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Issue: 17/05/24
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Friday, 17 May 2024Exam 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...
From the Principal
Friday, 17 May 2024Today sees the end of formal teaching for the Upper Sixth as they move into their period of study leave as A Level exams begin in earnest. Yesterday we...
MacLeod House
Friday, 17 May 2024We have been extremely busy this week with the Year 12 girls leading a variety of activities for Mental Health Awareness Week. The girls have been using...
Pimlico House
Friday, 17 May 2024Thank you to Miss Maya for her reflection below on recent Pimlico life:
I want to start this flyer by congratulating every student in Pimlico sitting...
I want to start this flyer by congratulating every student in Pimlico sitting...
Poole House
Friday, 17 May 2024Dear Poole House Boys and Parents/Carers,
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) has been up and running this week and the Year 12s have been running...
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) has been up and running this week and the Year 12s have been running...
Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 17 May 2024Last Saturday saw boys and girls come together for the final Chorister Experience Day of the academic year, where local schoolchildren get a chance to...
School House
Friday, 17 May 2024The penultimate week of the summer Half-Term has been a bit of an emotional one. Today we say goodbye to Year 13 who begin their study leave this afternoon....
From the Archives
Friday, 17 May 2024Tomorrow marks the centenary anniversary of Poole House, which was officially founded in September 1924. Second Master R.J.H. Poole had retired earlier...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 17 May 2024Our Year 4 and Year 6 pupils have enjoyed their outdoor adventures this week. The trips were filled with activities that challenged them physically and...
The Caffinites House
Friday, 10 May 2024With the exit of the Year 11 boys, the House has been quiet this week but there has been a significant shift in mentality as we now begin the serious end...
DCSF Wellbeing
Friday, 10 May 2024The Importance of Student Voice in Education
This week, students have been given the opportunity to share their opinions on the various topics covered...
This week, students have been given the opportunity to share their opinions on the various topics covered...
Medical Tracker
Friday, 10 May 2024Medical Tracker - First Aid incidents and medication administration notifications
To improve how we notify parents of any first aid incidents and/or...
To improve how we notify parents of any first aid incidents and/or...
From the Principal
Friday, 10 May 2024Another busy week comes to an end and it is a joy that Summer has finally arrived. This week the Choristers made their way to London to take part in the...
Pimlico House
Friday, 10 May 2024Whilst the bank holiday may have been a quiet lull in many people’s busy schedules, it certainly didn’t seem that way for Pimlico girls. The...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 10 May 2024This shorter week has certainly not diminished the levels of enthusiasm and activity at Chorister School.
For our Cathedral Choristers, the experience...
For our Cathedral Choristers, the experience...
MacLeod House
Friday, 10 May 2024I hope everyone enjoyed a nice Bank Holiday weekend! The shorter week has certainly not been less busy than any others. Mrs Gowland and I have been interviewing...
Poole House
Friday, 10 May 2024Dear Poole House Boys and Parents/Carers,
This week has been a much quieter week in Poole House both in terms of activities and noise level. That...
This week has been a much quieter week in Poole House both in terms of activities and noise level. That...
School House
Friday, 10 May 2024The good weather this week has meant that the House has turned into a giant kiln, so it is a good job we have the largest playground in Durham City for...
Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 10 May 2024This week has been a whirlwind of excitement for the Choristers, filled with both the familiar rhythm of regular services and the anticipation of their...
From the Archives
Friday, 10 May 2024The pre-1844 history of Durham School is lightly sketched, and while the line of Headmasters of both Durham School and the Chorister School stretches back...
School House
Friday, 3 May 2024This week has very much felt like a Summer Term week with lots of outdoor sports, music concerts and exams! Perhaps the biggest indicator that Summer has...
The Caffinites House
Friday, 3 May 2024Year 11 tasted their first exams this week with Design and Technology alongside Art taking place very early in the exam season. Certainly, the Year 11...
From the Archives
Friday, 3 May 2024Many former students have given back to the school, but few have had as big an influence over the core of Durham School as Anthony Salvin, who was responsible...
Poole House
Friday, 3 May 2024Dear Poole House Boys and Parents/Carers,
As we enter exam season, we wish the Year 11s, some of whom have already started their GCSEs this week,...
As we enter exam season, we wish the Year 11s, some of whom have already started their GCSEs this week,...
Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 3 May 2024The next few weeks have and will see the Choristers go further afield to share their musical talent and join other Churches in choral worship.
Last...
Last...
MacLeod House
Friday, 3 May 2024I cannot quite believe that we are in May already, but I know everyone will be grateful for the long weekend (reminder – School is closed on Monday)....
