 draw finishing with 1 win, Green Glasgow at a lot. and learnt weekend team girls had a great (S3) in the intermediate category, (S3) in the intermediate Zahra (S4) and Zaynab Ace Win Ace Win the Craigholme at smashed it on court team Girls tennis The School’s of Captain comprising in June. The team Tournament Tennis Invitation Catriona (S6) and Helen Neary category, (S5) in the senior Rachel Wood Rennick and Brodi Irvine (both S1) in the junior category and Catriona Purdie all served, our primary (both P6), players, Cuthill and Emma Murray the won They school victory. a famous to and smashed their way rallied other than any games winning more Cup by Centenary Bank of Scotland an and received primary the category and Emma also won school. Brodi effort. team on a brilliant Congratulations efforts. their for award Senior Sports Day Pupils took part in a number of track part in a number of track Pupils took including long jump, and field events, as well races and relay shot putt the vertical as some fun ones like Zara S2’s jump and turbo javelin. track Mason put in an impressive winning the 100m race performance were There record. in 12.4s – a new and S4’s a number of other awards athletic fantastic Schenini’s Alessandro were year the throughout achievements prize-giving. during the recognised

S4 and S4 and Anna was International Cap International selected was S6's Euan Devanney Independent the Scottish for against team Schools football international annual The England. their English against match place in took counterparts of - home Ochilview at May The game FC. Stenhousemuir so the finished in a 1-1 draw and all the shared was trophy international received players well very Euan performed caps. in a holding midfield role.

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S2’s Anna MacKenzie won the Glasgow the Glasgow won Anna MacKenzie S2’s and Schools Golf Championship in May in the Tom joined her brother later Schools competition. Scottish Golf Champ Golf Champ Golf Club Milngavie the over victorious hit her saw her technique where course win the competition. some fine shots to Tom along with her brother Anna, in June’s well Irvine Lewis performed S5’s part of the was Schools. Lewis Scottish 2nd overall. came which team Glasgow , both S5, joined joined both S5, Alasdair Richmond, Nairn and David which involved tournament the at Mairi Fletcher S6’s and Ireland. Wales England, Scotland, from teams 5th girls came while the bronze won team The boys’ achievement! A fantastic overall. Three pupils were selected to play for the the for play to selected pupils were Three the UK School Games in at teams hockey Scotland in September. Loughborough Scotland Trio Scotland Trio

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Trophy Double Trophy the Summer finished Primary Athletics a high with the girls and boys on term Schools' Glasgow winning the overall championship trophies. P6 and P7 athletes the to Congratulations all against Scotstoun at who competed in area Primary schools in the Glasgow events. running, jumping and throwing accumulate to hard worked The team and finished in individual events points performances. relay with some impressive Team results Team HGS Girls - GOLD - GOLD HGS Boys Gold Medalists P6 80m Olivia Dykes P6 80m Baird Robbie P7 600m Anna Young Cuthill P6 Ball Throw Brodi P7 Girls' - Relay Gold Anna Young, Olivia Schenini, Erin Frew, Anderson Rebecca Flowers, Zoe - Gold Relay P6 Boys' Jamie Bradley, Johnny Guy Hogan, Baird Robbie Wood, Alastair Davidson, - Bronze P6 Girls' Relay Jessica Adams, Catriona Macaulay, Grace Olivia Dykes Emma Murray, Molloy, Medalists Silver Olivia Schenini P7 100m P6 Ball Throw Bradley Johnny Medalists Bronze P6 600m Guy Hogan P7 Ball Throw Anderson Rebecca Jump P6 Broad Molloy Jessica

Sports day The team, which comprised of a squad of of a squad of which comprised The team, well, extremely and girls, played 10 boys in the West winning all their matches Championships. Regional win to rate run highest The squad had the they In June, in May. held event overall the the for in Perth Park Doo’cot to travelled Primary Cup. Schools’ National and elements the through battled They 6th place impressive finished a very be made must mention Special overall. an additional who won Emma Murray to of Glory'. 'The Edge called competition Cricket Champs Cricket Pupils and parents basked in the summer in the summer basked parents Pupils and Primary Sports day this year’s sunshine at atmosphere. festival a enjoyed and everyone primary hit 24°C the As the temperature and races novelty part in several took children track to took as they round smiles all it was friendly competition. some for and field the Alix Jamieson into Pupils in P1-4 marched from loud cheers 1pm to exactly at Stadium the charge and friends - and leading family furry own mascot very the School’s was Hutchkins. Squirrel take to groups year into then split off They bag, and bean bat hoop, part in the flat, partner and the egg races. and spoon The children - all of whom had been preparing for the big day during P.E. lessons – lessons – during P.E. big day the for - all of whom had been preparing The children stickers. their winners' display to proud very and were challenges the enjoyed good some were there who made sure Mr Dewar by provided was atmosphere A fantastic sporting action. all the accompany to tunes the start marks that procession traditional part in the took P5-7 children 2.45pm the At – centre row, front he was made sure Hutchkins Squirrel Again events. Sports Day of their opportunity! miss a photo to one never he’s dribbling, egg hoop and the dribbling, hockey football relay, 5x80m part in the took They evident. spirit was competitive The and spoon races. who put on a department the P.E. to go must thanks Special everyone! by enjoyed which was event well-organised very 12 Primary School News sporting spirit.” all the childreninvolved showed great Steve said: “Itwasanamazingdayand Christ theRedeemer statue. a medalpresentation infront ofareplica different events andtheday culminated in Thirty teams ofp4-7pupilstook partin15 qualities inmakingitto thetop insport. and planningfor successwere essential and life knowledge, breaking barriers to achieve, excellent peopleskills, sport the pupilsthat mental toughness, ahunger Sports Livingfor Sportinitiative andtold the SixKeys to Success –partoftheSky Steve andSarah were keen to promote archeryswimming, andkayaking. sporting activities–includingsynchronised saw P4-P7children compete inanumber of took partinthemini-Olympicsevent which Ambassadors chatted withpupilsasthey The SkySportsLivingfor Sport Olympic judostar Sarah Clark. Gold medalist gymnast Steve Frew and athletics festival inJune–Commonwealth their very own RioOlympics-inspired Pupils welcomed two specialguests to Mini-Olympics Festival - sosomething for everyone. Agreat evening washad by all. as Mozart's 'Menuett' to more modern pophitslike Adele's 'Love inthe Dark' They entertained family andfriends witharange ofmusicfrom classical favourites such including the saxophone, drums,guitar, flute, violin, cello, oboe, clarinet andpiano. The pupilsplayed some fantastic soloandensemble piecesonavariety ofinstruments The P7musiciansperformed extremely well at theirannualPerformance Evening. P7 Performance Evening School Primary News A greattimewashadby all! the sunshine. stopped off to enjoy some ice-cream in the pretty town ofMillportandthey even The pupils and teachers enjoyed exploring skills onthepicturesque IsleofCumbrae. opportunity to practise furthertheir bike so thetripinJune gave them theperfect completing cycling proficiency training, The children spent thesummerterm explore theisland. Millport andtook to theirbikes to P6 pupilsenjoyed aday outinsunny whole schoolcommunity onmany occasions thissession.” points for herexceptional musical talent whichhasgivensomuchpleasure to the considerate towards bothherclassmates andstaff. She alsoreceived many bonus Head ofStuartHouse MrMcCrossan said:“April hasbeen kind, helpfuland being kind,gentle andhelpful. Ialsopassed my Grade2fiddle exam withdistinction." April said:“Iamreally, really proudofmyself. Igotlotsofbonuspoints because Iwas work inallareas. achievement to kindness, entertainment, going 'above andbeyond' andsheer hard Bonus points are awarded for awhole host ofreasons -from sportingandmusical Adams for LochielandJamieDavidson for Montrose, P6pupils. all three otherHousewinners, MariumMoughalfor Argyll, Catriona April received hercloakfor StuartHouse in Junealongsidethe the most Bonuspoints to theirHousethat year. honourisawardedThe annual to thechildwhohascontributed Cumbrae CycleTrip becoming theyoungest ever recipient ofaCloakMagnificence. onepupilAprilMacaulayPrimary holdsaHutchesons’ record after Magnificent Record

whirlwind tour ofthe Elizabethan stage. It was anexciting if exhausting disguise oneself behindamask. of Elizabethan dances andhow to language, the instruments andrhythms the poetryfighting, ofShakespeare’s They aboutthe learned artofstage and Music. world through Art, Drama, Language general themeto explore Shakespeare’s Night inclassandthiswas usedas the The pupilshadbeen studying Twelfth into S1. the transition process for pupilsfrom P7 eventThe annual isanimportant partof Senior SchoolinAugust. them prepare for their move to the out at Beaton Road inMay to help The P7senjoyed aShakespearean day Shakespeare Day

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P7’s Lake District Visit Primary 7 pupils scrambled, leapt, climbed and splashed their way through their residential trip to Newlands and there were plenty squeals of excitement Junior Duke Winners along the way. Former Scotland rugby player Gordon Bulloch returned to Kingarth Street to present the The annual visit to the Lake District at P7 Platinum completers with their certificates. the beginning of June is a highlight of the 13 Gordon (C1993) attended the Junior Duke prize-giving lunch which was held outside in the primary seven year and a worthy end to sunshine at the end of last term. the pupils’ time at Kingarth Street. Gordon mingled with the pupils while the enjoyed their al fresco lunch, asking them what The children took the plunge and went they had done to achieve their Platinum certificate. He also spent time answering a range kayaking and discovered whether they had of questions from them before presenting the pupils with their certificates. a head for heights while hill climbing. The pupils had completed a variety of tasks including – ironing (which no-one really liked The activity highlight was the ghyll doing) and making the bed. Some interesting methods were discussed for this task! scramble. Dressed in waterproof layers Gordon, who has been capped 75 times for Scotland and twice for playing with the Lions, and safety helmets, the children bravely happily posed for pics and congratulated them on their achievements. Well done P7. navigated their way down a water-filled gorge. Leaping into plunge pools and even experiencing ‘the washing machine’ - it was a test of trust and bravery and the children passed with flying colours.

