Exam Season 2012
As exam season approaches, many of our usual routines may be amended.
This is to ensure students have a personalised programme in preparation for the examinations.
Click here to find out more and see the exam timetable.
Important Dates
Friday 1st June –
Break up for half term
Monday 11th June –
Return to School
about the centre...
The Sixth Form Centre is located in the heart of Durham with easy access to all that the city has to offer. It is a striking blend of both traditional and modern buildings, boasting a wide range of specialist facilities. It is the perfect place to study and socialise!
The space to study…
The Hunter Resource Centre has first class accommodation for independent study and revision. It houses banks of computers from where you can access the internet, your emails or our virtual learning environment.
There is also a wide range of the more traditional learning resources such as books, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, CDs and DVDs. All are provided for reference and borrowing.
The space to relax…
We have a large and lively refectory area where you will find our café. Here the students gather to make new friends, meet old ones, have lunch, chat, chill or catch up wit the latest news on our flat screen TVs!
Take the stage…
The 220 seat theatre is one of the largest in the City of Durham. It provides excellent facilities for dance, drama, and music as well as for lectures and presentations, aided by large screens and multi-media equipment.
We have a thriving Performing Arts and Music Department who use this venue to host theatrical productions and concerts.
The Arts…
The award winning Visual Arts Centre opened in February 2006. With its high airy spaces and excellent natural light, it provides superb opportunities for students to pursue their artistic interests and develop their skills in photography; textiles; fine art or graphic design.
Within the Visual Arts Centre we also have the graphic design studio design:point which serves a wide range of clients and provides students with a first hand insight into the day to day running of a design consultancy.
The Music Department has recently been awarded ‘Musical Futures: Roland Champion School’ status. As one of only 30 schools nationally, the award recognises the work that we have currently put into the key stage three music curriculum, ensuring that all of our students have access to new music technologies.
It brings a considerable investment in Roland resources, ensuring that students across the key stages have access to professional standard recording and music editing equipment.
Sports & Leisure…
The stunning Freemans Quay Complex boasts a state of the art swimming pool, fitness suite, dance studio and a large sports hall, all of which are fully utilised by students at the Sixth Form Centre as part of their studies and their personal leisure time.
Science...
The science laboratories occupy a dedicated three storey building of their own where the full range of science subjects is taught.
Business...
Just a short walk along the Sands is Riverdale, our dedicated business centre. This new facility is fully equipped to 21st century standards, providing the perfect environment for students to pursue courses leading to the careers in the world of business, finance and administration.
Durham Sixth Form Centre