DR FIONA HILL AWARD 🧪 A huge congratulations to our students for their incredible work on sustainability innovations! Ian Mackenzie from the Henry Smith Charity, who supports the Dr Fiona Hill Award for STEM, was joined by Jo Lain. We had some fantastic research on display.

OPEN EVENT🧡 Take your next steps at Durham Sixth Form Centre. Join us at our open event on Thursday 22nd October 2026, 4:30 - 7:30pm to explore your post-16 options, tour our vibrant city-centre campus and find out why over 1,800 students choose us for their post-16 education!

ARTiculation Discovery Day | Ushaw 🖼️ Our Foundation Art & Design students recently took part in an inspiring ARTiculation Discovery Day at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, delivered in partnership with the National Gallery.

GUEST SPEAKER 🗣️ Huge thanks to Matt Walls from Durham Police in the Forensics Department for taking the time to speak with our Sociology students today! Students got a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into crime, forensics and prevention strategies.

OPEN EVENT🔊 Take your next steps at Durham Sixth Form Centre. Join us at our open event on Thursday 22nd October 2026, 4:30 - 7:30pm to explore your post-16 options, tour our vibrant city-centre campus and find out why over 1,800 students choose us for their post-16 education!

DUKE OF EDINBURGH 🥈 Huge congratulations to our resilient Year 13s who officially completed their Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition - they showed incredible patience, adaptability, and determination to get back out there, trek, and cross the finish line. Well done, team!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TALENTED STUDENT! Amelia Wright is a current Year 13 Photography and Fashion & Textiles student here at DSFC. She has had one of her photographic images accepted as part of the Baltic Open Submission 2026 in the Youth Open Call category. 📷

Y13 WELCOME BACK INFORMATION EVENING (parents/carers)🚨 Our Y13 Welcome Back Information Evening for parents/carers will take place on Wednesday 23 September. Sign up will close tomorrow. Secure your place at one of the presentations via this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

RAINBOW 🌈 An impressive rainbow sunset was on display last night, which marked a successful evening of connecting with our Year 12 students, parents and families. ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us and for making it a great event.

POETRY BY HEART SUCCESS 🏆️ Our three Poetry by Heart finalists Caitlin, Carys and Daniella received their certificates from the National Competition. Daniella was selected as a Finalist, ultimately winning this prestigious competition. We are very proud of all three students!

FRESHERS FAIR 🎉 Last week, our Freshers Fair gave students the chance to discover the many opportunities and support available beyond the classroom!

STARTING THE YEAR OFF RIGHT! 🎉 Our Enrichment Fair gave students the chance to discover new clubs, societies and opportunities to get involved beyond the classroom - while St Nicholas Church made sure our first week was fuelled with some very welcome pizza! 🍕

Y12 WELCOME & INFORMATION EVENING (parents/carers)🚨 Our Y12 Welcome & Information Evening for parents/carers will take place on Thursday 17 September. Parents/carers need to sign up to secure their place at one of the presentations via this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

WELCOME YEAR 12😊 A warm welcome to our new Year 12 students! Today marked their first day at Durham Sixth Form Centre! We’re excited to see everything they achieve over the next two years! #firstday #welcome

WELCOME BACK, YEAR 13! 👋 And just like that, we’re back! It was great to welcome our Year 13 students back to Durham Sixth Form Centre this morning as they begin their final year with us. We can’t wait to see what this year has in store!

START OF TERM INFO📆 Y13 Students Join us for your Subject Induction Day on Wednesday 2 September, 9.00am–3.30pm. Y12 Students You’ll start with Orientation Day on Thursday 3 September, 9.00am–1.15pm, followed by Subject Induction Day on Friday 4 September, 9.00am–3.15pm.

GCSE RESULTS: ✉️ #GoodLuck to prospective students receiving their #GCSEResults today! Need advice? Our student recruitment and progression team are on hand to answer any questions you may have. 0191 3830708 #GCSEResults2026 #GCSE2026 #GCSEResultsDay

#DSFCResults26:🥳 A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible students on smashing their results and securing their places at university! We’re so proud to see you heading off to: @uniofedinburgh #DSFCResultsDay #ResultsDay2026 #ALevelResults #BTECResults

#DSFCResults26:🥳 A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible students on smashing their results and securing their places at university! We’re so proud to see you heading off to:@UniofOxford #DSFCResultsDay #ResultsDay2026 #ALevelResults #BTECResults

#DSFCResults26:🥳 A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible students on smashing their results and securing their places at university! We’re so proud to see you heading off to:@Uni_of_MCR #DSFCResultsDay #ResultsDay2026 #ALevelResults #BTECResults