P1’s Showcase The P1 pupils performed their Life Spell-a-thon Success Cycles showcase to family and friends before taking them on a classroom tour. Primary pupils held a successful Spell-a- The children sang their hearts out and thon last term which raised £8,170 for the impressed the audience with their School charity. professional performance. The lyrics All the children from P1 to P7 were tasked Mugdock Park Trip were about butterflies and frogs and with learning 50 challenging words and the children demonstrated just how they asked their families and friends to It was all sunshine and smiles as P4 much knowledge they had gained from sponsor them. visited Mugdock Country Park on a their topic. A large number of them worked incredibly beautiful summer’s day. After the performance the guests were hard and scored full marks and the P3W The children were there to learn more taken to the classrooms to see just how pupils made daily trips to each classroom about plants and trees - their latest much work the children had done and to collect their sponsor money. science topic - and went on a very were given a chance to quiz them on the Their teacher Mrs Waugh said: “A huge informative Ranger-led walk to see some facts they had learned. They even got a total was raised for Nets for Life® and of the many interesting varieties found in chance to meet the chicks, ducklings and our pupils have learned some interesting the park. froglets the children have been caring for. words such as: camouflage and They also enjoyed a scavenger hunt and To see more pics from the show go to onomatopoeia, which they will hopefully they had some fun with the parachute and Hutchesons’ Flickr. remember forever!” running races.

Pirate Maths Day Kingarth Street was overrun with pirates – but don't worry, these pirates were Primary 5 pupils working through maths puzzles. Mr Adams, his team of teachers and 6th year helpers came to the Primary school to do an afternoon of pirate maths puzzling. P5 helped decide the ratio of lemons to limes in pirate water, the best way to decide a pirate arm wrestling competition and even what order to make pirates walk the plank. After all this puzzling was done the treasure rewards were counted up and everybody managed to win lots of gold coins. All the pupils had a good time and fortunately nobody was fed to a crocodile! 14 Travel Feature

stunning views, and the incredibly friendly

people. However, nothing will ever beat

being able to see the top of the world."

"I will never forget the beautiful and

– Gregor Findlay

It’s 2am Iand can’t breathe in the thin at air 17,000 feet as I wake up and computing studies teacher ColinMacleodwrites aboutthe experience. destination just 10 days after arrivingin Kathmandu. Here, expeditionleader them hike through somebreath-taking before scenery reaching theirfinal trekkers hadspent months training for the17day tripinJulywhichsaw Nepal with one ambitious goal – to reach Everest Base Camp. The experienced Eight very determined pupilsandoneteacher set offonatripoflifetime to coughing. We’re only 3 hours away from Everest Base but Camp I start to panic that I’ll be the one who won’t make it. Calm down breathe,and as I remind myself it’s just the lack of oxygen at high altitude. There’s been a cold going round the group too nowand it’s my turn to run a temperature. Drink more water, take some paracetamol before it’s time to head for Base in Camp the morning I decide. I wonder how the lads are faring too as a few of them have been toiling on the way with up a stomach bug lookand like they can’t go on. Will the group be all ready to go? The Hutchie team of eight has worked hard to get to this day. The trip has been 18 months in the weand planning have been all training well to get fit. A couple of them even climbed the equivalent height of Everest Base inCamp Scotland to raise money for the victims of the Nepal Earthquake. We have been trekking upwards for 9 days now which has been strenuous and especially tough for those feeling sick. However, we have been lucky to see stunning views of gorges, suspension bridges theand awesome snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas which has more than made for up it. The team have gelled together eveningsand are filled with laughterand games. ‘Bistari, bistari’ Sherpaour guide calls to us which means ‘slowly, slowly’ in Nepali. We keep hearing tales of other groups in front behindand us who have gone too up fast only to suffer altitude sickness haveand had to be rescued by helicopter. Our Far Frontiers guides are excellent though willand look after us. Summit to remember

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Yale Summer School Summit to remember S6 pupils Gideon Green and Nicola O’Neill won places on the highly competitive Yale Young Global Scholars Eight very determined pupils and one teacher set off on a trip of a lifetime to programme which ran for two weeks during the summer holidays. They Nepal with one ambitious goal – to reach Everest Base Camp. The experienced each had to submit five essays, teacher trekkers had spent months training for the 17 day trip in July which saw references and reports from both the primary and secondary departments them hike through some breath-taking scenery before reaching their final as well as details of their co-curricular activities. Here, Gideon tells the Hutchie destination just 10 days after arriving in Kathmandu. Here, expedition leader Herald about their trip. 15 and computing studies teacher Colin Macleod writes about the experience. Gideon Green writes…

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O M university. Myself and Nicola O’Neill, another S6 pupil, were lucky enough They know exactly how much height we can gain to spend two weeks at this incredible campus on the Yale Young Global each day as well as the acclimatisation required. Scholars program. The morning of our final ascent to 17,575 feet Nicola attended International Affairs and arrives and everyone is ready. ‘Jaam, Jaam’ our Security where topics such as the Islamic State, drones and human trafficking Sherpa guide calls in Nepali which we all know were discussed while I attended means ‘Let’s go!’ We can’t believe it but the sky is the ‘Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship course’ where I was clear and the awe-inspiring ice walls of the world’s introduced to a 17-year old who owns a highest mountains rise 11,000 feet vertically above us. A massive yak is company valued at 60 million dollars. standing beside the sign pointing to Everest Base Camp. Wow today is However, it was meeting a fellow student from Afghanistan which really made an going to be special! impact and encouraged us to appreciate The cloud continues to clear and the Mount Everest summit comes into what we have. view. We’ve made it to Everest Base Camp! I’m so proud of the Hutchie Sara’s dad was killed by the Taliban when she was three months old. She was later team’s fabulous achievement! The boys decide to have a go at playing the sold as a slave, was locked up and denied world’s highest game of touch rugby which also ends up being one of the any education. She also battled serious illness before winning a scholarship to shortest as the thin air takes its toll! Afghanistan’s top school. The adventure continues as we descend to see wonderful sights such as Now she tutors younger children which is colourful Buddhist monasteries, the Monkey Temple and the friendly yet the family’s only source of income. This is just one example of the incredible and chaotic bustling streets of Kathmandu. I inspiring people we met at Yale. can honestly say that we’ve had the trip of The Rector recently spoke at assembly a lifetime and will treasure the memories. about embracing opportunities, and this opportunity really is once in a lifetime. I could not recommend this programme enough to current pupils’.

