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Chemistry at Work
Seventy-four Year 11 pupils set off by train on Tuesday 19.11.24 to the QUB- RSC Chemistry at Work exhibition at the Whitla Hall,...
Nov 22, 2024

Year 11, 13 and 14 Parent Information Evening Presentations
Year 11 Presentation Year 13 Presentation Year 14 Presentation
Sep 16, 2024


School Play - Les Misérables
At the end of November, pupils in Years 9-12 got the opportunity to watch the school play, Les Misérables. This was a great opportunity...
Jun 11, 2024

Lyric School’s Affiliation Scheme
The Lyric Theatre is delighted to be partnering with over 20 schools from all across NI this year on our Lyric School’s Affiliation...
Jun 11, 2024


Dissecting Shakespeare Workshop
On 7th December, 2023, our Year 11 and 12 pupils got the opportunity to take part in a ‘Dissecting Shakespeare’ workshop, run by the...
Jun 11, 2024


Visit to the Grand Opera House, Belfast
On 22nd February, 2024, our Year 11 and 12 GCSE Drama Student travelled to the Grand Opera House in Belfast to see Life of Pi. What an...
Jun 11, 2024

Lyric Theatre Workshops
On 12th April, 2024, Years 11 and 12 Drama Pupils and Years 13 and 14 Performing Arts students will take part in two workshops,...
Jun 11, 2024


Chemistry Department
Certificates finally arrived for the 2024 Irish Olympiad. Pictured are the 8 participants who completed Round 1 of this competition in...
May 1, 2024


DALRIADA APPOINTS NEW PRINCIPAL
The Board of Governors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Louise Aitcheson BA (Hons) P.G.C.E., MSc as the new Principal of...
Apr 29, 2024

New Principal Advert 2024
Dalriada School, founded in 1878, is one of Northern Ireland’s leading voluntary grammar schools and is attended by 903 pupils (Group 6)....
Mar 15, 2024

Dalriada Team and Group Photos 2024
If you would like to purchase team photos, please follow the Links below. Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Volleyball, Football, Cross Country,...
Mar 7, 2024

Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening
Post 16 Options for current Year 12 Internal and External pupils seeking to join us in the Sixth Form.
Feb 29, 2024


‘Spectroscopy in a Suitcase’
The Chemistry Department was busy on Friday 23.2.24 as Newcastle University STEM Outreach team visited the school to deliver interactive...
Feb 29, 2024



Thomas James Skelton
It is with profound regret and sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed Headmaster, colleague and friend Mr Tom Skelton. Our...
Feb 9, 2024


56th International Chemistry Olympiad Competition
The UK Round One of the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad Competition took place on Thursday 25 January 2024 from 3.30-5.30pm. 38...
Jan 30, 2024


Year 11 Parents Information Evening
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Sep 27, 2023
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