Recent Senior School News
All Rugby Fixtures CANCELLED on (03 February 2012)
Saturday 4 February due to weather
Congratulations to Geoff Parling OD (02 February 2012)
England squad selection for the first Six Nations game v Scotland on Saturday
‘Himalayan Extreme for Beginners’ (01 February 2012)
A talk by Dave Turnbull OD on Saturday 21 April
The Langley Foundation Launch Evening Saturday 17 March (01 February 2012)
Join our Guest of Honour, Actor and Former Pupil, Ian Hogg OD
Going for Gold (31 January 2012)
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Olympic Song for London ‘Twenty-One-Two’ (31 January 2012)
Sung by Durham School in support of St. Cuthbert’s Hospice
Musical lunchtime recitals for all to enjoy (31 January 2012)
Join us in the Music Studio
Friends Burns Night Supper Success (30 January 2012)
Annual homage to the Bard
February 2012 eNewsletter Free Prize Draw (30 January 2012)
Win an exclusive, handmade ‘Crushed Chilli’ glass ‘crackle’ bowl!
The Pilgrims Cup Charity Hockey Match (30 January 2012)
A Battle of the Sexes - Thursday 15 March 2012, 5.15 p.m.
Join the Friends 100 Club – you could win £100! (29 January 2012)
Have a little fun and help the Friends to help the School!
Reading Week welcomes leading authors and editors (28 January 2012)
Monday 27 February to Friday 2 March
Adult Piano Tuition by OD (27 January 2012)
Beginners welcome too!
‘Six Weeks’ talk by Historian & Author John Lewis-Stempel (26 January 2012)
Friday 2 March at 7 p.m.
U21 North Girls' Hockey selection for Lyndsay Connor (26 January 2012)
One of the youngest recruits to the squad
Durham School Sixth Form launch Facebook Page (25 January 2012)
Check it out!
Sports Shorts (24 January 2012)
Excellent sports results for our girls and boys
Happy Chinese New Year! (23 January 2012)
Year of the Dragon
OD Wedding Bells in Durham School Chapel (23 January 2012)
Congratulations to Daniel Dowen OD & Miss Frances Marr
Young Chemists from Durham School win through to represent our region (20 January 2012)
Royal Society of Chemistry National Schools Quiz March 2012
Winner Of December/January eNewsletter Prize Draw (20 January 2012)
Meal for Two at the fantastic O-de-V fusion restaurant
Families bag unwanted items in aid of World Challenge Equador (19 January 2012)
Bags2school Day Thursday 19 January
Former Pupil lands role in War Horse at the National Theatre (18 January 2012)
Congratulations to Adam Welsh OD
Ski Trip Final Day (22 December 2011)
Perfect!
Water Polo U18 success against Northumbria University (16 December 2011)
Our U18 team, played a great match and came out on top by defeating a much older team from Northumbria University
Christmas Concert Success (16 December 2011)
Christmas has officially started
Boys House Water Polo Results (16 December 2011)
Intermediate (years 9 & 10) The Caffinites win
Senior (years 11-13) Poole win
The Kirkley Cup (16 December 2011)
Matthew Calvert Awarded The Kirkley Cup
Christmas Pudding And Sprout Races (14 December 2011)
Rowers are joined by Mr and Mrs Claus!
Next Tea n Toddle in our Badger Nursery 27 January 9.30-11.00 All Welcome (12 December 2011)
Prospective toddlers and their parents are very welcome
OD Girls Sports Re-union Dinner (12 December 2011)
Saturday 10th March 2012, 7pm in Big School
The Removes Christmas Drama (09 December 2011)
A review by Sarah Spence, Year 11
House Art Competition (07 December 2011)
Winning entries are printed as Christmas Cards!
North of England U16 Development Squad (07 December 2011)
Rugby selection for Ruari Bell
Girls' 1st Team Hockey Succcess (07 December 2011)
A great effort
Water Polo U16 English Schools' National Tournament (07 December 2011)
Great team spirit
1st XV End The Season With A Win (07 December 2011)
36-5 against Loretto
Last School Rugby Match Together (07 December 2011)
For U6th players who have been together all the way through school
MacLeod House Girls’ Gift Of Food At Christmas (07 December 2011)
Helping Crisis Skylight Newcastle
A sprouting Movember In The Staff Room! (07 December 2011)
To help raise awareness of men’s health
Old Dunelmian eNewsletter To Be Launched In January (07 December 2011)
Let’s all keep in touch!
Annual London Old Dunelmian Dinner (07 December 2011)
Friday 3 February 2012
OD Lodge Presents New Oars To DSBC (07 December 2011)
8 new oars for our rowers
Winner Of November eNewsletter Prize Draw (07 December 2011)
Meal for Two at award winning Café Bangla in East Boldon
U15's Daily Mail Cup 2011/12 (06 December 2011)
Through to the 6th round - last 32 teams in the country!
Durham School Army Section Called In To Action To Defend Cathedral (06 December 2011)
Cadets show true grit and determination
International students usher in the Christmas season (05 December 2011)
Carols and cookies!