"Taking on some difficult terrain and weather in the Himalayas, the students all supported 3D Printer and looked out for each other. Every student attempting to reach Base Camp successfully The technology teachers made sure made it, all in high spirits, and I would like all the pupils could enjoy an Everest experience – they used the School’s to applaud them for doing so. Not everyone new 3d printer to create an exact model who takes on the challenge succeeds. Our of the mountain range. The 3D printer leader Hannah Appleton has already asked arrived at the school at the end of last when she can travel with Hutchesons’ again." session and is already proving a popular teaching tool. It was also recently used – Christopher Short, managing director, Far to create a model of Syria’s Palmyra arch Frontiers Expeditions. which was destroyed in 2015. Former Pupils News Former Former Pupils New Sheriff in Town News FP Lorna Rolfe has been appointed the High Sheriff of Essex – the 836th person to hold the honour and only the seventh woman. Entrepreneur Carol wins Lorna, (C1969), has lived and worked in Essex 16 Innovation Award Solicitor General for more than 35 years. She has been a long- Former pupil and TV personality – turned serving magistrate, a successful businesswoman Former pupil Alison businesswoman Carol Smillie was named and an active member of the community. Di Rollo née Lafferty Entrepreneur of the Year in the Sports She was appointed High Sheriff, which by has been appointed Business Innovation Awards in May. to the post of tradition involves upholding the Queen’s Solicitor General Mum-of-three Carol (C1980) scooped the top peace, and Lorna described the honour as “a in recognition of award for her specialist women’s underwear huge privilege”. her work heading business Diary Doll. She will spend her time in office forging links the National Sexual Her underwear range has a secret waterproof with the voluntary sector. Lorna said: “There Crimes Unit. layer to help protect against 'lifes little leaks'. are so many really good people in Essex doing amazing and inspirational things, trying to Alison (C1979) was Carol said: “Winning Sports Entrepreneur of make life better for others.” put forward for the post by First Minister the Year was brilliant, especially as I never Nicola Sturgeon and her appointment was excelled at sports during my Hutchie years! confirmed by MSPs earlier this month. Creating a product that so many women describe as 'life-changing' makes me both Ms Sturgeon said: “Alison has led the ground- breaking work of the National Sexual Crimes proud and honoured. Unit first as its deputy and then as its head “Too many women drop out of sport, for over three years. worrying about embarrassing period or “Her outstanding career and contribution to a bladder leaks, so we came up with pretty new more effective approach to sexual crimes clever pants with a secret waterproof panel that look and feel exactly like normal gives me every confidence in recommending Dux Returns her for this new role.” underwear. The Hutchie matrons even helped us with wearer trials in the early stages." Alison was the Head Girl in 1978/9 and the The School was delighted to welcome James Dux of English and Modern Languages. She Malcolm (C1970) and his wife, back to Beaton was also the vice-captain of the hockey team. Road in early September. James, a retired Computer Science Lecturer at the University of She studied at Glasgow University where she Herfordshire, returned to Glasgow to see his won the Alexander Stone Scholarship for best name on the new Dux medallists' wall which student going forward to Law. is on display in the reception area. They also enjoyed a tour of the School.

Stanford Alumni Söla Paterson (C2004) graduated from Stanford University, California with a Master of Laws (LLM) in Law, Science & Harvard Alumni Technology in June. Sola has worked as a Corporate lawyer in Together Again Alan Orcharton, (C1989) recently graduated London and Sydney and also distinguished from Harvard University as a Master of himself as the youngest Council Member Celia Allison visited Kingarth Street with Liberal Arts in Information Technology. of the Law Society of Scotland. During his former classmates, Mary Mitchell and Anne Alan, who works for the GAP Corporation 3-year term there, Söla provided robust Jackson. It is the first time they had all been in San Francisco, comes from a family with representation for 2,000 new lawyers together since leaving School in 1972. Celia strong Hutchie ties – his father, uncle and across Scotland. now lives in Netherlands (middle of picture), sister are all former pupils and both his Next stop is New York where Söla will work Mary in Canada (right hand side) and Anne in nephews currently attend the school. as a M&A/private equity attorney. Australia (left). between North andSouthKorea. of InnerMongolia andtravelling to the border traditional Mongolian family inthegrasslands memorable experiences were staying witha the opportunityto explore Asia.Her most Fukuoka, Japanandwhilst there Melissatook legal assistant inalaw firminOsaka and She then spent 17months working asa joint honours degree inLaw andFrench. from the University ofEdinburgh witha After leaving Hutchesons’ Melissagraduated Bruges andshe graduated inJune. and Administrative Studies at theCollege in French) Masters degree inEuropean Political a bilingual(Englishand scholarship to study for Melissa received a of Europe inBelgium. the prestigious College after graduating from Commission thismonth at theEuropean will beginatraineeship Melissa Thomas(C2008) at theend.” along for theride.They performed fantastically behindmeandit was onlya couple of feet areallbigguyswithlots ofpowersoallIhadto dowasset theright rhythm andgo “They had something to prove. “In thequadthreeotherguyshadraced andbeenbeaten by aclose amount, sothey ecstatic because Ihad expected to come last. Twoshout soIreallygaveiteverything. feet wastheverdictatendover Ireland–Iwas “For the singleIwent for itfromthestart, thenwith500mto goIsawwasinwitha team for theHomeInternationals. focus ofmySpeaking to Scottish wholeseasonhasbeento make Bensaid:“The Rowing, the quad events at theRegatta andhe went on to win golds inboth. Ben (C2013)was selected to compete inthelightweight singlescullandtheheavyweight Cardiff inJuly. Former pupilBenParsonage won agold doubleat theHomeInternational Regatta (HIR)in European Posting against Austria andthey lost 3-2.Gillian, pictured centre, (right) was delighted to wintwo out ofherthree singlesmatches. They beat the Czech Republic 3-2butunfortunately lost to Italy 4-1onthesecond day. The finalday was abattle for 11th/12thplace 4. Scotland qualifiedin9th place after the2 strokeplay roundsso were inFlight B for the matchplay. Fifteen other countries competed at thisbeautifulbut challenging very course duringthe event which ran from August 30 toSeptember Championship at theSierra GolfClubinPoland inSeptember. Gillian Kyle (C1983)represented Scotland intheEuropean SeniorLadies GolfTeam Gillian’s GolfCap Ben’s RowingGolds

seat Vector Arena inAukland. Maiden andBlackSabbath for the12,000 and henow books top bandslike Iron It wasn’t longuntil he was backinbusiness New Zealand withhisfamily. his share inthebusinessandrelocated to Scotland’s largest festival Stuart (C1977) sold But, after eight successful years staging Wah Wah Hut. in thePark andlive bandvenue KingTut’s the mastermind behindmusicfestival T success intheScottish musicindustry as Stuart Clumpasenjoyed phenomenal Music Mastermind

distinguished career. Congratulations LadyCarmichaelon your asset to the bench.” in theseexpanding fields willprove amajor immigration cases. Iamsure thatyourskills administrative law, notably inasylum and hasincludedaspecialisminpublicand “This taken silk in2008. since passingadvocate in1993andhaving Session. You have hadadistinguished career welcome youto the bench ofthe Courtof Carmichael itgives me greatpleasure to over the ceremony andsaid: The Lord President, Lord Carloway, presided ceremony inParliament HouseonJune30th. as aSenator oftheCollege ofJustice at a Ailsa CarmichaelQC(C1987) was installed All risefor LadyCarmichael in 2012/13. Millbrae mento aleague andCupdouble two seasons ago after captaining the Ayr backrow -made theswitch to coaching Forrester -aformer Glasgow Warriors and some ideasfor new coaching practices." been embedded attheclubandpicked up in NZ. Ilearnt aboutthe culturethathas opportunity to learnfromthe world’s best all my daysinScotland itwasagreat get thisopportunity. Having played rugby Calum said:“Iwasabsolutely delighted to Macphail CoachingScholarship. in Christchurch after securingthe John three weeks at ahighperformance unit and theScotland under-19 team spent Calum (C2004)whoishead coach ofAyr career withathree week visitto New Zealand. scholarship to develop hisrugby coaching Former pupilCalumForrester won a Learning from theBest “Lady

17 Former Pupils News 18 Former Pupils International News It wasreallygreatfun.” great celebrities andgetting toshootbehind the scenesat the show. Lloyd said:“Itwasanincredible experience. Iwasshootingsomany who grew upinNewton Mearns, to jointhe ratings-winning show. McCartney andliked them.The pairhititoffandJimmy asked Lloyd, Host Jimmy hadspotted someofLloyd’s photos ofSir Paul as photographer for NBC’s Late Night withJimmy Fallon chat show. actors, musiciansandeven theoddUSpresident since landingajob New York-based snapperLloyd, (C1999)hasphotographed leading and established himselfasthestars’ favourite photographer. Talented Lloyd Bishophastaken agiant bite outoftheBigApple as many Hutchesonians aroundtheglobe FP President Zoe Mackenzie said: flung destinations. stream thedinnerlive to friends infar partnership withBlueStar Streaming to in person astheFPcouncil isworking in But don’t worry ifyou can’t make itthere book your seat at thetable quickly. Lover inBellahouston Park somake sure you which isbeingheldat theHousefor anArt There are only110tickets for the event live to former pupilsaround theworld. sure no-onemissesoutitisbeingstreamed Glasgow onDecember10–andto make THE FPcouncil ishosting adinnerin FP GlobalBrunchner Bite outoftheBigApple When Jimmy took over aspresenter oftheNBC’s award-winning Tonight Show Lloyd joined

