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6 November 2026
As we approach Remembrance, our school community has paused to reflect, remember, and give thanks. Earlier this week, our Year 7 Charity Representatives joined together with our School Captain to help affix a striking collection of poppies to the wreath displayed at our main gates. The display features red, white, and purple poppies, offering a thoughtful, inclusive tribute to fallen service personnel, civilian lives, and the animal victims of war. Each individual flower was
6 days ago


Coffee and Connect
Please see the the new ‘Coffee and Connect’ flyer with amendments and a new location! This is a great opportunity if you feel you would benefit from the Plymouth Neurodiversity Wellbeing Team's advice and support, whilst increasing your peer support network with other families going through similar journeys.
Nov 4


SEN Parent & Carer Webinars
You may find the following upcoming SEN Parent & Carer Webinars useful. Please follow the links below if you are interested in attending any of these webinars. Complex Eating Challenges in SEN Children: ARFID & PICA Wednesday 4 November 10:00am - 11:00am https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice-and-support/events/webinar-complex-eating-challenges-in-sen-children-arfid-pica/ SEN, Trauma & Bullying: The Mental Health Struggles Wednesday 11 November 10:00am - 11:00am ...
Nov 4


16 October 2026
Announcing Our DHSB House Captains for 2026/27 The energy around the House System at Devonport High School for Boys is at an all-time high as we officially announce our new House Captain cohort for the 2026/27 academic year. This year's application process saw an unprecedented level of interest, drawing a record 45 applications from across the student body. While we initially planned to select 14 House Captains, two for each of our seven houses, the extraordinary standard of
Oct 16


9 October 2026
The DHSB School Captain for the coming year is James (12RNC). I was delighted by the high volume of applications and extremely proud of every student who applied and interviewed. It was wonderful to learn more about their accomplishments and contributions inside and outside of school. With only one position available, James' strong record and varied experiences make him well-suited to represent our school community and I look forward to working with him this year. Thank you,
Oct 9


2 October 2026
Children's Book Award - book testing launch Year 7 and Year 8. Students in Year 7 and Year 8 have been volunteering to read a selection of new fiction as part of the Children's Book Award testing. We have been lucky enough to partner with Libby Allman, of Plymouth Children's Book Group, for many years to bring this opportunity to our KS3 students. Students volunteer to read a title from a selection for book testing and submit a brief review of the book (without telling their
Oct 2
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