Christmas Removes Drama (01 December 2011)
Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 December at 7.30 p.m.
Durham School Langley Foundation (01 December 2011)
Launches the Langley Foundation Wine Club
Appointment of new Deputy Head (Academic) (30 November 2011)
From 1st September 2012
The Durham Eye (30 November 2011)
Issue 3 ready to enjoy!
Thanksgiving (26 November 2011)
A traditional and homely celebration
Pupil excels at Stockton Music & Drama Festival (25 November 2011)
Four awards and a place in the championships
DSBC PRESENTS ‘CHRISTMAS PUDDING RACES’ (22 November 2011)
Enter by Monday 5 December to ensure your place in the crew!
A taste of home (21 November 2011)
Boarders visit the Oriental Museum
Christmas Craft Fair (21 November 2011)
Supporting St. Oswald's Hospice
Children In Need (18 November 2011)
Chapel collection on Friday 18th November will be donated to Children in Need
Young Ambassadors Get Set for the London Olympics 2012 (17 November 2011)
Inspiring others through volunteering and participation
Anti-Bullying Week (16 November 2011)
Stop and Think! Words can hurt!
An illustrated talk on the history of Durham School (12 November 2011)
By John Malden, O.D.
Senior Autumn Music Concert (10 November 2011)
Music School transforms into a Jazz Café
Fireworks in the Removes! (08 November 2011)
A cracking start to the new academic year.
ISFA selection for KJ (03 November 2011)
Playing football for the N.E. of England
Cadets guided tour of HMS Bulwark (03 November 2011)
The flagship of the the Royal Navy
Pupils enjoy pianist Richard Meyrick masterclass (03 November 2011)
Learning how to improve performance skills
A chance for a wardrobe clear out! (01 November 2011)
In aid of World Challenge Equador Fundraising Team
Annual OD Society Luncheon (01 November 2011)
Monday 28 November 2011
The ability to live forever! (01 November 2011)
One of the conference topics for our Scholars
Cricketers rewarded for all round good cricket (01 November 2011)
…and for being helpful and polite
Record numbers sign up for World Challenge 2013 (01 November 2011)
Ecuador & Galapagos, India (Himalaya and Rajasthan) and Ethiopia
Forthcoming Open Events 2012 (01 November 2011)
OPEN MORNING – A Focus on Educational Awards. Saturday 14 January
O.D. OBITUARY: John Peregrine Barrett (01 November 2011)
Sadly passed away on 28 June 2010 aged 69
U14 South Africa Rugby Tour 2012 Fundraising Dinner (01 November 2011)
Saturday 10th December - Tickets on Sale Now!
Pupils celebrate their winning poems (01 November 2011)
In the Celebrate Science Young Writer’s Competition
Junior Great North Runners (31 October 2011)
A top 10 finish and 3 further pupils in the top 150!
English Schools Fell Running Championships 2011 (31 October 2011)
A great set of results for our runners
Parents Have a Go Row (31 October 2011)
No ordinary DSBC crews!
Winners of October eNewsletter Prize Draw (31 October 2011)
A Boot Camp Course and Fitness Class Vouchers
An abundance of Harvest produce (20 October 2011)
Gratefully received by St Cuthbert's Hospice
Sponsored events at Bow help NSPCC (20 October 2011)
Pupils raise a magnificent £1996 for charity!
The Browning Version is a sell out! (19 October 2011)
A most beautifully crafted short play
And the winner is... (17 October 2011)
In the House Music Competition
Water Polo U17 Success (07 October 2011)
Win against Durham City Water Polo Club
North of England hockey selection for Lyndsay and Will (04 October 2011)
U18 hockey squads
Cakes go down a treat at Macmillan Coffee Morning (03 October 2011)
£220 raised for charity
October eNewsletter 2011 Free Prize Draw – 10 prizes to be won! (02 October 2011)
Win a ‘New You’ 8 week Boot Camp course courtesy of Ascend 24/7 Fitness
Six Gold Medals for Emily! (01 October 2011)
Sensational swimming success
GOLD for 2 Duke of Edinburgh pupils (30 September 2011)
May and Matthew head to St James's Palace
Bow pupils get shipshape (30 September 2011)
The crew of HMS Bulwalk head to Durham City
Libby sings with International Opera Singer (30 September 2011)
Year 11 pupil invited to sing alongside Suzannah Clark
Retail nomination for OD (30 September 2011)
Durham City Retail Awards
Year 1 enjoy a ‘senses circus’! (30 September 2011)
Learning to make wise food choices
HOT OFF THE PRESS (29 September 2011)
Watch our new School Video
Water Polo U15 Success (29 September 2011)
A great victory 13 to 5 against Catterick
The rugby season gets off to a flying start! (29 September 2011)
Excellent wins for our squads
Girls’ hockey success (29 September 2011)
Wins against King’s Tynemouth and Casterton
OUTSTANDING NURSERY WITH AN OUTSTANDING OFFER! (29 September 2011)
A secure start to your little ones education
Sunday lunch with an international flavour! (28 September 2011)
International boarders are introduced to gravy, roast parsnips and Yorkshire puddings!
