Keep up to date with all the latest news from our school by clicking on the news articles below.
04 March 2010
Reminder - World Book Week
Don't forget to come into school on Friday, 5th March, dressed as your favourite book character (bring the book too if you have it). Cakes (20p each) will be on sale during the day. More...
19 February 2010 Mr Brock helping the scientists
Mr Brock helps to launch a helium balloon with Mark. More...
09 February 2010 The further adventures of Mr Brock
Mr Brock has been busy helping the British Antartic Survey Team. See photographs. More...
28 January 2010 It's Official - Dunton VC Lower School is 'Outstanding'
We are pleased to announce that the recent Ofsted Inspection reports that Dunton VC Lower School provides an outstanding quality of education enabling pupils to attain well above average standards. In fact the school was deemed outstanding in all areas. Please see attached report. More...
22 January 2010 After School Gymnastics Club
The school council wanted to organise more clubs for the rest of the school and after canvassing the pupils in Owl class, a gymnastics club has been organised. Miss Pillinger and Mrs Montila (Schools Partnership Leader) will be starting the club after half term on Tuesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm for five weeks. Places are limited. Please see attached letter. More...
20 January 2010 Queens Park Faith Tour
The children will be visiting a Church, Mosque and Gurdwara on Tuesday, 26th January. Please see attached letter for dress and packed lunch code. Thank you More...
11 January 2010 Ofsted Inspection
The Ofsted Inspection team will be in school on Monday, 11th January and Tuesday, 12th January. Thank you to all the parents who returned their questionnaires. More...
08 January 2010 School Open - Friday, 8th January 2010
The school will be open as usual today. If you have any problems please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Please take care. Thank you. More...
07 January 2010 School Open - Thursday 7th January 2010
The school is open today. If you are concerned about the road conditions and feel it is unsafe for you to bring your child to school, please inform the office. As with yesterday, if you wish to pick your child up early (if the conditions become worse) please do so. Further news may be posted here during the day. More...
06 January 2010 School Closing Early
As the weather has taken a turn for the worse, it would be appreicated if parents could come and collect their children as soon as possible. Please check the website tomorrow morning to see if the school will be open. Thank you. More...
06 January 2010 Fun in the Snow
Dunton Lower managed to stay open despite the snow. Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather the trip to the Pantomime did not take place. The children still had a fun day and even got to play in the snow! See pictures More...
06 January 2010 School Open
The school will be open today, Wednesday, 6th January. We have spoken to the theatre and we are unsure whether the pantomime will proceed today. If more snow falls during the day, you may be able to collect your child early. Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any concerns. Thank you. More...
18 December 2009 PFA Disco - POSTPONED
Please note that because of the adverse weather conditions the PFA disco due to be held tonight (Friday, 18th December) has been POSTPONED. The event will now be held in the New Year - date to be advised on our return to school. Thank you for your support. More...
18 December 2009 School Closed
Dear Parents, we apologise for this inconvenience but due to the adverse weather conditions the decision has been made to close the school today (Friday, 18th December). The Governors and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. We will try and post information about the PFA disco on the web site as soon as a decision has been made. Thank you. More...
15 December 2009 Inclement Weather Procedure
Any decision regarding school closure due to inclement weather will always be posted on this website under 'latest news'.
(see more..) More...
10 December 2009 School Christmas Service
Reminder - the school Christmas Service is being held today at 2pm and then again at 6.30pm at St Mary Magdalene's Church. Please remember to use the Church Street entrance as work is in progress on the Chapel Street entrance porch. Family and friends are most welcome. For the evening performance, children should return to the church at 6.15pm dressed in school uniform. Thank you. More...
02 December 2009 Antarctica
One of our school badgers in travelling again. Recently back from Ghana he is now off to the bottom of the world. More...
10 November 2009 Christmas Shoe Box Appeal
Please remember that if you are unable to attend the service in church on Sunday, 15th November, you can bring your box to school on Friday, 13th, so that it can be included in the appeal. Thank you. More...
04 November 2009 Inter Schools Football Festival
On Wednesday, 4th November, pupils from the Owl class will be taking part in an inter schools football festival at Stratton Upper School. Children should bring a packed lunch into school to be eaten on their return. Pupils should remember to bring in their PE kit, shin pads (if they have them) and trainers. Thank you. More...
