Double evacuee dies aged 89 years. His ‘splendid war’ is remembered in Remembrance week
Remembrance week gives us the chance to reflect on the sacrifices which were made by those who went to war for us. It is also an opportunity to remember the local history of those from the North East and the story of John James Castling (Jack), a double evacuee during the Second World War, is […]
Businesses urge young people to focus on the future
Young people from across the region were encouraged to think outside the box by regional and national businesses and universities when it comes to their future. The biennial Futures Fair which is run and hosted by Dame Allan’s Schools saw over 1000 attendees speaking with over 100 businesses, educational establishments and training providers. Amongst those […]
Failure is a valuable lesson for our young people
Over recent months much been said about the need to get more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers and specifically about the need to encourage the uptake of STEM subjects by girls in school. Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (WISE) report that just 12.8 per cent of the STEM workforce in the UK is made up of women.
Shadow Home Secretary visits North East School
Politics has been bought to life for students at Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne after the Shadow Home Secretary, the Right Honourable Andy Burnham, visited the Schools. Mr Burnham was speaking to students as part of the Schools’ mock EU Referendum, and also gave a broader insight into political life. The Shadow Home […]
New Chair of Governors at leading North East School
A leading independent school in Newcastle upon Tyne has announced its appointment of a new Chair of Governors. Dame Allan’s Schools have appointed Mr Brian Adcock as Chair as Mr Elliott Ward stepped down after a decade of service to the Schools. Mr Ward has shown tireless enthusiasm and support for Dame Allan’s over the […]
Graduation Day
Children in Reception class at Dame Allan’s Schools had a very special graduation ceremony to mark the end of the school year. To celebrate their ‘graduation’ from Early Years, the children, aged 4 and 5, donned red academic gowns and mortarboards to receive certificates from Principal Dr Hind. Proud parents watched as the children received […]
North School dancers on National Stage
Students from the North East enjoyed the bright lights of the London stage when they had the opportunity to perform alongside Britain’s oldest dance company. Dame Allan’s was the only school from the North of England to qualify for the experience of a lifetime after its dance company Jeune made it through to the final […]
Happy High Flyers at Dame Allan’s
Students and staff at Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle are once again celebrating their impressive A Level results. In all 22 students achieved straight A and A* grades in their A Level examinations, a huge achievement, especially amid national stories of ‘volatile’ results. One of the star pupils is Matthew Crooks from Ponteland. Matthew achieved […]
A Level student takes the road less travelled
Many teenagers have spent the last few days worrying about their A Level examination results and whether or not they will be enough to get them into university. However, Callum Ward from Dame Allan’s Schools has chosen a completely different path. Callum has recently been appointed as the organist at St James’ and St Basil’s […]
Diamond result for Dame Allan’s
Dame Allan’s Schools are once again thrilled with the GCSE results achieved by its pupils. The 2016 cohort achieved brilliant results which continues the excellent streak of results enjoyed by Dame Allan’s year on year. Many students achieved all A* and A grades, with some even achieving outstanding A**s. One of the high achievers is […]