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“We need many more bignamesto hisever expanding portfolio. host atable, joinus fromyoursingleendin “Please support theevent –buyaticket, Sandy Strangwill beourprincipalspeaker. Heidy’s perspective. Former DeputyHead initial thoughts onHutchesons’ fromthe Gambles, willbejoiningusand sharinghis “We aredelighted thatournew Rector, Colin you, watching us,watching you. posts, andInstagram. We’ll bewatching participating withlive Tweets, Facebook to bewithusontheevening, actively Turkey orTrinidad, wewant you Club. So, ifyou’re inTonga, gathering oftheFP igniting ourannual with usinre- to join accepted it. an offer to work onthe Late Night withSeth Meyer Show andhe his portraits caught theattention ofothers intheindustry. He got Lloyd quicklyestablished himselfasamaster behind the lens and He explained: new challenge, anew studio. AgainI’ve hadtheopportunityto shoot some fantastic portraits.Idon’t get long to take the photos andoften itisjust two to three minutes. Igrab “It wasanopportunityIreally wanted to take up–a

what Ican.” screen, oronline.” you onDecember 10– physically, on “We muchlook forward very to seeing hutchesonsfp.org. us, orsendusanemailto brunchner@ night. Like usonFacebook, Tweet just bewithusonthe Lumpur, but Kuala grandkids about.” will be something Iwilltell the centre. Ascheesy asitsounds that performed ontop oftheRockefeller opening show –shootingU2asthey great experience to bepartofthe the first fiveorsix weeks. Itwas a He said:“Iworked ontheshow for Games andOlympicGames.Someofthe elite level athletes inthe Commonwealth top football andrugby athletes, aswell as therapistand sportsmassageinjury for scientist, strength & conditioning coach Craig explained: “Iwasworkingasasport the Glasgow 2014Games. a weightlifter inthebrand launchfilm for was asked at thelast minute to stand-in for meteoric butitonlyhappened because he Craig’s riseto fame hascertainly been McAvoy, Gerard ButlerandRobert Carlyle. been won by MartinCompston, James Year Award in2015whichhaspreviously He also won theBreakthrough Star ofthe waswhich filmedinPrague. seen Stateside in the US TV show Knightfall, Arthur: Legend oftheSword andhe willbe shooting GuyRitchie’s new film King Craig, originallyofPaisley, hasjust finished even beentipped to bethenext 007. acting sinceleaving schoolin2004–he’s a very successful career inmodellingand Former pupilCraig McGinlay hasforged Totaltheatre.com stated: “Polly McKie's He’s notalone insingingPolly’s praises. is heart-stopping.” scene, aconfessional moment ofyearning, what Ms.McKiedoeswithher onebig “Miss Mathiesonisn’taround much,but theatre critic Neil Genzlinger. caught theattention ofthe New YorkTimes Theatre and herpolished performance has Hunter’s ADay by theSea at theBeckett boards asgoverness MissMathieson inNC Polly (C1993)hasbeen treading the performance as “heart-stopping”. role withonecriticdescribingher rave reviews for herlatest off-Broadway Actress Polly McKiehasbeenreceiving King oftheScreen Polly’s RaveReviews Fame

Cup inItaly hedislocated shoulder his the Scotland U20team butduringaWorld After leaving schoolCraig played rugby for a role hewould relish. James Bondby showbiz reporters anditis Craig haseven been tipped to bethe next by GuyRitchie. Haig Clubadvert whichwas alsodirected he starred alongsideDavid Beckhaminthe Arthur: Legend oftheSword -came after His feature filmbreakthrough – King forLA andCalgary Best Thriller.” two other shortfilmswhichwonawardsin short filmandIalso starred asthelead in film director whichled lead roleto a in a “From thiscampaign, Iwas scouted by a York City. which washeavilyfeatured aroundNew doing campaigns suchasBrooks Brothers, and thenanagencyinMilanLondon Glasgow whichled to mesigningwiththem “I wasthen scouted by amodel agency in weight-lifter. for the shootIwasasked to stand inasa and when themainathlete turnup didn’t brand launchfor theGlasgow 2014Games athletes Iwascoaching werefilmingthe role thiswaswhat I thatmade me realise whenNativity Iwas5and ending withthe production, starting inthewith "Mary" “Iwasalwaysin everyShe said: school her path to theatre stardom. final year at Beaton Road that set her on pupil. Butitwas her performance inher took to the stage inKingarth Street asaP1 Polly’s love oftheatre began whenshe first authenticitybreaking to the proceedings.” moving, adding agreatdeal ofheart- Theatre Mania wrote: extremely “McKie is of herown before itistoo late”, while middle-aged womanyearningfor afamily Mathieson, istrulylamentable asalonely warm portrayalofhousekeeper, Miss Stardom Masters degree. higher education where he achieved his which forced himoutofthe game and into Disney's ​ became the voice of thedigital book of her distinctive Scottish voice ensured she She hasalsohadroles inTVand film and UK theatres, inBermudaandthe States. never left andshehassince performed in However, the desire to perform herself a teacher. take thesensible career path andwork as certificate in drama education, deciding to continued her studies withapostgraduate inTheatrean M.A. andPhilosophy and New York for eight years, graduated with After leaving school Polly, whohaslived in school: "Meg Brockie" inBrigadoon.” wanted to doasanadult, inmy last yearof Brave.

19 Former Pupils International News 20 Former Pupils Reunions ordinator Louise Duncan on0141433 4474. contact theSchool’s Alumni Relations co- née Gileson [email protected] KellyMary néeMontgomery on marykelly. attend andwishesdetails should contact October 2017.Anyone whowould like to to planafullClassof1961reunion in success andtheformer pupilshave decide Pollokshields. Thegathering was agreat class reunion inthe Sherbrooke Hotel in In May agroup offifteen ‘girls’heldamini email [email protected] May 12, 2017.For furtherinformation, please 2b 1947/48reunion willbe held onFriday, dinner intheFounders’ Room. Thenext Class drinks reception inthe Library followed by on Saturday 14thMay. Themen enjoyed a attended their annual reunion at Beaton Road Seven members ofthe Class2b1947/48 and hilaritywere the order ofthe day!” catching upandreminiscences. Goodhumour a most enjoyable event, withwonderful School today. Graeme Clarksaid: “Itwas met withthe menandtold themaboutthe the diningroom. New Rector ColinGambles drinks reception before enjoying lunchin Road. They gathered inthe library for a school andenjoyed afulltour ofBeaton pupils met upfor thefirst time sinceleaving School onSeptember 3.Eighteen former catch-up at their 60thyear reunion at the The Classof1956enjoyed alongoverdue Class of1961 Class of1947/8 Class of1956 Reunions Reunions Pupils Former [email protected] or orVivienneGeddes hold another gathering in 5years. was sosuccessful plansare already afoot to Around 50ladiesattended theday, which photos andbiographies to be posted there. a Facebook page and organised lots ofold who didafantastic job. Karen hadset up Jones (McRae) and Linsay Colville (Johnstone) verse by theorganisers, Karen Ness, Muriel They were entertained by speeches and their schooldays. joined by somemore familiar faces from at theBonneAuberge inGlasgow andwere The group continued thepartythat evening Street LadiesTea Party. reunion onMay 14thaspart oftheKingarth The Classof1976ladies heldtheir 40th performance onthe pianobutthe star ofthe gold. Pianist Jennifer Jin(P7)gave afaultless poem 'Kate O'Shanter's Tale' -real comedy ladies in stitches withhis version ofthe James Buchanan(P5)hadtheKingarth St playing. cello his before Owen (P7)impressed Gould guests with recited theCharlesMurray poem'TheWhistle' playing the bagpipes, JockRitchie (P7)then Catriona recital theprimary Adams(P6)opened but shewas talented notthe only stage.on pupil Vocalist FloraYe sang'Will No ComeBack Again?' to perform for theguests. Her young namesake othercurrent joined pupils to school her old celebrate its100thanniversary. The pairlast met 2011when Flora in returned to with currentFlora pupil Ritchie (S4). Street -andshewassmiles whenshe met all up Hutchie bugsatgathering theannual Kingarth in Guest morejoined Flo honour of than80other who is107. Tea inMay -includingouroldest FPFlora Smith pupils andstaff for the annualLadies’Afternoon There was animpressive turnout offormer from Montreal, Canadafor the event. school memories. One ofthemeven flew in to catch upwitheach otheranddiscusstheir The ladiestook over asmallhotel inCumbria school reunion to celebrate their70thbirthdays. Eight friendswholeft Schoolin1964held amini Class of1976 Ladies’ Afternoon Tea Class of1964

