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Last week, we celebrated British Science Week 2026, and what a fantastic week it was! One of the standout highlights was seeing our Year 12 science pupils bringing science to…

This year’s school play invites audiences on a magical and imaginative journey with Pirates vs Mermaids – a vibrant tale set beneath the waves and across the open seas. The…

Durham School Boat Club is delighted to announce the arrival of two brand-new international boats from Wintech Racing, purchased through Oarsport as part of the School’s ongoing fleet upgrade programme….

Recognising Old Dunelmians who make a difference. The Making a MARK Award celebrates our outstanding Old Dunelmians who have made an impact in their fields and communities. This prestigious award…

Over recent years, the House Music competitions at Chorister School have become a much-loved highlight of the house event calendar, offering pupils the chance to come together in celebration of shared…

Last weekend, the Chorister Girls enjoyed their team building weekend in Barrington House whilst fulfilling their choir duties. This was a great opportunity for the team to work together and…

This week, in the lead up to Children’s Mental Health Week, our Senior Wellbeing Ambassadors, Anna B, Harry W, Matthew R, Ethan B, Clara M and Nicoleta J, have been…

Chorister School Highlights 2024/25 The 2024/25 academic year at Chorister School was one of rich discovery, creativity and connection. From our youngest pupils taking their first confident steps in school…

As the Christmas season approaches, pupils, staff and families from across the Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation gathered in Durham Cathedral for our annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols –…

Senior School Supper is one of those evenings that quietly captures what tradition means at Durham School — not something fixed or ceremonial for its own sake, but something lived,…