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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inspiring Days Out for Year 10 Business and Computer Science Students
We are so excited that school trips have been taking place this term, giving our students enrichment opportunities that take them outside of the classroom and bring their learning to life. On Thursday 23rd September year 10 business studies students relished the opportunity to attend the Better Business Show. They heard from inspiring business owners […]
Creative Writing Club and Eco Club Collaboration
Over the past year Eco Club and Creative Writing Club (Swimming in Words) have really enjoyed working together on a collaborative project. Club members have been so dedicated and shown real passion for both writing and the environment. To celebrate this work we are delighted to publish this wonderful anthology. The first part of this […]
Play Your Part in the First #TeamDurrington KAPP Challenge of the Year.
Welcome to our first whole-school challenge of the year We wanted to introduce ourselves as the new Durrington High School SSLT (Senior Student Leadership Team); Ivy, Alfie, Billy, Amy, Morgan, Maisy, Ava and Mel. It’s great that in our first message to you we can explain about the first event we are leading on this […]
Year 8 Students Inspired by Girls in Tech Day
Earlier this term a group of year 8 girls were given the fantastic opportunity to take part in a virtual Girls in Tech day, facilitated by Albion in the Community. The day included listening to several inspiring women who had high profile and varied tech jobs at Amex. as well as designing and presenting an […]
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 […]
Team Durrington take on the KAPP Aspiration Challenge
In the first half of the spring term students and staff at Durrington High School were invited to take part in an Aspiration Challenge. With the school closed to the majority of students and the country in a national lockdown, the challenge aimed to offer students the chance to engage with curriculum areas outside of […]
Royal Academy of Art Young Artists’ Summer Show
Calling all of our AMAZING #TeamDurrington young artists! The Royal Academy is inviting submissions from young artists to take part in their Young Artists’ Summer Show. The Young Artists’ Summer Show is a free, open submission exhibition for students aged 5 – 19 studying in the UK and British schools overseas. Artworks are judged by […]