News
OC goes snap, crackle, and K-Pop
Sunday, 11 August 2024Oliver Quinn (Blake) OC is making waves in the music world! After graduating last year with a BA Honours Degree, Oliver secured a spot in the UK's newest...
DCSF Summer Telephone Campaign: Supporting the Future of Our Pupils
Tuesday, 6 August 2024We are excited to announce our summer telephone campaign, "In this Place," running from 5th to 19th August 2024. This crucial initiative aims to support...
ODs at the Durham Regatta - 33 years on!
Sunday, 9 June 2024On Sunday 9 June 24 at Durham Regatta saw the coming together of a quad of ODs. Despite not one of them stepping foot in a boat for approximately 35 years...
Poole House Centenary
Tuesday, 14 May 2024Poole House first opened its doors in 1924. We are celebrating 100 years of this incredible House with an open house party on Saturday...
The Dunelmian
Monday, 13 May 2024The Dunelmian has been sent out to over 4,000 ODs and parents across the world. If you haven't received your copy yet please do get in touch od@dcsf.org.uk...
From the Archives
Sunday, 12 May 2024Every week for our parent newsletter, Archivist and Librarian George Gardner takes a look at a piece of our collective history as a Foundation. You can read a collections of his tales and stories on our website. ...
ODs making a difference in Peru
Friday, 10 May 2024We have received reports from the British Consul in Iquitos, Peru, that several ODs have been helping support communities in the Amazon. In projects coordinated...
DCSF Choristers Perform at St Paul's Choral Festival
Tuesday, 7 May 2024DCSF Choristers are performing at St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday 7 May 2024 as part of the Clergy Support Trust Festival, the oldest Choral Festival...
Calling All OD Rowers
Tuesday, 7 May 2024We are keen to see some ODs on the water at this year's Durham Regatta on 8 & 9 June. If you would like to row in an OD Boat either as former crew,...
BTEC Fundraiser boosts charity
Tuesday, 7 May 2024Thank you to the ODs, parents and staff who contributed to the BTEC Business Studies event which raised a staggering £2,927.13 for the charity Heel...
Durham Debating Success
Tuesday, 7 May 2024Adam and Molly (Y12) won the Novice Schools final at the Durham Schools 24 Debating Competition organised by Durham University. After finding their feet...
Mrs Mary Vallance(Staff, 1972-82)
Friday, 3 May 2024It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Mrs Mary Vallance, wife of former headmaster Michael Vallance on Thursday 2 May 2024.
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Zambezi Sunrise Trust
Wednesday, 1 May 2024Seb Collins (S, 2016 – 2023) spent some time at Easter working with the Zambezi Sunrise Trust at various schools in Zambia.
Seb, who will...
Seb, who will...
London Marathon
Tuesday, 30 April 2024Congratulations to all those in the Dunelmian Community who ran the 2024 London Marathon. In particular well done to Michael 'Ollie' Oliver (S,...
Sam Nordli(S, 2012-13)
Friday, 26 April 2024Sam Eagle Nordli passed away suddenly on 3 April aged 27. Deeply loved son of Jane and Marty, loved brother of Joe and Cam. Dearly loved grandson of Sandra,...
Old Bowite Reunion
Saturday, 6 April 202430 or so Old Bowites from around the world reunited in early April at their old school for Lunch, tours and reflections on their time at Bow. There was...
Send us your news!
Thursday, 19 October 2023If you have something you want to share with us for the Dunelmian please email od@dcsf.org.uk
Heritage Open Day
Thursday, 19 October 2023Over 50 people turned on 10 September to take part in our Heritage Open Day Tours. The 90 minute tours included ghost stories in Bungites, the War Memorial...
Foundation Goes from Strength to Strength
Thursday, 19 October 2023There are now 750 pupils across the Foundation, spanning the Chorister School and Durham School sites. Our strong reputation is built on improved academic...
Welcome to Chris Elliott - the new OD Society President
Thursday, 19 October 2023A former Head Chorister and Caffinite, Chris was duly elected OD Society President at this year's AGM. Chris has a background in professional music,...
Giving Day Colour Run - Putting the Fun in Fundraising
Thursday, 18 May 2023Giving Day 2023 launched in a sea of colour.
Over 400 pupils from Durham School took part in our Giving Day Colour Run on Top Ground yesterday afternoon....
Over 400 pupils from Durham School took part in our Giving Day Colour Run on Top Ground yesterday afternoon....
Update on Missing ODs
Tuesday, 25 April 2023Thank you to everyone who has been in touch and has helped us to trace many of our missing ODs.
We have updated our missing list here ...
We have updated our missing list here ...
The Works of Jamie Kershaw, OD
Friday, 21 April 2023Since graduating from university in 2007, Jamie Kershaw (SH, 1992-97) has pursued writing as both a career and a form of therapy. His works, based on both...
And Finally... Magna Carta
Wednesday, 29 March 2023Did you know the Dean and Chapter hold three issues of the Magna Carta in the Cathedral Archives, including the only surviving 1216 edition? Read more...
Friends Successes
Wednesday, 29 March 2023Friends successes
The Friends of DCSF are celebrating making over £4,000 of grants to support projects across the Foundation. As part of their...
