Fortnightly Update – 21st October 2022
It hardly seems possible that half a term has passed already! We have been so proud of how hard our students have been working in and out of lessons, since they returned to school in September. Your support with this, and in particular in ensuring your child has excellent attendance, has been invaluable and we’d […]
Fortnightly Update – 30th September 2022
It’s been a busy two weeks since we last contacted you with an update about what’s happening here at Durrington. Our students have been working incredibly hard during lessons, the BBC and a professional actor came to visit and our extra curricular clubs and activities continue to go from strength to strength. As well as […]
Queen Elizabeth II – 1926-2022
We are all saddened by the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her 70 year reign as monarch, she unswervingly demonstrated our values of kindness, aspiration, perseverance and pride. A true inspiration and role model to so many of us. We will always be honoured by her visit to Durrington High School […]
Durrington Students Excel
Durrington High School’s students have bucked national trends this summer achieving exceptional results in their GCSE examinations, including the core subjects of English and mathematics. An unprecedented 84% of students passed English and 82% passed mathematics, not only surpassing 2019 results when examinations last took place but also 2020 and 2021 when teacher awarded grades […]
Start of term arrangements
Dear Parent/Carers,Please find below details regarding the start to term. As normal this is staggered by yeargroup. Our new year 7 cohort have slightly different arrangements to all other students (detailed ina separate email and also summarised in a paragraph below). The first day for all students in years 8-11 will be Monday 5th September […]
Extreme Weather Update
During the heat wave we will be following guidance from the DfE and West Sussex and plan to remain open. We are fortunate to have a large and well ventilated building, so all children can be inside during break time and lunch time. If they wish to be outside, there are many shaded areas. Students […]
Hot weather – Message to Parent/Carers
Dear parent/carer, Due to the hot weather forecast this week we are adapting the uniform expectations for students: Students will have the option to either wear either Their full school PE kit or Normal school uniform with no tie & blazer for the whole of this week. All students will be in PE kit on Friday […]
Sue Marooney MBE retires as head of DHS and continues as CEO of DMAT
Sue Marooney, Executive Headteacher of Durrington High School and CEO of Durrington Multi Academy Trust has been inundated with congratulations since being awarded an MBE for her distinguished services to education in Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday honours list. Sue is the longest serving headteacher in West Sussex, having led Durrington High school for the […]
Race for Life Fundraiser
With so many great events and opportunities having been cancelled over the last few years we don’t want you to miss out any more. Hence, we are offering all Durrington students (and staff) the opportunity to be part of something brilliant this summer, our record beating DHS ‘Race for Life’ team 2022. The last time […]
Sue Marooney awarded MBE in Queen’s birthday honours list
We are delighted to announce that our Executive Headteacher Sue Marooney has been awarded an MBE in the 2022 Queen’s birthday honours list. The award was for services to education and is testament to Sue’s unwavering commitment to Durrington and the local community, over nearly two decades. During this time, Sue has not only led […]
