Durrington Newsletter 26 May 2023

Year 11 English Language tutorials

Please note that all students should attend the tutorial for English Language C1 on Monday 5th June and English Language C2 on Monday 12th June.  Tutorials will start at 8am and will be with their class teachers. Mrs Bradley Co-Director of English

Pride of Durrington

Based on the huge success of last year’s inaugural Pride of Durrington awards evening, we are delighted to announce that it will return this year on Thursday 13th July 2023. We continue to be inspired by so many of our students. Pride of Durrington allows us to celebrate these outstanding achievements (both within school and […]

Year 10 Worthing College Taster Half Day

Dear Parent/Carer Year 10 Worthing College Taster Half Day There are still some spaces available for the Worthing College taster half days on Thursday 6th July. Some sessions are full but there is a good selection still available. Full details for those who still want to book are in the attached letter. A selection of […]

Year 10 Worthing College Taster Half Day

Dear Parent/Carer Year 10 Worthing College Taster Half Day To support your child with their post 16 options we have worked closely with Worthing College to obtain a half day experience. This offers them a chance to attend Worthing College for half a day on Thursday 6th July. Students will be able to select a […]

Year 7 consultation evening 22nd June 4.30-7.30pm

Dear Parent/Carer Year 7 consultation evening 22nd June 4.30-7.30pm As you have already been made aware in a previous letter, all parents’/ carers’ evenings will go back to being face-face. We feel that there is so much more nuance in a face-to-face conversation and less room for misunderstanding, than in a quick web chat.  The […]

Behind the scenes at DHS … Student Learning Support 

The Student Learning Support team are an important and valuable part of the associate staff here at Durrington High School, and work alongside teaching staff supporting students learning across the curriculum. We have 14 superb members of staff who support our students with Special Educational Needs and Educational Health Care Plans, from year 7 to […]

Year 10 Consultation evening 11th May 4.30-7.30pm

Dear Parent/Carer A reminder that the yr. 10 consultation evening is taking place this Thursday between 4.30-7.30pm. We so far have over 90% of parents/carers attending, we don’t want any child to miss out so if you are in the remaining few parents/carers please book ASAP. The meetings are an invaluable opportunity that are designed […]

Year 7 science club ‘Pringle Package’ challenge

Before the Easter break year 7 science club students were set a ‘Pringle Package’ challenge. They had to create packaging for a single pringle that was going to be tested by posting the pringle packages back to the school. Students got into teams of two or three, and using materials such as packaging peanuts, bubble […]