Caffinites
Caffinites House, one of the three boys' Houses at Durham School, is clearly visible behind the privet hedge as you approach Durham School along Quarryheads Lane from the direction of our Preparatory School. It is an elegant sandstone building dating back to 1913-14 and is currently 'home from home' for some 100 day boys. It owes its unusual name to Benjamin Charles Caffin, Second Master of the School from 1863 until 1877.There is a Housemaster in overall charge of the House, a Junior Housemaster who is in charge of the pastoral care of the boys in Years 7 and 8 and an Assistant Housemaster in charge of Years 10 and 11.Housemaster
Mr G Hallam, BSc (Leeds); QTS
After gaining a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics at Trinity and All Saints, Leeds University in 1995, Mr. Hallam began his teaching career at Cundall Manor Preparatory School in North Yorkshire. He joined the Maths department at Durham School in September 1997 and was appointed Housemaster of The Caffinites in January 2001. In his spare time Mr. Hallam plays cricket for Northumberland CCC. He is married to Donna who is Head of Year at St. Thomas More RC High School in North Shields. Mr. and Mrs. Hallam have two small children - a daughter, Hannah, and a son, Patrick.
Junior Housemaster
Mr I J Campbell B.Eng. (Bangor), PGCE
Originally from Barrow-In-Furness in Cumbria, Mr Campbell took his first degree in Engineering at the University of Wales, Bangor. Following his PGCE at Bangor, he was appointed as teacher of Physics at Durham School in 2004. Since then, Mr Campbell has coached rugby and tennis, and was appointed as Junior Housemaster of the Caffinites in January 2008.
Assistant Housemaster
Mr Colin Fordyce, BSc (Heriot-Watt)
After completing an Honours degree in Mathematics at Heriott-Watt University, Edinburgh in 1999, Mr Fordyce took a year out to set up and manage swimming lessons for Ravelston Sports Club, Edinburgh. After completing his PGCE (Mathematics) course at The University of Edinburgh in 2001, he taught Mathematics and coached swimming at The Mary Erskine School, Edinburgh. He joined the Maths department at Durham School in September 2004 where he is now also Assistant Housemaster of The Caffinites, assistant examination officer and master in charge of swimming.
The Houses
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Senior School Play: A Revue
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Testimonials
"Since James has been at Durham School, we have noticed a dramatic change in his willingness to learn and listen. He has matured beyond our expectations. This transformation occurred within the first year at Durham School."
Mr Bryn Whyte