News and Events
There are always exciting, interesting things happening at Dame Allan's. Our students take part in some fantastic activities both in school and in their own time and we are always proud to celebrate their successes.
The best way to find out what life is like at Dame Allan's is to book a visit and experience it for yourself. Until then, we invite you to browse through our news stories and blog to get to know us a little better.
Latest News
![Therapy dog Heidi has a 'pawsitive' effect on pupils!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642694923/dameallanscouk/xikq8nkvhkmxbluiop5e/259A8735.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642694923/dameallanscouk/xikq8nkvhkmxbluiop5e/259A8735.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642694923/dameallanscouk/xikq8nkvhkmxbluiop5e/259A8735.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1642694923/dameallanscouk/xikq8nkvhkmxbluiop5e/259A8735.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1642694923/dameallanscouk/xikq8nkvhkmxbluiop5e/259A8735.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1642694923/dameallanscouk/xikq8nkvhkmxbluiop5e/259A8735.jpg","width":2200}])
FRIENDLY therapy dog Heidi has joined the pastoral care team at Dame Allan's Schools to boost students’ confidence and enrich their emotional wellbeing.
![Student’s space project captures attention of Ministry of Defence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642064765/dameallanscouk/fjerew94yolttim3hvkx/OliverBarber_space2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642064765/dameallanscouk/fjerew94yolttim3hvkx/OliverBarber_space2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642064765/dameallanscouk/fjerew94yolttim3hvkx/OliverBarber_space2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1642064765/dameallanscouk/fjerew94yolttim3hvkx/OliverBarber_space2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1642064765/dameallanscouk/fjerew94yolttim3hvkx/OliverBarber_space2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1642064765/dameallanscouk/fjerew94yolttim3hvkx/OliverBarber_space2.jpg","width":2200}])
SPACE surveillance technology developed by Sixth Form student Oliver Barber, with the British military in mind, has attracted the attention of the Ministry of Defence.
![“The warmth and friendships have enriched my life here” PE teacher Bill Hudson retires after 34-years at Dame Allan’s]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1640160231/dameallanscouk/n9mpbztwik9hj5klkruh/BHudson_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1640160231/dameallanscouk/n9mpbztwik9hj5klkruh/BHudson_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1640160231/dameallanscouk/n9mpbztwik9hj5klkruh/BHudson_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1640160231/dameallanscouk/n9mpbztwik9hj5klkruh/BHudson_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1640160231/dameallanscouk/n9mpbztwik9hj5klkruh/BHudson_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1640160231/dameallanscouk/n9mpbztwik9hj5klkruh/BHudson_1.jpg","width":2200}])
AFTER 34 years of teaching games and PE, accompanying students on sports trips around the globe, and always bringing a touch of humour to his role, Bill Hudson has retired from Dame Allan’s Schools.
![Children’s mental health prioritised at Dame Allan's Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1640007706/dameallanscouk/awih6eqseslfpmnq94gw/NatalieShawTheSnug.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1640007706/dameallanscouk/awih6eqseslfpmnq94gw/NatalieShawTheSnug.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1640007706/dameallanscouk/awih6eqseslfpmnq94gw/NatalieShawTheSnug.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1640007706/dameallanscouk/awih6eqseslfpmnq94gw/NatalieShawTheSnug.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1640007706/dameallanscouk/awih6eqseslfpmnq94gw/NatalieShawTheSnug.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1640007706/dameallanscouk/awih6eqseslfpmnq94gw/NatalieShawTheSnug.jpg","width":2200}])
THE EMOTIONAL welfare of young people has been prioritised with the opening of a new wellbeing centre called The Snug, where pupils can feel safe, heard and understood.