Old Dunelmian News
"Summer dress" announced by Head of School (24 May 2010)
Friday 21 May saw an ancient tradition revived when Head of School Tom Newbould announced to his fellow pupils after the afternoon chapel service that the time had come for them to switch to "summer dress".
This good news came as a result of the exceptionally fine and warm weather over the past week (which all too often coincides with the start of the public examination period). In recent times the decision to relax the rules on dress has been strictly in the hands of the Headmaster.
However, current Head, Mr Martin George, himself a former pupil of the School, decided that this was one matter which the Head of School was perfectly capable of deciding and thereby restored an ancient tradition.
Summer dress still requires the pupils to follow strict guidelines on uniform and is not a free-for-all! Blazers no longer need to be worn and either shirt sleeves can be neatly rolled up or sleeveless shirts or blouses worn. Boys must continue to wear their ties. At all events, if the warm spell continues, all our pupils will be grateful for Tom's announcement on Friday - especially our examination candidates!
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Old Dunelmian returns to give astronomy lecture (14 May 2010)
Latest meeting of the Tristram Society
Two former pupils play for England Saxons against Ireland "A" (06 February 2010)
Micky Young and Geoff Parling both appear in impressive win
Death of a very distinguished Old Dunelmian (29 January 2010)
Flt-Lt Leslie Stephenson dies aged 88 years
25 Years of Girls at Durham School (27 January 2010)
A real cause for celebration!
Matthew Peacock (OD) in the news (08 October 2009)
Streetwise Opera wins Times/Gramophone Award
Gordon Bell (OD 1941-45) remembered (05 October 2009)
Wonderful thanksgiving service in School Chapel
Death of Gordon Bell (OD 1941-45) announced (24 September 2009)
Memorial Service in Chapel on 30th September
130 guests attend annual Old Dunelmian Dinner (17 September 2009)
Mr Nick Gedye elected OD Vice-President
OD XI beat 1st XI on the Playground (30 June 2009)
3 wicket win for former pupils
OD Visit by Reverend Linton (29 June 2009)
"Nearly nonogenarian" revisits his former House
England Try for "Young" OD (01 June 2009)
Micky Young scores winning try at Twickenham
Young OD honoured in New Year's Awards List (12 January 2009)
OBE for Andrew Thomson
5 a-side football at Wembley Stadium (26 November 2008)
Unforgettable day for young OD squad
Service of Remembrance 2008 (13 November 2008)
Former pupils honoured at memorable service
Young ODs to play at Wembley Stadium (06 November 2008)
Lucky draw sees 5-a-side team through to finals of national competition
Pimlico House win the House Singing Competition (06 October 2007)
Narrow victory for girls in nail-biting contest
Old Dunelmians feature in Newcastle Falcons Sevens Success (28 August 2007)
3 ODs play in prestigious Middlesex Sevens Tournament
Charity Music Spectacular in March 2007 at The Sage Gateshead (22 December 2006)
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