The Friends of DCSF are celebrating making over £4,000 of grants to support projects across the Foundation. As part of their...
Giving Day 2023
Wednesday, 29 March 2023Over the past two years, the Dunelmian community has raised nearly £100,000 to support projects across the Foundation on Giving Day. This year...
OD Summer Garden Party
Wednesday, 29 March 2023All ODs and their guests are invited to the annual OD Garden Party that this year will take place on the afternoon of Saturday 13 May at Durham School....
Current Pupil makes Durham Squad
Wednesday, 29 March 2023We're proud to announce that one of our finest cricket talents has made the 1st XI squad for the Durham Cricket fixture vs Yorkshire County Cricket...
ZST rocks Big School
Wednesday, 29 March 2023OD John Gillette and his fellow Zambezi Sunrise Trust trustees held a music night in Big School, raising over £5,000 for their charity which provides...
Dunelmians out for delivery
Wednesday, 29 March 2023The Dunelmian magazine is at the printers and will be distributed over the next couple of weeks. If you don’t receive your copy by the 17 April please...
From the Archives
Wednesday, 29 March 2023Every week Archivist and Librarian, Mr George Gardner, publishes an insight into our archives. You can check the stories out here...
Old Chorister Recollections
Wednesday, 29 March 2023Thanks to Alan Douglas OC OD for sharing his recollections of his time at Chorister School on local history website http://eyewitnessarchives.co.uk/...
Big Curry Planned for London ODs
Wednesday, 29 March 2023On Saturday 24 June ODs will be gathering for lunch in central London at the Bombay Brasserie. Tickets are £45 and available from the OD website....
The Durham Fringe Festival
Wednesday, 29 March 2023The Foundation is a Founding Partner of the Durham Fringe Festival which will be taking place between 26-30 July 2023. Organised by a number of local volunteers...
The Dunelm Run
Wednesday, 29 March 2023DSFC Annual Rugby Dinner
Tickets are now on sale for the Annual Rugby Club Dinner. Parents and players will need to buy tickets, which are £25...
Tickets are now on sale for the Annual Rugby Club Dinner. Parents and players will need to buy tickets, which are £25...
Friends of DCSF Grand Raffle
Wednesday, 29 March 2023£1000s of wonderful prizes with all the money raised going to benefit pupils across the Foundation. Get your tickets online now. https://friends.dcsf.org.uk/GrandRaffle2023...
Bow School Reunion Saturday 18 March 2023
Monday, 27 March 2023The Bow School Reunion exceeded our wildest expectations. It was organised within the Covid-19 context and was worth the three years of preparation. Fifty-two...
ABRSM exam results 2021-2022
Monday, 6 March 2023Teddy Hope
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Rugby Reports 2022
Tuesday, 21 February 20231st XV
At the start of this season if someone had offered the players played 11, won seven, lost four I think many of the team would have laughed. On...
At the start of this season if someone had offered the players played 11, won seven, lost four I think many of the team would have laughed. On...
Rugby Dinner Speeches 2022
Tuesday, 7 February 2023We had record numbers at the Rugby Dinner in the Ramside Hall Hotel in May to celebrate everything that happened in the season. It is always great to hear...
ODs competing for the Cup
Tuesday, 7 February 2023Trevor Berkeley (S, 1956-61) and Kenneth Grainger (L, 1993-97) discovered recently they were bidding against each other for a old Durham School cup on...
Hockey Reports 2022
Tuesday, 7 February 2023Each age group captains have written a report on their interpretation of the season. Floreat Dunelmia.
1st XI Girls Hockey
“The season...
1st XI Girls Hockey
“The season...
Netball Reports 2022
Tuesday, 7 February 2023Last year’s academic season of netball was unfortunately affected by the pandemic last year with only one fixture being played. This 2021 to 2022...
DCSF Launches Business Breakfast Club
Tuesday, 17 January 2023In November 2022, DCSF held the first meeting of the Friends Business Club. The idea behind the Club is to give opportunities to work together and become...
New Year Honour for OD
Tuesday, 17 January 2023Congratulations to OD and current Governor Geoff Hodgson (C, 1977-1984) on receiving an OBE for his services to the UK Ports Sector and Economy in North...
The Next Generation
Tuesday, 17 January 2023Thank you to the OD Masonic Lodge who so wonderfully hosted our Y13s on Friday Night. In this picture OD Godfrey Hedley (P, 1963-68) welcomes the pupils...
OD Society Annual London Dinner
Tuesday, 17 January 2023Join us on Friday 10 February at the RAF Club on London's Piccadilly for an evening of fun and fellowship with ODs of every generation.
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Donated kit makes huge impact overseas
Friday, 6 January 2023Former pupil John Gillette returned to Durham School to collect a donation of over £40,000 worth of uniforms, sports kit, and equipment for schools...
OD London Drinks 17 November 2022
Saturday, 8 October 2022ODs will again be gathering in the Old Bank Of England on Fleet Street on 17 November, 18.30-22.00. Visit https://tickets.DCSF.org.uk to RSVP for this event....