The words of Headteacher Ms Hubert encapsulate our students success: “After a somewhat challenging year we are delighted that students at TDHS have once again performed well at GCSE level. They have overcome so much to achieve these outstanding results Read More …
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Inspired to make a difference
The end of term finished in celebratory style at The Derby with our fabulous Year Group Prizegivings! This was the time to join together as a school community and rejoice together, recognising the determination, motivation and drive that our students Read More …
Science and Imagination
Year 7 classes enjoyed a series of exciting virtual presentations from experts as part of the National Literacy Trust’s Literacy for Learning Secondary School Festival of Science and Imagination. Two of the highlights were ‘My Science Story’ a live interactive Read More …
Rising to the challenge
Students from year 9 seized the opportunity to go to Challenge 4 Change in Manchester. The centre contains a 35 feet high Aerial Trek, which incorporates Jacob’s Ladder, Climbing Wall, Traversing Beam and much more. The students began their day Read More …
Teams Stars and more..
It was fantastic to celebrate the achievements of our students’ amazing work this term. We have a robust rewards system but, as we adapted to the changing situation this term, the idea of ‘Teams Stars’ was born to reflect the Read More …
Comic Relief brings joy
The Derby High School celebrated Red Nose Day in style as the Expressive Arts Team put on a plethora of amazing lessons. The lessons began with a quiz, then a discussion of the importance of Comic Relief, accompanied by a Read More …
Momentous Book Club
The Student Book Club met for the second time over Microsoft Teams and it was a momentous occasion. None other than Peter Bunzl himself, author of the Cogheart book they had been reading, made a special guest appearance. Mr Bunzl Read More …
Exciting short stories to inspire!
On World Book Day an exciting new section was added to our school website. It features our Derby staff reading short stories. The stories were carefully selected by Mrs Booth who devised this initiative. The powerful and engaging stories will Read More …
Year 9 Options Evening: Making the Right Choices
The above is a replay of the Options Evening video that was shared with parents and students on the 4th February 2021. Click here to download the options booklet.
In Wonderland
Our Winter Wonderland online celebration of the season contained a vibrant array of talent. A superb blend of different genres such as dance, singing, solo musical performances, comedy, animation, band performances, choirs and much more, thrilled the virtual audience. It Read More …