Sixth Form Lecture Series

Two former pupils, Duncan Spinner and Alex Muir returned to school this year to share their stories and speak to Sixth Form pupils as part of Straths recent lecture series on Diversity.

The Situation In Ukraine

Duncan Spinner (R '89)

For former pupil Duncan Spinner, Ukraine had become his home. Duncan had been working for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for over 7 years in Luhansk, Ukraine, when he was emergency airlifted out with his two-year-old daughter. Now, he is leading efforts to rescue colleagues stuck in Ukraine and take military surplus equipment back to the country that became his home.

He returned to Strathallan in March to share his story with pupils and answer any questions. To view the full presentation, click on the QR code

LGBTQ+ INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

Alex Muir (T '13)

Strathallian, Alex Muir came to speak to the Sixth Form about LGBTQ+ as part of the Diversity lecture series. He spoke about his own personal journey and experiences as a trans male covering his journey from before Strathallan to where he is now. Unknown to most of the Sixth Form, and of real interest were the healthcare issues trans people face. It was inspiring to see where Alex has come from and how he is thriving and helping other parts of the LGBTQ+ community with his involvement in various different charities and organisations especially within sport.