Winner of September eNewsletter Prize Draw (27 September 2011)
An exclusive prize courtesy of Vintage Princess Jewellery
Mathematicians and Scientists are thriving at Durham School (26 September 2011)
Enriched and inspired teaching is encouraging more pupils to opt for the sciences and mathematics.
International students explore Durham City (26 September 2011)
Students enjoy a fascinating facts guided tour of Durham City!
Girls' U9 hockey win against Barnard Castle (26 September 2011)
5:1 win to Bow, Durham School
On top of the world! (20 September 2011)
Girls U16 Ski Team Qualify for National Championships
J16 boys rowing team raise £1000 for charity (20 September 2011)
In support of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research
OD completes his 31st Great North Run! (18 September 2011)
George Nicholson OD
Come on Eileen! (12 September 2011)
Weekend Matron joins the Durham School family
Dodgy refs are now official a thing of the past!!! (12 September 2011)
Year 11 pupil qualifies as FA Football Referee
OD Lodge Dinner (12 September 2011)
Presents generous cheque to Durham School
U14 County Cup Cricket Winners! (10 September 2011)
Congratulations to our U14 cricket team
O.D. OBITUARY: John Lawson Etherington (01 September 2011)
23 October 1926 – 7 December 2010
September eNewsletter photo of the month (31 August 2011)
Simply the Best’s!
September e-Newsletter Photo Gallery (30 August 2011)
World Challenge groups visit India, Borneo and Africa
GCSE results equal last year’s excellent record! (25 August 2011)
41% A*/A grades
OD Annual Re-Union Weekend (24 August 2011)
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September 2011
September e-Newsletter 2011 Free Prize Draw (24 August 2011)
Win a ‘One of a Kind’ Gold plated Necklace and Earrings set courtesy of Vintage Princess Jewellery!
OD Wedding Bells at Durham School (24 August 2011)
Congratulations from all at Durham School
Fitness and Fun on our Summer Holiday Sports Courses (24 August 2011)
by Mrs. Sue Sweeting
Putting on the Ritz was full of Glitz! (24 August 2011)
£3000 raised for Help4Heroes
First Thrift Shop Sale a Big Success (23 August 2011)
Thank you for your support
Dinner Date for your Diary (20 August 2011)
Durham School Boat Club Dinner 10 September
A Level Students Celebrate 97% Pass Rate! (18 August 2011)
A quarter of all results were at A* or A grades
Reaching the 5895m summit of Kilimanjaro! (17 August 2011)
Congratulations World Challenge Africa
Nine river crossings and three huge summits! (17 August 2011)
World Challenge India successfully trek the Himalayas
New Chaplain for Durham School (17 August 2011)
A warm welcome to Rev Cooper who takes up his post September 2011
Welcome to New Staff (17 August 2011)
Christmas Term 2011
World Challenge Borneo - a challenger's blog by Ben Cronin (17 August 2011)
A National Park, Jungle Trek, Mt. Kinabalu Summit and a Project!
April represents North of England in Tetrathlon (15 August 2011)
Swim, Shoot and Run!
World Challengers return (11 August 2011)
Amazing experiences in India, Borneo and Tanzania!
July/August eNewsletter Free Prize Draw Winner (10 August 2011)
Current parent wins a unique prize
Cadets achieve RYA Level 3 certificates (08 August 2011)
Three cadets enjoy some summer sailing in Plymouth
Silver medal at GB World Junior Rowing Championships (08 August 2011)
Congratulations to Nicole Lamb!
Geographers walk on a glacier in Iceland! (08 August 2011)
Year 9 and 10 pupils enjoy Geography Field Study
Alex trains with England World Cup Rugby Squad! (02 August 2011)
To mark the launch of the new World Cup Kit
Next Open Day (Nursery through to Sixth Form) (01 August 2011)
Saturday 15 October 2011
Summer exhibition of watercolour paintings (01 August 2011)
by Mr John Renshaw
OD Obituary (01 August 2011)
Melville Duncan McNaughton SMITH
Rowers win Gold at Home Counties Regatta for England (25 July 2011)
Natalie Hardy and Jess Graham won gold in the junior women's eight for England at Home Counties Regatta. Myles Holbrough and Dan Pearson win gold in mens junior eight
Further selections to represent GB at World Rowing (18 July 2011)
3 other pupils and an OD join Nicole Lamb to represent GB at the World Junior Rowing Championships
July/August e-Newsletter Photo Gallery (14 July 2011)
Centenary Celebrations with the Mayor; Garden Party; Sports Days 2011.
July/August eNewsletter photo of the month (14 July 2011)
Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Laws OD is Guest of Honour (14 July 2011)
Senior School Speech Day 2011
July/August eNewsletter Free Prize Draw (14 July 2011)
Feel radiant with a session of Radiance Colonic Hydrotherapy treatments
Form 5 enjoy Clock Design Technology Experience (14 July 2011)
Time well spent at the Senior School!
