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Durham School

It is fitting that this week has passed in something of a whirlwind with pupils engaged in a variety of activities from a STEM day, developing skills such as CPR, a walking pilgrimage, a Colours Run, through to the House Community Day of volunteering through a beach clean and work with charities such as heel and Toe. This culminated this morning in the annual athletics’ competition and sports’ day. All in all, it has been a fantastic micro-study of the range and breadth of activities in which the pupils have engaged over the course of the academic year. This has very much been an opportunity for the pupils to make their MARK whilst at the same time developing skills, building competence, and growing in confidence.

As we reach the end of the Summer Term and the academic year, I would like to thank the pupils, families, governors, and staff for their continued commitment and support since September. It has been a year filled with academic achievement, personal growth, sporting success, creative performances, and memorable experiences that have showcased the talents and dedication of the School. We are incredibly proud of all that the pupils have accomplished and the positive contributions they have made.

However and wherever you are passing the summer, I wish you all a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved holiday and look forward to welcoming pupils back in September for another exciting year of learning and opportunity.

Best wishes,

Dr Michael Alderson, Principal

Chorister School

It has been a week of celebration and sadness at Chorister School. We have celebrated the end of the school year in ways too numerous to mention and we have been sad to say goodbye to so many familiar faces. Our Year 6 children leave to embark on the next part of their education journey and colleagues leave to embark on new life adventures. We will miss them all.

This will be my final Friday Flyer as Head of Chorister School. It has been my pleasure every Friday morning for the last 10 years to take a few moments to reflect on the activities and achievements of children in school and share them with you. May I extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone in our School community, past and present, for making my time here so very special.

With thanks,

Sally Harrod, Head of Chorister School

From the Cathedral Choristers

It has been a busy final week for the choristers!

Last Friday, the year 5-8 full choristers sang evensong at St. Oswald’s church in Durham. The service was jointly sung with St. John’s Choir from Bishop Auckland. Friday to Sunday was Boys’ Weekend, during which the girl choristers were on exeat. All the boy choristers went bowling on Saturday afternoon together with Mr. Bowler, Miss Botelho and Housemother Tracy.

Dinner was “make your own pizza” – margherita and pepperoni were the most popular choices. The boys finished the weekend by singing at the Ordination of Deacons and at Evensong on Sunday.

This week, the choristers have sung at Evensong on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. They will also be singing at services over the weekend, including the Deanery Evensong at St. Nicholas’ Church, Dunstan, at 3.30 pm this Sunday. All are welcome. During Chorister period, the choristers will sing Evensong on Tuesday 7 July, Thursday 9 July and Friday 10 July. They will also sing at the Miners’ Festival Service on Saturday 11 July, and at the Matins for the Courts of Justice and Dismissal services on Sunday 12 July.