and the PiginShawlands. with merriments continuing at theButterfly everyone hadatrulymemorable evening ThereService. was lotsofreminiscing and and attended by former HeadGirl,Jennifer organised by former HeadBoy, Ed Corrie buffet inthedininghall.The reunion was School followed by adrinks reception and Beaton Road. Guests enjoyed atour ofthe attended their15thAnniversary reunion at Around 30members oftheClass2001 meal inthe DiningRoom. from New Zealand, thenenjoyed anevening New York andLindsey Donoghue née Morris including Pauline Larkinnée MacDonaldfrom Rector in1991 DrDavid Ward. Thegroup, Depute Rector JimMcDougall andtheSchool’s some specialguests -HeadofP.E StuartLang, reception inthe Library andhadinvited along catch-up. They enjoyed anevening drinks flew infrom New Zealand andtheUS for the of 1991reunion onMay 21-some even Just over 30former pupilsattended theClass fabulous fiddleskills. stunned the audience into silencewithher show was P1musicianAprilMacaulay who farewellto - until theSchool next year! Grammar beforesong School saying afond The ladies-performed theHutchesons' Girls' were ladiesfrom also 1966 and1955. theClassof whoattendedpupils 1976.Therefor the classof The event hosted also more than40former a close. vocalist Flora thenbrought the afternoon to Maxwell (S6), violinist Katya Johnson(S2)and The seniorpupilrecital -pianist Alexander see list. wereand thegymhall most on must people's lane with atour form- old the school of classes The guests then enjoyed down atrip memory Class of2001 Class of1991 Staff Rooms A trawl through the archived photos always throws up a few gems and often

reveals just how much things have the Archives From changed over the years. Everyone will be familiar with the traditional school photos of pupils lined up in rows but just occasionally we catch a glimpse of life as a member of staff at Hutchesons’. Here’s a selection of staff room photos – facilities have definitely improved over the years.

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During the summer holiday the School ran a series of Throwback Thursday photographs on its Facebook page - and it proved very popular. Many former pupils commented on the posts and included their own anecdotal stories after the photographs jogged some good memories of their time at school – apparently a member of staff’s car ended up in the Lily Pond. Crown Street A number of former pupils recalled memories of falling into the pond behind the assembly The staff room in Crown Street where hall and how it was an excellent resource for the biology department. Others spoke of their teachers were obviously expected to work struggle to climb the ropes at the Kingarth Street gym. rather than relax. No comfy chairs and a Some of the pics identified old form rooms which led to more memories being shared rather more cramped environment than the online. We realise not everyone is on Facebook so we have published the photos here – teachers enjoy today. happy reminiscing!

Beaton Road The arrival of the cushioned chair should be noted at Hutchesons’ in the 60s which helped create a more social staff room.

Beaton Road today Today the staff room is less formal and the room is bright and airy. Staff can enjoy their tea, coffee and even the odd cake in comfort. Like so many photographs in the archive department, there are no names recorded with the early Beaton Road photograph. If you know who they are, please drop a note to our Archivist, Kate Keter, at [email protected] Kate would also love to hear from anyone who has come across some Hutchie memorabilia lurking in the back of a cupboard. Please don’t throw anything away – she would love to add it to the School’s collection. Reflections Former pupil Richard Sim has recently published his book “FREEDOM TO ARGUE…We the People versus They the Government” which tackles many of the issues underlying the Brexit vote.

Former Pupils Spotlight Former Richard has enjoyed a successful career in Former business and here he reflects on a ‘life founded in Scottish values and the rigour of a Hutchesons’ education. Pupils “I left Hutchie in 1962 at age 17 determined to make my way in life. I have by any measure been very successful . A first class engineering degree Spotlight at Glasgow was followed by a PhD at Cambridge with two rugby blues all by age 23. I emigrated to the US in 1970. I rose through US industry and by age 43 I was CEO and Chairman of a NYSE public company. In the subsequent years I have 22 lived in the UK, Ireland and Italy while all the time running global industrial companies. I have been privileged to see and experience all the cultures of the world. How on earth did all this come about? Challenge The foundation of it all is my experience at Hutchie. Hutchie back then was tough. I entered in the primary and went from being top of the class in my previous school to about 25 in a class of thirty. Spelling was my challenge. Every day we got twenty words to learn and their meaning. Every day we were tested in spelling by being given the first and last letter and the meaning. If you got more than two wrong you were belted. That was easy. Fridays was the real test. Every friday we were tested with a new twenty words and all the words from the previous two weeks…200 words in total. it seems that on a Friday I always got two or more wrong and was belted. On entering the senior school - I became a ferocious rugby player. I believe that rugby is the best anger therapy process that is socially acceptable. When the school made me head boy I was honoured and surprised. That year I was 33rd in the Glasgow University bursary exam. What did I learn? I learned that learning is about consistently working hard. I learned by doing this I could succeed. That, along with the core values I got from my parents is why I have Book Club succeeded. I remember trying to decide what to study at university. To those of you struggling Two former pupils have recently had their with this choice I would say “it does not really matter a lot”. Every profession needs motivated work published. persons who can continuously learn and grow. If you can do that doors will open. Ross Harper (C1953) launched his book Lest you think everything in my life has been golden it has not. In 2001 I was CEO of a ‘Beyond Reasonable Doubt – a memoir’ in company that got caught in the tech downturn. We had to go through a re-packaged September and he flew in from his home in bankruptcy and when the market did not rebound fast enough they had to replace me to keep Australia for the event at Waterstones book the banks happy. All of us experience some setbacks in life. Since then I have been an olive store in Glasgow. farmer in Italy, sort of, and today I continue to run two private businesses. I still love winning and building teams who know how to win. Chapter Two recalls his school years and Ross shares his memories of a Hutchie education. If you are a pupil at Hutchie, even though it may be hard, you are incredibly lucky. Please try After leaving school Ross became a major hard to take every advantage of this blessing.” figure in Scottish Law, politics, journalism and business before moving Down Under. He was School Memories also a key player in many of Scotland’s high closed so I was profile legal cases from the 1960s-90s. Former pupil Dorothy Humphreys’ first introduction to the school was shortlived sent to Netherlee. He was the President of the Law Society – she attended for just one day before War As soon as Hutchie of Scotland and the International Bar broke out! Here Dorothy née Diack (C1948) reopened, I Association and has been active in politics recalls her first day at Kingarth Street and returned there. throughout his adult life, campaigning for the how she eventually returned to Hutchie. I have a great Conservative Party. “It was 1st September 1939, a memorable respect for All proceeds from the book will be paid day; a Friday. All the staff were trying to Hutchesons’. It to the Ross Harper Foundation which has act as if it was just any old Friday. No one was an excellent so far given over £90,000 to help pupils at was fooled, apart from the little ones in the place of learning Hutchesons’ and students at the University of Garden School. We were given our timetables with wonderful Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde. and the sewing teacher, Miss Anderson, said staff. That taught Doug Clelland (C1964) has written a we must bring our materials ‘next week’ me more about teaching than I ever learned collection of short stories called ‘God’s Germany had invaded Poland and two days in my year at Jordanhill College. Brains’. The 29 stories explore the growing later Britain declared war on Germany. The The greatest inspiration was from Rona P certainty that much of what we take for school closed on the Monday, by which time I Macadam. She sailed along the top corridor granted is slipping. In some of the stories had been sent to a schoolmaster friend of my like a “Ship – of – the – Line”, all sails set – beliefs and habits are scrutinised and father in the Leadhills to avoid the bombs. On What a woman! The “Duchess”, Ethel Mackay sometimes taken to task. the way there, the guard came through the was also memorable; in fact, they all were! train announcing we were now at war. Best wishes to all in the school. I hope these After leaving school Doug worked Shortly afterwards, when the Blitz came, I current young people do not take their internationally as an architect and as a returned to Glasgow, but Hutchie remained education for granted. professor of architecture in Britain and Berlin. ” of Hutchesons’.” like to seethedeveloped Schoolbeingtherealcentrepiece Primary facilities wouldfurtherimprove itand10yearsfromnow Iwould to to lookatthehallandlibrary recognise that.Moremodern it. Itnicely blendsthetraditionalwithmodernandyoujust need proper schoolwhenyouwalkin-it’s gotthathistory andauraabout He said:“I’m reallykeen to develop it.KingarthStreet feels like a modernisation isessential tobuildfurtheronitssuccess. wonderful learningenvironment buthebelieves aprogramme of He isfullofpraise for Schoolwhichoffers thePrimary children a of Scottish Education, it always needs tobelooking tothefuture. resources butheknows that iftheSchool isto remain at the forefront Mr Gamblesisalready very impressed withtheSchool’s facilities and for andS6pupilsisatop theprimary priority. excellent Hutchie education even better –andimproving facilities New Rector MrGambleshasaclearvision ofhow to make the between rugby andother sportslike hockey. The Schooldoes improving ourfacilities. Ithinkweare managingwell the balance identify exactly whatwe want to dowithsportatHutchie and currently carrying outastrategic sportsauditwhichwillhelp us schoolis in thenear future issport.MrGambles explained: “The The other area ofschoollife whichislikely to benefit frominvestment would furtherbreak down the barrierbetween teacher andpupil. It could alsobe ashared facility between thestaff andpupilswhich that’s a new 6th year centre or a redevelopment of their existing area. them morelike adultsinterms ofthe facilities we provide –whether mature andbecome much moreindependent. Iwouldlike to treat specialtimeatschool;thepupilsreally yearisavery He said:“Sixth for pupilsintheir final year. Hutchesons’ to buildontheexcellent opportunities that already exist Mr Gamblesalsospoke ofhisdesire to improve theS6experience at The AnnualFund 2016/17 and theAnnualFund. We would like to thank everyone whohassupported theSchool benefited from the generosity ofthedonors. Art andSportsare amongthe departments whichhave also supporting 1in6pupilsthe Secondary School, Music, Drama, of giftshave been allocated to theBursary Fund, currently including £160,000 inthe2015-16year. Whilst themajority Since itslaunch, theAnnualFundhasraised over £1.6million, programmes bothat home andabroad. huge range ofcommunity projects andpersonal development also excel insport, music, drama andtheartsengage ina 68% passrate at Agrade andanoverall 96.5%passrate. They consistently achieve superb exam results –in2016we saw a Hutchesons’ focuses onacademic excellence; ourpupils generosity supporters. offund important projects whichwould notbepossible withoutthe to make investment intheschoolandsupportanumberof to the whole Hutchesons’ Community, bothpast andpresent, The AnnualFundwas launchedin2002andisayearly request Rector's Vision Opportunities Visit and inCanadato contribute tax effectively. very specificfundsthat are set up to helpourdonors intheUS website. Onlinegivingisavailable viaBT MyDonate andthere are You can findoutmore aboutgiving to Hutchesons’ ontheSchool 0141 4334474 Or OPTION 3to give by phoneviatheDevelopment Office www.hutchesons.org/giving. To make agift,simply complete theOPTION 2 form orgo to “My Donate” Button onour website. We can accept payments by cheque, credit/debit card orviaour Single Gifts and process the request. We willcontact your bank form andsenditto us. complete theOPTION 1 to donate thisway, please for the future. Ifyou wish us to planmore accurately standing order. Thisallows a regular donation via supporters chooseto make Many ofourcurrent Regular giving HOW CAN I GIVE? our children.” include even moreextra-curricular activities. Weallwant the best for by thecurriculumbutitwouldbe greatifwecould extend that to Hands fundwealreadyprovide fundingto support activities required has to offer shouldbeavailable to allpupils.Throughthe Helping children to gooutan and enjoy whatScotland andthe wider world potential in whatever directionthey want to go to.Opportunities for as gooditcan be; thatallthepupils here areable to realise their but reallyIthinkit’s aboutensuring thatthe Hutchie education is “Support could be financial, andthatwouldof course be welcomed, the education atthe School even better. we shouldtap into to make knowledge andideaswhich got to share. They’ve have somuchexperience a wonderful resource and pupils andthe parents are He said: “Iknow thatformer achieves top marks ensure the Schoolalways Hutchie community will strong links to the wider he believes maintaining perfect 10inallareas and is for theSchoolto score a Mr Gambles’ overall goal years.” successful inthe coming see itbecome even more these sportsandIhope to stronglyvery inbothof extremely well, competing www.hutchesons.org/howtogive for details.