OD News Roundup (13 July 2011)
Forthcoming Events and Weddings
RAF Gliding Scholarships (13 July 2011)
Awarded to Three Year 11 Cadets
PRE-SEASON FITNESS TESTING FOR 1ST XV HOPEFULS! (10 July 2011)
Getting into the mindset
Musical Rainbow for Charity (10 July 2011)
Over £1000 raised for Rainbow Trust
Chadeyron Music Competition (10 July 2011)
Exceptional standard maintained
More Good Schools Guide Awards 2011 (10 July 2011)
A Level English Language and Literature
Quarry Heads House Centenary (08 July 2011)
Mayoral visit and Magic!
Centenary Garden Party (08 July 2011)
100 years of Quarry Heads House
News from the Chaplain (07 July 2011)
Over £4,600 raised for good causes
‘What’s it like to study Chemistry at University’? (07 July 2011)
LVI chemistry students find out
Pupils bake cakes for charity (07 July 2011)
Proceeds help fund early detection equipment for MS patients
Nationally accredited First Aid qualifications (07 July 2011)
Staff, parents and pupils pass with flying colours!
Three lucky pupils meet Eliza Doolittle! (07 July 2011)
Competition winners enjoy mingling with the stars
Removes Strike Gold! (07 July 2011)
Academic excellence with special 'Gold Awards'
Rowing round-up (07 July 2011)
A record season with 99 wins and medals so far!
Speech Day Arrangements (07 July 2011)
Saturday 9 July 2011
Sailing high at the Area Regatta (07 July 2011)
Sailing Team ends Sedbergh's 7 year unbeaten run!
Science iGCSE Course changes (07 July 2011)
New course details
Surfing Boarders! (07 July 2011)
At Tynemouth Long Sands
World Challenge Teams set off (07 July 2011)
Good luck to Team Ladakh, Borneo and Tanzania!
Thrift Shop launched (01 July 2011)
Selling good quality second-hand school uniform
U15's (1996) Water Polo Team Success (01 July 2011)
U15's v Durham City (Away) win 13 to 9
First ever water polo match against OD's (01 July 2011)
U18's v OD's win 20 to 13 on Tuesday 28th July
May/June eNewsletter Free Prize Draw Winner (01 July 2011)
Lucky subscriber wins two places on Creative Arts Courses
Army Scholarship for Lyndsay (01 July 2011)
Only a limited number awarded
Durham School wins the 2011 Good Schools Guide GCSE Award (30 June 2011)
For boys taking D & T Graphic Products at GCSE
Confirmation Service (29 June 2011)
At St. Oswald's Church
North of England 20/20 Final (27 June 2011)
Thank you for your support
ART & DRAMA for a Summer Evening (23 June 2011)
Comedy followed by Art & DT Exhibition Wednesday 29 June 6.30 - 8.30 pm
The End of Year 11 Beach Party! (23 June 2011)
Friday 1st July on the playground, 6 for 6.30 pm start.
Honey (17 June 2011)
A superb production by Forms 3 & 4
Calling All Pupils (17 June 2011)
Sign up for the Great North Fitness Revolution Now
Congratulations Mr Goodhew! (15 June 2011)
On your Headship of Latymer Upper School
Success for our rowers at Durham Regatta (15 June 2011)
Overall 11 event wins
U11 Cricket Tournament (15 June 2011)
Choristers win by 1 run in the final!
Chapel Memorial Service for Ron Booth (14 June 2011)
A life celebrated
Removes Inter-House Cricket (13 June 2011)
Congratulations to Poole House
Training with U14 England Barbarians (12 June 2011)
Pupil joins tour to Biarritz and Toulon
'Putting on the Ritz' Summer Ball Saturday 9 July (01 June 2011)
A 1940's theme inspired by our war heroes.
Lexy is a winner at the Newcastle University Maths Challenge (01 June 2011)
The Senior Challenge at the School of Mathematics & Statistics
Centenary Garden Party at Quarryheads House (01 June 2011)
Saturday 25 June – Join the celebrations!
Open Afternoon – Early Years Department (01 June 2011)
Monday 20 June - Meet the Early Years Team
Durham Regatta Weekend 11-12 June (01 June 2011)
Join the Durham School Boat Club for a great weekend of rowing and hospitality
Summer Holiday Courses for all ages (01 June 2011)
Sports, Fun Clubs and Creative Arts all on offer
Durham School’s Creative Arts Summer Camps (01 June 2011)
Residential and Day Summer Camps for creative girls and boys
Inter-House Athletics Championships (31 May 2011)
Monday 20 June 11 am at Maiden Castle
May/June eNewsletter photo of the month (28 May 2011)
May/June e-Newsletter Photo Gallery (28 May 2011)
Halfords Tour Cycle Event and the Royal Wedding celebrations at Durham School
Music Extravaganza raises £421.84 (27 May 2011)
Durham's Music Extravangaza raised £421.84 for The Rainbow Trust
Charity Music Spectacular (26 May 2011)
In support of The Rainbow Trust
The Chadeyron Music Competition (26 May 2011)
Join us for The Final on 7 July at 7pm
Munich Junior International Regatta (23 May 2011)
Nicole gets Bronze and Silver for GB
‘The Durham Eye’ Shines through in the National Shine School Media Awards 2011 (20 May 2011)
Shortlisted in no fewer than 3 categories!
