Year 11 Consultation evening 2nd February 4.30-7.30pm
Dear Parent/Carer Year 11 Consultation evening 2nd February 4.30-7.30pm A reminder that the year 11 consultation evening is taking place this Thursday between 4.30-7.30pm. We so far have over 90% of parents/carers attending. The meetings are an invaluable opportunity that are designed to allow you to talk to your child’s subject teachers and discuss their […]
Strike Day Work – 1st February
Below is the work for Y8, 9 and 10 students to work through today online. This will support the work they have been doing in school. A reminder that this work will not be marked or assessed. Y7 need to be in school for 9.15am and Y11 at 8.45, for a 9.10 exam start. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTO5IyByg7C7Aq-3KUEJbSXOr3LzSceq0BgimDzRQEo
DHS Fortnightly update – 27th January 2023
Another two weeks have gone by in a flash and as usual, there has been lots going on at Durrington. Year 11 have had their mock exam results and are now highly focused on using this process to push on and prepare for their summer exams. Further down the school Year 9 are beginning to […]
Update on proposed strike action
Dear parents and carers As you will be aware one of the largest teaching unions has announced strike action over the coming months. As we always do, we will work carefully to minimise disruption and to keep you informed of our plans, to support you with your planning. Inevitably there will be disruption to our […]
Spring mock examinations for year 11
Dear Parent / Carer, Spring mock examinations for year 11 Our year 11 students have been exemplary in their attitude and commitment during the mock exam period and have been a credit to themselves and the school. An important part of GCSE examinations is the regular experience of sitting papers in exam conditions. One of […]
DHS Fortnightly update – 13th January 2023
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a lovely break over the festive period. A huge thank you for your kind donations to our Christmas Hampers and stockings appeal this year. This really made a huge difference to our community and perfectly epitomises The Durrington Way. We have some exciting news. Towards the end […]
Year 11 parent/carer evening 2nd February 4.30-7.30pm
Dear Parent/Carer Year 11 parent/carer evening 2nd February 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 […]
‘Umbrellas’ community parent support group
Umbrellas is a community support group for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs. They meet every month at Durrington Community Centre and the next meeting takes place on Tuesday 17th January between 10am and 11.30am. The group is very friendly and supportive – everything is very informal and parents have the […]
The Durrington Way … our Autumn Term 2022 celebration.
Watch the full video here. #Kindness #Aspiration #Perseverance #Pride #TeamDurrington
End of term arrangements – Friday 16th December
Dear Parents/Carers, Just a reminder that the last day of term is Friday 16th December 2022. Students will be dismissed from school at 12:25pm. Students entitled to a Free School Meal should use the canteen at morning break. The new term begins on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. Kind regards Durrington High School