23 The Annual Fund Hutchesons’ Burns Supper Come and enjoy an evening of fine food, refreshments and entertainment with other pupils, friends and partners. It is also a chance to meet the School’s new Rector Mr Colin Gambles. Date: 19th January | Place: The Caledonian Club, London Price: £65/£60 for under 26 year-olds. Includes sparkly reception, wine with a three course dinner and coffee and tablet. Numbers limited due to room capacity

Former Pupils Announcements Former Former Contact: Louise Duncan at [email protected] or call 0141 433 4474. Thanks to Lorna Stevens who delivered an impressive Immortal Memory at the 2016 Pupils Burns Supper. Apologies for omitting you from the article in May’s Hutchie Herald. Announcements

24 1957 New Boys Reunion Two 1957 ‘New Boys’ are planning to host a reunion for their classmates next September to mark the 60th anniversary of their start at the new junior school at Boleyn Road. Tom Ross and Andy Matheson write: “There is a long forgotten song some former pupils may remember that started: ‘In 1650 the School began with twelve boys on the roll. And they bent their will to the grim book drill for the good of body and soul.’ History may have been slightly revised by nine or so years since this ditty was committed to memory, but, for eighty boys, it was 1957 that was a much more important date in the history of Hutchie. They were the first intake of pupils at the brand new Junior School at Boleyn Road. The Boys’ Secondary School on Beaton Road was still a building site: the Girls’ School at Kingarth Street a place far away of which they were supposed to know little. The 1957 version of Primary Va, under Tom Neil, and Vx, under Alex Terries, had been born. Memories Family’s Wedding Double The eighty new boys, of course, had no Siblings Lauren and Gary Nickolay married their respective partners earlier this year. real memories of Crown Street and the Gorbals - apart, perhaps, from sitting the Lauren was first down to the aisle to take her vows on April 3 while Gary chose July 4 for his entrance exam. Not for them the inkwells, wedding to Heather Moir in Sorrento, Italy. the open fires, the Victorian desks or the Lauren (C2006), who married Daniel Bor at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, was awarded outside toilets. a Phd in Immunology and works as a Research Associate at the Institute of Child Health in Next September, the sixtieth anniversary London. Daniel is a doctor and the couple live in Canterbury. of that baptism of fire, with the help of the Gary (C2002) graduated from Strathclyde University Business School with an Honours Degree Development Office, we hope to organise in Marketing and is employed as a Project Manager at the Head Office of Santander Plc. a dinner in the school for as many of our Heather has an Honours Degree in Business from Glasgow University and is employed as an former colleagues as we can manage. accountant. The couple live just outside Milton Keynes. If you were one of the eighty and the School has your contact details we hope to send out invitations by email within the FP Facebook next few months. The FP council has launched an official Facebook page and would love you to like it in order In the meantime, if you know the to keep up with all the news. whereabouts of any former pupils of the The Hutchesons’ Grammar School Former Pupils’ club launched in the Summer and the 1957 intake who may not be on the School's number of members is increasing every month. If you want to connect with the council, find contact list please let the Development out all the relevant news or just get in touch with an old classmate please like the page. Office know. FP councill secretary Fraser McDougall said: "Social media is a fantastic tool for the wider Hope to see you in September.” - Tom Ross Hutchie family to stay connected." (Va) and Andy Matheson (Vx) her friendsandcolleagues at Hutchie. jewellery andscarf. Sheissorely missedby all literally –donningher lippy and trademark determination putonher brave face often given. She faced her illness withcourage and was trulyappreciative ofthe care she was Irene first took illeight years ago andshe time to volunteer withthe Children’s Panel. concentrate onher family butshealsoused this Irene took ashortbreak from work in2000to who were herprideandjoy. Friendly butherreal focus were herchildren then took avery demanding jobwithScottish cigarette factory inAlexandra Parade. She developed her career inthe further Wills department withMarks andSpencers and Irene began herworking life inthe HR in 1981. she met her husbandAlanwhomshemarried while studying at English theuniversity that her education at Glasgow University. It was then Notre DameHighSchoolbefore continuing and attended Convent Merrylee Schooland The proud mum-of-three grew upinSimshill (C2010) alsoattended the School. (C2007), Kenneth (C2009)andStephanie so appreciated. Herthree children Jennifer her outstanding organisational skills were then moved to more officebased workwhere and showing infinite patience andskill.She in theirclassrooms, helping withtheir learning Hutchie in2004working withyoung children Irene began hercareer at after her 60thbirthday. battle with cancer, just a brave andhard fought away onAugust 26thafter administrator, sadlypassed Lettings and Transport Irene Martin, the School’s To purchase merchandiseplease [email protected] silver piecesdesignedby former pupil Kirsty Fraser (C2007). We recently addedjewellery to our merchandise collection and we have for sale somebeautiful Christmas gift. tartan scarves to finechinamugsandHutchie bears –all ofwhich would make aperfect We have anextensive range ofHutchesons’ merchandise ranging from ourpopular Hutchie Irene Martin Hutcheson Merchandise Notices Staff joining Hutchesons’. Renfrewshire inpromoted positionsbefore in Glasgow, Renfrewshire andEast She worked inanumberofschools and anMScEducation (commendation). (Hons) inPsychology, aPGCE(distinction) Asamature student shegained aBSc her husband,DrJohnHaughney. General Hospital inGlasgow, where she met a physiology technician at theSouthern after starting her professional career as Christine came to education later inlife, impact onthewholeschoolcommunity. for just five years, Christine madeahuge health in2015.Butdespite beinginthepost Street in2010,butretired earlydue to ill role at Kingarth She took upher battle withillness. long andbrave only 54,after a May 10th,aged Haughney diedon Primary, Christine A former Headof pupils, colleagues andparents alike. Hutchesons’, sheisremembered fondly by A much-loved member ofstaff at her sister, Carol. parents, David andAnne,hertwo sonsand Christine issurvived by herhusband, skiing and,latterly, golf. range ofsportsincludingkarate, badminton, she was akeen sportswoman withskillina former pupils.Awoman ofmany talents, to hertwo sons,David andJohn,both Outwith school,shewas adevoted mother pupils considering acareer ineducation. gave freely ofhertime to guideSenior younger, lessexperienced colleagues and She was alsounswervingly supportive of attainment School. inwritingthePrimary without doubt, raised thestandard of Writing initiative toKingarth Street which, She was instrumental inintroducing theBig school. the Primary the nameandbackground ofevery childin her life mission.Shemadesure she knew education andsupportingallpupils was commitment to delivering highquality regarded teaching asaprivilege andher potential of everyin her child care. She life experience to maximise the leader whodrew onher considerable Christine was apassionate teacher and Haughney Christine

