At Durham School, it’s not uncommon to hear a beautiful melody floating through the air as you walk across our grounds.
Our pupils are exceptional in both talent and dedication, continually developing their musical craft with passion and purpose. Guided by our inspiring music teaching staff, whose enthusiasm is unmatched, their hard work comes to life in regular concerts that fill Chapel with harmony and joy.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamMusic #IndependentSchool #MusicEducation #Musicians
We were delighted to receive a wonderful update from University College Oxford, sharing that one of our former pupils has excelled in their first year of study. We’re incredibly proud of their achievements and the strong foundation they built here at Durham School.
@oxford_uni
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Oxford #UniversityCollegeOxford #OxfordUniversity
November`s Artwork of the Month! Full of textures and lovely Autumn hues.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamArt #ArtworkOfTheMonth #Artwork
Some of our A Level Spanish pupils went on a brilliant trip to Madrid. They visited Museo Reina Sofia, walked through El Retiro Park, attended a vibrant Flamenco show and much more!
Read our latest blog to see all that they got up to. (Link in bio)
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Madrid #IndependentSchool #ALevelSpanish
Staff Spotlight!
Dr Hardy, Assistant Director of Music, Drama Teacher, Year 11 Tutor.
Dr Hardy has been with us at Durham School for two years. She studied for a joint degree in Music and Maths and her first teaching job saw her teaching both subjects up to A Level. She completed her PhD, researching the British Piano Sonata, which was later published. As well as teaching both Music and Maths, Dr Hardy led Music and Movement classes for pre-school children; she has worked as a Supply Teacher, a Visiting Music Teacher and as a Director of Music.
Dr Hardy says that she was attracted to Durham School because of the many diverse opportunities that our pupils are given to develop their musical talents. Her interests include classical music, musical theatre and pop music, and she splits her time between the Music and Drama departments. She enjoys accompanying singers and instrumentalists for concerts and exams and enjoys singing in the Chapel Choir, as well as being the Music Director for the musicals. She is always impressed with the speed that the pupils learn the repertoire, singing a different anthem every week in Chapel.
When she’s not here at Durham School, Dr Hardy enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, seeing live music, playing keyboards in a band and running. She has done the Great North Run twice and has now completed more than 325 parkruns, including one in Germany and one in the USA!
During the last three summers, Dr Hardy has worked on-board cruise ships. On her first contract, she spent 6 days at sea to enjoy just three hours of free time in New York!
Dr Hardy is looking forward to the House Music Competition next week. She is impressed to see older students taking initiative and having a leading role in organising rehearsals and motivating the younger students. Other events that Dr Hardy is looking forward to include our Winter Concert in Chapel, the service of Nine Lessons and Carols at Durham Cathedral and our production of `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang` at the Gala Theatre next March, for which she is the Music Director. One of her favourite lines from this musical is `Team work makes the dream work!`
At Durham School, our girls train hard and play with passion.
With specialist teaching and access to Durham University’s outstanding facilities, our sports programme gives every girl the opportunity to excel — building teamwork, confidence, and a love for the game that lasts well beyond the court.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #GirlsSport #GirlsInSport #DurhamNetball #Netball
Congratulations to Sixth Form pupil Jess, who has been named captain of the U19 NPL Leeds Rhinos North East Team!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Netball #LeedsRhinos #WomenInSports
By studying A Level Politics with us, you’ll be able to decode policies, keep up with elections, and debate like a pro. You’ll also get to learn through insightful events like the Durham Cathedral Institute debate which our pupils recently attended.
Contact our admissions team to study with us:
admissions@dcsf.org.uk
0191 731 9270
#DurhamSchool #Durham #SixthForm #ALevel #ALevelPolitics
Well done to our girls for their brilliant efforts in the Area Finals U18 Tier 3 North East Sub Area!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamHockey #Hockey #GirlsInSport
Join us at Durham School for our Sixth Form Open Evening!
Find out how Durham School Sixth Form can help you achieve your ambitions and prepare for your next steps, whatever they may be.
