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Issue: Farewell to Bow
View another issueFrom the Archives: Remembering Mike Weston
Tuesday, 3 June 2025This post was originally shared in January 2024, shortly after the death of Mike Weston, who passed away on December 24th 2023. We at Durham School were...
Archives Round Up - May
Friday, 30 May 2025Every month, our Archivist, Librarian and Clerk to the Governors, George receives new donations to the archives, as well as requests for research into...
From The Archives: Millie Lodge
Tuesday, 27 May 2025Last week's announcement of the new girls' house, Lodge House, was a truly historic one; it is especially significant because it coincides with International...
Durham School Celebrates Pupil Success at Annual Speech Day and Prize Giving
Saturday, 24 May 2025Guest of Honour - Dr Stephen Cronin and Acting Principal Mr Andrew Pearson
Durham School's Annual Speech Day and Prize Giving was a fitting...
Durham School's Annual Speech Day and Prize Giving was a fitting...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 23 May 2025As this short half term comes to an end, I want to congratulate the Choristers on all they've achieved in this short time. We've had residentials, school...
Wellbeing - Taking Care in the Sun
Friday, 23 May 2025As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it's important for parents to have ongoing conversations with their children about the importance of skin...
From The Archives: The Epilogue
Friday, 23 May 2025Today marks the 2025 Durham School Speech Day, transposed to a slightly earlier date in May rather than the typical June commemoration. In its original...
10% off School Sports Clothing
Friday, 23 May 2025It's that time of year again – our annual Early Bird Discount is returning and will be live from 1st June to 31st July 2025.
10% OFF...
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From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 23 May 2025Quite incredibly, another half term is drawing to a close and with the break comes a welcome moment to take stock ahead of a busy final half term of the...
Friends of Durham School Business Club
Friday, 23 May 2025Join us at the Friends Business Club at Durham School on Thursday 12th June at 8.00am in The Exhibition Room.
We're excited to welcome digital...
We're excited to welcome digital...
The Caffinites
Friday, 23 May 2025It has been a week filled with achievements and announcements, and I am proud to celebrate the successes of our pupils across a range of areas.
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MacLeod House
Friday, 23 May 2025This half term seems to have come and gone in a flash! Many fixtures, regattas, rehearsals and trips have been happening and keeping the girls busy. We...
Lodge House
Friday, 23 May 2025Another week has flown by at particular speed, but not without things to celebrate and remember.
Lodge House Rowing
Good luck to...
Lodge House Rowing
Good luck to...
Bungites
Friday, 23 May 2025It is hard to believe that it is half term already as it only feels like 2 minutes since Easter! On the whole, the weather has been awesome here in School,...
Poole House
Friday, 23 May 2025Another lovely sunny week in Poole House this week, the Year 11 and 13s are still working hard and all appears to be going well. It is brilliant to see...
Pimlico House
Friday, 23 May 2025The past four weeks constitute the shortest half term I've ever known. Intense and demanding, they have certainly kept us all on our toes with the usual...
From the Principal
Friday, 23 May 2025The half term draws to a close with our traditional Abbey Service in the Cathedral and then a few hours later, the showpiece event of the Summer –...
From The Archives : The Foundation of Bow
Tuesday, 20 May 2025Those walking along the North Bailey road from the Durham Marketplace to the Chorister School will find, just next to the Assembly Rooms Theatre, two buildings...
Poole House
Friday, 16 May 2025Exam season is in full flow. The Year 11s have had an incredibly busy week with around seven exams. It has been pleasing to see so many pupils making the...
From The Archives: Henry Champion de Crespigny
Friday, 16 May 2025The two names above are from the Durham School logbook, where students' names are recorded upon admittance. The names are that of Henry Champion de Crespigny...
The Caffinites
Friday, 16 May 2025Exam season is in full swing this week for our Year 11 and 13 pupils, and it is encouraging to see many of them taking advantage of the opportunity to...
MacLeod House
Friday, 16 May 2025It has been another fast and furious week in MacLeod with the Year 10 Pizza Social, cricket fixtures and many preparing for the regatta this weekend. I...
Wellbeing - Mental Health Awareness Week
Friday, 16 May 2025During this year's Mental Health Awareness Week, themed around community, Durham School UK and Durham School Dubai have come together in a meaningful and...
Pimlico House
Friday, 16 May 2025It is a real pleasure this week to be able to announce our new Monitor team in Pimlico and indeed Head of School as follows:
Head of School:...
Head of School:...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 16 May 2025Our Y6 and Y4 Choristers have been away on residentials this week, enjoying some outdoor adventures with their classmates. The weather held up for them...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 16 May 2025Today, Pre-Prep children and staff have had a fun dance-a-thon in their fantastic animal costumes, raising money for the Born Free Foundation. The day...
Lodge House
Friday, 16 May 2025A huge thanks to those who attended and helped at our VE Day celebration on Friday. It was a wonderful afternoon with lots of cake, tea, laughter and chatter....
Monitor and Senior Appointments
Friday, 16 May 2025Bungites
Friday, 16 May 2025The penultimate week of the summer half term has been another busy one. Exams have dominated the chat for our seniors, while spending every possible minute...
From The Headmaster
Friday, 16 May 2025Today I had the pleasure of announcing the results of the Monitor appointment process. My colleagues and I had scrutinised letters and interviewed candidates...
From The Archives: Charlie Adamson
Monday, 12 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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Pimlico House
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...
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...
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...