Dame Allan’s Schools named ‘North East Independent School of the Year’
THE region’s only school to follow the pioneering diamond structure of education has seen its independent senior Boys’ and Girls’ Schools crowned the ‘best’ in the North East in a popular guide for parents. The Sunday Times’ Parent Power Guide 2023 named Dame Allan’s Schools’ two single-sex senior schools, where boys and girls are taught […]
Katie’s dream of representing her country in the swimming pool
A NEWCASTLE teenager, ranked as one of the fastest 800m and 1500m freestyle swimmers in her age group, juggles an intensive 18-hour weekly training schedule with her school work in the hope of representing her country in the pool.
Girls football added to the curriculum as two talented players are selected for ISFA squads
GIRLS football has been added to the Schools’ PE curriculum and the co-curricular timetable, as interest in the sport continues to soar and competitive fixtures prove successful. The move to ensure all girls have the opportunity to play football at Dame Allan’s Schools comes as two talented players in Year 11 – who are both […]
‘Many of my successes are down to the foundations laid at school’
ALLANIAN Mark Dolder has backed an impressive new lecture series at Dame Allan’s Schools to help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, business leaders, scientists and creative talent. He shares his reasons for wanting to give back… IT’S been more than 50 years since Mark Dolder first walked through the gates of Dame Allan’s to […]
Junior School and Nursery celebrate 10 year anniversary
DAME Allan’s Junior School and Nursery is celebrating 10 years since the opening of its purpose-built site within six-acres of mature woodland, in Spital Tongues, Newcastle. The derelict Victorian Hunter’s Moor Hospital land was acquired by Dame Allan’s Schools in 2009 and in its place was built a state-of-the-art, sustainable nursery and junior school for […]
‘You are the future… innovate’ – behavioural economist gives fascinating talk to pupils
THE important impact younger generations will have on the UK’s economy was highlighted to teenage pupils in a fascinating lecture delivered by leading economist and author Roger Martin-Fagg.
Allanian dancer returns to take graduate sports position at the school
ALLANIAN dancer and passionate teacher Kayleigh Oborka-Letman has joined the Schools as a full time Graduate Sports Assistant to support pupils of all ages during PE lessons and co-curricular activities.
‘Promoting health and wellbeing is in the DNA of the school’ – pastoral team is further strengthened with new appointment
EXPERIENCED counsellor and leading mental health advocate Jo Downie (pictured right) has been appointed as Director of Pupil Wellbeing, as Dame Allan’s remains committed to providing exceptional pastoral care across the Schools. Mrs Downie, a long-serving teacher and former Assistant Head of Sixth Form who joined Dame Allan’s in 2003, stepped into the new role in September […]
Latin offered to more students as department moves to Jubilee Building with new Head
EXPERIENCED classics teacher Victoria Mee has been appointed as the Schools’ new Head of Latin with plans to grow the department, as the subject is added into the curriculum for students in Years 7 and 8. Latin is now being taught in the new Jubilee Building and all pupils coming into the Boys’ and Girls’ […]
‘I’m proud to be an Allanian’ – Estates Manager Les Kirkbride retires after 15 years’ service
ESTATES manager Les Kirkbride has retired after 15 years’ service dedicated to the management and development of Dame Allan’s Schools. A much-loved member of staff who has remained steadfastly committed to the ‘24/7 role’, Mr Kirkbride chose to wait until the completion of the Jubilee Building before saying goodbye to the Schools. “It was really […]