School
School House, affectionately known as “Bungites” after a previous Headmaster whose nickname was “Bung”, is one of the three boys’ Houses at Durham School. Situated right in the heart of the School in the main school building, one of the oldest parts of the School, it currently caters for approximately 100 day boys. The House commands some spectacular views over the main school sports ground (called The Playground).There is a resident 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 MP Alderson, BA, MA (Dunelm)
On leaving school, Mr Alderson went up to the University of Durham to read French and German, spending one year as a teaching assistant at a grammar school in Upper Austria. He continued his studies at Homerton College, Cambridge and the Pädagogische Akademie, Innsbruck with a PGCE with Austrian teachers’ certificate. He has completed a master’s degree on historical narratives and is currently conducting PhD research on sixteenth-century biographies of Luther at the University of Durham. Before joining Durham School, he spent three years at Derby Grammar School as the German Master and latterly as Director of Sixth-Form Studies. In his spare time Mr Alderson enjoys mountain-biking, skiing, running and wine.
Junior Housemaster
Mr PR Wilson, MA, BA (Cantab); PGCE
Mr Wilson gained his first degree at Christ’s College, Cambridge in 1974 and an MA in 1978. After working as a civil engineer for four years, he switched careers and studied for his PGCE at Brunel University. He had taught Mathematics in five different schools before his appointment as Head of Mathematics at Durham school in April 2004. Mr Wilson is keen on sport, has coached football in the past and coaches squash at Durham School.
Assistant Housemaster
Mr BM Mason, BEd
After leaving school, Mr Mason worked as a climbing and kayak instructor in an outdoor centre before completing a BEd degree in PE and Sports Science at De Montfort University. Having completed a season playing rugby for Vail Rugby Club, Colorado (USA), Mr Mason moved to Newcastle to work at Emmanuel College in Gateshead from where he was appointed to Durham School as Director of Sport. Mr Mason has represented the North of England at rugby (while at university) and Durham County (in spite of being a Yorkshire man) and now plays for Westoe Rugby Club. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities and is currently completing an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
The Houses
next event
Senior School Play: A Revue
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Testimonials
"Durham School offers a host of opportunities for all interests. Our son enjoys everything he has encountered – but especially music, where the dedication and the ability of the staff is remarkable. We can’t keep him away!"
Mr and Mrs Thorpe