DHSB band Mantis, performed at the Regional Heat Battle of the Bands 2026. On Wednesday, our phenomenal band Mantis, consisting of Year 10 and 11 students Oliver Elford, Oliver Morton, Joseph Kua, Zachary Methven and Adam Young, competed at the regional heat of Battle of the Bands 2026 which was held at Plympton Academy and organised by Devon Music Education Hub. They performed Iron Maiden's 'The Wicker Man' number brilliantly with extraordinary authenticity, stage presence,

Holocaust Memorial Day Commemorations On Tuesday 27 January, as part of Plymouth's Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations, Year 9 student, Hugh Taylor, shared his great-grandfather's World War II diary entries with local dignitaries, local councillors and members of the public. The hidden messages which had been written in a secret code, were deciphered through a collaborative effort with school staff and the use of cutting-edge AI technology. This lost history of powerful ins

Next week, on Tuesday 27th January, DHSB is playing a key part in the delivery of the Holocaust Memorial Day Commemorations at the Civic Centre with several students involved. This year's theme is 'Bridging Generations' which is a reminder that the responsibility of remembrance does not end with the survivors - it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and all of us. On the day, Year 9 student Hugh Taylor, will be sharing how a game of Uno between himself and hi

Happy 130th Birthday DHSB! Today is Founder’s Day - on this day in 1896 Alonzo J Rider finally fulfilled his long held dream of owning his own school.  He’d purchased a defunct school at the top of Albert Road for £5000, just before Christmas in 1985, and only three short weeks later he welcomed his first students.  The rest is history as they say!  We will be celebrating this milestone with a reunion event, for all former pupils and staff, at 12.30pm on the 28th March.  Plea

Happy New Year! Welcome back to school for another exciting term. We hope everyone in our community had a good break and has returned ready and prepared for the term ahead. Admission Arrangements for 2027-28: Along with all other schools and academies, we are currently consulting on our admission arrangements for 2027-28 through Plymouth City Council. You are invited to look at the proposed new admission arrangements and to have your say on them until Sunday 11 January 2026.

What an incredibly enjoyable final week of term we have have all had. I just want to convey my sincerest thanks to all staff and students who have contributed to our many festive activities from our Nine Lessons and Carols and our Charity Food Collections to our Celebration Assemblies and Refuel Christmas Lunch. On behalf of everyone here at DHSB, we wish you season's greetings and all good wishes for the new year. As always, if you have any comments, questions or positive fe