The Super Curriculum Winter Lecture Series
On Tuesday 16th December, we were joined by internationally recognised astrophysicist Dr Alex Maraio for the first talk in our series of winter lectures. Dr Maraio is an ex-Durrington High School student who studied for his undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex before studying for his PhD at the Institute of Astronomy, University of […]
A huge thank you from Turning Tides
Thank you so much to everyone in your school community for their support this Christmas. It means so much and has made a big difference – enabling us to gift on bumper hampers to each of our 20 hostels/hubs and make up over 150 treat bags – all with the support of our busy volunteer […]
Durrington Christmas Edition Newsletter
Year 7 Top Achievers
Congratulations to our outstanding Year 7 top achievers who have received the highest marks across all their subjects in their end of term reports. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to your hard work, commitment, and dedication. Well done! Emily D, Dominick D, Arthur W, Bonnie C, Georgia K, Freddy H, Elijah M, Amber B, […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Christmas Hampers for Charity
This year marks a very special milestone as we celebrate 50 years of Christmas Hampers, bringing festive cheer and support to those in need within our community. For five decades, our Christmas hampers have been a symbol of generosity, kindness, and togetherness — made possible by the incredible efforts of our staff, students, families, and supporters. […]
Celebrating KAPP Rewards – Autumn Term 2025
Huge congratulations to Pele House for winning the Kindness Cup, Aspiration Cup, and Perseverance Cup – crowning them overall champions and truly deserving winners of the overall KAPP Cup for this half term! An amazing achievement. Congratulations also go to Angelou House who gained the highest number of pride points and were awarded the Pride […]
Carol Concert at St Andrew’s Church
Durrington High School’s annual Carol Concert at St Andrew’s Church in Tarring was a wonderful festive occasion, bringing together students, staff, families, friends and members of the local community for an enjoyable evening of music and reflection. The school choir performed beautifully, filling the church with confident and uplifting singing, while students delivered the readings […]
The Durrington Christmas Pantomime
The Performing Arts Centre was filled with laughter, music, and thunderous applause on Thursday night as the Drama department took to the stage with their annual KS3 pantomime production. The stage was turned into a colourful fairy-tale world, complete with exaggerated characters, slapstick humour, and audience participation – hallmarks of the traditional pantomime style. Students […]
Year 9 Art trip
The Art Department were delighted to take 42 of our most talented year 9 art students to Chichester on Wednesday 10th December on a sketching tour. During the visit students learnt about the amazing art and architecture of the 950-year-old Chichester Cathedral, producing fantastic sketches and enjoying the festive, peaceful atmosphere of the historic surroundings. Students […]