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 […]
DHS Fortnightly update – 27th January 2023
Another two weeks have gone by in a flash and as usual, there has been lots going on at Durrington. Year 11 have had their mock exam results and are now highly focused on using this process to push on and prepare for their summer exams. Further down the school Year 9 are beginning to […]
The Durrington Way … our Autumn Term 2022 celebration.
Watch the full video here. #Kindness #Aspiration #Perseverance #Pride #TeamDurrington
DHS Fortnightly update – 9th December 2022
As we head into the last week of term, we would like to thank you for all your support this term. All of our students have worked incredibly hard this term and should enjoy a well deserved break. This is especially true of our Y11 students who have been so well focused on their mock […]
Behind the scenes at DHS … meet the Laboratory Technicians
The science tech team at DHS includes Maggie Williams, Sam Baker, Alex Searle and Catherine Bourner. Maggie is the Senior Technician in the team, having joined DHS originally as a Teaching Assistant and then moving to the science department in 2011. There is a true team spirit and camaraderie between the staff who all work […]
Music opportunities at DHS
There are lots of opportunities for students to learn an instrument at DHS. It is a fantastic experience to learn a new skill and be creative in a fun and exciting way. Both SAM and West Sussex Music are passionate about providing education for children. More information can be found at West Sussex Music and Sussex […]
DHS Fortnightly update – 25th November 2022
We can’t believe next week we will be in December with all the excitement that it brings as part of the build up to Christmas. As normal there’s been a huge amount going on across the school and it’s been fabulous to see so many students engaging with the opportunities staff have organised for them. […]
The Youth Mock Trial National competition
Congratulations to our fantastic year 10 and 11 students who competed in the Youth Mock Trial National competition this month. Students had to prepare and present three different legal cases in official law courts in front of a real judge. They competed against three other schools taking on the roles of barristers, jurors, witnesses and […]
An Inspector Calls at the Theatre Royal in Brighton
On Wednesday 16th November, the English department took 60 Year 11 students to see the award-winning Stephen Daldry production of An Inspector Calls at the Theatre Royal in Brighton. The students were intrigued by the iconic and unusual set design as well as being enthralled by one of their key GCSE Literature texts being brought to […]
Disney’s Frozen at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Year 7 and 8 students were lucky enough to attend the performance of Disney’s Frozen at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Students’ behaviour was excellent throughout the trip and the performance was exceptional, a magical display of incredible set design, lighting and costumes with inspiring performances. A truly unforgettable visit to London’s West End.
