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Introducing HandMeDowne

Introducing HandMeDowne - a pupil-led initiative to improve the School's sustainability with a second-hand uniform business which gives back to the DH community.

Discover 20/03/24
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STEM highlights from Lent Term

Mr Littledale (Head of STEM) shares some of the enriching events that our pupils enjoyed across the Lent Term.

Discover 18/03/24
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Music Recital at the University of Oxford

Budding musicians from the Upper Fifth to Upper Sixth had the very special opportunity to perform an afternoon music recital at the University Church in Oxford.

Discover 16/03/24
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The Pioneer – Fibonacci

In this article for the Pioneer, Gauri (Upper Fourth) explores the mesmerising Fibonacci spiral.

Discover 01/03/24
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The Pioneer – Gogotte

In this article for The Pioneer, Emily (Upper Fifth) explores Gogottes - ancient, whimsical sandstone structures from Fontainebleau.

Discover 01/03/24
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Introducing the Downe House Acting Company

Discover how this special programme for our Sixth Form dramatists helped refine their acting skills before their performance of 'Marvin's Room'.

Discover 07/02/24
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The Transition to University

A special Futures Department event to prepare the Upper Sixth for their next step after life at Downe.

Discover 01/02/24
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Bringing GCSE Poetry to Life

The Upper Fifth (Year 11) were delighted to take part in our annual trip to the 'Poetry Live!' showing at the Oxford Playhouse as part of their English studies.

Discover 25/01/24
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Upper School Chemists Compete at the University of Oxford

Four budding chemists had the fantastic opportunity to compete in the RSC Top of the Bench Chemistry Competition held at the University of Oxford.

Discover 12/01/24
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The Value of our Respect Ambassadors

In his latest Deputy Head's Blog, Matt Godfrey explores the role our Respect Ambassadors play in mentoring our younger pupils.

Discover 04/12/23
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Politics Society host MP Wera Hobhouse

Downe House welcomed MP Wera Hobhouse as a guest speaker for the Politics Society.

Discover 02/12/23
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Reads for Cold Winter Nights

Sophie (Upper Sixth), one of our Literary Seniors, shares her picks for festive reads.

Discover 01/12/23
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