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We are celebrating a remarkable achievement as three Year 8 students have been selected to join the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Youth Advisory Board.    The highly competitive national programme saw students from across the country submit either a written, voice or video application outlining their passion for Shakespeare and the arts and their ideas […]

Dowdales performing arts students ended the half term on an incredible high after staging three spectacular evening performances of Shrek The Musical Jr. to completely sold-out audiences. The production was a true celebration of talent, teamwork and determination, and a wonderful way to round off a busy and productive term. From the very first rehearsal, it

This week, a group of Dowdales students enjoyed an enriching and memorable overnight Educational visit that perfectly showcased our commitment to broadening horizons beyond the classroom. At Dowdales, we are proud to offer a wide range of Educational visits and trips that enhance learning and inspire ambition. This trip was a fantastic example of the

Year 10 GCSE Music students, along with a selected group of Year 9 pupils, recently had the opportunity to attend an inspiring talk and Q&A session with acclaimed musician Mark Simpson. Mark is currently Artist in Residence and Composer in Residence with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, making the visit a valuable and exciting experience for

Our Year 10 students enjoyed an unforgettable ski trip to Aosta, set in the heart of the stunning Aosta Valley in northern Italy. Surrounded by some of Europe’s highest peaks, including Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, the resort provided a spectacular backdrop for a week of skiing, learning and adventure.   The group spent the

Students, staff and members of our wider community came together to support Barrow Foodbank through generous food and monetary donations.   Our Head Students were delighted to gather and collect the donations and they were proud to see just how much has been contributed.   Thanks to your kindness, we were able to make a

We were delighted to hold our annual Year 7 Carol Concert at St Mary’s Church in Dalton, marking a wonderful and festive moment in our school calendar. Parents, carers and friends of the school joined our Year 7 students for a truly special service that celebrated music, reflection and being together. Year 7 performed a beautiful

Christmas truly came alive at Dowdales this week as we held our much-anticipated annual Christmas Concert. The event was enjoyed by parents, carers and friends of the school, who came together to celebrate the incredible talents of our students and fully immerse themselves in the festive spirit.Our Performing Arts department put on a fantastic festive