Pimlico House
Friday, 3 May 2024In her outstanding Marsden speech on Gen Z, also delivered in Chapel with a winning combination of charisma and poise, Sophia M pointed out that hers is...
From the Principal
Friday, 3 May 2024Some cricket is finally being played this week and this morning the U15s won a thrilling game against St Wilfrid's in the semi-finals of the National...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 3 May 2024We have enjoyed inviting our Pre-prep parents to Bow this week for book looks and swimming demonstrations. There’s something very special about having...
Support Seb!
Friday, 26 April 2024Hello everyone. You may have seen, I have been in Zambia volunteering at a school. This school is called Linda Community School. Schooling in Zambia is...
The Caffinites House
Friday, 26 April 2024In the top ten most difficult things to do when at school, public speaking would definitely be in the top three. In that respect, congratulations must...
School House
Friday, 26 April 2024Finally, the sun is shining on Bungites and, once the playground has healed well enough for football, School House will be an oasis of peace and quiet!...
From the Principal
Friday, 26 April 2024The sun is finally shining as I write and I hope that the delayed start to the cricket season gets underway soon. Other activities continue apace and it...
Pimlico House
Friday, 26 April 2024What a week! I'm sure I spend every Friday saying that – it never seems to be a quiet one and always warrants some sort of celebration, and how...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 26 April 2024Another week has passed by at an astonishing speed and everyone is settled back into routine.
On Monday, Years 5 and 6 enjoyed their Roman day...
On Monday, Years 5 and 6 enjoyed their Roman day...
MacLeod House
Friday, 26 April 2024Another busy week in MacLeod and lots to report on.
It has been a pleasure to proofread so many Year 12 School Monitor applications and letters...
It has been a pleasure to proofread so many Year 12 School Monitor applications and letters...
Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 26 April 2024This week saw the regular series of rehearsals and services now term has well and truly started again; the Choristers are back to their daily duties.
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From the Archives
Friday, 26 April 2024Last weekend saw the London Marathon, a significant sporting event that has been going on since 1981. The race is also significant within the history of...
Poole House
Friday, 26 April 2024Dear Poole House Boys and Parents/Carers,
Yet another excellent week in Poole House with lots to celebrate. Unfortunately, the weather still hasn...
Yet another excellent week in Poole House with lots to celebrate. Unfortunately, the weather still hasn...
From the Principal
Friday, 19 April 2024Pupils have returned in good heart to Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation this week, and despite the challenging weather the term has got off to a good...
Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 19 April 2024Whilst the probationers enjoyed a full three-week Easter holiday, 27 Choristers and Chorister Elects remained resident in school to sing for Holy Week....
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 19 April 2024Welcome back to school and the start of the Summer Term. Whilst not as warm as we hoped it might have been for our return, the bright mornings and evenings,...
DCSF Wellbeing
Friday, 19 April 2024Stress is a natural reaction triggered by facing challenges or demands, whether they're physical, emotional, or mental. It's your body's response...
From the Archives
Friday, 19 April 2024The year 2024 is bringing us a good deal of centenary anniversaries, including the laying of the foundation stone in the Chapel, the construction of Poole...
MacLeod House
Friday, 19 April 2024A very warm welcome back to the Summer Term! We are very much looking forward to all that it brings: cricket and rowing fixtures, trips, pizza socials,...
Poole House
Friday, 19 April 2024Dear Poole House Boys and Parents/Carers,
It has been a lovely week back in Poole House, it was a pleasure to see so many happy faces on Monday...
It has been a lovely week back in Poole House, it was a pleasure to see so many happy faces on Monday...
Debate Society Victory
Friday, 19 April 2024Adam A and Molly H (Year 12) won the Novice Schools Final at the Durham Schools 24 Debating Competition organised by Durham University. After finding their...
Pimlico House
Friday, 19 April 2024With the Easter holidays firmly behind us, Pimlico House is now back in the swing of things. Year 13s have just completed two days of mock exams and our...
The Caffinites House
Friday, 19 April 2024Welcome back, everyone! Despite the awful weather, I hope you all had a very enjoyable and restful holiday.
Over the Easter break, I had the opportunity...
Over the Easter break, I had the opportunity...
School House
Friday, 19 April 2024Living in the North East of England has many perks - great people, fantastic coastlines, NUFC, and lots to see and do, however, it is not unfair to say...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 22 March 2024From the Year 2 Wild Rumpus Day to House Football and Netball, to the Pre-prep House Easter Challenge and the Dean’s Public Speaking Competition...