As the school year comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on the incredible achievements and experiences that have defined our year at Didsbury High School.
End of Year Highlights 2024
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Poetry workshops for Didsbury High students
Towards the end of last term, 25 of our students took part in a virtual poetry workshop with Olivia Mulligan, BBC Radio York's Poet Laureate. They were nominated by their English teachers for continuous hard work and had the chance to work with Olivia, looking at her...
Oli the Choc’s Easter Workshop
It’s that time of year when we all like to indulge in our favourite chocolate so why not turn your kitchen into your very own chocolate factory for some Easter holiday fun? Renowned master chocolatier Oliver Dunn has filmed an online demonstration exclusively...
DHS teams up with Forum for the Built Environment
As students at Didsbury High School return to the classroom this week, they have been busy learning about career opportunities within the built environment. Following our first ever virtual National Careers Week, which took place last week while students were still...
Returning to School: March 2021
As students return to school on Monday March 8th we will be running a Covid-19 testing programme in an effort to test every student three times in our school testing centre. This video shows you how lateral flow tests will take place in school and we hope it will ease...
Didsbury High head inspiring others to teach
The Laurus Trust’s vision is simple: to level the playing field for all children and young people and to provide them with the opportunity, regardless of background or circumstance, to thrive and succeed. The work of staff here has continued unabated throughout the...
Didsbury donations reflect the true meaning of Christmas
The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Didsbury High School, with everyone pulling together to support local charities. We have been collecting items for Southway Food Bank and Mission Christmas and have been overwhelmed by the number of donations that have been...
Does your child have an igo card?
Dear Parents and Carers, All bus companies can now sell and accept TfGM school tickets using igo as a smart card, so the paper option will soon be switched off. These tickets are only available on dedicated TfGM school services. Details of all bus tickets for travel...
Students speak to award-winning author as part of the Laurus Trust Author Event
Didsbury High School students had the opportunity to host award-winning author, Anna Hoghton, whose debute children’s novel The Mask of Aribella was released in January. The book has since been shortlisted for the Sakura Medal, a reading programme that brings...
Returning to School In September
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to school in September! Here are our returning to school arrangements: Thursday 3rd September: Year 7 - arrive at school between 8am and 8.20am. Year 8 - arrive at school between 9am and 9.30am. Staff will be on hand to...
Extra govt support for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
The government has announced a package of support, including additional funding and high-quality resources, to help schools deal with the challenges posed by the current coronavirus pandemic and subsequent schools shutdowns. While teachers, students and parents/carers...