Senior

Senior High Notes 15th May 2026 As we reach the end of another busy half term, there is a real sense of accomplishment across the Senior School. Year 7, 8 and 9 students have now completed their exam week and should feel proud of the way they approached the challenge. For many, this will have […]

Primary High Notes 22nd May 2026 This week, it was wonderful This week in Primary assembly, I began by asking the children how many of them had visited a museum. Many hands immediately went up, with children sharing memories of museums filled with famous paintings, dinosaur skeletons, space exhibits and fascinating artefacts from around the

Senior High Notes 15th May 2026 This week has marked the start of the GCSE and A Level examination season and, so far, all has gone very smoothly. There has been a calm sense of purpose around school this week, with students clearly focused and approaching their examinations with maturity and determination. Exam season always

Primary High Notes 15th May 2026 This week, it was wonderful to welcome so many current and prospective families into school for our Open Evening. In particular, it was lovely to see so many pupils from Years 3 to 6 exploring the next stages of their Derby High journey and beginning to look ahead with

Primary High Notes 8th May 2026 Yesterday, our Primary pupils were treated to a wonderful assembly led by Miss Lomas from the Senior School. She spoke about the many different dream jobs she had imagined for herself growing up. From army engineer, to archaeologist, to the merchant navy, before eventually becoming a teacher. But perhaps

Senior High Notes 1st May 2026 This week has been a very special and emotional one at Derby High School as we celebrated our wonderful Year 13 students — the Class of 2026 — before they head off on study leave and begin their final examinations. There has been such a lovely atmosphere around school

Primary High Notes 1st May 2026 It has been a wonderful week in the Primary School, with the beautiful weather providing the perfect backdrop for pupils to enjoy their learning beyond the classroom. There has been a real sense of energy and joy as children have taken their lessons and play outside, making the most

Senior High Notes 1st May 2026 It really has been a beautiful week at Derby High, with the sunshine matched by a genuine sense of warmth and positivity across the school. Weeks like this remind us just how special this community is.Today, we turned our attention to Year 11 as they prepare to head off

Primary High Notes 24th April 2026 It has been a pleasure to welcome everyone back to school this week. The sunshine has certainly helped set the tone, and it has been wonderful to see the children returning full of energy, enthusiasm and ready for the busy term ahead. There is already a real sense of

Senior High Notes 20th March 2026 It has been a pleasure to welcome our students back this week, greeted by sunshine and a real sense of energy across the school. There is something about brighter mornings and lighter evenings that lifts the mood, and that positivity has been reflected in the purposeful start to term