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.
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We caught up with our new Principal, Will Scott, as he embarks on his first term at Dame Allan's Schools.
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In his last blog before he retires, Dr Hind reflects on the impacts of the Coronavirus crisis and the ways in which Dame Allan's has risen to the challenge of learning during lockdown.
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Dr Hind outlines some of the small changes the Schools are making to ensure we are as environmentally-friendly as possible.
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Dr Hind discusses the relationship between state and independent education.
Our Bursar and alumna of Dame Allan's, Mrs McDonald, chatted with UNW about how Dame Allan's has overcame the challenges of providing education and keeping students safe during a pandemic.
Meet the judges of the Senior Schools' House Music Competition 2021.
To help encourage our students to get active every day during virtual learning and a winter lockdown, our OLED team has launched their ‘Get Up and Go!’ competition.
Mr Terry, our Head of Sixth Form, recently ran the length of Hadrian's Wall to raise money for The Woodland Trust.
The Dame Allan’s Virtual Futures Fair has been launched today.