Year 11 leavers celebration
Durrington High School were proud to celebrate year 11’s journey through high school as they came together for a special leaver’s morning and final assembly. Their form tutors each gave heart-warming speeches of the fond memories that have been made, each wishing the students the very best for their next steps in their further education and […]
Year 11 librarians
Last week we said a sad farewell to our year 11 librarians who have been fantastic in helping out in so many ways during their time at Durrington High. Mrs Dacosta, LRA Manager, organised a farewell gathering with the LRA student team, and the year 11s were rewarded with thank you gifts, and then had […]
Year 11 timetable arrangements and expectations
Dear Parents, Carers and Year 11, School timetable expectations and arrangements from Wednesday 11th June 2025 onwards Firstly, I would like to say how proud we are of every single year 11 student. They have conducted themselves in such a brilliant way throughout the exams period and are role models to other students in the […]
Year 11 exam period
Dear Parent/Carers, Firstly, I’d like to take this opportunity to say how proud we all are of our current year 11 students. The cohort have matured and thrived through this year. This is testament to the support and guidance you have provided. With only a few days left to go before the main bulk of […]
Year 11 Parent / Carer GCSE Exam Support Evening: Tuesday 25th March
Dear Parent / Carer In order to help parents and carers support our students leading up to and during the examination period, we will be running a ‘Parent / Carer Support Evening’, on Tuesday 25th March. This will start at 5.30pm in the Performing Art Centre. During the evening we will go through the following: […]
Curriculum Spotlight Food Technology GCSE
Our year 11 GCSE students began the final year of their course with a 10-hour food investigation task where they were required to write a 1500-2000 report. This will make up 15% of their final grade and will be marked on research, investigation, analysis and evaluation skills. This term they have begun their 20-hour food […]
Post 16 Careers Evening
Dear Year 11 Parents and Carers, This is a key term for your child as they start to plan the next steps on their education journey and we would like you to put this date in your calendars. Event Name: Post 16 Careers EveningDate: Thursday 26th SeptemberTime Slot 1: 6 till 7pm Attenborough, Pele & […]
Year 11
Dear Parents/Carers, Firstly, I’d like to take this opportunity to say how proud I am of our current year 11 students. The cohort have matured and thrived through their exam period and this is testament to the support and guidance you have provided. As the students have nearly sat all of their exams we move […]
Year 11 Spring newsletter
The Year 11 Spring newsletter has been emailed to all year 11 students and their parents/carers. This contains useful information on revision resources, the GCSE exam timetable, links to well-being and support, as well as details on the end of year celebrations and the Summer Ball 2024. To view this newsletter in full please follow […]
Year 11 post mock exam newsletter
The year 11 post mock exam newsletter has been sent home to parents and carers and contains useful information on all subjects. To view this newsletter in full please follow the link below. Year 11 post mock exam newsletter