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Issue: 2025 03 14
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Friday, 14 March 2025Many congratulations to all the girls who have been performing or helping with tech support in the School Production of Pygmalian this week. What a show...
Wellbeing - Students' Digital Wellbeing
Friday, 14 March 2025Addressing the Growing Concern of "Doom scrolling" and Supporting Our Students' Digital Wellbeing.
In today's fast-paced digital world, many...
In today's fast-paced digital world, many...
Poole House
Friday, 14 March 2025A wonderful week in the house this week with lots going on. Well done to all the boys involved in the school production of Pygmalion, it was truly outstanding....
The Caffinites
Friday, 14 March 2025Science Week
This week marked the celebration of Science Week, which brought an exciting opportunity for students to explore various scientific...
This week marked the celebration of Science Week, which brought an exciting opportunity for students to explore various scientific...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 14 March 2025As most weeks are, this week has been busy for the Cathedral Choristers. There's been school trips, fixtures, rehearsals, music exams, all on top of their...
Bungites
Friday, 14 March 2025Welcome to this week's round up of all things Bungites and I hope everyone has enjoyed the near tropical weather this week. Indeed, the boys have seized...
Pimlico House
Friday, 14 March 2025Open Day
Open Day on Saturday morning set the tone for what has since been a busy few days. Pimlico guides were brilliant at keeping themselves,...
Open Day on Saturday morning set the tone for what has since been a busy few days. Pimlico guides were brilliant at keeping themselves,...
Lodge House
Friday, 14 March 2025Last Friday we welcomed in Erin from St Cuthbert's Hospice who talked to the girls about the valuable work they do for our community. In the last few weeks...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 14 March 2025As last week drew to a close, the School Choirs made their way to Ryton to perform in the Music Festival. Their performances were nothing short of exceptional,...
OD Dylan Returns to Share University Advice
Friday, 14 March 2025Thank you to Dylan Eyers BS (S 2016-23) OD, who came in this morning to talk with Y12 pupils about Lancaster University and university life in general....
From The Archives (1981 Rugby Tour of America)
Friday, 14 March 2025We are always grateful at the Foundation for donations to the School's Archives; this is why at the recent OD London Dinner I was particularly pleased...
From the Principal
Friday, 14 March 2025It was a delight to see the whole school production of Pygmalion this week and it was a real triumph to see such confident and skilled performances. The...
MacLeod House
Friday, 7 March 2025It has been lovely to have the girls back in MacLeod this week after what I hope was a restful break for them. The Year 13 girls have been busy with their...
From The Archives (Reading Week)
Friday, 7 March 2025This week marked Reading Week, with World Book Day falling on the Thursday. Durham School has had more than its fair share of literary alumni, and the...
Poole House
Friday, 7 March 2025It has been a good week back in Poole House.
The boys have been making the most of the outside space we have and it has been pleasant to see...
The boys have been making the most of the outside space we have and it has been pleasant to see...
Wellbeing - National Careers Week 2025
Friday, 7 March 2025National Careers Week 2025
As part of National Careers Week, we have been celebrating all things career-related at Durham Cathedral Schools...
As part of National Careers Week, we have been celebrating all things career-related at Durham Cathedral Schools...
From the Principal
Friday, 7 March 2025The week seems to have flown by here at DCSF and as ever, we were back with the usual range of activities at the school.
The Upper Sixth returned...
The Upper Sixth returned...
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 7 March 2025Over the last few weeks, some of our Choristers have been competing at Ryton Music Festival in various vocal and instrumental classes. Well done to all...
Bungites
Friday, 7 March 2025The first week of a very short term is already under our belts and, in true Durham School style, it has flown by. Due to everything going on this week...
The Caffinites
Friday, 7 March 2025As an avid reader and someone who likes to tell stories, this is my favourite week of the academic year. I take such pleasure in sharing favourite books...
Pimlico House
Friday, 7 March 2025The Beauty of Durham School
Every now and then it takes a fresh pair of eyes to be reminded of the privilege of being in a school such as ours....
Every now and then it takes a fresh pair of eyes to be reminded of the privilege of being in a school such as ours....
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 7 March 2025The highlight of the week across both sites has undoubtedly been World Book Day, where we all dressed up as an adjective. I was delighted to see how much...
Alexander Armstrong 'I'm really angry about Starmer's private school tax'
Friday, 7 March 2025Alexander, who recently headed up a star-studded OD performance of Handel's Messiah at Durham Cathedral in aid of post choristership bursaries at Durham...
Lodge House
Friday, 7 March 2025Weekly Goings on
This week has been the mock exams for the Year 13s. It has been strangely quiet without them bustling around the house and...
