News


Half term ski trip to St Anton, Austria 10.02.2012

Staff and pupils from The Duke of York's Royal Military School will be enjoying a week's skiing in St Anton, Austria. Follow their blog.


Matthew receives offer from Jesus College, Cambridge 31.01.2012

Upper Sixth Form student, Matthew Garner, has been granted a conditional offer to study mathematics at Jesus College, Cambridge University.


Dr Sidwell, England's Schools Commissioner, pays the school a visit 24.01.2012

Newly appointed Schools Commissioner for England, Dr Elizabeth Sidwell, visited the staff and pupils at the school on Monday 16 January.


Bryony secures a place in the National Youth Training Choir 19.01.2012

Bryony Armstrong, a year 11 pupil, has secured a coveted place with the National Youth Training Choir (NYTC).


Members of school choir appear on ITV's This morning programme 22.12.2011

On 23 December, six members of the school choir appeared on ITV’s This Morning to talk about their recording of the Military Wives' song, 'Wherever You Are'.


Military wives song recorded by our school choir played by Chris Evans and others 09.12.2011

'Wherever you are' is the Military Wives song recorded by our school choir for Radio 2's Chris Evan's Breakfast Show.


Students awarded at Duke of Edinburgh Awards presentation 24.11.2011

65 pupils from the school received a range of awards from Mr Frank Martin CEO of Hornby UK and Deputy Lieutenant to the Cinque Ports.


Former Dukie plays in Heineken cup tie against Northampton 23.11.2011

Former Dukie, Matt Gilbert, who attended the school a few years ago, played for Llanelli Scarlets RFC this month in their Heineken cup tie against Northampton. It was his European debut.


Cabaret USA 23.11.2011

From 12 to 27 October, three Duke of York and eight Astor College students travelled to New Kent County in Virginia, USA to participate in a collaborative international production of ‘Cabaret'.


Kent students guard Torch of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey 18.11.2011

Students from the Duke of York’s Royal Military School provided an Honour Guard and Bugle Major for the Torch of Remembrance Service at Westminster Abbey on 7 November, followed by a wreath laying at Dover Marine Station on 8 November.


British Torch of Remembrance 15.11.2011

The British Torch of Remembrance was received at Dover with a parade and a service.


Remembrance Sunday Parade 15.11.2011

On Saturday 13 November, the whole school took part in the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade.


School hosts Russian VIPs on fact finding mission 10.11.2011

The Duke of York's Royal Military School has hosted a high level Russian ministerial delegation on a fact-finding mission (on 8 November) to Dover.


Kent Academy gains £25m grant to transform buildings 04.11.2011

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, in Dover, has received confirmation of a £24.9m capital grant from the Department for Education.


Trent Reedy author visit 26.09.2011

On Thursday, 22nd September, US author Trent Reedy celebrated the UK publication of his book 'Words in the Dust'.


Message from Mrs Eddy and Mr Barber to Year 11 GCSE students 24.08.2011

Message from Mrs Eddy and Mr Barber to Year 11 GCSE students


Sandhurst Sword of Honour for Former Dukie 17.08.2011

Sandhurst Sword of Honour for Former Dukie


Grand Day Trooping the Colour 2011 DVD 08.08.2011

This is now available to purchase at a cost of £10.00 which includes p@p. Please contact Mr K Reveley on 0757-2813374 if you wish to purchase a copy.


Historic Military Academy Providing Advice to Improve Standards at Kent State School 21.07.2011

The Duke of York's Royal Military School, a high performing Academy sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, is to advise on the setting up of a student military cadre at Astor College, a state high school in a deprived part of Dover.


Grand Day Parade 13.07.2011

BFBS Footage: Grand Day Parade


Duke of Kent VIP at Dover academy's Grand Day parade 11.07.2011

His Royal Highness, Field Marshal, The Duke of Kent visited the Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, to celebrate the school's first year as an Academy and took part in Grand Day.


Dance workshops with Trinity Laban 16.06.2011

Dance workshops with Trinity Laban


Inter-House Drill Competition 10.06.2011

Inter-House Drill Competition


Spanish Exchange 2011 23.05.2011

From Friday 1st April, 5 Dukies went for a week in Madrid to visit our partners from El Colegio Nuestra Senora del Loreto.


Duke of York's musicians visit White Cliffs Primary School, Dover 23.05.2011

Tuesday 17 May saw a group of 20 musicians from the Duke of York's who ranged in age from 11-18 give an afternoon concert to all members of White Cliffs.


Duke of York's wins a good with many outstanding features rating in March (2011) Ofsted boarding welfare inspection 16.05.2011

Duke of York's wins a good with many outstanding features rating in March (2011) Ofsted boarding welfare inspection


Top Government Minister - Honours Dover Military School 13.05.2011

Top Government Minister - Honours Dover Military School


Adventurous Training 11.05.2011

Our trips and expeditions page now has a new video on it so go ahead and take a look!


Dukie school pennant flag flown at North Pole on charity trek with Prince Harry 03.05.2011

The Duke of York's Royal Military School, near Dover, has made history for being the first school in the country to have its pennant flag flown at the North Pole.


Prince Harry joins walking wounded North Pole trek organized by Dukie 'old boy' 05.04.2011

Prince Harry has joined four disabled servicemen on a challenging 200-mile trek across the polar ice cap, organised by Dukie old boy Simon Daglish.


When Dad's in Afghanistan for Christmas 25.02.2011

Sixteen-year-old Jenni usually spends Christmas in Tenerife with her family. But with her father away serving in Afghanistan, she will be spending the festive period at home in Colchester with her mum and older brother.


PARIS ART TRIP Autumn 2010 25.02.2011

On the 15th of October, 50 Dukies assembled at the small square to set off for a four day trip to Paris. Sadly, the M25 let us down, and the bus was delayed for 4 hours, until Bayliss executive travel came to our rescue.


WORLD CHALLENGE INDIA Autumn 2010 25.02.2011

After two years of raising funds, we finally managed to get onto the plane and on our way to four weeks of adventure.


CCF ARMY CENTRAL CAMP 2010 CROWBOROUGH Autumn 2010 25.02.2011

94 cadets and 11 staff took part in this year's central camp which was held at Crowborough near Royal Tunbridge Wells. We spent a day at Tree Tops, an adventure centre in Paddock Wood.