Location: Durham School
Time: Tuesday 18th November 2025, 6pm-9pm
Register online (link in bio).
We look forward to meeting you all.
#DurhamSchool #SixthForm #Durham #IndependentSchool #SixthFormOpenEvening #OpenEvening
Flexi Boarding at DCSF gives you the best of both worlds. See our latest blog post to find out how flexi boarding can support your family and school experience. (Link in bio)
#DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #BoardingSchool #Durham #IndependentSchool
A 1950s newspaper clipping showing the Durham School students who couldn’t fit into Big School for Speech Day, and so had to wait outside and listen to the event on loudspeakers.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamHistory #IndependentSchool #Throwback
Silver medallists and through to the next round! A huge well done to our girls’ netball team after a brilliant day at Nationals!
#DurhamSchool #Netball #DurhamNetball #GirlsInSport #NetballNationals
Well done to our U14A and U15A rugby teams for two fantastic games against Sedbergh!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Rugby #DurhamRugby #IndependentSchool
Our dedicated school transport service helps families start and end the day with ease. Each of our friendly drivers travels the same route every day, becoming a familiar face your child will get to know and trust.
With safe, reliable routes covering a wide area, our minibuses help pupils arrive ready to learn and make the most of every day at Durham School.
#DurhamSchool #SchoolTransport #SchoolRun #NorthEast #Durham #IndependentSchool
On Friday, we held our Remembrance Day Chapel service. The altar displayed a photo of each Old Dunelmian who fought and died. Following the service, pupils stood on the Chapel steps and held these photos as the rest of School walked past in silence.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025 #LestWeForget
Today we pause to remember and honour all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #LestWeForget2025
Learning that gets you talking.
Join us for Durham School Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 18th November 2025, 6pm.
#DurhamSchool #SixthForm #Durham #SixthFormOpenEvening #ALevel
Some lovely photos from our girls in the Durham University Talent Academy in their recent matches! Keep up the brilliant work, girls.
#DurhamSchool #DurhamSport #Durham #GirlsInSport #Hockey
Well done to our brilliant Maths Challenge Winners!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #MathsChallenge #Maths #ALevelMaths
Staff Spotlight!
Mrs Brownlee, Head of Drama and Theatre.
Mrs Brownlee has been with us since September 2014 and has brought many brilliant productions to life, both in school and at venues like the Gala Theatre and Tyne Theatre. Mrs Brownlee loves to see pupils shine on stage and crews working together backstage. Every show has a place in her heart, but her favourites have been Oliver! at the Gala Theatre (2018), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023), and Billy Elliot (2020).
When she’s not planning a show, Mrs Brownlee loves spending time with her little boy, Bobby. Did you know that she met her husband, Mr Brownlee, here at School and that they were married in the Durham School Chapel in 2017? They also have a black pug named Mr Pig, who you may have seen around school!
Mrs Brownlee is incredibly excited about our upcoming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang production, which she describes as our biggest and most ambitious show yet! She’s confident that our talented cast and dedicated crew will succeed.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #StaffSpotlight #Community #DramaTeacher
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Join us for a festive afternoon of creativity at our Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, 6 December.
Situated in our Exhibition Room, within the stunning grounds of Durham School, this is the perfect opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit. Begin the afternoon with a glass of prosecco on arrival (or a soft drink if you prefer). There will also be mulled wine, tea and coffee, and delicious festive nibbles throughout the session, for you to enjoy as you design and create your own Christmas wreath.
All materials will be provided, so you can take home a beautiful handmade wreath to proudly display on your door throughout the festive season. This workshop is open to all – whether you come along on your own, or bring family and friends, it promises to be a welcoming, fun and festive experience.
Booking is essential, and spaces are limited. (Link in bio) https://olddunelmians.org.uk/wreathworkshop
#DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #Christmas #Durham #DurhamEvents #WreathMaking
In Lodge House, you’ll often catch the delicious smell of something being baked by our Cookery Club — and across Durham School, you’re never far from a co-curricular opportunity.
