Athletics
A range of clubs run in the summer term for all age groups as pupils develop their skills before taking part in various competitions, regionally and nationally.
Young Naturalist Award
Based in Gosforth Nature Reserve and in collaboration with the Natural History Society of Northumbria, this award has been designed to enable Year 8 pupils to explore their interest in nature. Pupils discover wild spaces in Northumberland, explore what makes them special and take action to conserve them for future generations. It involves four days […]
GECO Club
A weekly session for pupils in Years 3-6 to engage in various gardening activities. Our Geco Club, led by Mr Peel, work hard to keep our Junior School looking good, whilst promoting environmental awareness. As well as regular litter picks and garden maintenance, they often undertake various projects such as the recent planting of an […]
Climbing
Two sessions are available each week for pupils to take part in climbing. Sessions take place off site. In the past we have utilised various facilities across the North East from Climb Newcastle to The Coliseum Morpeth. Pupils consistently improve their problem solving skills as well as enjoying the physical benefits of climbing. Training sessions […]
CCF
A weekly session takes place on a Tuesday after school for pupils in Years 9-13 to parade and prepare for a wide range of exciting and adventurous courses, camps and military-themed activities from leadership training to ocean sailing. There are annual field days, a four-day training camp in March, competitions and plans for an ambitious […]
Archery
A weekly session is available to pupils in Years 7 to 9 to learn and hone their archery skills. Archery is great physical exercise as drawing your bow requires short bursts of energy from muscles in your chest, hands, arms and upper back, and puts tension on the rotator cuffs, which support your shoulders. As […]
Visiting Music Teachers
Peripatetic lessons on a host of instruments are delivered by one of the self employed visiting music teachers (VMTs). Peripatetic lessons on offer include orchestral brass and band instruments; drum kit and orchestral percussion; classical, electric, acoustic, and bass guitars; orchestral strings; orchestral woodwind, and saxophone; piano and harpsichord, plus singing lessons in all styles. […]
Vocal
There are several vocal groups at Dame Allan’s Schools: Cambiata Choir (Boys’ Choir) runs weekly. They sing a range of pop and rock music from The Beatles to Lewis Capaldi. This choir is for anybody who enjoys singing, regardless of experience. Diva Voce (Girls’ Choir) runs weekly. They sing a range of pop and […]
Instrumental
There are several instrumental groups at Dame Allan’s Schools: Jazz Band takes place weekly for intermediate players (Grade 3 and up). It is perfect for brass players, saxophonists, guitarists and drummers. String Sinfonietta takes place weekly, playing a variety of classical and pop arrangements. We encourage all string players to get involved. Percussion […]
School Drama Production
With multiple rehearsals each week senior pupils prepare for the hotly anticipated Upper School Drama Production in March. In preparation, pupils work with the specialist drama staff in our state of-the-art drama studios. Recent Senior School productions have included the musicals ‘Oliver!’, ‘Disney’s High School Musical’, ‘The Addams Family’, plays ‘Noughts & Crosses’ and ‘A […]