End of Term Newsletter
Dear Parents/Carers As we come to the end of 2021 and the Autumn term I wanted to say a huge thank you for all of your support, not only this term but throughout the year. We really are a strong team at Durrington and with your support, the dedication, passion and expertise of our staff […]
Return to School -January 2022
As you are likely aware there have been some significant updates in relation to Covid 19 (with the suggestion that more could change in the new year). Part of the current expectations are that we implement (as we did in September) a return-to-school LFT testing program for when students come back to school in January. […]
Students Inspired by Albion in the Community Events
Last week some of our students in years 8 and 9 were given the fantastic opportunity to engage in events run by Albion in the Community promoting the importance of women in tech jobs and enterprise. The chosen students have all shown a great aptitude in their computer science lessons this term and were invited […]
On-site Lateral Flow Testing Consent
Dear Parent/carer, As you may have seen in the news schools are being asked to coordinate on-site Lateral Flow Testing once again as part of the students returning to school after Christmas. This is a separate process to any home testing that takes place. It will be run by trained school staff with the aim […]
Year 8 Parents/Carers Consultation Evening
Year 8 Parents / Carers Consultation Evening – Tuesday 7th December 2021 We are delighted to inform you that we will be holding our Year 8 Parent/Carer Consultation Evening on Tuesday 7th December 2021 between 4:30pm and 7:30pm and this will take place virtually using the SchoolCloud software. This is a great opportunity to engage […]
Kindness in action at DHS
We are delighted to have recently launched the DHS Student Kindness Passport. As part of our commitment to instilling the values of kindness, aspiration, perseverance and pride in our community, the kindness passport offers students tangible ways to show kindness and earn their kindness badge. All students have been issued with a passport and can […]
INSET Day and Mufti Day
Dear Parents/Carers, Re: Inset day (19th November) and Children in Need mufti day (Thursday 18th November) Children in Need We are delighted to let you know that our Senior Student Leadership Team have organised for us to have our first non-school uniform (mufti) day of the year to coincide with Children in Need on Thursday […]
End of Autumn Half Term Letter
Dear Parents/Carers We have had a wonderful start to the new school year. Many thanks to you, our parents and carers, for your continued support. We were all pleased to return to subjects being back in their areas, assemblies and all the usual activities that make our school special. Due to the dedication and expertise […]
Year 11 Mock Support Resources
Dear Parents and Carers, Firstly I would like to take the opportunity to say what a wonderful start year 11 have made to their final GCSE year. As we are approaching the lead up to year 11 mock exams starting in December, I would like to share with you our master class schedule officially starting […]
Year 10 GCSE Support Evening -Resources
Dear Parent / Carer In case you missed the Yr 10 GCSE support evening last night, please see below for pre-recorded videos to browse at your own leisure. You can also find the presentation slides from the evening here. The presentations below cover: The three core subjects (English, maths and science). The key methods of assessment […]