From Animation Club to Cookery Club (and everything in between!), our pupils enjoy an incredible range of activities that help them discover new passions, build confidence, and develop skills that go far beyond the classroom.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Baking #CookeryClub #IndependentSchool #Opportunity
Next week, we’re proud to be taking part in Anti-Bullying Awareness Week.
Our senior Wellbeing Ambassadors visited Chorister School to build connections across the year groups.
We’ll be reflecting on our MARK values throughout the week and inviting pupil to take part in Odd Socks Day, a fun reminder that our differences make us unique!
Read more on our blog: https://www.dcsf.org.uk/2025/11/07/anti-bullying-awareness-week-working-together-as-one-community/
#DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #Durham #AntiBullyingWeek #IndependentSchool #Wellbeing
Join us at Durham School for our Sixth Form Open Evening!
Find out how Durham School Sixth Form can help you achieve your ambitions and prepare for your next steps, whatever they may be.
Location: Durham School
Time: Tuesday 18th November 2025, 6pm-9pm
Register online: https://www.dcsf.org.uk/admissions/open-morning-11th-october-2025/
We look forward to meeting you all.
#DurhamSchool #SixthForm #Durham #IndependentSchool #SixthFormOpenEvening #OpenEvening
Well done to our U12 hockey teams!
U12a won 1-0 with some great attacking play.
Player of the Match: Rosie G.
U12b won 4-1 and played very well, especially in the second half.
Player of the Math: Ava E.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Hockey #DurhamHockey #IndependentSchool #GirlsInSport
To commemorate the upcoming Remembrance Day, this display of Durham School alumni shows a small amount of the many former pupils who lost their lives during World War One.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025 #Community
Thank you to all who organised and attended the brilliant Friends of DCSF Fireworks Display! We hope you all enjoy Bonfire Night.
#DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #FireworksDisplay #BonfireNight #Durham
Studying A Level Geography can allow you to explore the world whilst gaining skills that are highly sought after by employers. With our passionate teachers providing bespoke support, you’ll be able to confidently take your next steps beyond the classroom.
Contact our admissions team to study with us:
admissions@dcsf.org.uk
0191 731 9270
#DurhamSchool #Durham #SixthForm #ALevelGeography #ALevel
Our Science classrooms are alive with curiosity and discovery!
Our incredible specialist teaching staff bring their subjects to life with energy and enthusiasm, creating lessons full of hands-on learning and excitement. Each class inspires pupils to explore, question, and develop a lifelong love for science and learning.
#DurhamSchool #Discovery #Curiosity #Durham #IndependentSchool #Science #STEM
We’re Hiring!
Boarding House Resident Tutor
Durham School’s thriving boarding community is looking for a friendly Resident Tutor. This role includes accommodation in the heart of Durham and would be perfect for someone seeking part-time work or studying for a postgraduate qualification.
Visit our website for details. (Link in bio)
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamJobs #DurhamStudent #IndependentSchool
Welcome back! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful break and is ready for the new half term ahead. Let`s see what we can achieve by the end of 2025!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #IndependentSchool #BackToSchool #Community
Our A Level Politics pupils attended the recent Durham Cathedral Institute Debate on the Magna Carta and its influence today.
The debate provided pupils with an introduction to this significant part of the UK`s legal history, and its importance for the North East. With speakers from Durham Law School and Newcastle Law School, it was a brilliant opportunity for our pupils to deepen their learning and gain a nuanced understanding of the Magna Carta. @durhamcathedral
#DurhamSchool #DurhamCathedral #Durham #IndependentSchool #ALevelPolitics #Debate #MagnaCarta
Getting ready to welcome our pupils back for the second half of this term. We look forward to seeing you all!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #IndependentSchool #Community #BackToSchool
Join us at Durham School for our Sixth Form Open Evening!
Find out how Durham School Sixth Form can help you achieve your ambitions and prepare for your next steps, whatever they may be.
