During the last week of the Spring term we were able to celebrate our student achievements with our termly Achievement Assemblies. Students’ received their Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum badges along with certificates to recognise the number of achievement points they Read More …
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Covid Reminder November 21 to Parents
Dear parents, I would like to first thank you for your continued support in our delivery of the government’s rapid-result testing scheme. We are confident that your child’s continued participation in the scheme will help us to keep the whole Read More …
Armistice Day reflections
12/11/2021 We marked Armistice Day with the whole school falling silent to remember the fallen soldiers and reflect on the impact of war. In the STEAM Garden, the Last Post was played and our Headteacher, Luke P, represented the cadets, Read More …
Book Factor Success
A packed audience in the Library witnessed The Derby Book Factor as Ms Clarke and Mr Hurst battled it out in a closely contested event. The way the teachers portrayed the characters and powerfully read the stories captivated the audience. Read More …
Remembering Mrs Byrne
The Derby High School is mourning the loss of former Headteacher Alyson Byrne. She suddenly passed away on Friday 17th February 2017 after a relatively short illness less than two years after her retirement in December 2015. Mrs. Byrne was born Read More …
Magna Experience Excites Students
Over 170 Year 7 students from the Derby High School marvelled at the Magna experience as they embarked upon a day of exploration and adventure. Magna is sited on a huge former steelworks and has amazing pavilions dedicated to Air, Read More …
Harry Potter Celebration
If like Dumbledore says it is our choices that matter, then The Derby chose an excellent showcase of activities to fire students up for the annual Harry Potter Book Night. Mr Boylan as a stylish Harry Potter thrilled the audience Read More …
How to Hack Your Home
Year 7 Derby Students were inspired by Professor Danielle George’s unique lecture entitled: “Sparks will Fly: How to Hack your Home” as they visited the Lowry on Salford Quays. With everyday technologies expanding so fast Professor George wants young people Read More …
Inspiring The Next Generation
Derby students were inspired by the prestigious Next Generation careers event at Ambrose Barlow School in Swinton. The event was designed to show case the amazing opportunities available to students in stunning array of creative careers. The Derby attendees from Read More …
Disco Inferno
The Derby High School wowed the audience with their exuberant performance of Disco Inferno, a modern interpretation of Dante’s classic. The audience loved the interpretations of the 70’s hits, revelling in the glitz and glamour. The show ran on consecutive Read More …