This week has been the mock exams for the Year 13s. It has been strangely quiet without them bustling around the house and...
Chorister School Week Ahead
Friday, 21 February 2025Wellbeing - Photography as a Way to Relax and Connect
Friday, 21 February 2025This week's student Wellness Wednesday post focused on the therapeutic benefits of photography as a way to relax and engage with both the indoors and outdoors....
From The Cathedral Choristers
Friday, 21 February 2025A Royal Occasion
Durham Cathedral is honoured to host the Royal Maundy Service on Thursday, 17 April 2025, marking a historic occasion as His...
Durham Cathedral is honoured to host the Royal Maundy Service on Thursday, 17 April 2025, marking a historic occasion as His...
Lodge House
Friday, 21 February 2025Weekly Goings on
Another busy week in Lodge House, although I must say a little quieter than the last (phew!)! We were greeted with the Presentation...
Another busy week in Lodge House, although I must say a little quieter than the last (phew!)! We were greeted with the Presentation...
Bungites
Friday, 21 February 2025Here we are at the end of what feels like the longest term in school history! Though this is obviously not the case, the dark, cold and wet days have not...
From the Headmistress of Chorister School
Friday, 21 February 2025I am particularly proud that education at Chorister School is full of character, creativity and ambition. Numerous events this week have demonstrated this...
Poole House
Friday, 21 February 2025Well, what a half term. It was incredible.
The boys have been superb throughout the term and have managed to squeeze in a huge amount, from...
The boys have been superb throughout the term and have managed to squeeze in a huge amount, from...
Pimlico House
Friday, 21 February 2025Sixth Form Dinner
The awards distributed at the sixth form dinner last Saturday night certainly acted as a stark reminder that year 13 are speeding...
The awards distributed at the sixth form dinner last Saturday night certainly acted as a stark reminder that year 13 are speeding...
MacLeod House
Friday, 21 February 2025It has been a long and incredibly busy half term!
From House Swimming, to mock examinations, from sporting fixtures and events to drama production...
From House Swimming, to mock examinations, from sporting fixtures and events to drama production...
The Caffinites
Friday, 21 February 2025As we approach the half-term break, it is clear that this has been a long and demanding term. With assessments, competitions, and events keeping everyone...
From The Archives (The Durham School Locomotive)
Friday, 21 February 2025One of the more iconic symbols of Durham School is the large nameplate that stands in the Porter's Lodge near the entrance of the School. To paraphrase...
From the Principal
Friday, 21 February 2025A long and busy half term finally comes to an end and I think we will all breathe a sigh of relief when the Cathedral service marks the start of the holiday....
MacLeod House
Friday, 14 February 2025It has been a fast and furious week in MacLeod with many events, fixtures and challenges for the girls to be involved in.
News from MacLeod...
News from MacLeod...
From The Archives (The Voice Trials)
Friday, 14 February 2025From the Archives (Voice Trials)
Last week saw the wonderful production of Handel's Messiah at Durham Cathedral, which saw Durham and Chorister...
Last week saw the wonderful production of Handel's Messiah at Durham Cathedral, which saw Durham and Chorister...
Wellbeing - Swapping to Healthier Snacks
Friday, 14 February 2025As part of our ongoing commitment to the health and wellbeing of our students at DCSF, this week's Wellness Wednesday focuses on making simple, yet impactful,...
Bungites
Friday, 14 February 2025School House News
Lots of excitement in the house this week with both the junior disco and the Sixth Form Dinner taking place. It would be fair...
Lots of excitement in the house this week with both the junior disco and the Sixth Form Dinner taking place. It would be fair...
Poole House
Friday, 14 February 2025As we enter the last week of what has been an incredibly busy and long half term, the Pooleites are nearly running on empty. However, this has not stopped...
The Caffinites
Friday, 14 February 2025The theme of the week for our House would definitely be 'busy'.
There have been a raft of activities that the boys have been involved in and...
There have been a raft of activities that the boys have been involved in and...
School Shop Discount
Friday, 14 February 2025Just in time for Half term, we have some good news for parents.
Attached is a flyer with a discount code to be used in the school web shop....
Attached is a flyer with a discount code to be used in the school web shop....
Reading Week - 3rd - 7th March 2025
Friday, 14 February 2025The theme of this year's Reading Week is "Celebrating the Classics".
Throughout the week we celebrate reading and promote discussions around...
Throughout the week we celebrate reading and promote discussions around...
Lodge House
Friday, 14 February 2025Lodge House Rowing Fundraiser
This week has been an even busier week than normal (which is hard to believe, I know) and was kicked off with...
This week has been an even busier week than normal (which is hard to believe, I know) and was kicked off with...