By Nellie (Lower Sixth) who is on our Eco-Committee (the DECOs)
How eco-friendly are you? Take this short quiz to find out!
Geography students explored Iceland’s waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, and northern lights on an unforgettable 2025 field trip.
A powerful and unforgettable journey through Kraków and beyond, exploring Poland’s rich Jewish heritage, confronting the horrors of the Holocaust, and celebrating stories of courage, culture, and remembrance.
Just before the summer break, we kicked off a photography competition themed ‘Essence of Summer’. With Miss Bloor, our Head of Photography, carefully judging each entry, we’re excited to announce our winners!
Head Senior Hettie and Deputy Head Senior Rose outline their plans, events, and leadership goals for an exciting school year.
Students in the MFL department have been celebrating language and culture through film, food and fun activities.
Meet the inspiring teachers at Downe House who bring creativity, passion, and growth to their students and the wider school community.
We are delighted to launch ‘Inspiring People’, a new monthly series celebrating the stories and experiences of our teachers, pastoral team, and operational staff. To begin the school year, meet three new members of staff whose energy and fresh ideas will make a meaningful impact across our community.
Lower Sixth student Poppy shares her journey in textiles and celebrates a huge honour: her work selected for the Royal Academy’s Young Artists Exhibition.
Mia & Alisa in Lower Six & Lower Fourth had the incredible opportunity to represent Ireland & Israel for Lacrosse in the 2025 Heritage Cup, held in Boston, USA.
Mrs Ellen Llewellyn, Director of Pupil Wellbeing and Head of Learning for Life shares how Puppy Day brought a sense of calm and connection to the exam season at Downe House.
Downe House dancers brought the world of Pandora to life in a stunning performance of Avatar, featuring 63 students from across all year groups.
On Friday 25th of April, the Lower Sixth Politics students were lucky enough to be able to visit the Supreme Court and Parliament.
