Inspiring Students to Aim High with Worthing College’s Aspire Programme
On Tuesday 18th May we were delighted to welcome Steven Foden from Worthing College into school to speak to year 11 students headed to Worthing College in September about their Aspire Programme. We have many ambitious and talented students at Durrington High and our careers team ensures the carefully constructed careers programme throughout their time […]
Durrington High School Welcomes Paralympian David Hill as part of the Youth Sport Trust ‘Active in Mind’ Project
We are delighted to be taking part in the Youth Sport Trust project ‘Active in Mind’ which is funded through Sport England via the National Lottery. The idea of the programme is to increase levels of physical activity, and to provide a safe and supportive environment to improve the overall wellbeing of every child. This […]
DHS students enjoy taking part in the Captain Tom 100 Challenge
Sir Captain Tom Moore inspired millions just over a year ago, when he walked 100 laps of his garden and raised almost 39 million pounds for the NHS. At a time when people were grappling with the restrictions of a National lockdown he offered hope and positivity on a grand scale that the Nation embraced […]
Spring Term Letter
Dear Parents/ Carers We were delighted to welcome all of our students back to school this term. School is once again as it should be; a vibrant, busy and happy environment in which our students thrive as they engage with their excellent teaching and learning. We are delighted to have been able to open up […]
Virtual Work Experience Programmes Give Students Vital Insight into Career Pathways
At Durrington High School the year 10 work experience week is a highlight of the careers programme. With around 300 students heading to a variety of jobs and workplaces each year, we know how valuable this experience is for students as they begin to make decisions about their future. With the restrictions in place due […]
End of Term Arrangements
Dear parents/carers, I write to update you on arrangements for the end of term on Thursday 1st April 2021. As is the norm in the current situation we will be organising a staggered release of students. Years 7, 9 and 11 will finish at the end of their Period 5 lesson. This means that they […]
Non-Uniform day in support of Comic Relief 2021 – Friday 19th March
Dear Parents/Carers The school will be supporting Comic Relief ‘Red Nose Day’ taking place nationwide this Friday by holding a mufti day to raise money for such a worthwhile and long-established charity. A link to the website which provided wider information about the day is below. There is also further information regarding the support that […]
Commencement of Homework
Dear Parents/ Carers, Thank you for your support to date which has helped ensure a smooth return to school for all of our students. As you will be aware students completing work away from the school site (whether this be set tasks or independent study/revision for assessments) is proven to have a positive impact on […]
Home-testing Information
Dear Parents/ Carers, Thank you for your support to date which has helped ensure a smooth return to school for all of our students. Today (Tuesday 16th March) all students who have been in-school have been provided with a personal home testing kit. This is provided to ease the transition to home-based Covid testing as […]
Team Durrington take on the KAPP Aspiration Challenge
In the first half of the spring term students and staff at Durrington High School were invited to take part in an Aspiration Challenge. With the school closed to the majority of students and the country in a national lockdown, the challenge aimed to offer students the chance to engage with curriculum areas outside of […]
