Dunelmian - 1996-1997 Students Join the Bank You Can Live With

Aug 26, 2026

A school publication for the Dunelmian Students edition spanning 1996–1997, presenting a broad view of campus life and achievements. It includes houses and activities, speech day prize lists, music and creative writing recognitions, drama productions, sports and recreation coverage, and geography and training pursuits. The issue features school facts, headmaster notes, CCF and sections’ reports, leavers’ messages, and an extensive listing of staff and governors, reflecting the school’s academic, extracurricular, and community culture.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages95

Reading Time2 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

School Facts

Societies

Headmaster's Notes

1st XV

Sports and Clubs

Leavers

Durham School staff

1996-1997 DUNELMIAN Students Join the bankyou can live with... ...this term,next term,long term For full details call in to: Barclays Bank PLC,6 Market Place,Durham DH13NDTelephone:(0191)3862531 BARCLAYS Barclays Bank PLC.Registered in England.Reg.No.1026167.Reg.Office:54 Lombard Street,London EC3P 3AH.Barclays Bank PLCis a member of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme(UK branches only). Dunelmian House Reports8 The Caffinites9 Langley House10 School House11 Pimlico House12 Ferens HouseSpeech DayPrize ListI9 Chapel NotesRomeo &Juliet 50sport&Recreation A review by Matthew CourtneyAdventure TrainingCrianlarich English Prose PrizeWinner:David Lascelles UVI25Creative Writing31 The Christmas Concert32 Chadeyron Music Competition32 Soiree Musicale Francaise33 Sejour a Paris Music 35 Music for a Summer's EveningDun DubhHighland Cattle Society38Pursuits 38 LVI Geography Field Course Snowdonia39Geography is going places Drama 40Treasure Island -Ferens Play 41 Of Mice and Men 43 An Inspector Calls 4.Gough Prize tor English Verse Winner:Matthew Courtney LVI Front Cover:Self Portrait by Daniel Tang UVI. Back Cover:Print of the painting presented by the OD's to Michael Lang. 45 # School Facts Societies 45Debating and Heretics46Sixth Form LecturesTristram Society47Industrial ConferenceComic Relief DaySchool Library48Inter-House General Knowledge CompetitionEconomic and Business StudiesInter-House Singing Competition # Headmaster's Notes 511st XV63Clubs XI54Sevens64Hirsch -A guru to the56Hawks XVgreats57Falcons XV65Swimming58Junior Colts ABoat ClubXV67Cross CountryJunior Colts B 68AthleticsXV69Sports Day59Clubs XV71Tennis601st XIGolf 72 Girls'Games 73Hockey74NetballTennis75Cross CountryAthletics77Army Section ReportRAF Section Report78RN Section ReportRAF Section on Camp80Royal Dragoon Guards82Annual CCF Camp-Cultybraggan84MA Lang86NG GedyeAN Pointing87JR HindJM Mallia88K Zafer &A ZaferO.D.News C.C.F. 84 Leavers This year has seen Mr Lang and Nick Gedye both retiring after putting in many years of service to Durham School,and also several othermembers of staff who have also contributed greatly to the development of the School.In this time of change we should be gratefulthat Durham attracts teachers of a very high standard who are prepared to put in a great deal of time and effort not only in their teach-ing,but in the many extra curicular activities on offer.To this end the Dunelmian aims to reflect the diverse nature of these activities,so if any OD's wish to write on their experiences since leaving school please drop a line to me. Fred Cook,Editor Typesettting by Myles Strudwick Chris Hilton Fred Cook Durham School staff Governing Body Headmaster M.A.Lang,M.A.,F.R.S.A.,Oxford The Very Reverend the Dean of DurhamThe Archdeacon of DurhamThe Reverend Canon M.C.PerryThe Reverend Canon R.L.CoppinThe Reverend Canon G.S.PedleyThe Reverend Canon Professor D.BrownProfessor J.H.Anstee,B.Sc.,Ph.D.Dr.R.G.Baxter,B.Sc.,Ph.D.,ER.A.S.The Reverend Canon I.C.KnoxDr.J.W.Marshall,B.Sc.,Ph.D.,FR.S.A.Dr.Shirley OliverMr.C.M.Watts,F.C.A.,O.D.Mr.P.M.A.Whittaker,M.A. Deputy Headmaster History D.R.Best,B.A.,Belfast Chaplain Religious Studies The Reverend T.J.E.Fernyhough,B.A.,Leeds Bursar P.J.Storey,O.B.E.,F.C.I.S.,F.B.I.M.,F.R.S.A. Assistant Staff A.H.Adams,M.A.,CambridgeHead of Mathematics J.A.Burgess,M.A..B.Sc.,St.AndrewsHead ofScience and Biology Alternate Governors M.J.Bushnell,B.Sc.,Swansea(Housemaster of Ferens House)Economics Mr.R.A.Langdon F.Cook,B.Sc.,HatfieldHead of Design and Technology Mrs.P.Surtees D.M.Crook,B.A.,HullHead of Modern Languages Company Secretary and Clerk to the GovernorsP.J.Storey,O.B.E.,F.C.IS.,F.B.IM.,FR.SA. J.Curry,B.Sc.,M.A.,Durham(Housemaster of Langley House and Careers)Physics H.S.Dias,B.A.,Ulster(Housemaster of School House)English G.R.Dougall,B.Hum.,LondonEnglishMrs.D.Evans,M.A.,OxfordBiology Sch

FAQs

What kinds of school activities and sections are covered in this Dunelmian issue?

The issue covers societies, sports and recreation, arts and music, drama productions, geography and field courses, training pursuits, and CCF/RF sections’ reporting.

What does the document include related to Speech Day and prizes?

It lists Speech Day prize information and includes categories such as creative writing, music competitions, English verse, and other school awards.

Who is acknowledged in the Leavers section and what is its purpose?

The Leavers section thanks retiring members of staff for their service and reflects on the school’s ongoing development and the Dunelmian’s invitation for former students to share experiences.

Aug 26, 2026

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