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Dauntsey’s Shortlisted for BSA Supporting Excellence Award
We are delighted to announce that Dauntsey’s has been named a finalist in the BSA Supporting Excellence Awards 2025 in the category of Supporting Junior Boarders
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Dauntsey’s Students Elected to Wiltshire Youth Council
We are delighted to announce that Lower Sixth students, Emily, Will and Lily, have been elected to represent Dauntsey’s on the Wiltshire Youth Council.
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Sam McAlister Delivers Captivating Mercers' Lecture
On Wednesday, 12 February, Dauntsey’s had the privilege of welcoming Sam McAlister for the latest Mercers' Lecture.
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Dauntsey's Mercers' Lecture Series: Autumn Highlights
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Making a difference - The Kenyan Conservation Trip
Over the Autumn half-term, 28 Dauntsey’s students and three staff members travelled to Kenya for a 10-day conservation and community-focused adventure. The trip combined hands-on environmental work with meaningful cultural exchanges, leaving a lasting impression on all involved.
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Dauntsey’s Announces the Atlas Foundation as 2024/2025 School Charity
Dauntsey’s is delighted to confirm that the Atlas Foundation has been selected as this year’s school charity.
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Dauntsey’s Modern Pentathlete Represents Team GB in Olympic Hopes Competition
Dauntsey's Max W showcased his talent representing Team GB at the Olympic Hopes competition in Poland, excelling in the Laser Run and Tetrathlon while gaining valuable experience in the evolving modern pentathlon format.
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Dauntsey’s Fifth Form Concludes Middle School with Dynamic Post-GCSE Programme
Marking the end of examinations and revision, Dauntsey’s Fifth Form pupils concluded their time in Middle School with the well-established Post-GCSE Programme.
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Summer Festival 2024 Opens!
The Dauntsey's Summer Festival started on a high on Saturday night with a highly entertaining Charity Comedy Night with Milton Jones.
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Dauntsey's appoint Huw Thomas as Deputy Head (Pastoral)
We are delighted to announce that Huw Thomas will be joining Dauntsey’s in September to take up the role of Deputy Head (Pastoral). Huw joins Dauntsey’s from St Edward’s, Oxford, where he is currently Housemaster of Apsley House.