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
![From elite basketball to waterskiing and pole vaulting - sporting success for three Dame Allan's students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634718909/dameallanscouk/fyr64ajzs8x0ry3vvx13/Group.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634718909/dameallanscouk/fyr64ajzs8x0ry3vvx13/Group.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634718909/dameallanscouk/fyr64ajzs8x0ry3vvx13/Group.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634718909/dameallanscouk/fyr64ajzs8x0ry3vvx13/Group.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634718909/dameallanscouk/fyr64ajzs8x0ry3vvx13/Group.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634718909/dameallanscouk/fyr64ajzs8x0ry3vvx13/Group.jpg","width":2200}])
TALENTED students continue to achieve sporting success away from their studies at Dame Allan’s Schools, competing at both County and National levels. Read these three recent triumphs worth celebrating.
![Talented rugby star Charlie eyes up a professional sports career]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634638930/dameallanscouk/p22h9gi64nlasazzv1xz/Charlie.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634638930/dameallanscouk/p22h9gi64nlasazzv1xz/Charlie.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634638930/dameallanscouk/p22h9gi64nlasazzv1xz/Charlie.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634638930/dameallanscouk/p22h9gi64nlasazzv1xz/Charlie.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634638930/dameallanscouk/p22h9gi64nlasazzv1xz/Charlie.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634638930/dameallanscouk/p22h9gi64nlasazzv1xz/Charlie.jpg","width":2200}])
TEENAGE rugby player Charlie Smith is eyeing up a professional sports career having been selected to train with the under 18’s England squad while studying for his A-Levels at Dame Allan's Sixth Form.
![Enjoyment and interaction are key in school sports]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634548310/dameallanscouk/cs1yscyotcqqcqaxatau/AlunErinBarlow.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634548310/dameallanscouk/cs1yscyotcqqcqaxatau/AlunErinBarlow.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634548310/dameallanscouk/cs1yscyotcqqcqaxatau/AlunErinBarlow.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634548310/dameallanscouk/cs1yscyotcqqcqaxatau/AlunErinBarlow.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634548310/dameallanscouk/cs1yscyotcqqcqaxatau/AlunErinBarlow.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634548310/dameallanscouk/cs1yscyotcqqcqaxatau/AlunErinBarlow.jpg","width":2200}])
INCREASING sport participation among students and providing support for elite athletes to flourish are two aspirations of Dame Allan’s Schools new Director of Sport Alun Barlow.
Alun’s wife Erin Barlow has also been appointed as the Junior School’s teacher of PE and games.
![Dame Allan's 'Rising Star' reaches national award final]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633710670/dameallanscouk/kmhk8yv7oaqlj5x9qqp8/peter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633710670/dameallanscouk/kmhk8yv7oaqlj5x9qqp8/peter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633710670/dameallanscouk/kmhk8yv7oaqlj5x9qqp8/peter.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1633710670/dameallanscouk/kmhk8yv7oaqlj5x9qqp8/peter.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1633710670/dameallanscouk/kmhk8yv7oaqlj5x9qqp8/peter.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1633710670/dameallanscouk/kmhk8yv7oaqlj5x9qqp8/peter.jpg","width":2200}])
FORMER Dame Allan’s student Peter Qiang reached the finals of a national award that honours outstanding personal achievement at school. The profoundly deaf teenager, whose daily piano practice in the hall is sorely missed, was one of just five select students considered for the Rising Star award.