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
![Dame Allan's Sixth Form Volunteers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701700564/dameallanscouk/wq3cuprryrp84cd9xgzp/DameAllansSixthFormVolunteers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701700564/dameallanscouk/wq3cuprryrp84cd9xgzp/DameAllansSixthFormVolunteers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701700564/dameallanscouk/wq3cuprryrp84cd9xgzp/DameAllansSixthFormVolunteers.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701700564/dameallanscouk/wq3cuprryrp84cd9xgzp/DameAllansSixthFormVolunteers.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701700564/dameallanscouk/wq3cuprryrp84cd9xgzp/DameAllansSixthFormVolunteers.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701700564/dameallanscouk/wq3cuprryrp84cd9xgzp/DameAllansSixthFormVolunteers.jpg","width":2200}])
To mark International Volunteer Day (December 5th), pupils at Dame Allan’s Schools share their experiences of volunteering in their local communities.
![Principal Will Scott at Dame Allan's Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701444294/dameallanscouk/fsy6qeufkp7bo11c5uz2/PrincipalWillScott-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701444294/dameallanscouk/fsy6qeufkp7bo11c5uz2/PrincipalWillScott-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701444294/dameallanscouk/fsy6qeufkp7bo11c5uz2/PrincipalWillScott-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701444294/dameallanscouk/fsy6qeufkp7bo11c5uz2/PrincipalWillScott-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701444294/dameallanscouk/fsy6qeufkp7bo11c5uz2/PrincipalWillScott-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701444294/dameallanscouk/fsy6qeufkp7bo11c5uz2/PrincipalWillScott-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":2200}])
Our pioneering ‘diamond’ model has earned both Dame Allan’s’ Girls’ and Boys’ Schools top placings in an influential guide for parents.
![Francesca with her Unicorn Health Bot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700650947/dameallanscouk/xuqqghd8snbngfzcnee6/FrancescawithherUnicornHealthBot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700650947/dameallanscouk/xuqqghd8snbngfzcnee6/FrancescawithherUnicornHealthBot.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700650947/dameallanscouk/xuqqghd8snbngfzcnee6/FrancescawithherUnicornHealthBot.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700650947/dameallanscouk/xuqqghd8snbngfzcnee6/FrancescawithherUnicornHealthBot.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700650947/dameallanscouk/xuqqghd8snbngfzcnee6/FrancescawithherUnicornHealthBot.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700650947/dameallanscouk/xuqqghd8snbngfzcnee6/FrancescawithherUnicornHealthBot.jpg","width":2200}])
Talented Francesca Mobberley, from Whickham, designed her Unicorn Health Bot as part of the Primary Engineer ‘Leaders Award Competition’ after being inspired by her younger brother’s hospital experience.
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Recent visits from The Good Schools Guide to both Dame Allan’s Senior and Junior Schools have led to glowing reports.