A welcome for Mr Atkins

Hello Primary 7!

I am delighted to welcome you to Duncanrig Secondary School as you begin preparing for the exciting journey ahead. My name is Mr Atkins, and I will be your Year Head when you join us in August 2027.

Moving from primary to secondary school is a big step, and I know that many of you will be feeling excited, perhaps a little nervous, or even a mixture of both! That is completely normal, and I want to reassure you that we will be here to support you every step of the way.

At Duncanrig, our school values are at the heart of everything we do. Ambition, Respect and Community are not simply words; they shape how we treat one another, how we learn together and how we make our school a place where everyone feels welcome, valued and included.

As your Year Head, I want you to feel proud to be part of our school community. I want you to be kind to others, show respect for yourselves and those around you, and recognise that everyone has something special to contribute. Most importantly, I want you to feel that Duncanrig is a place where you belong, where you can be yourself, make new friends, discover new interests and achieve things you perhaps never thought possible.

Over the coming months, you will have opportunities to get to know our school, meet some of our staff and pupils, and begin to experience what life at Duncanrig is all about.

My advice to you is simple: be yourself, be kind, have confidence to try new things and never be afraid to ask for help. You don't need to have everything figured out before you arrive. We will work together to make sure you have the best possible start.

I am really looking forward to meeting you all and welcoming you into the Duncanrig family.

Mr  Atkins
Depute Head Teacher / S1 Year Head
Duncanrig Secondary School