Budding young artists enjoy Picasso-themed masterclass
Pupils from primary schools in Newcastle’s West End tried their hands at creating Picasso-inspired sculptures in a special art masterclass hosted by Dame Allan’s Schools.
Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies gives empowering talk at Dame Allan’s Schools
DRIVE, determination and passion. Sara Davies MBE has these three attributes in abundance. Having famously started a crafting venture from her university bedroom at just 21 years old, the County Durham-born entrepreneur has grown Crafter’s Companion into a multi-million pound, global success. Gracing our television screens as the youngest-ever female investor to join BBC One’s […]
Lord Lieutenant Lucy Winskell opens inspiring new facilities at Dame Allan’s Schools
Dame Allan’s Schools has cemented its commitment to STEAM education with the official dedication of its state-of-the-art new facilities in Newcastle. Pupils at Dame Allan’s Senior School treated guests, including local dignitaries, governors, alumni, and those involved with the project, to tours of the impressive Jubilee Building before it was declared officially open on Tuesday […]
‘An outstanding facility for our performance athletes to train in’
The fitness suite has undergone a major refurbishment to bolster the training and development of athletes and sports teams across the schools. The facility has doubled in size and been fitted with additional new equipment, as well as an inbuilt sound system, specialist lighting, and large screen digital monitors. The suite houses a dedicated cardio […]
MFL department thrives with move into Jubilee Building
THE Schools’ Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department is thriving, with a bumper year of students taking French, German or Spanish at A Level, and a move into the Jubilee Building.
A peek into Dame Allan’s Archive
The Jubilee building hails a new era for Dame Allan’s Schools, with fantastic STEAM facilities, an art exhibition space and offices. Dame Allan’s history stretches back over 300 years and has seen multiple buildings, wars, members of staff and over 10 generations of pupils.
Elite sports stars lead new mentoring programme at school
FOUR elite athletes, who compete in their individual sports at a national level, have been chosen to lead a unique mentoring scheme at their school, overseen by world-class para-triathlete and teacher Michael Salisbury.
Dame Allan’s celebrates partnership with Newcastle Eagles Basketball Club
L – R: Eagles player Kyle Johnson, Dame Allan’s boys Adam, Owen, Joseph and Eagles Head Coach Marc Steutel. Dame Allan’s Schools have once again partnered with Newcastle Eagles, one of the country’s most successful basketball teams. Based at Newcastle’s Vertu Motors Arena, the Eagles play in both the British Basketball League and the Women’s […]
School partners with Newcastle Cathedral for Choral Scholarship Programme
L – R: Dame Allan’s Schools’ Director of Music, Chris Foster, Isobel (Y9), Charlotte (Y11), Savile (Y7), Dea (Y11), and Fiona (Y9). Dame Allan’s Schools have strengthened their historic links with Newcastle Cathedral with the development of a Choral Scholarship Programme. The partnership allows talented musicians at Dame Allan’s Schools to join Newcastle’s acclaimed Cathedral Choir, while also taking […]
‘Life changing’ mentoring course teaches valuable skills to Year 12s while supporting younger pupils
A MENTORING programme that teaches Year 12 students counselling and listening techniques, so they can then support younger pupils, continues to prove popular among those wanting to gain transferable skills to use in future careers.