Meet the Talented Year 7 Dancers balancing their Studies with their Passion for Dance
Two Year 7 pupils at Dame Allan’s Schools are balancing busy dance schedules with homework, co-curricular clubs and performances — one after appearing in The Nutcracker with Northern Ballet, the other after discovering that dance at school has become his favourite part of the school week. Daisy and Conor both joined the Senior School this […]
Mandy Hickson speaks at Dame Allan’s Schools
Former RAF fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson delivered a powerful and uncompromising message to pupils at Dame Allan’s Schools as the latest speaker in The Lectures series — drawing on combat missions over Iraq, personal setbacks and life on a male-dominated squadron to challenge young people to rethink fear, failure and what they believe is […]
Forging confidence, character and commando spirit: Inside Dame Allan’s Royal Marines CCF
Above: Dame Allan’s CCF Contingent Commander and Chemistry teacher Owain Jones (centre) flanked by pupils Milo (L) and India (R)
World-class scientist Giles Yeo to speak at Dame Allan’s Schools
Professor Giles Yeo MBE (above), a leading geneticist, author and broadcaster, will visit Dame Allan’s Schools on Thursday to give a talk titled ‘Fish, Fat and Film’. Ahead of the lecture, he spoke about the importance of science, critical thinking and why pupils should never take simple answers at face value
International Volunteer Day: Meet the North East Teenagers Giving Back and Gaining Skills
From care homes to charity shops, teenagers at Dame Allan’s Schools’ Sixth Form are making a real difference. On International Volunteer Day, we highlight how their commitment not only supports local communities but also bolsters their own skills, aspirations and future careers.
Dame Allan’s Girls’ School awarded ‘Parent Power’ School of the Year accolade
The Principal of Dame Allan’s Schools has expressed his delight at receiving the Independent Secondary School of the Year (North East) honour from an influential guide for parents.
England Hockey Call-up for Year 10 Pupil
Above: Harriet’s hard work has paid off with a call-up to England Hockey
Teenage Swimmer Takes Major Step Toward Olympic Dream
Above: Year 10 Pupil and Talented Swimmer, Adrian Reay
Dame Allan’s and Newcastle Cathedral launch ‘Changing Voices’ scholarships to support boys through voice break
Above: Dame Allan’s Schools Choral Scholars at Newcastle Cathedral (L-R – Kris Thomsett, Newcastle Cathedral, pupils Christis, Tom, Aaron, Savile, and Rubin and Dame Allan’s Director of Music, Mr Keir McGregor)
Cricket stars discuss how ‘connection’ is the secret to nurturing young players
Above: International Cricketers Ryan Campbell and Marcus North at Dame Allan’s School