CCF STRETCHER RACE (20 May 2011)
Army wins inaugral race by 6 minutes!
What a pain! (17 May 2011)
Tristram Society Lecture Series discusses painful issues
Will's Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot attracts the stars! (16 May 2011)
Tim Healy supports the charity event
Wedding Bells in Chapel for Old Dunelmians (16 May 2011)
Congratulations!
Boat Club Dinner to be held in September (15 May 2011)
Please note the change of date to 10 September
Girls celebrate an outstanding season of sport (10 May 2011)
Sophia Ward is named Sports Women of the Year
Dare to Dance! (09 May 2011)
Girls from Years 5, 6 & 7 get the moves.
Matthew is GB U17s Top Goalscorer (05 May 2011)
Matthew Calvert is top goalscorer at GB U17s Water Polo European Qualifiers
Lucky cadets are first to sail the two new Pico Dinghies (05 May 2011)
Dinghies presented to Durham School by the Royal Navy
News from the OD Lodge (01 May 2011)
Luncheon a huge success
Cadets Earn Band Badges (01 May 2011)
Intensive training for two Royal Navy cadets
Pupils' Prestigious Performances (01 May 2011)
At The Sage Gateshead & The Royal Festival Hall
Heretics Society reintroduced (01 May 2011)
The art of persuasion!
April e-Newsletter Free Prize Draw Winner (01 May 2011)
Current parent wins a family Photoshoot courtesy of David Lawson Studios
Budding Poet Yasmin Wins Award (30 April 2011)
Writers' Guild Award for Yasmin's Poem
Royal Wedding celebrations in School (29 April 2011)
A Big Occasion celebrated in Big School
AN INVITATION TO NO.10 DOWNING STREET (28 April 2011)
Liam Jones, BBC Chorister of the Year, is invited to No.10
GB ROWING SELECTION AND TOP RANKED IN THE COUNTRY! (26 April 2011)
Nicole Lamb races her way to selection in the GB coxless Four at Munich
School Colours awarded for Water Polo (07 April 2011)
An outstanding season
March e-Newsletter Free Prize Draw Winner (07 April 2011)
Current parent wins a Durham Dynamos Friends Provident t20 Family Pass
April eNewsletter Photo of the Month (07 April 2011)
Water Polo success continues (06 April 2011)
U16 Water Polo team qualifies for the National Finals
Will Paxton OD on the ball with Jonas Gutierrez! (06 April 2011)
NUFC player donates training session to help charity
Reach Your Rugby Potential (06 April 2011)
Book Now for our Summer 2011 Junior Rugby Academy
Deryck Walton OD celebrates his 100th Birthday! (05 April 2011)
Congratulations Deryck from all at Durham School
Obituary: Michael Gough OD. Distinguished Actor. (05 April 2011)
Most remembered for his role as Bruce Wayne's butler in the Batman films.
A perfect Wedding...in Durham School Chapel (05 April 2011)
Wedding congratulations to Chris Howe OD
Rosslyn Park National Rugby 7s Competition (05 April 2011)
U13 and 1st VII squads in action
GB Junior Regatta Rowing selection for Nicole (04 April 2011)
Nicole Lamb is selected following GB Spring Assessments
Top 50 GB cyclists pass through Durham School (04 April 2011)
Team Bow enter the Junior Race introduced this year
Mr George Celebrates 2 Years as Head (01 April 2011)
Debbie our catering supervisor, created a wonderful cake for the Headmaster
Water Polo U16 through to English Schools National Final! (01 April 2011)
Along with the other top 5 schools in the country
Chapel Choir sings Choral Evensong in York Minster (01 April 2011)
A musical delight
Friendly Matches – It’s all about teamwork at Bow! (31 March 2011)
Congratulations to the entire cast on a superb production
Filming our new DVD prospectus (31 March 2011)
On 'Tracc'
OD Northern Luncheon (30 March 2011)
A spring welcome to our OD's
Year 7 and their mums celebrate Mothers Day (29 March 2011)
Mums are special - it's official!
Durham Cathedral project work on display (28 March 2011)
Pupils work on display now in the Cathedral
'Friendly Matches' at Bow (28 March 2011)
A production by Forms 5 and 6
Water Polo Winners! (28 March 2011)
U18's win the English Schools' Bowl and U17 GB selection for Matthew
Read all about Book Week! (27 March 2011)
Thank you to all our guests for making it so successful
'The Good Doctor' comes to Durham School (26 March 2011)
4 & 5 April at 7.30 pm in The Luce Theatre
Yorkshire OD Reunion Dinner (26 March 2011)
OD's catch up with old friends and new
@Dunelmia (25 March 2011)
Follow us on twitter for regular updates on school life
Next Open Morning Saturday 7 May (22 March 2011)
9.30 am - 12 noon. Everyone is very welcome.
