“It is immensely humbling to have had a small part in the growing up of generations of fantastic young women.”
Above: Mrs Elaine Fiddaman at Dame Allan’s Schools
“I am sure that being part of Dame Allan’s Girls’ School meant that I never questioned my power or rights as a woman”
Above: Allanian Gail Gallie Gail Gallie has a background in marketing and advertising and has spanned a range of industries, from Marketing Director at the BBC – where she rejuvenated Radio 1 and helped name CBeebies – to founding and running her own ad agency. She has a passion for philanthropy and a strong sense […]
Sweet Success: Jo Fairley unwraps the secrets of Green & Black’s rise to ethical chocolate excellence
Self-confessed chocoholic Jo Fairley captivated a 250-strong audience at Dame Allan’s Schools with her remarkable journey, narrating the transformation of Green & Black’s from a modest Portobello bedroom venture to a global brand worth approaching £100m. The possibility of free chocolate was enough to pique the interest of pupils, yet it was Jo Fairley’s fascinating insight […]
Sixth Form Racing Driver wins career-launching Industry Scholarship
Above: Will Crewdson at Silverstone
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Above: Just some of the female science teachers who are inspiring the next generation at Dame Allan’s Schools, (L-R), Miss Kelly, Mrs Burns, Mrs Dudley, Miss Lambourne, and Miss Vangelatos. February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We’re proud to have some fantastic female science role models at Dame Allan’s Senior School, […]
Cosy Snug offers Mental Health Sanctuary for Junior School pupils
Above: Martha, Mrs Farren, Poppy the dog, Art Psychotherapist Ms McRae and pupil Joseph in Cosy Snug
Obstacle Course Athletes look forward to Championships in Costa Rica and Italy
Above: The Jarman brothers faced a range of challenge to become obstacle course champs
Spotlight on Sixth Form Mentoring Officers
Above: Liv and Teddy, Sixth Form Mentoring Officers at Dame Allan’s Senior School
Dame Allan’s appoints Artificial Intelligence Lead in North East first
Above: Dr Drew Smith AI Lead and Physics Teacher at Dame Allan’s Schools, Newcastle (Crest Photography)
Student volunteers help build strong relationship between Dame Allan’s Schools and Hedleys College
Above: Percy Hedley Students visit Dame Allan’s Schools for Disability Awareness Workshop, with Dame Allan’s Sixth Form Volunteers Connie and Maya A flourishing partnership between the Percy Hedley Foundation and Dame Allan’s has seen students support one other through weekly volunteer work and a disability awareness session. A group of seven students from Hedleys College, a […]