DHS Fortnightly update – 3rd March 2023
Once again we wanted to thank parents/carers for your continued support of the school. We do understand and appreciate the challenges that strikes have and are doing our very best (given the capacity we have available) to make meaningful provision for as many students as possible within school. With this in mind please be reminded […]
Work for 2nd March
English Maths Science 7 Open the link below and read through the information.Complete all the tasks.Complete the test at the end to see how well you have done and what you need to focus on getting better at.https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z4hrt39/articles/zr726ycRead a non-fiction book for 30 minutes. Log on to SPARX maths: complete the EP boost aand/ […]
Year 9 Consultation evening Wednesday 1st March 4.30-7.30pm
Dear Parent/Carer Year 9 Consultation evening Wednesday 1st March 4.30-7.30pm A reminder that the yr. 9 consultation evening is taking place this Wednesday 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 […]
Year 11 parent / carer support evening – ‘Getting revision going’ 9th March 2023
21st February 2023 Dear Parents/Carers, If the answer is yes to any of the above questions we can and will help. On Thursday 9th March 2023 we will be running a short, informal, “Getting revision going” session aimed at helping to support you (parents/carers) in playing your part and being the best supporter to your child as […]
DHS Fortnightly update – 10th February 2023
We have had a great start to 2023 and a very busy half term here at Durrington. Over the last two weeks year 9 have been learning more about the option choices available to them at KS4, and we have welcomed year 9 parents and carers to our options information evening. The year 11 parents […]
Science Live at the Brighton Dome
We took a group of 50 year 10 students to Science Live at Brighton Dome. It was a fantastic day and students were able to see and hear from some of Britain’s top scientists, they were also able to ask questions. The speakers were all really interesting and are all at the cutting edge of […]
Update on proposed strike action
Dear Parents / Carers Please see the letter emailed home today, Thursday 9th February, regarding plans for the further strike days in March. Kind regards Durrington High School
Year 9 consultation evening 1st March 4.30-7.30pm
Dear Parent/Carer Year 9 consultation evening 1st March 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 […]
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award at Durrington High
We currently have a cohort of twenty-five Year 10 students working towards their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. Students signed up for the award in October and most should complete all of their sections by next Christmas. The award consists of four sections – Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition, which help to develop and promote […]
Year 9 options
Details regarding the year 9 options have been sent home to parents and carers this week. The options process will be explained to students during a special assembly and this will be followed by daily information sessions covering each subject during period 1 over the next fortnight. The parent/carer information evening takes place on Thursday […]