Harriet and Izzy's Music Success (21 March 2011)
Both awarded Music Diplomas
Raising money for charity (21 March 2011)
Over £800 raised for Comic Relief!
Musicians excel at Scholars’ Concert (18 March 2011)
Wide variety of musical talent on show
Sixth Form Drama students present… (18 March 2011)
An Inspector Calls and three exciting original pieces
BBC Radio 4 Live Sunday Worship (17 March 2011)
A beautiful service enjoyed by all listeners
March e-Newsletter Photo Gallery (17 March 2011)
Inter-House Cross Country, London OD Dinner and Bow French Day
February e-Newsletter Free Prize Draw Winner (17 March 2011)
Current parent wins a Family Meal for Four at the No. 1 Oriental Buffet
Pupil's logo design is an academy winner! (17 March 2011)
Congratulations to Ben O'Neil
Year 7's invited to ‘Bring Your Mum to School for Lunch Day’ (17 March 2011)
Let's celebrate Mother's Day!
Tristram Society visit Durham University (17 March 2011)
'Synthetic Biology: a Better Future?'.
March eNewsletter Photo of the Month (17 March 2011)
Sixth Form Drama students present... (16 March 2011)
An Inspector Calls alongside three exciting original pieces
Reading Week 14 - 18 March (14 March 2011)
A packed week of exciting events celebrating the written word!
Book Now for Easter Holiday Sports Courses (14 March 2011)
Professional coaching for girls and boys in cricket, swimming and multi-sports
Water Polo Team Successes (11 March 2011)
Seniors win 15 to 7 against Durham University's 2nd, U15 v Catterick 15-10
Lunchtime Concert in Durham Cathedral (11 March 2011)
The concert was performed by musicians from our school and was enjoyed by many.
Two New Boats (11 March 2011)
CCF(RN) now have their 2 new Laser Pico Dinghies
Bow Win U11 HMC (North East) Tournament (10 March 2011)
A victorious season for our U11 Football Squad
Terrington 7s Success for our U13 Team (09 March 2011)
A gripping final saw our U13’s win 19-0
Rugby 7s Round Up (09 March 2011)
A fantastic week of Rugby 7s around our region
Spring Joy! (09 March 2011)
Amazing academic achievement by our Year 7 and 8 pupils
A very good weekend for Durham School Rowing (08 March 2011)
No less than 6 wins and 14 pupils selected to represent the North at the Inter Regional Regatta
Netball Tournament A Success (04 March 2011)
Terrington Hall school won both U10 and U12's girls netball tournament
Welcome to Tricia Abbott (04 March 2011)
Tricia Abbott has a duel role as a Nurse and the new Macleod Matron
Philip discovers he is a natural shot putter! (02 March 2011)
Year 8 pupil Philip Smith has become the regional Under 13 indoor shot put champion
Matthew is top goal scorer for GB Water Polo Team (02 March 2011)
Matthew Calvert competed for GB in the Water Polo Debica Cup in Poland
Boys Inter-House Cross Country won by The Caffinites (02 March 2011)
New Records set in the Swainston and Dunelm Runs
Girls Inter-House Cross Country won by MacLeod House (02 March 2011)
New record set by Abbie Wilson in the Dunelm Run
Staff Inter-House Cross Country results (01 March 2011)
Mr Thompson takes pole position!
Winter skills course (01 March 2011)
Ice axe arrest lessons included!
Bertie Badger's Recycling World Challenge is underway (23 February 2011)
Bertie sets off for Poland!
A win for U14 Water Polo Team (18 February 2011)
Durham U14 water polo team wins by 20 goals against Durham City Water Polo Club
Success at the Inter-County Cross Country Championships (14 February 2011)
Congratulations to Rhys Morpeth and Alex Brown selected to represent Durham County at the English Schools’ Championships in March.
Inter-House Cross Country (14 February 2011)
Thursday 17 February, 2.15 pm start
Durham School Nameplate - Fundraising project launched to reacquire this iconic Nameplate - Get on board! (08 February 2011)
Fundraising project launched to reacquire this iconic Nameplate - Get on board!
Rowers help Charlie Bear for Cancer Care (07 February 2011)
Cheque presented to the charity at the Boat Club Ceilidh
Safer Internet Day 2011 (07 February 2011)
Deputy Head Pastoral , Mrs. Fiona Parker, presents her ten top tips to parents for keeping children safe online.
Forthcoming Open Events (05 February 2011)
Next Open Morning 7 May
Happy New Year to all our Chinese pupils and their families! (05 February 2011)
Year of the Rabbit celebrated by special evening at school
1st Team Wins Senior Area Netball Tournament (04 February 2011)
Netball succes for our 1st and 2nd Teams
A Welcoming Reception for Natalie (03 February 2011)
Meet the new Face and Voice of Durham School
Two pupils qualify for National Finals of British Schools' Modern Biathlon Championships (03 February 2011)
Congratualtions to Toby Hunter and Fiona Dewar
Northern Echo Local Heroes Awards Dinner (02 February 2011)
Form 4 pupils Robbie and Niall join the grass roots stars!