20 October 2009 New Morning Procedures
Please see letter in 'Newsletter' section. Thank you. More...
Don't forget to come into school on Friday, 5th March, dressed as your favourite book character (bring the book too if you have it). Cakes (20p each) will be on sale during the day. More...
19 February 2010 Mr Brock helping the scientists
Mr Brock helps to launch a helium balloon with Mark. More...
09 February 2010 The further adventures of Mr Brock
Mr Brock has been busy helping the British Antartic Survey Team. See photographs. More...
28 January 2010 It's Official - Dunton VC Lower School is 'Outstanding'
We are pleased to announce that the recent Ofsted Inspection reports that Dunton VC Lower School provides an outstanding quality of education enabling pupils to attain well above average standards. In fact the school was deemed outstanding in all areas. Please see attached report. More...
22 January 2010 After School Gymnastics Club
The school council wanted to organise more clubs for the rest of the school and after canvassing the pupils in Owl class, a gymnastics club has been organised. Miss Pillinger and Mrs Montila (Schools Partnership Leader) will be starting the club after half term on Tuesdays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm for five weeks. Places are limited. Please see attached letter. More...
20 January 2010 Queens Park Faith Tour
The children will be visiting a Church, Mosque and Gurdwara on Tuesday, 26th January. Please see attached letter for dress and packed lunch code. Thank you More...
11 January 2010 Ofsted Inspection
The Ofsted Inspection team will be in school on Monday, 11th January and Tuesday, 12th January. Thank you to all the parents who returned their questionnaires. More...
08 January 2010 School Open - Friday, 8th January 2010
The school will be open as usual today. If you have any problems please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Please take care. Thank you. More...
07 January 2010 School Open - Thursday 7th January 2010
The school is open today. If you are concerned about the road conditions and feel it is unsafe for you to bring your child to school, please inform the office. As with yesterday, if you wish to pick your child up early (if the conditions become worse) please do so. Further news may be posted here during the day. More...
06 January 2010 School Closing Early
As the weather has taken a turn for the worse, it would be appreicated if parents could come and collect their children as soon as possible. Please check the website tomorrow morning to see if the school will be open. Thank you. More...
06 January 2010 Fun in the Snow
Dunton Lower managed to stay open despite the snow. Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather the trip to the Pantomime did not take place. The children still had a fun day and even got to play in the snow! See pictures More...
06 January 2010 School Open
The school will be open today, Wednesday, 6th January. We have spoken to the theatre and we are unsure whether the pantomime will proceed today. If more snow falls during the day, you may be able to collect your child early. Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any concerns. Thank you. More...
18 December 2009 PFA Disco - POSTPONED
Please note that because of the adverse weather conditions the PFA disco due to be held tonight (Friday, 18th December) has been POSTPONED. The event will now be held in the New Year - date to be advised on our return to school. Thank you for your support. More...
18 December 2009 School Closed
Dear Parents, we apologise for this inconvenience but due to the adverse weather conditions the decision has been made to close the school today (Friday, 18th December). The Governors and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. We will try and post information about the PFA disco on the web site as soon as a decision has been made. Thank you. More...
15 December 2009 Inclement Weather Procedure
Any decision regarding school closure due to inclement weather will always be posted on this website under 'latest news'.
(see more..) More...
10 December 2009 School Christmas Service
Reminder - the school Christmas Service is being held today at 2pm and then again at 6.30pm at St Mary Magdalene's Church. Please remember to use the Church Street entrance as work is in progress on the Chapel Street entrance porch. Family and friends are most welcome. For the evening performance, children should return to the church at 6.15pm dressed in school uniform. Thank you. More...
02 December 2009 Antarctica
One of our school badgers in travelling again. Recently back from Ghana he is now off to the bottom of the world. More...
10 November 2009 Christmas Shoe Box Appeal
Please remember that if you are unable to attend the service in church on Sunday, 15th November, you can bring your box to school on Friday, 13th, so that it can be included in the appeal. Thank you. More...
04 November 2009 Inter Schools Football Festival
On Wednesday, 4th November, pupils from the Owl class will be taking part in an inter schools football festival at Stratton Upper School. Children should bring a packed lunch into school to be eaten on their return. Pupils should remember to bring in their PE kit, shin pads (if they have them) and trainers. Thank you. More...
20 October 2009 New Morning Procedures
Please see letter in 'Newsletter' section. Thank you. More...
