Teenager crowned Britain’s best in obstacle racing as sister takes national bronze
A North East teenager has been crowned Britain’s best young obstacle course racer in hisage category, with his younger sister also claiming a podium finish at the nationalchampionships. Dame Allan’s Schools pupil Tommy J took first place in the 14–17 age category at theBritish OCR Youth Championships on Saturday 17 October. His sister Chloe, a […]
Cowburn Scholars programme launches to inspire Dame Allan’s highest achievers
Dame Allan’s Schools has introduced a new academic enrichment programme designed to stretch, challenge and inspire its most academically able pupils – with Cambridge physicist and former Head Boy Professor Russell Cowburn returning to his old school to officially launch the initiative. The Cowburn Scholars programme has been established to ensure Dame Allan’s pupils with […]
Dame Allan’s cadet sets sights on Royal Marines history
As the inaugural National Cadets Week celebrates the opportunities and skills offered by youth cadet forces across the UK, Dame Allan’s pupil India R is eyeing a landmark military milestone — aiming to become the first woman in history to complete the Royal Marines Commando selection. India knows precisely where she is headed. The Sixth […]
Alasdair takes on top Taekwon-Do talent at World Cup
Dame Allan’s pupil Alasdair N competed in three events at the ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup in Benidorm, Spain, last week, taking on some of the sport’s leading young athletes from around the world. Alasdair, who is in Year 11, finished 17th out of 130 in patterns, 17th out of 56 in special technique and 17th […]
Dame Allan’s actor celebrates straight As before taking first step towards West End dream
An aspiring actor who has been performing since the age of three is celebrating top grades in her A Levels before taking her next step towards a career on the West End. Ella McFetrich, from Morpeth, achieved A grades in History, Psychology and Theatre Studies at Dame Allan’s Schools and will now join Newcastle Theatre […]
Dame Allan’s leads the way with record-breaking DofE success
Dame Allan’s Schools has established itself as one of the leading Duke of Edinburgh’s Award centres in the North of England, boasting record participation, sustained 16-year growth and completion rates believed to be among the highest nationally. The programme, embedded across the Schools as part of its wider outdoor education and leadership provision, is positioned […]