Location: Durham School
Time: Tuesday 18th November 2025, 6pm-9pm
Register online: https://www.dcsf.org.uk/admissions/open-morning-11th-october-2025/
We look forward to meeting you all.
#DurhamSchool #SixthForm #Durham #IndependentSchool #SixthFormOpenEvening #OpenEvening
Staff Spotlight!
Miss Hinde, Senior Housemistress of Pimlico and Teacher of German and French.
Miss Hinde has been with us at Durham School since 2008, but did you know that before this she worked as a headhunter in Paris? In her spare time, Miss Hinde loves to play the piano and go hiking with her dog, Betty the Border Collie. Betty loves playing with brooms, tennis balls and hunting for food!
Miss Hinde also recommends that everyone watch `The Lives of Others`, an award-winning German film (das Leben der Anderen). The story follows a Stasi officer spying on a writer during the height of the Cold War in East Germany. Miss Hinde describes it as absolutely brilliant and deeply moving.
We see that Miss Hinde is a brilliant Housemistress and teacher every day, but she is particularly proud of being a leader on three World Challenge Trips (Ethiopia, Madagascar, Costa Rica) as well as running in the staff relay most years.
During her time at Durham School, Miss Hinde would like to pass on the importance of kindness, respect and considering others` needs. She also believes that girls in the House would describe her as firm, fair and friendly.
#DurhamSchool #StaffSpotlight #Durham #Community #IndependentSchool
The Friends of DCSF warmly invite you to our Fireworks Night on Monday 3 November 2025 at The Orangery, Durham School.
Doors open from 5.30 pm, with the display beginning at 6.30 pm.
Join us for this community led evening, with a spectacular firework show, plenty of stalls, a bar, hot dogs and other treats to keep everyone fed and happy.
There`s no entry charge, but we do ask that you give generously to our bucket collectors on the night to help support the work of the Friends.
For safety reasons, please note that sparklers are not permitted.
Do bring along your family and friends, wrap up warm, and join us for what is always one of the highlights of the school calendar. We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of fun, food, and fireworks.
#DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #Durham #DurhamEvents #FireworksDisplay #BonfireNight
Throwback Thursday: A 1st XV vs O.D.s match in 1931.
#DCSF #Durham #DurhamHistory #OldDunelmians #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday
Your Child’s Future: Navigating Careers in the Age of AI
The world your child is growing up in is changing faster than ever — and Artificial Intelligence is at the heart of that change. While it can sound daunting, AI is also creating exciting new opportunities for young people.
Thriving in this new era isn’t just about keeping up with technology — it’s about strengthening the human skills that AI can’t replace: creativity, empathy, curiosity, and moral integrity.
Through our Careers and Futures Programme, and the values we live by every day, we’re helping pupils build the confidence to adapt, lead, and make a difference in the world of tomorrow.
Read more from Mr Stuart Macnair, Head of Politics and Careers, on how you can help your child prepare for the age of AI (link in bio).
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #AI #Careers #IndependentSchool
Rowing at Durham School is open to all. All you need is curiosity and courage.
Our Year 7 and 8 pupils took to the water and with plenty of laughs, teamwork and encouragement, they embraced the challenge and discovered a new passion.
@dsbc1847
#DurhamSchool #Rowing #DurhamRowing #DurhamSchoolBoatClub #Durham #TrySomethingNew
At Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, the chapel is a cornerstone of our community. Students visit each week for reflection, celebration, and connection.
In a busy school week, these moments offer time to reconnect and grow together.
#DurhamSchool #Chapel #Durham #IndependentSchool #Connection #Reflection
Our Sixth Formers enjoyed a fantastic trip to Stratford, enriching their studies in English and Drama.
The visit included tours of Shakespeare’s houses with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, a fascinating lecture from their team, and an outstanding performance of Measure for Measure by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The production offered a powerful, modern take on themes of power, morality and corruption — even referencing contemporary figures like Trump, Hancock and Boris Johnson.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Shakespeare #ALevelEnglish #ALevelDrama #IndependentSchool