Fulling Mill Tudor workshop (02 February 2011)
Tudor times brought to Life for Form Four
D of E is too popular! (02 February 2011)
Durham School attracts record numbers of entrants!
Reading Week 14-18 March 2011 (02 February 2011)
By Lindsay Bolton, Year 12
February e-Newsletter Photo Gallery (01 February 2011)
Inter-House Rugby 7s, World Challenge India Race Night, Bags2School, Cross-Country Championships, Fulling Mill Tudor Workshop.
Wine Tasting Evening Friday 11th March 7.30pm (31 January 2011)
Tickets on sale now - don't miss out!
Bertie Badger Bags a Lift with World Challenge! (31 January 2011)
World Challenge India Bags2School collection is a great success
Inter-House Rugby 7s won by The Caffinites (31 January 2011)
Victory for The Caffinites!
News from the Boat House (31 January 2011)
Silverware and a competitive spirit get the new year off to a great start!
Inter-House Hockey (31 January 2011)
The results!
World Challenge India Race Night (28 January 2011)
A run away success!
Inter-House General Knowledge won by School House (26 January 2011)
How did they know that?
December/January e-Newsletter Free Prize Draw Winner (23 January 2011)
Current parent wins Ski Essentials Pack courtesy of Snow-Motion
Poole House retain Inter-House Water Polo Shield (20 January 2011)
Intermediate Boys' Inter-House Water Polo is won by Poole
'Solar Cells' Essay Competition Winners (17 January 2011)
Congratulations to the 4 winners in the Science Essay Competition
Sixth Form Chemistry Essay Competition winners (17 January 2011)
Congratulations to the 4 winners in the 'Atomic structure and Bonding' essay competition
Parents Running Club is up and running! (17 January 2011)
Register your interest today
Success at the Durham County Cross-Country Championships (17 January 2011)
Congratulations to our athletes now through to the Inter-County stage
Independent Schools Barbarians selection (13 January 2011)
Congratulations to Zac Mucluskey and Robbie Griffin
Royal Wedding day to be celebrated at school (10 January 2011)
The School will be fully open as normal on 29 April 2011
Durham School awarded Top Rated Tier 4 Boarding Sponsor’s Licence (06 January 2011)
We are very proud to announce that Durham School holds an A rated Tier 4 sponsor’s licence.
December/January Photo of the Month (21 December 2010)
December/January e-Newsletter Photo Gallery (21 December 2010)
Pre-Prep Nativity, The Owl Experience and ‘The 13 Clocks’ Year 7 & 8 drama production.
Forthcoming Open Events (10 December 2010)
Next Open Morning 22 January 2011
Boarders get festive! (22 November 2010)
Decorating the Christmas Tree in Big School
Durham School’s Got Talent! (15 November 2010)
Harriet Brooks wins this year’s competition
Remembrance Service in Chapel (15 November 2010)
Wreaths laid and candles lit in remembrance
Record number of visitors at Autumn Open Morning (10 November 2010)
Durham School welcomes over 80 families to their recent Open Morning
Sixth Form Dinner is Magic! (10 November 2010)
A magical evening of fine dining and dancing is enjoyed by the sixth form
Leadership talk by General Robin Brims (10 November 2010)
Sixth Form Leadership Lectures Programme welcomes General Robin Brims
Noel Shearing Memorial Cup Charity Event (08 November 2010)
A day of celebration in memory of Noel Shearing O.D.
Boarders Bonfire Night (06 November 2010)
A thousand reasons to enjoy the fireworks!
New Sixth Form Prospectus launched at Sixth Form Events (04 November 2010)
Prospective Sixth Formers find out 'The Ideal Preparation for University Life'
Year 9 pupil hits "top note" to win coveted national award (01 November 2010)
Liam wins BBC Choirboy of the Year Competition at St Paul's Cathedral in London
Access to half-term mailings in the Parents' Area (27 October 2010)
What to do if you are a parent and are not yet registered for access
V4 Rugby Tournament A Huge Success (25 October 2010)
Congratulations to all 4 schools for a magnificent day of rugby
Poole House win the House Singing Competition (21 October 2010)
The boys of Poole House 'love it when you call' winner!
Girls’ 1st Team Hockey wins the Triangular Tournament (18 October 2010)
Next stage the North semi-finals of the National Cup!
1st XV warm up for Veterrimi IV with victory against old rivals (18 October 2010)
Sedbergh's 3-year unbeaten run ended by Durham's 1st XV
North of England Hockey selection for two of our girls (13 October 2010)
Two of our pupils have been selected for the North of England Pennine Pumas Teams
Congratulations to our new Internal Scholars (09 October 2010)
Six new internal King’s Scholarships and three Burkitt Scholarships have been awarded by our Headmaster.
CCF (RN) National Regatta ‘seas’ our best ever result! (09 October 2010)
Royal Navy CCF cadets recorded the best ever result by a Durham School crew at the recent CCF (RN) National Regatta.