to findoutmore aboutour range. Larissa Belch New Staff Development Maria Campbell Development Stephanie Martin Art Primary Deborah Aitken Modern Studies Alan Auld Maths Sarah Milne English Jennifer Taylor History Adele Henderson Rector Ken Greig Staff Leavers Classroom Assistant Christine Smith Music Primary Caroline Stevenson Modern Languages Anne Jack Geography Calvin Clarke Staff Retirals Former Staff Primary 1938-2016 Mrs MairiFisher Staff Obituaries Maths Stacey Baxter Art Primary Rachel Moffat Part timeHistory/Modern Studies Catherine Munro Music Primary Amy Murch Head ofGeography Elaine Prentice English Melina Valdelievre Classroom Assistant Elaine Massie Maternity Cover ITSupport Ruth Harrison Kingarth Street Secretary Morag Pirie Premises Team Leader Michael McLerman Music Administrator jobshare Carole Lyons Development

25 Former Pupils InStaff Memoriam Notices 26 Former Pupils In Memoriam Class of1963,1945-2015 Mr DonaldRCampbell responsible for inaccuracies inreproduction. friends andfamilies. AssuchtheSchoolcannot be accepted ascorrect assuppliedingoodfaith by however alldetails, facts, dates andfiguresare Editor’s note: Obituariesmaybeabridged, Class of1955,1936-2016 Norma EllisMacarthur néeNicolson Class of1976,1958-2016 Miss L.ElaineWood Class of1950,1932-2016 Mrs SheilaMWattnéeMcCorquodale Class of1949,1930-2016 Mr Homer Roddan Class of1956,1938-2014 Mr Harvey AReuben Class of1953,1936-2016 Dr JeanAnneSmelliePringle néeRankin Class of1943,1925-2016 Miss Margaret (Mollie)MPlatt Class of1935,1917-2016 Miss Mary (Molly)IOrr Class of1955,1936-2016 Norma EllisMacarthur néeNicolson Class of1952,1934-2016 Mr JBruceMurchie 1932 -2016 Mr Gerald Levin JP Class of1952,1934-2016 Drummond Mrs Margaret Patricia Houstonnée Class of1952,1934-2016 Dr AnneCHepburnnéeDonaldson Class of1952,1935-2014 Mrs Edith MFotheringham néeCullen In Memoriam Pupils Former over 30years asatourist thenaresident. economy that hadfelt like ahometo herfor was keen to putsomething backinto theisland customer bookingsfor histaxi business.She helping afriendby dealingwithinternet heartedly involved inthetourist industry, For thelast 10years, Margaret was whole transport was easilyavailable. had always resisted intheUKbecause public learned to drive andpassedfirst time.She Greek to get by. WhileinCyprusMargaret to Cyprusin2004where shelearnt enough community school.Margaret primary retired South East ofEnglandandgot ajobinsmall She marriedin1975andset uphome inthe her first two years inMilngavie. school teacher at Jordanhill college andspent After leaving schoolshetrained asaprimary have shown. as well asmentally asthelast few months compass. Shewas astrong woman physically with astrong moral fiercely independent Margaret (C1970)was against cancer. after abrave battle away onJuly10 (née Sedding) passed Margaret Hutcheson 2016 - 1952 Class of1970 (née Sedding) Margaret Hutcheson of the Caribbean where hehadapost with him, enthusing aboutthe clear warm waters when aformer classmate from Aberdeen visited He hadakeen interest and inSCUBA diving, stone andslate. a housingcomplex inSwaledale, utilisinglocal Department oftheEnvironment for designing there hewas awarded aGoldMedalby the of the cityofYork’s historical buildings.While firm whose portfolio included workonsome He then moved to Yorkshire to anarchitectural the then GLC onlisted buildingsinBelgravia. award whichtook himto London, working with Architecture at Aberdeen, andwon anational He graduated from Scott SutherlandSchoolof adding aHigherArtto hisgroup. by Gray, Gary thenArtteacher at theschoolin to study architecture andwas greatly supported building at Crossmyloof. Hemadealate decision one ofthe first intake to thenew Hutchesons’ to Pollokshields andJimentered 7as Primary Born inBurnside, Rutherglen, the family moved had lived andworked sincetheearly1980s. Cayman, where he Georgetown, Grand at hishomein suddenly Jim died 2015 - 1947 Class of1965 RIBA, Rias. Scott, DipArch, James Young

who builtandmaintained anumberofboats. sea andofsailing. Hewas a gifted craftsman Throughout hislife, Gordon had alove ofthe November 1996. - apositionheheld until his retirement in Works Director andthen asTechnical Director based inHillington, andjoinedthe Board as a prestigious marine engineering business shipbuilding. HethenjoinedSimpson Lawrence, to Scotland andworked for ashorttimein Having been demobbed, Gordon returned family four years later. daughter Susan.SonIan(C1981)completed the and was joined there by Morag andnew baby Royal Military College ofScienceat Shrivenham Aldershot. Hewas consequently posted to the commissioned after officer cadet in training appointment for aNaval Architect! -andwas and Mechanical Engineers -anobvious papers waiting. He joined the Royal Electrical honeymoon found hisNational Service callup sweetheart, Morag, andonreturn from In 1958, Gordon married hislongtime Imperial College, London. graduate course inProduction Engineering at After graduating from Glasgow he tookapost for adegree inEngineering (Naval Architecture). Shipyard whilst studying at Glasgow University apprenticeship at Barclay Curle’s Clydeholm After leaving school, Gordon served an key memberofthe rowing team. well academically andearninghiscolours asa Street. Heenjoyed histime intheschool, doing Hutchesons’ inCrown before starting at school Florida primary and attended Mount in November 1932 Gordon was born 2016 - 1932 Class of1951 Gordon MLyall (C1975) andtheirfamilies inScotland. W SinclairScott (C1962)and Rev DonaldScott Claire IsobelonCayman andby hisbrothers Dr He issurvived by hiswidow Donnaanddaughter Owen Roberts Airport. berthing facility andthe redevelopment ofthe major government projects: thenew cruiseliner time ofhisdeath he was deeply involved intwo and aBadge ofHonourfor hiswork. At the In 2012he was awarded aQueen’s Certificate the wave whichbisected theisland. local power supplyhaving beenwashed outby keep theGeorgetown Hospital operating, the “hijacked” agenerator from abuildingsite to the schools.At theheight ofthestorm he subsequent rebuilding programme, especially islands, hewas instrumental inmuchofthe the devastating hurricane Ivan crippledthe becoming adirector withthefirm.When moved in1980to Grand Cayman, eventually Initially working for OBMonSaint Maarten, he great atemptation for Jim to resist. combining hisvocation withhissportproved too an architectural firm OBM, thecalled ideaof

Gordon Casely). Gordon Casely). piper aboard thevessel (ashad fellow Hutchie FP fact that he hadonseveral occasions been ship’s the paddlesteamer ofthe samename, andthe his pipe tunes was Waverley, bothinhonourof a veritable hat. Acomposer ofsome note, one of would sing orhumatune at lessthanthe drop of Forever interested inlife andpeople, George Scottish Symphony Orchestra. and inthe1960swas amainstay intheBBC including the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, He played withseveral majororchestras, Prodigal Piper. in thesoubriquet “The included theline “Pipes &Piccolo”. He delighted roots lay onArran, George’s businesscard characterful andperennially dapper manwhose unusual combination A offlute andbagpipes. who forged acareer inmusic, studying the George McIlwhamwas theCrown Street boy Class of1944| George McIlwham the West ofScotland. Northumberland,with andthenintwo farms in Farmer’s wife, firstly ina farm close to theborder until herMarriage in1954.Thereafter a she was the post ofMilkOfficer Roxburgh andSelkirk countryside, got adegree inAgriculture andheld the endofthewar, caught ayearn for the ‘harvesting' insouth west Scotland towards Edith was inagroup ofHutchie girlswhichwent Class of1946| Thompson Mrs Edith Margaret Telfer née sons andtwo daughters. Edmunds, Suffolk, England.Heissurvived by two eleven! Peter died onhis86thbirthday at St Bury was saidto befluent inGreek at theage of biology, anatomy, physics andlanguages: he polymath, withwideinterests inchemistry, Lieutenant, retiring in1983.He was aprecocious Royal Navy, where herose from boy seamanto in 1946to jointhe years butleft abruptly throughout the war school at Crown Street 1940. Heattended the attend Hutchesons’ in Peter won abursary to 2016 - 1930 Class of1946 Peter Robert Hitchins complications related to mesothelioma. Gordon passedaway inMarch 2016from Beaton Road reunions. forgotten andGordon was a regular attendeeat friendships formed whilst at Hutchie were never Andrew andAmanda.Hisschoolyears andmany family visitsespeciallyfrom grandchildren, they enjoyed gloriousseaviews andfrequent He andMorag moved to Largs in2002where the IsleofMan. around theWest Coast ofScotland, Ireland and cruising catamarans, voyaging extensively many happy times onboard eachofthree His family andwide circle offriendsenjoyed

