School 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....

Every week we publish the blog and then sit back and marvel at the number of impressive events and achievements of our students. They...

Six students have secured offers at Oxford and Cambridge universities this year. Bradley Hocking, Cambridge, Trinity Hall, Natural...

Many congratulations to Alex Waterhouse on being offered a place at the prestigious Dartmouth College in the USA. Alex will be taking up...

Speech Day Our annual celebration of success at the Guildhall was a showcase of talent and future potential. The long-standing tradition...

It’s out! This year’s School Magazine is a highly polished Henniker production. It contains some fascinating features and is an excellent...

After what will have been seven happy and professionally rewarding years at DHSB, I will be leaving at the end of the academic year to...

Curriculum 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...

Takeover Day While I’ve been busy writing this blog, checking up on lessons and meeting students throughout the day, the rest of the...

I’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...

This morning we held a ceremony to remember the Old Boys who lost their lives in World War One and unveiled a pictorial representation of...

Nine teams hit the moor last weekend for a challenging introduction to their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition preparation. Mr Huq led...

Victory over our dearest rivals! Well done to the Year 7, 8 and 9 Rugby teams who recorded victories over Plymouth College this week....

Looking smart with smart work! Many congratulations to four Year 7 students who have already gained their silver certificates. This...

Future champions! Rugby goes from strength to strength at DHSB and I enjoyed meeting the captains of each side over lunch today. U12...

Two 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...

It’s always exciting to welcome the whole school back to work and see everyone in the same place during the first assembly. There were...

A 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...

Excellent 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...

We’ve enjoyed fine weather in this final week and this set us up for a super Sports Day. I hope you enjoyed the live tweets from...