Here at Dorothy Stringer we don't just throw away old news items! You can check all our main news stories from the past academic year right here...
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OFSTED ReportWe are very proud to publish our 'outstanding' OFSTED Report following our recent inspection. A copy of the full report can be viewed and downloaded here... |
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School Play CancelledIt is with real regret that we have found it necessary to cancel the production of 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' due to the disruption to rehearsals and preparation... |
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Photo of the DayAs featured in The Argus, our 'Photo of the Day' competition gives you the chance to see your photos displayed on the screens around school. Interested? |
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DiSH OnlineOur Christmas issue is now available for you to read online, packed full of fun Christmas movie reviews, gift ideas, Christmas USA style, teacher interviews, look-a-likes and more... |
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Oxford University TripA group of Dorothy Stringer students recently had the opportunity to find out about life at St John's College, Oxford, on a Modern Foreign Languages trip... |
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Letters HomeLetters sent home via pupils are also available for you to download from our website, including our new Acceptable Use Policy with a reply slip which is to be returned asap... |
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Team of the YearWe would like to say a huge congratulations to the Year 10 Girls Basketball Team who were crowned 'Sussex Young Team of the Year' at the Sussex Sports Awards... |
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E Safety EveningThank you to everyone who attended our session for parents on E Safety, it was a very successful evening. Those of you who missed it can watch a presentation here... |
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Make Your MarkWe would like to say a huge well done to five of our Year 10 boys who made it to the South East final of the national Make Your Mark competition 2009... |
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Return of the SheepThe sheep are back! Our helpful flock is here for a little holiday in the Butterfly Haven to graze the aggressive grasses so that the wildflowers we want can grow... |
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Year 11 PathwaysThank you to all our guest speakers and parents for attending our first Year 11 Pathways Parents Evening. It was a very successful and informative evening... |
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Love in a BoxWe would like to extend a huge thank you for all of your kind donations to the Love in a Box scheme. You will help many children have a happy Christmas... |
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Future ChefAll over the country young aspiring cooks have been taking part in the school heats of Springboard's Future Chef 2010, the four-stage nationwide culinary programme... |
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First Base DonationsThis year your Harvest Festival donations for the First Base Homeless Shelter were even more generous than last year and we are very grateful for your support... |
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Anti-Bullying Week16th-20th November 2009 |
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APE PerformanceYear 11 recently watched the APE production 'Pills, Thrills and Automobiles', demonstrating the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol... |
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The Mayor 'Takes Part'The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Ann Norman, was in school to thank all of the pupils who had volunteered at the TAKEPART Festival this summer... |
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Published PoetryCongratulations go to Louise Heritage, Tom Coyle, Sol Brown and Finn Walker, whose work has been published in an anthology recently launched by Michael Rosen... |
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Leisure and Tourism TripOur Year 11 Leisure and Tourism students recently visited the Thistle Hotel for a grand tour of the hotel facilities and a sneaky peak in the stunning penthouse..! |
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Photography CompetitionThe 'Love Where You Live' competition offers prizes for schools for the best pictures. Here is your chance to show your photographic skills and help your school too... |
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Italy Trip PhotosCheck out our photos of the Year 8 Italy trip. Happy memories for those of you who went and a great insight for those of you who might want to go next year... |
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Bullying HotlineIf you are experiencing difficulties of any sort here at Stringer, we would like to help. One way we may be able to do this is through our confidential Bullying Hotline... |
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E SafetyThe Internet is an extraordinary resource that links our children to a world of information. However, the Internet can also expose your children to numerous risks... |
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DiSH Visits The GuardianOn Tuesday 29th September, members our school magazine 'DiSH' attended an educational worskshop on how to make a newspaper at the offices of The Guardian in London... |
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www.MyMaths.co.ukThe Maths department has recently acquired a new package for Maths called MyMaths, which can be used by pupils from home as a fun learning resource... |
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School UniformSince the beginning of term a new adjustment has been made to the school uniform. Plain black cardigans are now permitted to be worn in Years 10 and 11 only... |
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Social and Emotional Aspects of LearningDorothy Stringer pupils don't just get excellent exam results; we also learn how to be thoughtful, happy and individual young adults... |
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Buy School YearbooksWe still have a limited amount of yearbooks available to buy for the Classes of 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 so don't miss out! Email us for more details and prices... |
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Record Breaking ResultsThis Summer, an incredible 84% of pupils achieved A*-C grades (GCSE and equivalent) altogether, improving our pass success rate for the 10th consecutive year... |
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GCSE Success StoriesAmong our record GCSE results were some incredible success stories, including one pupil who achieved 13 A*! Check them out along with photos of results day... |
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New School CalendarsOur new calendar has (almost) everything you need to know about school dates and early closures, with beautiful images, information about trips and so much more... |
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Blooming MarvellousYear 9 pupils Hannah Trott and Lucy Bryan have been selected as finalists in the annual Brighton and Hove 'City in Bloom' Flowerbed Competition... |
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BRIT School SuccessYear 11 pupils Flynn Horne and Brodie McBride have gained prestigious places on the Theatre course and Year 9 pupil Madeleine Morgan for Pre 16 KS4... |
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UK Maths OlympiadMassive congratulations to the Stringer pupils who recently took part in the Intermediate Olympiad. We are extremely proud of your record breaking results... |
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Argus Sports EquipmentFollowing your impressive efforts to collect Argus vouchers for us, we were fortunate enough to win £2000 from The Argus to spend on sports equipment... |
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DiSH Trip to BrightMedThe Year 8 members of the DiSH magazine News Team recently spent the day at Brighton and Sussex Medical School exploring what it takes to become a doctor... |
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A Bliss-Full Afternoon!A team of journalists from Bliss Magazine came into Stringer for a focus group with 20 girls from Year 8-11 to discuss ways they could improve their magazine... |
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Spelling BeeThe Times newspaper is running a national spelling bee competition, open to all Year 7 pupils. Dorothy Stringer is entering a team of Year 7's best spellers... |
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Hollywood Calls!Year 7 pupil Rosie Taylor-Ritson has been cast in the new movie 'Nanny McPhee 2' featuring Emma Thompson, which will be shown in cinemas worldwide in 2010... |
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Visit to St John's CollegeYear 9 pupils visited St John's College, Oxford University as part of an LEA visit to the college to find out more about life at one of the world's most famous universities... |
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Peace GardenThis is being developed by our Human Rights Action Group as a space in the school grounds for sitting quietly and taking time for inner contemplation... |
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Year 9 Basketball NewsOn Tuesday 17th March, the Year 9 Basketball Team travelled up to Eastbourne to compete in the finals of the Sussex Tournament. Did they win? Read on... |
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Funny for Money!Comic Relief craziness runs rife through the halls of Dorothy Stringer once more! Check out photos of some of our many fundraisers here... |
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Photo of the DayAs featured recently in The Argus, our 'Photo of the Day' competition gives you the chance to see your photos displayed on the screens around school. Interested? |
