Senior Student Leadership Team 2023 – 2024
Dear Parents/Carers of Year 10 students, We are really excited to be launching the process for our fantastic year 10 students to apply to become part of the 2023-24 Senior Student Leadership Team (SSLT). This is a brilliant opportunity and open to every single year 10 student who feels they have the desire, time and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Update on proposed strike action
Dear parents and carers As you will be aware one of the largest teaching unions has announced strike action over the coming months. As we always do, we will work carefully to minimise disruption and to keep you informed of our plans, to support you with your planning. Inevitably there will be disruption to our […]
Spring mock examinations for year 11
Dear Parent / Carer, Spring mock examinations for year 11 Our year 11 students have been exemplary in their attitude and commitment during the mock exam period and have been a credit to themselves and the school. An important part of GCSE examinations is the regular experience of sitting papers in exam conditions. One of […]
