Issue: 2025 12 19
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Friday, 19 December 2025I want to begin the final Friday Flyer of 2025 by saying a massive thank you to all for your support of the house this year. Of course, School House is...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 19 December 2025What a truly successful and rewarding term it has been as 'Chorister Together'. In such a short space of time, an extraordinary amount has been achieved,...
The Caffinites
Friday, 19 December 2025This week, in particular, the atmosphere in the House has been both cheerful and relaxed despite the end-of-term tests and the impending mock exams for...
MacLeod House
Friday, 19 December 2025As we reach the end of a wonderfully busy term, there is a definite feeling in the House that everyone is a little tired and very ready for the Christmas...
Pimlico House
Friday, 19 December 2025I think the faces on these pictures speak for themselves. The week has ended on a high of festive fun from both House suppers, and girls and staff alike...
Poole House
Friday, 19 December 2025This week mirrored the whole term; incredibly busy and with a huge amount to celebrate. It was the Junior House Supper and Christmas jumper day on Wednesday....
From The Archives: Nativity
Friday, 19 December 2025As Durham School finishes the year and we grow ever-closer towards Christmas, it becomes time to remember the birth of Christ and the festive Nativity....
From the Principal
Friday, 19 December 2025Of all the School's terms, I enjoy the Christmas Term most; it is the School's longest term but it is one filled with the energy and excitement of the...
Lodge House
Friday, 19 December 2025We've made it! The end of term and a chance for everyone to relax and recharge is finally here. This has been a long term and there have been so many highlights...
Wellbeing - Reflection
Friday, 19 December 2025This week in LWE Tutor Time, pupils have been encouraged to pause and reflect on their journey through the term, with a clear focus on resilience. Tutors...
Swim@ at Durham School has been named Swim@ Centre of the Year.
Friday, 19 December 2025We are delighted to share that SWIM!@Durham School has been crowned SWIM!@ Centre of the Year!
We are proud of our partnership with Swim, providing...
We are proud of our partnership with Swim, providing...
Coming up in 2026
Friday, 19 December 2025Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Spring Term Production - March 13 & 14 2026
We are thrilled to announce Durham School's spectacular production...
We are thrilled to announce Durham School's spectacular production...
A690 Specialist Cars to Sponsor Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Friday, 19 December 2025We are delighted to announce A690 Specialist Cars as the second sponsor for our production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at The Gala Theatre in March 2026....
Bungites
Friday, 12 December 2025This week has felt a little bit like the calm before the storm as we build to the end of term celebrations next week. that being said, there has still...
Pimlico House
Friday, 12 December 2025As the week advances, school Christmas, and all that this entails, draws rapidly closer. Studies increasingly resemble Santa's Grotto, although the year...
The Caffinites
Friday, 12 December 2025It was the turn of Year 7 to enjoy their tutor group social this week as we visited Nando's in Durham on Wednesday after school. Thankfully, all of the...
From The Archives: The Almonry School
Friday, 12 December 2025The official foundation of Durham School is 1414, when Bishop Thomas Langley instituted a school of grammar and a school of song. However, these were themselves...
Poole House
Friday, 12 December 2025A busy penultimate week in the house. On Friday evening last week, we had the pleasure of hosting our Christmas parents' drinks. It was a wonderful evening....
MacLeod House
Friday, 12 December 2025What a wonderfully busy and festive week it has been in MacLeod House as we approach the end of term! The girls have thrown themselves into every activity...
DSBC Celebrates New Additions to its Fleet
Friday, 12 December 2025Durham School Boat Club is delighted to share some exciting news: the arrival of the first of four brand-new Wintech racing boats – a significant...
Chorister School Week Ahead
Friday, 12 December 2025From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 12 December 2025Our penultimate week of term has seen the fantastic performance of 'Prickly Hay' by Year 1 and 2. A wonderful retelling of the nativity story through songs...
From the Principal
Friday, 12 December 2025Whilst waiting for last Friday's Chapel service, I interrogated Father Simon about his favourite liturgical colour, and recommended Cordings of Picadilly...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 12 December 2025Rehearsals have continued this week for the Ceremony of Carols taking place in the Cathedral tomorrow. This beautiful service is a wonderful addition to...
