News and Events
There are always exciting, interesting things happening at Dame Allan's. Our students take part in some fantastic activities both in school and in their own time and we are always proud to celebrate their successes.
The best way to find out what life is like at Dame Allan's is to book a visit and experience it for yourself. Until then, we invite you to browse through our news stories and blog to get to know us a little better.
Latest News
![Pupils with Dame Allan's Rowing Coach Faye Mileham (centre) and Coach Zoe Foxright from Tyne United]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740063849/dameallanscouk/aq9luza6vlxkdg3nwv9n/PupilswithDameAllansRowingCoachFayeMilehamcentreandCoachZoeFoxrightfromTyneUnited.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740063849/dameallanscouk/aq9luza6vlxkdg3nwv9n/PupilswithDameAllansRowingCoachFayeMilehamcentreandCoachZoeFoxrightfromTyneUnited.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740063849/dameallanscouk/aq9luza6vlxkdg3nwv9n/PupilswithDameAllansRowingCoachFayeMilehamcentreandCoachZoeFoxrightfromTyneUnited.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740063849/dameallanscouk/aq9luza6vlxkdg3nwv9n/PupilswithDameAllansRowingCoachFayeMilehamcentreandCoachZoeFoxrightfromTyneUnited.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740063849/dameallanscouk/aq9luza6vlxkdg3nwv9n/PupilswithDameAllansRowingCoachFayeMilehamcentreandCoachZoeFoxrightfromTyneUnited.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740063849/dameallanscouk/aq9luza6vlxkdg3nwv9n/PupilswithDameAllansRowingCoachFayeMilehamcentreandCoachZoeFoxrightfromTyneUnited.jpg","width":2200}])
Dame Allan’s has introduced a dynamic new rowing programme under the leadership of accomplished coach and former competitive rower, Miss Mileham.
![Marcus Child returns to Dame Allan’s Schools to inspire pupils with lessons in resilience and high performance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739801831/dameallanscouk/uupfiqeiekbbb4zwxutd/MarcusChildspeakstopupilsandparentsatDameAllansSchoolsaspartofTheLectures.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739801831/dameallanscouk/uupfiqeiekbbb4zwxutd/MarcusChildspeakstopupilsandparentsatDameAllansSchoolsaspartofTheLectures.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739801831/dameallanscouk/uupfiqeiekbbb4zwxutd/MarcusChildspeakstopupilsandparentsatDameAllansSchoolsaspartofTheLectures.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739801831/dameallanscouk/uupfiqeiekbbb4zwxutd/MarcusChildspeakstopupilsandparentsatDameAllansSchoolsaspartofTheLectures.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739801831/dameallanscouk/uupfiqeiekbbb4zwxutd/MarcusChildspeakstopupilsandparentsatDameAllansSchoolsaspartofTheLectures.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739801831/dameallanscouk/uupfiqeiekbbb4zwxutd/MarcusChildspeakstopupilsandparentsatDameAllansSchoolsaspartofTheLectures.jpg","width":2200}])
Internationally renowned speaker Marcus Child is set to return to Dame Allan’s Schools to continue the third year of The Lectures series.
![Jess Gorton Acro Dance at Dame Allan's Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738755744/dameallanscouk/en6ggtremua1aa7hqjz7/JessGortonAcroDanceDameAllansJan25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738755744/dameallanscouk/en6ggtremua1aa7hqjz7/JessGortonAcroDanceDameAllansJan25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738755744/dameallanscouk/en6ggtremua1aa7hqjz7/JessGortonAcroDanceDameAllansJan25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738755744/dameallanscouk/en6ggtremua1aa7hqjz7/JessGortonAcroDanceDameAllansJan25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738755744/dameallanscouk/en6ggtremua1aa7hqjz7/JessGortonAcroDanceDameAllansJan25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738755744/dameallanscouk/en6ggtremua1aa7hqjz7/JessGortonAcroDanceDameAllansJan25.jpg","width":2200}])
Year 7 pupil Jess has secured a prestigious place in the Dance World Cup, which will be taking place in Burgos, Spain in July 2025.
![Talented Sixth Form Musician secures coveted place in National Scout and Guide Orchestra]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737995841/dameallanscouk/tehw3gk8br5ub5sjqrme/TalentedmusicianPhilippaMorrellhasearnedherplaceintheNationalScoutandGuideOrchestracredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737995841/dameallanscouk/tehw3gk8br5ub5sjqrme/TalentedmusicianPhilippaMorrellhasearnedherplaceintheNationalScoutandGuideOrchestracredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737995841/dameallanscouk/tehw3gk8br5ub5sjqrme/TalentedmusicianPhilippaMorrellhasearnedherplaceintheNationalScoutandGuideOrchestracredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737995841/dameallanscouk/tehw3gk8br5ub5sjqrme/TalentedmusicianPhilippaMorrellhasearnedherplaceintheNationalScoutandGuideOrchestracredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737995841/dameallanscouk/tehw3gk8br5ub5sjqrme/TalentedmusicianPhilippaMorrellhasearnedherplaceintheNationalScoutandGuideOrchestracredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737995841/dameallanscouk/tehw3gk8br5ub5sjqrme/TalentedmusicianPhilippaMorrellhasearnedherplaceintheNationalScoutandGuideOrchestracredit-CrestPhotography.jpg","width":2200}])
Dedicated musician Philippa Morrell (Y12) has been selected to join the prestigious National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra (NSGSO).