DHSB celebrates receiving Computing Quality Mark Devonport High School for Boys has been recognised for delivering high-quality computing education to young people, developing their digital skills and preparing them for the future.  Devonport High School for Boys has achieved the national Computing Quality Mark after evaluating its computing education and demonstrating high-quality provision. The Computing Quality Mark is awarded by the National Centre for Computing Education

With British Science Week happening this week, we have had lots of different science activities! The theme this year was ‘Curiosity. What’s your question?'. To mark the week, we have hosted special guests, had our subject ambassadors offering their support to lower years, and lots of fun activities! The week started out with our poster competition! Entries for the competition are open until March 26th, when the science department will crown year group winners, and pick the f

DHSB students headed to the polls today to cast their vote in the 2026 Plymouth Youth Parliament elections. Of the 11 candidates standing this year, two are from DHSB - Finbar and Logan. You can see and hear the 2026/27 Youth Parliament Candidates by following the link below. The voting booths were set up by the A-level Politics students and manned by Sixth Form students and all students were invited to attend the Polling Station to cast their vote during tutorial, break time

‘Youth Ascends’ is the council’s youth forum for children and young people with SEND. They meet fortnightly to raise issues and challenge decision makers to make a difference for children and young people with SEND in our city. To increase the number of voices within that area, they have created the SEND forum which is a termly activity based session for a wider cohort of children and young people. It’s held in the student union at City College where there are pool tables, da

Students awarded Gold and Silver in Round 1 of the British Physics Olympiad. At the end of the Autumn Term, students from DHSB took part in the British Physics Olympiad. In total, 1811 students from 475 schools in the UK and from a few schools overseas, participated in this national competition (and a further 3,700 students in China). The Olympiad which is not an A level test, challenged the students' range of knowledge, preparation and ability and stretched and challenged th

Unlocked Youth is a relaxed, neuroinclusive weekly group where young people learn real photography skills, work on creative projects together, and build towards a public exhibition of their work. No experience needed, just an interest in seeing the world through a lens. More info (and sign-up form) at the link: https://www.fotonow.org/unlocked-youth/ Sessions are Mondays 4-6pm at our creative space in Plymouth City Centre - 107 Cornwall Street. Starting Monday 2nd March and r