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.
Three, two, one… blast-off! Rocket launch fuels physics students’ passion for engineering
A GROUP of budding engineers have designed and built their own scale model rocket to launch from the school playing field this summer.
‘I came to Dame Allan’s because of its excellent dance department’ Gifted dancer goes on to secure dream place at Rambert
GIFTED young dancer Maisie Stanger-Crosby, who aspires to perform on the world’s most famous stages, has been awarded a coveted place at the prestigious Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance.
Art therapist helps pupils channel their emotions creatively
ART psychotherapist Charlotte McRae has joined the growing pastoral care team at Dame Allan’s Schools to provide a more unique form of therapy.
‘A centre of musical excellence and inspiration’ – New Director of Music has big plans for Dame Allan’s Schools
PASSIONATE and versatile musician Chris Foster aims to raise Dame Allan’s Schools’ profile as a ‘centre of musical excellence and inspiration’ in his role as Director of Music.
Celebrating 75 years with HMC
DAME Allan’s Schools is celebrating 75 years as a valued member of HMC – a professional association of heads from the world’s leading independent schools, striving for quality, innovation and excellence in education.
Grand Finalists: Dame Allan’s public speaking team among the best Nationwide
THE Schools’ talented public speaking team travelled to Cambridge to represent the North-East in the Grand Final of a prestigious National competition.
Thriving society supports aspiring medics
THE Schools’ student-led Medical Society is thriving, with members meeting fortnightly to expand their knowledge, skills and interests as they pursue a future career in medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry.
Lord-Lieutenant pays special visit to Dame Allan’s Schools
CADETS at Dame Allan’s Schools have been paid a special visit by the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, Mrs Susan Winfield, CVO, OBE.
EPQ qualification supports student’s passion for computer programming
KEEN Maths student and aspiring software developer Ben Needham has created a computer program that predicts future wind power generation as part of his EPQ (Extended Project Qualification).