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Issue: 2024/09/13
View another issueFriends Brunch 11am Wednesday
Friday, 13 September 2024Friends of DCSF Brunch at Poplar Garden Centre Wednesday, 18 September, 11:00 am
Join us for a relaxed brunch at Poplar Garden Centre in...
Join us for a relaxed brunch at Poplar Garden Centre in...
The Week Ahead
Friday, 13 September 2024Now in One Document - Durham School First, then Chorister School
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Bungites
Friday, 13 September 2024Here we are at the end of week 2 and it is fair to say that the boys are looking a little weary! I have had quite a few "I'm shattered, sir" responses...
From the Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 13 September 2024With the school and choir term now in full swing, it's been nice to see the Choristers settling into new classes and new environments.
One...
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The Caffinites
Friday, 13 September 2024A sense of tranquillity has settled over the House this week as our young gentlemen steadily get used to their timetables, new activities, and classroom...
Wellbeing - UK Savings Week
Friday, 13 September 2024In this week's Life & Wellbeing Tutor sessions, we discussed the effects of 'impulse buying.' According to a report from The Independent, the average...
From the Archives - What's in a Box?
Friday, 13 September 2024Frequently, items from Durham School's history make their way to the archive which are mysterious in their origins or purpose. For what reason, for example,...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 13 September 2024The first full week of the school year and we have got off to a flying start!
It was a pleasure to meet so many parents at our Meet the Staff...
It was a pleasure to meet so many parents at our Meet the Staff...
From the Principal
Friday, 13 September 2024We are well and truly back into the swing of things and pupils are getting on with all of the activities on offer.The busy games programme has begun and...
Poole House
Friday, 13 September 2024This week it has been pleasing to see the boys start to really settle into the routine of school and life in Poole house.
The boarding house...
The boarding house...
Lodge House
Friday, 13 September 2024Weekly goings on
Another lovely week in Lodge House.
At the beginning of last week, we gave all the girls in the House a golden...
Another lovely week in Lodge House.
At the beginning of last week, we gave all the girls in the House a golden...
MacLeod House
Friday, 13 September 2024A busy first full week with activities and after-school clubs starting.It has been encouraging to see so many girls sign up for these extra opportunities...
Pimlico
Friday, 13 September 2024Having completed the first full cycle of a timetable, term is certainly now in full swing. Extra-curricular activities have started and girls' prep diaries...
U14s in Final
Friday, 6 September 2024Our u14s Cricket team convincingly won both their Quarter and Semi final games on Wednesday. They will now play the County cup final on Monday morning...
School House
Friday, 6 September 2024Welcome to the first Bungites Friday Flyer of the year! Before I get going, and for those of you who do not know, the boys in School House are often referred...
Pimlico House
Friday, 6 September 2024We know it's September when fresh faces, happy chatter and impeccably organised school bags populate the corridors, studies and bedrooms of Pimlico House....
The Choristers
Friday, 6 September 2024The Choristers hit the ground running this new academic year, with their first rehearsal on Monday evening, and Evensongs starting on the first day of...
From the Archives (Cyril Watson)
Friday, 6 September 2024While clearing out some of the rear rooms of the Chorister School over the summer holidays, a travel trunk was uncovered belong to a 'Mr C. Watson.' This...
The Caffinites
Friday, 6 September 2024I would like to start by expressing my excitement at welcoming everyone back to the House. It's hard to believe that the first week has already flown by...
Friends Business Club – Meeting Thursday 12th September
Friday, 6 September 2024The Friends Business Club will hold its first meeting of 2024/5 on Thursday 12th September at 8 for 8.30 in the Orangery Cafe at Durham School.
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Macleod House
Friday, 6 September 2024What a busy first week it has been!
It has been lovely to meet all the new girls who have joined MacLeod this week, and to welcome back...
It has been lovely to meet all the new girls who have joined MacLeod this week, and to welcome back...
Poole House
Friday, 6 September 2024A huge welcome to everybody new and old in our Poole House Community. We look forward to another great year with the Poole House Boys and the families...
Lodge House
Friday, 6 September 2024Weekly goings on
What a wonderful week! It has been one of firsts, friendships and finding our feet, all wrapped up with a lot of excitement,...
What a wonderful week! It has been one of firsts, friendships and finding our feet, all wrapped up with a lot of excitement,...
From the Principal
Friday, 6 September 2024It is with mixed emotions that I write my first Friday Flyer entry of the year. I am delighted that we are back at school and the new academic year seems...
The Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 6 September 2024A very warm welcome back to everyone and particularly to all of our new families joining Chorister School. It has been a super week and it has been wonderful...
