School Events 2022-23

MATHS WEEK 2023

This week our pupils are taking part in  a range of activities to celebrate Maths Week in school.  This Friday children can come to school dressed as a 'Maths Rock Star.'  

Odd Socks Day 2023

Children came to school wearing odd socks to mark World Downs Syndrome Day.

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel

Get set… P4-P7 will be taking part in Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel 2023 the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from 20-31 March. It’s free and we would love everyone to be involved.

What do you need to do?

Encourage your child(ren) to walk, use a wheelchair, scoot or cycle to school on as many days as possible during the event.

Why we are taking part

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is a great way to build physical activity in children’s daily routine which is important for their physical health and mental wellbeing.

Active school runs also help to reduce congestion and air pollution outside the school gate. A 2021 YouGov study showed nearly half of UK children worry about air pollution near their school. And that children thought active travel was the best away to bring down these pollution levels.

Plus, there are some great class prizes to be won if we get enough children taking part!

Useful resources

To help you prepare, Sustrans has developed a handy free guide to walking, cycling or scooting to school. It is packed with advice to help you have hassle-free journey to school.

Download your free family guide using this link: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/sign-up-to-receive-your-free-school-run-guide/ 

For more information about the event go to www.bigwalkandwheel.org.uk . Enjoy the challenge!

Best wishes

Mrs McGonigle

Sustrans Active Travel Champion

Dundonald Primary School

This year we will be celebrating World Book Day as part of our whole school 'Literacy Week.'  This year, the theme is 'Ready for Pleasure'.  All of our classes will be taking part in fun activities throughout the week as well as a special visit from Raquel McKee from Colourscope Storytelling.  

On Thursday 2nd March, pupils can come to school dressed as their favourite character, create props to reflect their character or come to school in their PJs or comfortable clothes.  They can decide which they prefer.  

Pupils will be given a £1 book token which they can use to purchase one of these free World Book Day 2023 books:

https://www.worldbookday.com/books/ or alternatively use it to receiev £1 off books or audiobooks.

Below are additional links you may wish to explore.

Colourscope Storytelling Session

As part of our Literacy Week the whole school enjoyed taking part in workshops delivered by Colourscope.  Thank you to Raquel for delivering these fantastic workshops.  

Safer Internet Day 2023

This year all of our pupils took part in a range of activities to promote and teach how to stay safe online. As parents, you can access our Safer School App (shared at the beginning of the school year) which will signpost you to the latest information regarding apps, how to set parental controls and talking to your child about how to stay safe online.

This week we will be exploring the theme 'Let's Connect' as part of Children's Mental Health Week 2023.  Our pupils will be completing a range of activities in class as well as for homework.  We know how important it is to look after both our mental health and emotional wellbeing as well as our physical health.  

Open Night

We would love for you to come and join us from 7 - 8pm on Wednesday 7th December to experience a taste of life at Dundonald Primary School.

There will be activities for the children to join in with, an opportuntity to talk to staff and a chance to see our wonderful classrooms and hear about the opportunties we can provide for your child.

OPEN NIGHT - Wednesday 7th December 7 - 8pm

Nursey Open Afternoons 

Tuesday 6th 

Wednesday 7th

Thursday 8th

3.30 - 4 pm 

If you have a child due to start Nursery in September 2023 we would love for you to come along and see our wonderful nursery.

Children in Need Day Friday 18th November

Children can come to school (if they wish to) wearing a Pudsey accessory on Friday