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26 June 2026
Staff and Students have had a fantastic week leading and taking part in curriculum enriching trips and activities at home and away. The offer available to our students is truly amazing and the team behind the scenes putting everything together: organising transport, passports, obtaining dietary requirements and ensuring students have the right equipment and medication have done a fabulous job, as have the Trip Leaders who researched and liaised with the residential and activi
Jun 26


19 June 2026
Wow! What a night!! Over 70 students were involved in our Summer Recital concert on Thursday 18th June at Stoke Damerel Church. An array of incredible recitals were performed across 2 and a half hours, and we are so proud of the high level of performance shown at this Music celebration. Ticket prices included drinks and wonderful canapés made by our Year 9 Food, Preparation and Nutrition students, who also waited on guests, handing the canapés round so professionally. All s
Jun 19


12 June 2026
South West LGBTQ Event at Exeter University "Myself, and the other LGBT+ representatives of DHSB, arrived at Exeter University at around 9 o'clock. When there, we immediately launched into discussions with the representatives of schools from across the South-West of England, both regarding the LGBT+ community and the furthering of its cause within our schools, and general subjects pertaining to our lives and education. In these topical conversations, us LGBT+ representatives
Jun 12


5 June 2026
Over the half-term break, fifteen of our Year 12 students travelled to the Chamonix region of the Alps to undertake their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition. A bleary-eyed 1am start on Sunday was the start of a real adventure, following the challenging Mont Blanc Tour du Midi route from May 25th to May 28th, the group completed an exceptional 90km in mountainous terrain—well exceeding the typical 70 to 80km standard for a Gold expedition. The week was characterized by
Jun 5


22 May 2026
Well done to all that took part in the Plymouth Half Marathon and 10K run last Sunday. Staff and students took part in the event which took place at the weekend. Lee Austin (Executive Chef), Dan Campbell (Proctor), Jo Weaver (SENDCo) and Gemma Pyle (Teacher of Business), along with students Lucas and Rocky, conquered the iconic 13.1 mile route through the streets of Plymouth, whilst students Edward and Imogen, completed the fast, flat and scenic 10K challenge. Year 10 studen
May 22


5 Ways to Wellbeing Resource Pack Launch
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, the Zone launched their new 5 Ways to Wellbeing Resource Pack. This year’s theme is “Action” and is a great opportunity for children and young people to take ownership of their own wellbeing by developing their own wellbeing plans. The Zone shared that "The resource has been developed in conjunction with Progeny at The Zone, the Mental Health Support Team (MHST), Active Devon, and Plymouth City Council, bringing together local e
May 21
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