Lodge House
Friday, 5 July 2024'As One Door Closes, Another Door Opens'
It is strange to think that this is my last day in Pimlico, and I will take so many fond memories...
It is strange to think that this is my last day in Pimlico, and I will take so many fond memories...
From the Principal
Friday, 5 July 2024A fantastic week of activities for the pupils comes to an end; my thanks to the staff who have put such a varied diet on for them.
We also...
We also...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 5 July 2024The end of another academic year – it is quite astonishing that we are at this point!
All of the children have been involved in a wide...
All of the children have been involved in a wide...
From the Archives
Friday, 5 July 2024Today's Speech Day marks the 100th anniversary of the July 1924 Speech Day, which saw the laying of the foundation stone of the Durham School Chapel. To...
School House
Friday, 5 July 2024What a brilliant week it has been in school with the boys enjoying all sorts of activities Monday to Wednesday, a whole school trip to Flamingo Land yesterday,...
Poole House
Friday, 5 July 2024Dear Poole House Boys and Parents/Carers,
What a week. It has been absolutely brilliant to see all the boys throwing themselves into the many...
What a week. It has been absolutely brilliant to see all the boys throwing themselves into the many...
The Caffinites House
Friday, 5 July 2024As the school year ends, it is a time for reflection on the exciting events and activities that have marked this term. One of the standout experiences...
MacLeod House
Friday, 5 July 2024END OF TERM
Wow! The year as all of a sudden come to an end following a frantic and fun Activities Week. The girls have been busy both on and...
Wow! The year as all of a sudden come to an end following a frantic and fun Activities Week. The girls have been busy both on and...
Pimlico House
Friday, 5 July 2024With self-belief and opportunities, progress is yours for the taking.
As the academic year comes to a close, it is hard to believe that this...
As the academic year comes to a close, it is hard to believe that this...
From the Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 5 July 2024At this Evensong yesterday, four girls were admitted as Choristers into the Durham Cathedral Choir. Congratulations Celia, Rose, Iona and Elizabeth!
Durham School Week Ahead
Friday, 28 June 2024WEEK COMMENCING 1ST JULY AT DURHAM SCHOOL
Monday 1st July
(Timings tbc) Cricket 2nd XI vs Barnard...
Chorister School Week Ahead
Friday, 28 June 2024Chorister School
WEEK COMMENCING 1st JULY 2024
ACTIVITY WEEK FOR YEARS 3 TO 6
(Separate Timetables...
Pimlico House
Friday, 28 June 2024The boarders’ outdoor games and spontaneous dance-along-Karaoke of last weekend certainly gave us a flavour of what is ahead in the much-awaited...
Macleod House
Friday, 28 June 2024We have been enjoying the lovely weather this week and selling ice pops at lunchtimes which has proved a brilliant way to raise some money, but also keep...
From the Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 28 June 2024The penultimate week of the school term has been a busy one for the Choristers, who travelled up to St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh last Saturday 21st...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 28 June 2024This week's 'Move Up Day' was a great success and an opportunity for both pupils and staff to think about the new school year ahead. The staff...
From the Principal
Friday, 28 June 2024As I write the sun is shining on Top Ground where the School is taking part in our annual Sports Day. As ever, the events are keenly contested and there...
Poole House
Friday, 28 June 2024As we enter the last week of term and the celebrations begin to take place, the excitement levels of the boys (and staff) have begun to rise. It has been...
School House
Friday, 28 June 2024It’s Sports Day! This is always a great day with lots of our boys pushing themselves for those all important points. I look forward to updating...
The Caffinites
Friday, 28 June 2024I wanted to take a moment to share some highlights from the Year 7 Science Fair that took place on Wednesday.
Over the last couple of weeks, our...
Over the last couple of weeks, our...
From the Archives (Artworks)
Friday, 28 June 2024There have been a number of paintings of Durham School over the years, as any visitor to the Headmaster’s Office can attest. They indicate that while...
Week Ahead - Chorister School
Friday, 21 June 2024From the Archives - George Bendori
Friday, 21 June 2024During the 1939 Speech Day, Chorister School Headmaster Canon Ganderton made the following statement: “I think I should mention “George”,...
STEM DAY SUCCESS
Friday, 21 June 2024Some of our top Y8 and Y9 computer scientists competed in a STEM Day at Teesside University on Friday 14 June, alongside pupils from seven other local...
School House
Friday, 21 June 2024Today is one of my favourite days of the school year as Year 13 have now all finished their exams. For many, they can now begin to function as normal humans...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 21 June 2024Tuesday’s Science Fair was a great success and was a fantastic opportunity for pupil-centred learning. I was very impressed at the vast range of...