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
![World-class scientist Giles Yeo to speak at Dame Allan’s Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765202772/dameallanscouk/tpwzltabqvnlayhhkryd/GilesYeoWeb2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765202772/dameallanscouk/tpwzltabqvnlayhhkryd/GilesYeoWeb2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765202772/dameallanscouk/tpwzltabqvnlayhhkryd/GilesYeoWeb2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765202772/dameallanscouk/tpwzltabqvnlayhhkryd/GilesYeoWeb2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765202772/dameallanscouk/tpwzltabqvnlayhhkryd/GilesYeoWeb2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765202772/dameallanscouk/tpwzltabqvnlayhhkryd/GilesYeoWeb2025.jpg","width":2200}])
Professor Giles Yeo MBE, a leading geneticist, author and broadcaster, will visit Dame Allan’s Schools on Thursday to give a talk titled ‘Fish, Fat and Film’. Ahead of the lecture, he spoke about the importance of science, critical thinking and why pupils should never take simple answers at face value
![International Volunteer Day: Meet the North East Teenagers Giving Back and Gaining Skills]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764686429/dameallanscouk/ywworvorwduj1c77bwaq/DameAllansSixthFormStudentsandCommunityVolunteersmarkVolunteerDay2025L-R-JamesSudlowFionaHeAmeliaMcCormackandMenukAlawattegama.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764686429/dameallanscouk/ywworvorwduj1c77bwaq/DameAllansSixthFormStudentsandCommunityVolunteersmarkVolunteerDay2025L-R-JamesSudlowFionaHeAmeliaMcCormackandMenukAlawattegama.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764686429/dameallanscouk/ywworvorwduj1c77bwaq/DameAllansSixthFormStudentsandCommunityVolunteersmarkVolunteerDay2025L-R-JamesSudlowFionaHeAmeliaMcCormackandMenukAlawattegama.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764686429/dameallanscouk/ywworvorwduj1c77bwaq/DameAllansSixthFormStudentsandCommunityVolunteersmarkVolunteerDay2025L-R-JamesSudlowFionaHeAmeliaMcCormackandMenukAlawattegama.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764686429/dameallanscouk/ywworvorwduj1c77bwaq/DameAllansSixthFormStudentsandCommunityVolunteersmarkVolunteerDay2025L-R-JamesSudlowFionaHeAmeliaMcCormackandMenukAlawattegama.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764686429/dameallanscouk/ywworvorwduj1c77bwaq/DameAllansSixthFormStudentsandCommunityVolunteersmarkVolunteerDay2025L-R-JamesSudlowFionaHeAmeliaMcCormackandMenukAlawattegama.jpg","width":2200}])
On International Volunteer Day, we highlight how four of our Sixth Form volunteers are supporting their local communities, whilst enhancing their own skills, aspirations and future careers.
![Dame Allan’s Girls' School awarded ‘Parent Power’ School of the Year accolade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764856519/dameallanscouk/pnodufcyushmi3mfbbqq/STPPWeb2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764856519/dameallanscouk/pnodufcyushmi3mfbbqq/STPPWeb2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764856519/dameallanscouk/pnodufcyushmi3mfbbqq/STPPWeb2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764856519/dameallanscouk/pnodufcyushmi3mfbbqq/STPPWeb2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764856519/dameallanscouk/pnodufcyushmi3mfbbqq/STPPWeb2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764856519/dameallanscouk/pnodufcyushmi3mfbbqq/STPPWeb2025.jpg","width":2200}])
The Principal of Dame Allan’s Schools has expressed his delight at receiving the Independent Secondary School of the Year (North East) honour from an influential guide for parents.
![England Hockey Call-up for Year 10 Pupil]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764585259/dameallanscouk/lgwqs0rd5m7mk9i38dp3/DameAllansSchoolsPupilHarrietJollhasbeenselectedforEnglandHockeyCredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764585259/dameallanscouk/lgwqs0rd5m7mk9i38dp3/DameAllansSchoolsPupilHarrietJollhasbeenselectedforEnglandHockeyCredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764585259/dameallanscouk/lgwqs0rd5m7mk9i38dp3/DameAllansSchoolsPupilHarrietJollhasbeenselectedforEnglandHockeyCredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764585259/dameallanscouk/lgwqs0rd5m7mk9i38dp3/DameAllansSchoolsPupilHarrietJollhasbeenselectedforEnglandHockeyCredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764585259/dameallanscouk/lgwqs0rd5m7mk9i38dp3/DameAllansSchoolsPupilHarrietJollhasbeenselectedforEnglandHockeyCredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764585259/dameallanscouk/lgwqs0rd5m7mk9i38dp3/DameAllansSchoolsPupilHarrietJollhasbeenselectedforEnglandHockeyCredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":2200}])
Talented Year 10 pupil Harriet has been selected for the England U-16s hockey team, following years of dedicated training alongside her school work.