Issue: 2025 05 09
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Friday, 9 May 2025Last week ended on a pleasant note of conviviality as all Pimlico boarders met up with their peers in the boys' houses to enjoy marshmallows around the...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 9 May 2025I hope all our pupils, families, and staff enjoyed a restful and enjoyable Bank Holiday Monday. The extra day gave everyone a chance to recharge before...
Poole House
Friday, 9 May 2025The week, although it was only 4 days, has been incredibly busy. Over the long weekend the boarders had a social evening with all boarders from Pimlico...
From The Archives: VE Day
Friday, 9 May 2025This week has seen the country celebrating VE Day, marking 80 years since the end of World War II. Despite the time that has passed, it is still possible...
MacLeod House
Friday, 9 May 2025We are thrilled that our new ping pong table has arrived and the girls are already embracing the fun with friendly competitiveness! We look forward to...
Bungites
Friday, 9 May 2025It's been a week of mixed emotions in Bungites with two of our year groups beginning their study leave, lots of pupils out representing the school, the...
The Caffinites
Friday, 9 May 2025There seems to be a very discrete amount of leaving this week, and not a great deal of fuss or noise has been made, but our two exam groups leave us at...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 9 May 2025Summer term is now in full swing with the Choristers taking part in various sporting fixtures outside of their academic and Chorister duties.
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Lodge House
Friday, 9 May 2025This week we had the last official day for the Year 11's and the Year 13's. I always get quite reflective at this time of the year, seeing how pupils have...
Wellbeing and VE Day
Friday, 9 May 2025VE Day, marked on May 8th, offers us an important opportunity not only to reflect on the end of World War II in Europe, but also to consider the lasting...
From the Principal
Friday, 9 May 2025Earlier this week I was fortunate to attend a presentation by Jim Lawless, a former lawyer who now works as a motivational speaker. Leaving aside the obvious...
From The Archives: Charlie Adamson
Thursday, 8 May 2025In looking at the history of Bow School- and in talking with various Old Bowites- the figure who stands out the most is Charlie Adamson. Adamson had been...
Wellbeing - Ambassador Applications
Friday, 2 May 2025We would like to remind you that today marks the deadline for applications for the position of Wellbeing Ambassador for our Year 12 students. These leadership...
MacLeod House
Friday, 2 May 2025I hope everyone had a lovely Easter break; we were certainly lucky with the weather in Durham and I have heard lots of exciting stories from the girls...
From The Archives: Jared Armstrong
Friday, 2 May 2025The school was saddened to hear of the death of Jared Armstrong, who passed away on the 9th April 2025 at the age of 99. Armstrong attended Durham School...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 2 May 2025Welcome back to school and the start of the Summer term. The bright mornings and evenings, freshly mown grass and blossom on the trees are a welcome sight...
Poole House
Friday, 2 May 2025What a wonderful week in the house. It is such a pleasure to see the boys back and full of the joys of spring; the wonderful weather outside has made a...
The Caffinites
Friday, 2 May 2025Some Year 11 students experienced their first exams this week, with Design and Technology alongside Art and Drama taking place very early in the exam season....
Friends of Durham School Business Club
Friday, 2 May 2025Join the Friends Business Club at Durham School on Thursday, 8th of May, 8am in The Exhibition Room.
We are delighted to welcome Dr Noura Al...
We are delighted to welcome Dr Noura Al...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 2 May 2025In the middle week of the Easter holidays the Choristers came back to work for the very busy Holy Week.
On the first weekend, they sung at...
On the first weekend, they sung at...
Pimlico House
Friday, 2 May 2025As we gallop through the first week of the summer term, the Easter break rapidly fades into a distant memory. However, I do recall that people seemed energized...
Lodge House
Friday, 2 May 2025It's been a lovely week hearing all about the adventures and happenings of the Easter break. From Rowing Camps in Rotterdam to Confirmation services in...
Bungites
Friday, 2 May 2025As close to a perfect start to the summer term as we could have wished for; the weather has been great, lots of cricket, the start of external exams (possibly...
Any Old Suitcases?
