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A place for the DHS alumni community to stay connected, hear about upcoming events, share updates, and discover ways to get involved! 💛💚👩🏼‍🎓👨🏻‍🎓

14/08/2026

Yesterday marked the final A Level Results Day for Durham High School. We are so proud of our latest cohort of alumni.

There was plenty to celebrate. Over 40% of grades were A*/A and more than three quarters were A* to B, an excellent set of results reflecting the hard work and commitment of our students and staff.
But Durham High has always been about much more than exam grades.
This cohort leaves us as leaders, sportswomen, actors, debaters, scientists, campaigners and volunteers. They have represented the school on stages, sports pitches and debating platforms, supported charities and younger pupils, travelled widely and, throughout it all, supported one another.
Their next steps are just as impressive. Among them are two students heading to Cambridge, future medics and pharmacists, several studying law, others moving into politics, history and science, and one with ambitions to become a pilot.
As they move on, they take something important with them: the confidence to aim high, the skills to be heard, the friendships to support them and the belief that they can make a difference.
The staff could not be prouder of this remarkable group of young women, not simply for the results they have achieved, but for the people they have become.
A fitting final Results Day and a strong legacy for Durham High School.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We look forward to seeing what you do next! 📚✏️🏫🎓

09/07/2026

Dear alumni, former staff and parents of alumni,

For 142 years, Durham High School was far more than a place of education. It was a community where generations of girls, boys and young women were encouraged to discover their potential, build lifelong friendships and make their mark on the world.
The announcement of the school's closure has brought profound sadness to our alumni community. Our thoughts are with the current pupils whose time at Durham High has been cut short, the dedicated staff who shaped countless lives, and the families who have been part of this remarkable school. Although the school has closed its doors, its story does not end here.

The Durham High School Alumni Association exists because the connections formed at Durham High extend far beyond school life. Together, we will continue to preserve our shared history, celebrate the achievements of former pupils and keep the spirit of Durham High alive. I am also delighted to share with you all that we will be hosting our carol service in Durham Cathedral at 2pm on the 9th December. The school's archives are now safely held at The Story in Durham, and further information on accessing them will be shared in due course.

In the years ahead, the Alumni Association will continue to bring our community together through reunions, events and shared memories. We hope this new chapter will strengthen the bonds between former pupils as we honour the extraordinary legacy of Durham High School. Finally I’d like to remind everyone to please be kind and respectful in this difficult time.

To everyone who has ever been part of Durham High, thank you for contributing to 142 years of history. While the school buildings may no longer stand, its values, friendships and memories live on in all of us. We move forward with sadness for what has been lost, but with determination to ensure that Durham High School is never forgotten.

Once a Durham High pupil, always a Durham High pupil 💛💚

18/06/2026

Last chance to book! ☀️🍹

We’d love for you to be part of this year’s event, whether you’re returning or attending for the first time. We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating our alumni community together!

Please join us at Durham High School for our annual Alumni Summer Lunch, on Saturday 27th June from 12.00pm, link here:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GGTG

The lunch costs £25 per person. There’s no need to choose your menu options this year, as we’ve arranged a delicious hot and cold buffet, including desserts, tea and coffee, and a welcome drink on arrival!

Booking closes on Friday 19th June 2026, so please book now to avoid disappointment!

For more information about this event, any issues with the system, or if you wish to pay by another method, please contact Emma Hardy, Secretary of the DHS Alumni Association

11/06/2026

Summer Lunch Throwback Thursday! ☀️🍹

As we approach our annual Summer Lunch on the 27th June, we’re looking back at some wonderful memories from previous years. From catching up with old friends to sharing stories and laughter over lunch, these gatherings are always a highlight of the alumni calendar.
We’d love for you to be part of this year’s event, whether you’re returning or attending for the first time. We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating our alumni community together!

Please join us at Durham High School for our annual Alumni Summer Lunch, on Saturday 27th June from 12.00pm, link here:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GGTG

The lunch costs £25 per person. There’s no need to choose your menu options this year, as we’ve arranged a delicious hot and cold buffet, including desserts, tea and coffee, and a welcome drink on arrival!

Booking closes on Friday 19th June 2026, so please book now to avoid disappointment!

For more information about this event, any issues with the system, or if you wish to pay by another method, please contact Emma Hardy, Secretary of the DHS Alumni Association

26/05/2026

ONE MONTH TO GO! DHS Alumni Summer Lunch! 🌸🥂

Please join us at Durham High School UK for our annual Alumni Summer Lunch, which this year will be taking place on Saturday 27th June from 12.00pm.

The lunch costs £25 per person. There’s no need to choose your menu options this year, as we’ve arranged a delicious hot and cold buffet, including desserts, tea and coffee, and a welcome drink on arrival!

We look forward to welcoming you back to the DHS community, with the chance to visit your school once again, catch up with old friends and make some new connections too.

Booking closes on Friday 19th June 2026, book now to avoid disappointment! https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GGTG

For more information about this event, any issues with the system, or if you wish to pay by another method, please contact Emma Hardy, Secretary of the DHS Alumni Association

05/05/2026

For this year’s Open Day, the school's chosen theme is “Little things make us great” which will come to life through a new storytelling project that celebrates the global reach and personal journeys of DHS alumni. We plan to create a visual world map showing where our former students have gone, professionally and personally, paired with short, meaningful stories about the small moments at DHS that helped shape who they are today!
These “little things” might be a teacher’s encouragement, a club they joined, a challenge they overcame, or a moment that sparked a lifelong interest. Individually, these memories are small but together, they show the powerful, lasting impact of DHS. The stories collected will be used not only for this year’s Open Day but as a long-term resource for future events, including alumni gatherings, school visits, careers talks, and social media “spotlight” features. Over time, this will become a growing archive that strengthens our alumni network and showcases the diverse paths our students take after leaving DHS.

We invite you as alumni to complete the following form. Alumni will be asked to share where they are now, what they’re doing, and most importantly the “little thing” from their time at DHS that has stayed with them and influenced their life or career.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BMsHpniNbq

22/04/2026

It was lovely to spend Saturday at an Alumni reunion celebrating some very special milestone birthdays of those who left in 1982 and 1984 🎉

Held in in the ‘DHS’ green room at Ramside, the afternoon was filled with a nostalgic slideshow of school memories, iconic 80s hits, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere 💚

It was my honour as secretary to meet all of these lovely ladies, and hear all their stories from their school days! I had such a great time getting to know everyone 💛

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