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![John Shaw and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw visiting The High School of Glasgow Senior School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660210523/highschoolofglasgowcouk/grdk5rbjs9h3aoiryquk/JohnShawandKiranMazumdar-ShawVisit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1660210523/highschoolofglasgowcouk/grdk5rbjs9h3aoiryquk/JohnShawandKiranMazumdar-ShawVisit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1660210523/highschoolofglasgowcouk/grdk5rbjs9h3aoiryquk/JohnShawandKiranMazumdar-ShawVisit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660210523/highschoolofglasgowcouk/grdk5rbjs9h3aoiryquk/JohnShawandKiranMazumdar-ShawVisit.jpg","width":926}])
The School welcomed John Shaw and his wife, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, this week to visit The John Shaw Science Wing for the first time.
![An image of two Senior School girls looking at each other]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658925640/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ym2k8xejnxih7vpji4ne/IndependentSchoolAwards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658925640/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ym2k8xejnxih7vpji4ne/IndependentSchoolAwards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1658925640/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ym2k8xejnxih7vpji4ne/IndependentSchoolAwards.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1658925640/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ym2k8xejnxih7vpji4ne/IndependentSchoolAwards.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1658925640/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ym2k8xejnxih7vpji4ne/IndependentSchoolAwards.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1658925640/highschoolofglasgowcouk/ym2k8xejnxih7vpji4ne/IndependentSchoolAwards.jpg","width":2200}])
The High School of Glasgow has been shortlisted for two Independent Schools of the Year awards!
![Image of Junior School pupil competing in the egg and spoon race at Junior School's Sports Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655375552/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pz57msm7bjxkknx05h6y/JuniorSchoolSportsDay22.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655375552/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pz57msm7bjxkknx05h6y/JuniorSchoolSportsDay22.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655375552/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pz57msm7bjxkknx05h6y/JuniorSchoolSportsDay22.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655375552/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pz57msm7bjxkknx05h6y/JuniorSchoolSportsDay22.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1655375552/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pz57msm7bjxkknx05h6y/JuniorSchoolSportsDay22.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1655375552/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pz57msm7bjxkknx05h6y/JuniorSchoolSportsDay22.jpg","width":2200}])
The annual Junior and Senior School Sports Days went off with a bang as our young athletes enjoyed some competitive action at Old Anniesland.
![Images of winners at the Senior School Young Musicians of the Year Final for 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655210237/highschoolofglasgowcouk/oejaogfxmisswixxp9jf/YoungMusiciansoftheYearFinal2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655210237/highschoolofglasgowcouk/oejaogfxmisswixxp9jf/YoungMusiciansoftheYearFinal2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655210237/highschoolofglasgowcouk/oejaogfxmisswixxp9jf/YoungMusiciansoftheYearFinal2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655210237/highschoolofglasgowcouk/oejaogfxmisswixxp9jf/YoungMusiciansoftheYearFinal2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1655210237/highschoolofglasgowcouk/oejaogfxmisswixxp9jf/YoungMusiciansoftheYearFinal2022.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1655210237/highschoolofglasgowcouk/oejaogfxmisswixxp9jf/YoungMusiciansoftheYearFinal2022.jpg","width":2200}])
We were delighted to welcome back a live audience for one of the highlights of the School year, the Young Musicians of the Year Final, with our young performers dazzling all with their exceptional musical talent.
![The classroom block building renovated by HSOG pupils during the 2017 trip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654501197/highschoolofglasgowcouk/e41la1m7nacthwtimal5/Uganda2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1654501197/highschoolofglasgowcouk/e41la1m7nacthwtimal5/Uganda2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1654501197/highschoolofglasgowcouk/e41la1m7nacthwtimal5/Uganda2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1654501197/highschoolofglasgowcouk/e41la1m7nacthwtimal5/Uganda2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1654501197/highschoolofglasgowcouk/e41la1m7nacthwtimal5/Uganda2023.jpg","width":1325}])
HSOG pupils will be returning to Kinyerere Primary School next summer to continue our close relationship with this school in southern Uganda.
![Two J4 pupils peeking out from behind a statue at their Sustainability Social event at Gavin's Mill in Milngavie]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654091322/highschoolofglasgowcouk/z6kle5htibcg0hjlbzon/J4SustainabilitySocial.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1654091322/highschoolofglasgowcouk/z6kle5htibcg0hjlbzon/J4SustainabilitySocial.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1654091322/highschoolofglasgowcouk/z6kle5htibcg0hjlbzon/J4SustainabilitySocial.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1654091322/highschoolofglasgowcouk/z6kle5htibcg0hjlbzon/J4SustainabilitySocial.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1654091322/highschoolofglasgowcouk/z6kle5htibcg0hjlbzon/J4SustainabilitySocial.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1654091322/highschoolofglasgowcouk/z6kle5htibcg0hjlbzon/J4SustainabilitySocial.jpg","width":2200}])
J4 pupils held the Junior School’s first ever ‘Sustainability Social’ at Gavin’s Mill in Milngavie.
![Four Senior School pupils on the School playing fields]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653644438/highschoolofglasgowcouk/cocysdyxiiksro8xu26e/ActivitiesWeek2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653644438/highschoolofglasgowcouk/cocysdyxiiksro8xu26e/ActivitiesWeek2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653644438/highschoolofglasgowcouk/cocysdyxiiksro8xu26e/ActivitiesWeek2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1653644438/highschoolofglasgowcouk/cocysdyxiiksro8xu26e/ActivitiesWeek2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1653644438/highschoolofglasgowcouk/cocysdyxiiksro8xu26e/ActivitiesWeek2022.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1653644438/highschoolofglasgowcouk/cocysdyxiiksro8xu26e/ActivitiesWeek2022.jpg","width":2200}])
The regular timetable of classes was torn up this week as pupils enjoyed a plethora of fun-filled events as part of Activities Week 2022!
![Junior 6 pupils on top of a mountain in Newlands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652777134/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pxorje592yewbl9tfape/J6Newlands.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652777134/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pxorje592yewbl9tfape/J6Newlands.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652777134/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pxorje592yewbl9tfape/J6Newlands.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652777134/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pxorje592yewbl9tfape/J6Newlands.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1652777134/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pxorje592yewbl9tfape/J6Newlands.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1652777134/highschoolofglasgowcouk/pxorje592yewbl9tfape/J6Newlands.jpg","width":2200}])
The Summer Term heralded a much-anticipated residential trip for Junior 6, travelling south to Keswick for three nights at Newlands Outdoor Centre.
![Image of Junior School pupil touching a T-Rex, part of Junior School Science Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652699394/highschoolofglasgowcouk/v3bkd4tdazkouynntzdd/HSOGJSScienceWeek.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652699394/highschoolofglasgowcouk/v3bkd4tdazkouynntzdd/HSOGJSScienceWeek.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652699394/highschoolofglasgowcouk/v3bkd4tdazkouynntzdd/HSOGJSScienceWeek.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652699394/highschoolofglasgowcouk/v3bkd4tdazkouynntzdd/HSOGJSScienceWeek.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1652699394/highschoolofglasgowcouk/v3bkd4tdazkouynntzdd/HSOGJSScienceWeek.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1652699394/highschoolofglasgowcouk/v3bkd4tdazkouynntzdd/HSOGJSScienceWeek.jpg","width":2200}])
Junior School pupils welcomed an unexpected guest to mark the end of their very first Science Week – a T-Rex!