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.
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Today we pause to remember and honour all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
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Learning that gets you talking.
Join us for Durham School Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 18th November 2025, 6pm.
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Some lovely photos from our girls in the Durham University Talent Academy in their recent matches! Keep up the brilliant work, girls.
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Well done to our brilliant Maths Challenge Winners!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thank you to all who organised and attended the brilliant Friends of DCSF Fireworks Display! We hope you all enjoy Bonfire Night.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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!
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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
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Getting ready to welcome our pupils back for the second half of this term. We look forward to seeing you all!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Throwback Thursday: A 1st XV vs O.D.s match in 1931.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Welcome to School House, one of our boys` day and boarding houses!
Our Houses are at the heart of the Durham School experience. They are homes away from home where every pupil is known and supported. Each House is a real community space designed to help pupils connect, unwind, and make the most of their time at school.
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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.
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Staff Spotlight!
Our Development Director, Mr Beales, has been part of DCSF for nine years, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in school and university development. But before turning his focus to education, he was actually an astrophysicist. He studied Physics with Astronomy at Durham University, where he worked in the adaptive optics research group, literally taking the twinkle out of stars!
Outside of DCSF, Mr Beales was a founding director of the Durham Fringe Festival and continues to support the Festival as a volunteer. His enthusiasm for the performing arts is reflected in his work at DCSF and he is looking forward to supporting the Drama Department with their upcoming production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang . Tickets are now on sale https://chitty.dcsf.org.uk/
As Development Director, Mr Beales enjoys working with a wide variety of supporters to make DCSF better for current and future generations of pupils. He holds an MBA in Education Leadership and is also a diploma-level member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
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See our blog for a reflection on EDI Week and the end of a brilliant first term! Link in bio.
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Year 10 Geography pupils took their learning outdoors with a trip to Hamsterley Forest! They studied changes in the characteristics of the river and explored how the forest is managed sustainably.
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DURHAM SCHOOL FIRST XI HOCKEY TEAM🏑 Throwback.
Throwback Thursday: Rugby in 1946. An incident in the 2nd XV match against St. Peter’s, York – D.B. Pickering tackles an opponent.
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Over 600 spectators and 100 players gathered on The Playground, Durham School on Saturday 18 October to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Durham School Football Club which is recognised as the world’s fifth oldest rugby club, founded in 1850.
Read more about this fantastic event on our blog (link in bio).
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Welcome to MacLeod House, one of our girls` day houses!
Our Houses are at the heart of the Durham School experience. They are homes away from home where every pupil is known and supported. More than just a concept, each House is a real community space designed to help pupils connect, unwind, and make the most of their time at school.
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Happy Diwali!
Wishing a joyful celebration to all who celebrate.
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A moving and insightful trip for our Year 10–13 Religious Studies and Psychology students, who visited Krakow and Auschwitz to explore history, ethics, and human behaviour beyond the classroom.
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Well done to our girls who were on Ball Patrol for a Premier Hockey Game! Keep up the amazing work!
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Preparations for House Music are well underway! We can’t wait to see how pupils bring this year’s 80s theme to life.
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Welcome to Pimlico House, our girls’ day and boarding house! Here, you’ll find a cosy common room, kitchen and bedrooms equipped with everything our boarders need.
Our Houses are at the heart of the Durham School experience. They are homes away from home where every pupil is known and supported. More than just a concept, each House is a real community space designed to help pupils connect, unwind, and make the most of their time at school.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #BoardingSchool #IndependentSchool #HouseTour
To end Equality, Diversity and Inclusion week, we displayed all of the brilliant work done by pupils throughout the week. They created pledge trees, walls of respect and informative presentations about a range of cultures.
Thank you all for your work this week!
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