Year 8 Parent/Carer Consultation Evening
We are pleased to be able to confirm that we will be holding our Year 8 Parent/Carer Consultation Evening on Wednesday 16th June 2021 between 4pm and 7:30pm. Due to the ongoing restrictions in place due the COVID 19 pandemic, we will again be using video appointments through the School Cloud online system. This platform […]
DHS students delighted to return to after school clubs
This half term has seen the return of after school opportunities for all Durrington High students which has been fantastic. Years 7, 8 and 9 have been enjoying performing arts clubs. Year 7 have been exploring musical theatre, learning songs and script extracts from The Lion King whilst year 8 have been taking part in a […]
GCSE Music Student Emma Shares Her Fantastic Song ‘Colour’
At Durrington High School we love to celebrate the talents of our students and we are delighted when they share work and achievements that they are proud of with us, whether that is inside of school or outside. Year 11 student Emma Olsen did just that when she emailed her self-penned and composed song ‘Colour’ […]
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 […]
