Student View: Music Lessons at DHS
The performing arts department at DHS is full of opportunities. In usual times the24-hour musical would have taken place and rehearsals for both the annual musical and Dance Live would be well underway, as well as preparations for the Christmas celebration evening. For obvious reasons these events can not take place this year, but the […]
Year 7s take on the Stomp challenge
Year 7 have had a fanatic introduction to music lessons at DHS by partaking in a Stomp challenge. Year 7 students have lessons as form groups and so not only have they been developing their musical skills but it has been a great bonding experience for them. Each form group created a piece of music […]
KAPP (Kindness, Aspiration, Perseverance and Pride) off to a fantastic start
KAPP (Kindness, Aspiration, Perseverance and Pride) at DHS means going beyond your best; seeking out and embracing opportunities to aim high, dream big and dig deep. We believe that by encouraging all of our students to focus on these four key attributes we will create an even more connected, special and unique school culture in […]
Year 7s learn to become safe digital citizens
In Computer science lessons this half term year 7 students have been learning about being a digital citizen. This has included introducing basic skills such as using email and cloud storage, but primarily it is about educating them in how to stay safe online. Lessons have been based around the 5 principles of safety from […]
DHS take part in (a slightly different) Race for Life for the 6th consecutive year, raising over £3000 for Cancer Research UK
For the previous 5 years students, staff and, more recently, families, have taken part in Race for Life to raise much needed funds for Cancer Research UK. The event is usually held along Worthing seafront in June and in 2019 over 380 members of Team Durrington took part. The events have always been a highlight […]
Brand new sports facilities on schedule and environmentally friendly
The new sports hall and refurbished courts are progressing well and on schedule to be opened later this term. The team have been working extremally hard in all weather over the past few months to ensure we are in this position. The impressive structure can be seen from the Littlehampton Road but it is even […]
Students ‘meet’ impressive NASA engineer during inspiring Brighton College webinar
At Durrington High the computer science department offer a huge range of opportunities for students to enhance their learning and get an insight into the plentiful opportunities the subject can lead to in later life. With trips and clubs severely limited due to COVID-19 restrictions the department has still managed to provide enrichment opportunities for […]
Durrington students celebrate excellent GCSE results and look towards a bright future
The sun shone on Durrington students today as they received their excellent GCSE results from proud staff at the school. Amidst an unprecedented and uncertain picture nationally, the students’ grades bear testament to their hard work and passion for learning which has been fostered by strong relationships and great teaching from Durrington’s staff over the […]