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fellow Hutchesonian. Thanks to Gordon Casely for histribute to a June 23at Westerton Care HomeinBearsden. sons andthree grandchildren, diedpeacefully on George whowas married to Muriel andhadtwo butby saluting! bowing, acknowledged the concluding ovation not by Highland garb complete withplaid,George down to thefront besidetheconductor. Infull above theorchestra, andmakinghisway electrified theaudience by entering high Night oftheProms at theAlbertHall,George symphony “Orkney Wedding”. At aLast the concluding movement ofthecomposer’s Max to perform thebagpipesolo“Sunrise”, Davies, George was regularly called onby Sir A friendofthecomposer SirPeter Maxwell creating classical musicandbagpipestunes. songs to arrangements ofoldScots songs, to George’s own compositions ranged from folk led personally by headofmusicEdgar Trotter. savoured histour ofthe musicdepartment He was aguest ofthe schoolin2006, andgreatly Dumfries andGalloway. Here, Ianspent twenty of Colvend, Southwick andKirkbean inrural In 1974Ianandhis family moved to hislast charge sons; Moray, Graham andAlastair. during thistimeIanandIrene hadthree further Glasgow. Here hepreached for eight years and to theparishofQueen’s Park /Crosshill in In 1966Iantook upanew challenge andmoved thirteen months old. were born.Tragically, Johnpassed away aged and where hisfirst two sons, David andJohn, church inAyrshire where hespent eight years Ian’s first fullcharge was to Galston New Parish at Rosebank Parish Church inNairn. whilst holidaying inNairn, were marriedin1957 During thistime IanandIrene, whomhe hadmet Ford inMidlothianwhere hespent three years. of the rural parishesofCranston, Crichton and appointment was asanassistant to theMinister Ian’s first Church ofScotland Ministerial Marburg University inGermany. degree, whichincludedatwo-year scholarship to Edinburgh University, for hisBachelorofDivinity He followed thisby studying at New College, University where hecompleted aMAdegree. Upon leaving theArmy Ianattended Glasgow occupied France andthenBelgium. Europe duringthe Alliedadvance through demobilisation in1945/6.Ianserved inmainland andserved withthe RASCuntil Service On leaving schoolIanwas enlisted for National on to attend Hutchesons’ Grammar school. attended Schoolbefore RiddriePrimary moving for andfirst HMPService, where hisfather worked near Barlinnie prison, December 1925.He lived Glasgow onthe18thof Street, Riddrie, in Ian was bornonBrora 2016 - 1925 Class of1944 Rev Ian WilliamRobertson

handed onto her family. on whichto buildyour life, aconviction shehas a good education was one ofthe foundations and proudly ofit.Herstrong conviction was that her time at theschooland would talk fondly also attend. Adevoted Hutchesonian, sheloved of hergrandsons, Callum(S4)andStewart (S2), attended theschoolin1970sand today two career inbusiness.Hersons, WilliamandJames, MargaretAfter marrying, hadalongsuccessful also attended at the turnofthe20thCentury. had (née Fleming).HerAunt, AlisonFleming, sisters Jessie Clark(née Fleming)andJean Coutts Hutchesons’ inthe1930salongwithherelder in 1923.Sheattended Farm inCarmunnock was bornat Muirside Margaret Fleming 2014 - 1923 Class of1941 (née Fleming) Alexander Mrs Margaret Campbell Ian passed away peacefully onMay 16th. at theage ofninety. Lochmaben Parish in service Church in April2016 continued to preach regularly and took hislast the birthoftwo grandsons duringthistime. He Ian spent twenty years inLochmabenandsaw whilst livinginAustralia. their first bornson, David, whohad ill fallen Again, tragedy struck in1996.IanandIrene lost and Irene moved to Lochmaben, nearDumfries. On retiring in1995, at theage ofseventy, Ian happy years inthewonderful Manseat Colvend. latterly he was lessmobile. health throughout hislonglife anditwas only Bruntsfield GolfClub. He was blessed with good and fishing was along standing memberof and Far East. Robert alsoenjoyed photography Australia andNew Zealand, aswell astheMiddle far-flung placesincludingtheArctic, the Antarctic, Robert andJean enjoyed travelling, visitingmany Royal Scottish Geographical Society. English SpeakingUnion, aswell astreasurer ofthe Hon. Fellowship. He was alsochairmanofthe of Edinburgh, from whomhewas awarded an being treasurer oftheRoyal College ofSurgeons voluntary organisations amongst including, others, Outside ofbankinghe served onanumber of Director oftheBankbefore retiring. in time, he moved up to become Senior Executive the Royal BankofScotland where, University where hetook aLaw degree. He joined School, after whichhe went on to Glasgow He was educated at Hutchesons’ Grammar of happilymarriedlife to hiswife Jean. 94, after fifty-eight years December, 2015, aged passed away on19th Robert C.Cumming, 2015 - 1921 Class of1939 Cumming Robert C

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Your perfect venue at Hutchesons’ Dates for your diary October 2016 - February 2017 Wednesday 26 October Special Occasions and Business Meetings

The stunning Fotheringay centre offers unique opportunities for unforgettable S5 Parents’ Evening events, bespoke receptions, services, weddings, christenings and graduations. Saturday 29 October The School has a suite of flexible modern meeting rooms that can cater for all Open Morning, Secondary School at Beaton Road sizes – from small groups to large companies. Tuesday 1 November S1 “Getting to Know You” Parents’ Evening Call Michelle McMonagle on 0141 433 4452 for an informal chat or email [email protected] to arrange a tour of our Monday 7 November facilities. More information can be found at www.hutchesons.org/events Higher Philosophy Day Conference Wednesday 9 November Forthcoming Alumni Events Primary 4 Show Tuesday 15 & Thursday 17 November 2016 Kingarth Street Parents’ Evenings Sunday 20 November Friday 18 November Choral Society Concert George and Thomas Hutcheson Awards and 1641 event Tuesday 22 November Assembly Hall, 11.30am S4 Parents’ Evening Saturday 10 December Thursday 24 November Former Pupils’ Club First Global Brunchner House for an Art Lover. 7pm Secondary School Concert for 8pm. For tickets and further information, please email Wednesday 30 November [email protected] Primary School Concert Monday 5, Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 December 2017 S1/2 Show : “Panto Time” Wednesday 11 January Friday 16 December Hutchesons’ Former Pupils’ AGM Founders’ Room, Beaton Road at 7pm School closes: 12.10pm - Primary, 12.30pm - Secondary Thursday 5 January 2017 Thursday 19 January Pupils return for Spring Term Burns Event Caledonian Club, London. Contact Louise Duncan on 0141 Thursday 12 January 433 4474 or email [email protected] for tickets. S3 Parents’ Evening Saturday 4 March Wednesday 18 January Ladies Class of 1967 Reunion Reception and dinner at Kingarth Street. S1 Parents’ Evening Friday 12 May Tuesday 24 January Men’s Class 2b 1947/48 Reunion Reception and lunch at Beaton Road. S2 Parents’ Evening For more information please email Burnett Chisholm at Wednesday 25 January [email protected] Entrance Test Day Wednesday 1 February Saturday 13 May S4 “Subject Choice” Evening Ladies Afternoon Tea at Kingarth Street. Thursday 9 February Saturday 20 May S5 Parents’ Evening Class of 1992 Reunion Reception with canapés at Beaton Road. For Monday 13 – Friday 17 February further information please email Nicola Winston, Nicole Tolley and Half Term Holiday Vivienne MacLaren at [email protected] Wednesday 22 February S6 Parents’ Evening Thursday 23 February Music Competition

For more information about any of these dates or to organise a reunion or event, please contact Louise Duncan, Alumni and Development Coordinator on 0141 433 4474 or email [email protected]

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