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This week we had the privilege of hosting HM Royal Marines Band in the Edward Guinness Hall at Dame Alice Owen’s – a wonderful day for our music students who were treated to a series of workshops & performance tuition culminating in a combined showcase performance alongside this group of talented musicians. We are extremely grateful to Lance Corporal Harry Page, a DAOS alumni, and his brother Arthur, current DAOS...Read More

Last week, our U18 Girls hockey team won their County tournament and in turn, qualified to represent Hertfordshire at the Regional round on November 9th in Ipswich.   Good luck at Regionals to you all!Read More

Lyla in Year 10 has been named Overall National Winner of the Tunnock’s Teacake Challenge 22/23. Her stunning creation was shortlisted for the over 14’s category, she then went on to represent Dame Alice Owen’s School and took first place!  Organised by The Food Teacher’s Centre, the Tunnock’s Tea Cake Challenge is an annual, national competition aimed at Year 10 GCSE students to help practice and refine their food preparation...Read More

We are delighted to share that a student in Year 9 has been recognised with an array of awards and accolades for netball in the 2022/2023 season. Hannah’s netball club, Turnford, awarded her with “Most Outstanding Player” in the U13 team for the 22/23 season and in addition, she was co-captain of the Turnford U14 regional team. She has subsequently been offered a place on the Saracens Mavericks U15 Futures...Read More

A summer sporting success to announce for Year 10 student Max who won a gold medal in his weight category at the Riviera Box Cup in August. The annual event is a two day Olympic style boxing tournament in the UK for Junior, Youth & Senior boxers with over 60 clubs competing. Congratulations Max!Read More