Friday, 2 May 2025The Zambezi Sunrise Trust are taking more kit out to Zambia and would welcome any old suitcases you may have - particularly large ones.
Thanks...
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From the Principal
Friday, 2 May 2025It was a busy Easter holiday that came after a long term and the range of activities that took place illustrate what makes the Foundation so special. There...
Exclusive Private Healthcare Offer for members of the DCSF Community – Support Your School While Protecting Your Health
Thursday, 24 April 2025We're delighted to offer you an exclusive opportunity to access premium private healthcare through our new partnership with Gameplan Health.
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The Caffinites
Friday, 4 April 2025There hasn't been a day this week without some form of House competition, and as a result, there are plenty of boys out there with tired legs. However,...
MacLeod House
Friday, 4 April 2025It has been another busy week to round off a busy term at Durham School and in MacLeod House!
We hope that our MacLeod Family who were celebrating...
We hope that our MacLeod Family who were celebrating...
Poole House
Friday, 4 April 2025What a wonderful week in Poole House it has been, The week started with the much anticipated Dunelm run and it was a excellent day all round. A full report...
Wellbeing - What is Exam Stress and its Causes?
Friday, 4 April 2025As we approach the summer term, it's important to acknowledge that exam stress can be particularly challenging for our students. With both GCSE and A Level...
Bungites
Friday, 4 April 2025It certainly has not been a wind-down week here in school and I cannot thank the boys enough for how they have managed to maintain their effort right up...
Lodge House
Friday, 4 April 2025The Dunelm Run
This week started off with a BANG! The prestigious Dunelm Cross Country run took place on Monday afternoon and the event did...
This week started off with a BANG! The prestigious Dunelm Cross Country run took place on Monday afternoon and the event did...
From the Principal
Friday, 4 April 2025The highlight of the week was the Marsden Public Speaking competition. This is the eleventh year that the competition has been held and I can confidently...
Pimlico House
Friday, 4 April 2025The week has been a true showcase of the many interests and talents in Pimlico House.
Marsden Public Speaking Competition
Starting...
Marsden Public Speaking Competition
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From The Archives: The Budworth Album
Friday, 4 April 2025Today is a significant day in the history of Durham School as we bid farewell to Kieran McLaughlin, under whose time as Headmaster the school has grown...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 4 April 2025As the school term draws to an end, I can't even begin to list all the academic and sporting achievements of the Choristers, there's just that many!
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Durham Eye
Friday, 4 April 2025Lucy G (Y13) and her team from the award-winning pupil newspaper, The Durham Eye have published their Spring Term Edition – which is available to...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 4 April 2025It has been something of a whirlwind week at Chorister School and here we are on the last day of term. I was delighted on Wednesday evening to be able...
Lodge House
Friday, 28 March 2025This week seems to have gone extremely fast, and it's hard to believe that we are only one week away from the Easter Holidays.
Weekly goings...
Weekly goings...
From The Archives: Hillard and McKenzie
Friday, 28 March 2025As the term draws to a close, we must shortly bid a sad farewell to Principal Kieran McLaughlin, who has ably steered Durham School and the DCSF since...
Pimlico House
Friday, 28 March 2025The boarders' trip out to Roseberry Topping last Sunday brought a smile to faces and an injection of much needed oxygen as we approach the end of a long...
MacLeod House
Friday, 28 March 2025HOUSE NETBALL – CLEAN SWEEP!
Well done to the senior girls who won their House Netball competition making it a MacLeod clean sweep in...
Well done to the senior girls who won their House Netball competition making it a MacLeod clean sweep in...
Wellbeing - Understanding Microaggressions
Friday, 28 March 2025Understanding Microaggressions: A Key Component of Emotional and Social Learning
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, comments...
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, comments...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 28 March 2025In the Cathedral it's been a busy week, with our boys singing in the Solomon Evensong and Procession for St Cuthbert on Friday, and our girls in the Sung...
Bungites
Friday, 28 March 2025Welcome once again to this week's Bungites Friday Flyer. It has been a slightly odd week in the house with many of the boys absent due to representing...