Mr Salisbury defends British Paratriathlon Championship title

Para-triathlete Mike Salisbury will defend his British championship title this weekend as he continues to inspire Dame Allan’s pupils with his sporting achievements.
‘I will miss the lively, enquiring minds of DAS pupils’ – Liam Friel retires as one of the Schools’ longest serving teachers

LATIN and French teacher Liam Friel has retired after a remarkable 39 years at Dame Allan’s Schools.
Academy-style training and a focus on excellence – New Head of Hockey shares her plans for change

EXPERIENCED hockey coach Laura Smith has ambitious plans to transform the way training is delivered at Dame Allan’s Schools to encourage player participation and support elite-level development.
International summer camp role supports student’s dream to work in paediatric medicine

AN ASPIRING young medic is heading to Norway this month to help teach young children about global cooperation and world peace at a CISV International summer camp.
Schools’ top athletes through to national finals

SOME of Dame Allan’s top athletes are competing in national championship and cup final events this month, having celebrated both individual and team successes at regional competitions.
Pupils embark on ‘life changing’ trip to Southeast Asia

NINE pupils have set off on a ‘life changing’ school trip to Vietnam and Cambodia with adventure travel organisation World Challenge.
Fashion designer launches debut collection in London before returning to Newcastle for big photoshoot

A FASHION designer who first learnt to use a sewing machine at Dame Allan’s Schools has presented her debut collection of hand-worked garments to leading industry professionals at an exclusive underground launch event in Soho.
‘A true Lioness’ – Lillie balances GCSE studies with elite football training

A PROMISING young footballer selected by the FA for elite England football camps balances her GCSE studies at Dame Allan’s Schools with intense training at Sunderland RTC.
Geography teacher heads to Spain for paratriathlon World Cup

BRITISH para-triathlete and Geography teacher Mike Salisbury, who won silver at a recent European championship, is heading to Spain this weekend for a World Cup competition.
School volunteers help empower and inspire young girls in the community

SIXTH Form volunteers are helping support, empower and inspire young members of Newcastle’s West End Women and Girls Centre while gaining valuable experience as part of their community service work.