GCSE success for Dame Allan’s pupil Zach as he balances studies with Red Bulls rugby
Northumberland teenager Zach Hall is celebrating a string of grade 7-9s at GCSE while progressing through the Newcastle Red Bulls’ youth rugby pathway. The 16-year-old, from Acklington near Morpeth, achieved five grade 9s, three grade 8s and a grade 7 at Dame Allan’s Schools, in Newcastle. He said: “I’m feeling really happy. I got what […]
Dame Allan’s rugby star balances A Levels with Newcastle Red Bulls contract
Dame Allan’s 1st XV captain Will Graham returned to collect his A Level results today before embarking on a professional rugby career with Newcastle Red Bulls. The 18-year-old hooker from Wylam, who studied PE, Business and Psychology, will join the club’s senior academy on a two-year rookie contract. Will, who first picked up a rugby […]
Full circle at Dame Allan’s as Andy Brown retires after 22 years
After 22 “fast-paced and deeply rewarding” years at Dame Allan’s Junior School, Andy Brown is retiring from his role as Year 6 teacher and Key Stage 2 Phase Leader. His departure closes a remarkable chapter in a career that spans every stage of the school’s community – first as a pupil, then as a teacher […]
Dame Allan’s ‘Chiefs’ charge ahead to national flag football finals
Pupils at Dame Allan’s Junior School are heading to the national flag football finals in Manchester this month after being crowned North East regional champions. The squad has achieved remarkable success in the fast-growing, non-contact version of American football, a sport confirmed to make its official debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. […]