Memorabilia and old photos sought for a centenary celebration! (09 October 2010)
Old photos of Quarry Heads House are being sought in preparation for celebrations planned to mark 100 years of the building at Easter 2011 – can you help?
St. Cecilia Music Composition Competition Trophy (09 October 2010)
Out of the four awards presented, Durham School pupils (past and present) won three!
IGCSE English courses now offered alongside GCSE (09 October 2010)
New Head of English, Miss Celia Shepherd introduces IGCSE English options alongside our GCSE choices.
Forthcoming Open Events (08 October 2010)
Open Morning 16 October and Sixth Form Open Event 3 November
October Photo of the month (08 October 2010)
September e-Newsletter Free Prize Draw Winner (08 October 2010)
Old Dunelmian wins two tickets to our V4 Celebration Ball on Saturday 23 October
CCF Brave the Elements (07 October 2010)
Durham School CCF braved the elements to compete in the Brigade March & Shoot Competition on Sunday 3 October 2010.
D of E Award Scheme more popular than ever! (06 October 2010)
Duke of Edinburgh Award Certificates presented to no fewer than 21 Bronze Award holders, 2 Silver and 3 Gold!
Stringendo! (05 October 2010)
Pupils Alex Goulding (cello), Alex Davies (violin) and Jodie Cameron (violin) have added another string to their bow, following their successful auditions for Stringendo, The Sage Gateshead’s teenage string orchestra.
Quay Lasses (05 October 2010)
Congratulations to pupils Alex Davies, Jodie Cameron and Lexy Powell who have successfully auditioned for Quay Lasses, The Sage Gateshead’s teenage girls’ choir.
Action-packed outing for Year 8 tutor group (04 October 2010)
Year 8 Caffinites tutor group enjoyed an action-packed evening of go-karting
Skiing into the National Finals! (04 October 2010)
Congratulations to our U14 Girls' skiing team on making it to the National Finals.
Fell- Running Successes (04 October 2010)
The Durham School Cross-country team were on excellent form at the English Schools' Fell- Running Championships 2010.
Tom represents his County in Athletics (04 October 2010)
Year 11 pupil Tom Wilkinson gained selection for the Durham County Athletics Squad and competed at the English Schools' Combined Events National Finals.
Bow Harvest Festival (04 October 2010)
Form 4 led our harvest assembly with all the produce donated to St Cuthbert’s Hospice
Newest Arrivals! (04 October 2010)
We extend a big cuddly welcome to two new arrivals to the Durham School family, baby Calli Fordyce and baby Morgan Boustead.
The first girl Head of School headlines the celebrations! (04 October 2010)
A ‘25 Years of Girls’ Open Week was held 13 – 19 September, focusing on all things ‘girls’ at Durham School, culminating in the OD Celebratory Reunion Dinner on Saturday 23 September when guests were joined by the first female Head of School, Katie Fraser
D of E Co-ordinator has her day at the Palace (04 October 2010)
The School’s D of E Co-ordinator, Mrs Tracy Sockett, has been chosen to represent the North East Regional D of E Award, and will attend St James’ Palace on 2 November.
Girls welcome Australian hockey and netball teams (04 October 2010)
Durham School welcomed the girls from the Methodist Ladies College in Perth, Western Australia as part of their 3-week UK tour.
Rowing Back the Time with The Crew of 1970 (04 October 2010)
The school was delighted to welcome back The Crew of 1970 at their OD Reunion celebrations held on Saturday 18 September and to see them back on the River Wear.
News from the Touchline (28 September 2010)
Five pupils selected for U18 County Rugby fixtures this month!
Celebrating ‘Science’ Success (28 September 2010)
Year 10 and Year 11 scientists celebrated excellent results in their summer GSCE Science examinations with some individuals achieving a full set of ‘100 UMS’ marks!
Brandon finishes 20th in the Junior Great North Run! (23 September 2010)
Brandon Joss completed the Junior Great North Run in just 20 minutes and finished in 20th place overall!
Running 13.1 miles for charity (20 September 2010)
26 members of Durham School, together with 4 teachers, completed the 30th Great North Run!
Summer e-Newsletter Free Prize Draw Winners (07 September 2010)
Bungites running for charity (06 September 2010)
13 members of School House to do the Great North Run
25 years of "Girls at Durham School" (02 September 2010)
Arrangements for week beginning 13 September
A celebration of rugby football not to be missed (02 September 2010)
Veterrimi IV - 23 October 2010
Sixth Formers celebrate A-Level Results (19 August 2010)
Well over 50% of grades either A or B
OD LODGE LUNCHEON RESCHEDULED (14 February 2010)
This will now take place on Monday 28 March 2011, 12.15 pm for 1 pm
next event
National Schools' Biathlon semi-final
Sunday, 05 February 2012
More forthcoming events.
Testimonials
"School House has done a lot for me in my first year. It has given me a place to spend my time and relax as well as get something to eat, instead of sitting outside or in a classroom all break and lunchtime. It has also helped me massively with my work because I know I can get advice and support from my tutor and Housemaster."
Richard James (School House, Year 10)
