Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
We are excited to share that our school featured in the Oxford Mail this week, as part of Anti-bullying week.
Some of our Year 1 pupils were photographed with our new ‘buddy bench’, which has been donated to the school.
The full article can be found at:
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/23125712.abingdon-primary-gifted-buddy-bench-anti-bullying-week/
From September 2020, all primary schools have been required to teach Relationships Education. During the summer term, we drafted a policy for parents/carers to consider and made it available on the school website. We are aware that during June that parents/carers might not have been able to look at this policy so before the policy is approved by the governing body we are asking for any parental feedback. The policy is available on this link: Relationships Education
If you have any comments then please email them to directly to head.3861@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk If you have a question, then we will either respond to the question individually or if there is a need then we will hold a ‘Zoom’ meeting to answer these questions. Please can we receive any comments or questions by Wednesday 2nd December. Thank you.
JLLighting, a local company based in Berinsfield, have recently supported local primary schools by donating a large amount of sports equipment. The equipment, which is no longer needed, was used on a recent television shoot.
The local schools, Abbey Woods Academy, Berinsfield, and Dunmore Primary, Abingdon, received a range of equipment including cones, balls, running ladders, dribbling poles and more.
MD Jack Linaker said "We know it's been a tough year for young children in education and we were pleased we were able to donate this great equipment within our local community."
It was such a wonderful surprise to receive the gifts from JLLighting. This sports equipment will make a fantastic addition to the resources we will have to use in our PE curriculum. We look forward to using this equipment, as we know the children will enjoy it immensely. - Sam Bartholomew, Head Teacher
‘My Back to School Bubble’ aims to help children understand the new protective measures that will be in place at Dunmore in an age-appropriate way. It reinforces public health messages including the importance of hand and respiratory hygiene, while reassuring children that everyone makes mistakes, helping to combat any feelings of anxiety, that have been reported by parents. We hope this resource helps reassure you and your child about the return to school in September.
Join Cressida and a host of other wonderful authors and illustrators from 6-10 July for some fabulous ideas and activities - there is so much going on - you definitely DON'T want to miss it!
Whether your children are interested in writing, drawing or poetry, you will find something to get stuck into. Find out more details about what you can expect: Creative summer camp
Cheltenham Science Festival runs every year and caters for all ages. Given the current circumstances we are all facing, they have decided to host the festival online through YouTube. It is all free and the sessions can be viewed live or within 7 days of it becoming available on YouTube. https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science-home/
The family shows are at 10am and include:
Tuesday 2nd June - Quantum Mechanical Chocolate Factory
Wednesday 3rd June - Colourful Science
Thursday 4th June - Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System
Friday 5th June - Sound Of Science
Tuesday 2nd June at 7pm - if you have a particular interest in space- Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw will be talking about Blackholes (however this is only going to be available live).
There is also a talk on Thursday 4th June - at 7pm - with Brian Green on the History of the Universe and predictions of what will happen in the future.
These are just a few of the many fantastic sessions they are recording. A full list of sessions can be found here https://cheltenhamfestivals-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/File/19255.pdf