Please see Prelim Timetable 2017 (PDF, 160KB) and Student Instructions 2017 (PDF, 175KB) for prelim exams commencing January 2017.

On Wednesday 7^th December the Higher Biologists, along with students from other schools from all over Scotland, attended a Biodiversity conference at Edinburgh Zoo, as part of their Global Classroom Initiative, which involved over 200 students over two days.

After a key-note speech recorded by the director of the Budongo conservation project in Uganda, the students divided into groups and attended 4 workshops throughout the day focussing on the use of DNA analysis to investigate wildlife crime, genetic diversity and the role of zoos in maintaining studbooks and overseeing breeding programmes, looking at the diversity of different ecosystems represented by animals at the zoo, and threats to biodiversity by human activities.  The workshops were all highly interactive and enjoyable, and really brought some aspects of the Higher course to life.  Highlights included a treasure hunt around the zoo, which involved following clues to track down ‘rhino carcasses’ (won by Mohshin and Yatika in record time), and the chance to run a breeding programme to match animals with suitable mates, ensuring that genetic diversity was maintained.  The students particularly enjoyed handling the giant African land snail and the corn snake, and they had plenty of opportunities to wander around the zoo when not in workshops.  The weather was amazing for December, and everyone agreed that this was the best trip so far.

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There are lots of reasons why parents choose Drummond for their children: these are just a few: Why Choose Drummond?  (PDF, 714KB)

Please see our December 2016 newsletter (PDF, 1.62MB) for all the opportunities we offer, and get in touch if you would like to visit the school.

What a amazing term in this school full of amazing people! A Merry Christmas newsletter indeed….

https://drummondhigh.wordpress.com/our-school/newsletters/

Please view the following: China Trip Article (PDF, 628KB)

Yesterday, our fantastic team took part in the final of the competition they qualified for in September.  64 teams from across Scotland met at Glasgow Science Centre, tackling a variety of puzzles and problems, including team questions, practical tasks and calculations, logic games and relay races.  All other schools had also qualified from regional events across the country.

The pupils performed superbly again, finishing 12th overall, putting them in the top 3% in Scotland (ALL schools, both state and private, had the opportunity to take part in this event). Another outstanding achievement!

The pupils involved were:

•  Mhairi Dickie (S4)
• Daniel Farrow (S3)
• Sara Leszczynska (S3)
• Benjamin Sterratt (S4)

Drummond’s DEC “Design Jamie’s” competition entry: DCHS Submission (PDF, 24.1MB)

Please see feedback from the judges: Drummond CHS Judges Feedback (PDF, 2.41MB)

Read about the competition: http://designengineerconstruct.com/competitions/design-a-restaurant-challenge-with-jamies-italian/

Please see PE Core Curriculum outlines for S1-S4 students:

s1-2016-17 (PDF, 205KB)

s2-2016-17 (PDF, 189KB)

s3-2016-17 (PDF, 189KB)

s4-2016-17 (PDF, 210KB)

After an incredibly successful day last Friday, the total received for our Religion, Beliefs and Values Award was a massive £791.80 – our highest ever total!!

Break down of funds raised:

• Dress Down Day: £222.14
•  Medical Aid for Palestine: £79.50
• National Trust for Scotland: £31.00
• Stonewall: £8.40
• Cancer Research UK: £89.24
• Macmillan Cancer Care: £32.90
• Down’s Syndrome Scotland: £68.07
• Scottish Autism: £69.35
• Alzheimer Scotland: £14.05
• Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament: £25.22
• Oxfam: £18.06
• Children with Cancer & Leukaemia: £70.78
• Water Aid: £21.46
• Crones & Colitis: £3.70
• Prostate Cancer: £37.93

An enormous thank you to all of the staff and students who participated in soak the teacher, bake sales, guess the baby photo and trying to outdo Louie as a goalie!

As part of the L&T group, Mr Cockburn and Miss Drummond will be running a study skills workshop for senior students and their parent/carer.  The event will run in the concourse, 6.00-7.30pm on Wednesday 16^th November (NB: a day later than was stated on Monday morning).  Please see the above flyer for information.

The aim of the workshop will be to offer practical advice and support to parents and pupils on how best to prepare for exams.

The workshop will cover topics such as –

• Working out what learning strategies work best for you
• Planning your study and time management
• Ways to ensure health and wellbeing
• Creating the right environment
• Practical strategies for studying
• How parents/carers can support you.

The evening will be relaxed and informal and we hope that it will be an enjoyable experience for all who participate.  Those wishing to attend should register interest at the main office.  Places will be limited so students should sign-up as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Thank you,

Mr Cockburn and Miss Drummond