Lodge House
Friday, 12 December 2025This week has seen us in full prep mode for the charity craft sale. The range of items on offer is wonderful and so many of the girls have given up their...
Lodge House
Friday, 5 December 2025For once, it has been a quiet week in House!
Crafting has continued in preparation for next Friday. Please take some time next Friday (12th)...
Crafting has continued in preparation for next Friday. Please take some time next Friday (12th)...
The Caffinites
Friday, 5 December 2025This week has been another action-packed one for sport across the school, with pupils from a range of year groups demonstrating commitment, resilience...
From the Principal
Friday, 5 December 2025Among the varied happy burdens I perform as a Headmaster, one I particularly enjoy is the opportunity to meet with pupils during the scholarship application,...
Poole House
Friday, 5 December 2025A wonderful week in the house kicked off in style on Monday evening. The Year 13 monitors took the Year 7 Pooleites out for tea to Inshangai. It was a...
Bungites
Friday, 5 December 2025Our Movember fund raising has drawn to a close this week and I cannot thank you all enough for your support. I will go into a little more detail later...
Wellbeing - Comparing Yourself
Friday, 5 December 2025This week, as part of our Wellness Wednesday programme, students explored the theme "Not Comparing Yourself." In school, it can be easy for young people...
MacLeod House
Friday, 5 December 2025Christmas has officially arrived in MacLeod House, with the girls arriving on Monday morning to the sound of Christmas classics and fairy lights. It definitely...
From The Archives: Mr Pattman's Organ
Friday, 5 December 2025Over the summer, I was fortunate enough to visit the workshop of Harrison & Harrison, the local organ builders who constructed the organ which now...
Fine & County Durham and North Yorkshire Sponsors Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Friday, 5 December 2025We are delighted to confirm that Fine & Country Durham and North Yorkshire are proud sponsors of our upcoming production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang....
From the Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 5 December 2025Last weekend was the stunning Advent Processions, where the Cathedral starts in darkness. The music was outstanding and the soloists (Oliver R, Julia,...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 5 December 2025The Christmas season is upon us, and this week has marked the beginning of our festive celebrations. I was delighted to attend the Advent Procession on...
Pimlico House
Friday, 5 December 2025With one of the highlights of the Chorister's annual repertoire, advent began for Pimlico boarders on Saturday. Not all boarders would naturally have chosen...
From the Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 28 November 2025A focus for the Choristers this week has been preparing the music for this weekend's Advent Processions. This is an atmospheric service to mark the start...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 28 November 2025Last Friday evening, it was a pleasure to attend the Music Recital concert which featured soloists from across the year groups. The pupils performed with...
Wellbeing: Growth
Friday, 28 November 2025This week in LWE (Life & Wellbeing Education) Tutor Time, students continued to develop one of our key G.R.O.W.T.H. points: 'Resilience', with a particular...
Lodge House
Friday, 28 November 2025It's been another busy week in the beehive! Part-song singers are still basking in the light of their win. Crafts are being made. Decorations are starting...
Friends Business Club
Friday, 28 November 2025Did you know our Foundation has a Business Club, run by Friends of DCSF?
The Friends Business Club meets on the second Thursday of each month,...
The Friends Business Club meets on the second Thursday of each month,...
Pimlico House
Friday, 28 November 2025Sadly, due to illness, there is no report from Pimlico House this week. Miss Hinde and the team will be back next week with more news from Pimlico.
Zambezi Sunrise Trust
Friday, 28 November 2025Earlier this week, we received photos from OD John Gillette (P, 1980–85) and his wife, Joanne, who run the Zambezi Sunrise Trust, a charity supporting...
From The Archives: Henry Hardinge
Friday, 28 November 2025There is a dormitory in Poole House that, on the wooden board affixed above the door, proudly bears the name 'Hardinge 1797'. This refers to Henry Hardinge,...
Poole House
Friday, 28 November 2025It has been another busy week in the House, and the boys are still on a high from last week's House singing exploits. We had the pleasure on Tuesday morning...
DofE Pupils Trip to Ingram Valley
Friday, 28 November 2025The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Training Weekend took place on the 22nd and 23rd November. Two mini-busses packed with gleeful Bronze and Gold scheme...