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Driven to Succeed! North East racing talent Will Crewdson celebrates A Level results as he gears up for a career in law

RACING driver Will Crewdson is celebrating A Level grade success today after juggling Sixth Form studies at Dame Allan’s with a high-speed season on the national motorsport circuit – and signing with a top racing team and securing professional management to accelerate his career on track.

Badminton star Lucy Dodd celebrates England call-up and top A Level grades

ELITE badminton player and Sixth Form student Lucy Dodd is celebrating a double triumph today — stellar A Level results and selection for the England squad at this year’s World Junior Championships in India.

Dame Allan’s student triumphs despite chronic pain from rare condition

A TEEN who lives with daily pain from a rare genetic disorder is celebrating great A level results today and a place to study Zoology at Newcastle University.

A Fond Goodbye to Mr Wildsmith on his Retirement

Mr Wildsmith is retiring from Dame Allan’s after more than 30 years at the Schools – he will be a huge miss! During the years, he took on roles as a Biology Teacher, Head of the Boys’ School, Director of Co-Curriculum, and CCF Contingent Commander, shaping thousands of young minds and inspiring countless adventures. We spoke to him about his time at the Schools and his plans for the future:

Mr Benn looks back on 35 Years at Dame Allan’s Schools

I started at Dame Allan’s back in September 1990. Funnily enough, I was familiar with the school as I had already played cricket for the County Club at Jesmond against Dame Allan’s when I first came up to the North East to study. I had also played for Northumberland with an excellent cricketer called Phil Nicholson who was in Year 12, so I had some idea of the school and the type of pupils it attracted. Having someone like Phil, who primed the senior lads about what to expect from me, definitely helped and I am grateful that they all gave me a chance to establish myself positively from day one.

Mrs Fiddaman reflects on 30 years at Dame Allan’s Schools

Mrs Fiddaman is retiring from Dame Allan’s after 30 years, having helped to shape the future of generations of young women in her time in post. She has been an integral part of the Schools, acting as Head of the Girls’ School for 13 years, alongside sharing her passion for history as a History Teacher. From sending handwritten notes to pupils following entrance exams, to being the brains behind much-loved school activities such as Speech Day, she will be a big miss.