Feb 6, 20156 February 2015We place a high value on the support and guidance that our older students are able to give our younger learners and I’m pleased to...
Jan 30, 201530 January 2015School Performance Tables I won’t add significantly to the column inches on this topic but I’m proud of the students and staff at DHSB....
Jan 23, 201523 January 2015Every week we publish the blog and then sit back and marvel at the number of impressive events and achievements of our students. They...
Jan 16, 201516 January 2015Six students have secured offers at Oxford and Cambridge universities this year. Bradley Hocking, Cambridge, Trinity Hall, Natural...
Jan 9, 20159 January 2015Many congratulations to Alex Waterhouse on being offered a place at the prestigious Dartmouth College in the USA. Alex will be taking up...
Dec 19, 201419 December 2014Speech Day Our annual celebration of success at the Guildhall was a showcase of talent and future potential. The long-standing tradition...
Dec 12, 201412 December 2014It’s out! This year’s School Magazine is a highly polished Henniker production. It contains some fascinating features and is an excellent...
Dec 5, 20145 December 2014After what will have been seven happy and professionally rewarding years at DHSB, I will be leaving at the end of the academic year to...
Nov 28, 201428 November 2014Curriculum Challenge Week 2014 The week in quotes. “My German family is great. When I have children, I want them to be able to go on a...
Nov 21, 201421 November 2014Takeover Day While I’ve been busy writing this blog, checking up on lessons and meeting students throughout the day, the rest of the...
Nov 14, 201414 November 2014I’d like to introduce you to three poets this week. Please follow the links to read their work. Congratulations to Joe Weeks 11E who won...
Nov 7, 20147 November 2014This morning we held a ceremony to remember the Old Boys who lost their lives in World War One and unveiled a pictorial representation of...
Oct 17, 201417 October 2014Nine teams hit the moor last weekend for a challenging introduction to their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition preparation. Mr Huq led...
Oct 10, 201410 October 2014Victory over our dearest rivals! Well done to the Year 7, 8 and 9 Rugby teams who recorded victories over Plymouth College this week....
Oct 3, 20143 October 2014Looking smart with smart work! Many congratulations to four Year 7 students who have already gained their silver certificates. This...
Sep 26, 201426 September 2014Future champions! Rugby goes from strength to strength at DHSB and I enjoyed meeting the captains of each side over lunch today. U12...
Sep 19, 201419 September 2014Two weeks in and we’re back up to pace in every way. There are some great stories to share today including photos of the Year 8 game...
Sep 12, 201412 September 2014It’s always exciting to welcome the whole school back to work and see everyone in the same place during the first assembly. There were...
Sep 5, 20145 September 2014A new year began at DHSB for our Year 7s and 12s today. Blessed with sun and well-structured activities our students and staff set the...
Aug 21, 201421 August 2014Excellent sets of results at KS4 and KS5 again this year; there were lots of happy faces on site this morning and last week. It’s good to...