Dunbog Primary School

At the heart of our very successful school is our positive school ethos. This positive and supportive culture is built on trust, empathy, and shared values. Partnership is also central to our success and our aspirations for every one of our children, families (in the widest sense), the local/national community and all of our staff.

The strong foundation for positive ethos is communication, reflection and feedback from all stakeholders. We also emphasise the need to keep up to date with current educational research both locally, nationally and globally. This feedback and research channels our next steps and supports the development of a dynamic school improvement plan and school practice which reflects the needs of all stakeholders. It also informs our vision and school aims.

Dunbog School Mission Statement

We aim for every child to have a safe, happy, active and creative primary education in an environment that is caring and supportive.

We encourage our children to self improve and be independent and successful learners with opportunities to develop confidence, take responsibility and be effective contributors embedded in a creative, exciting and challenging curriculum.

Every decision made in Dunbog Primary, is done so with the best interests of the children at its heart. We view every child as an individual, and encourage each and every child to give of their best. We aim to provide learning that is relevant, engaging and exciting, in a stimulating environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Partnership working is valued highly here at Dunbog Primary. We work very closely with many agencies, including; the police, speech and language therapy, psychologists, social workers, health professionals, retired volunteers, and are proud of the dynamic partnership with parents, carers and the communities around our school. It is only through these partnership links that we can fully ensure that each child will reach their potential.

The Dunbog Team consists of highly skilled, dedicated and committed individuals, all of whom look forward to working with you to help your child/children achieve success.

In Our School We Aim to:

• Ensure that every child and young person knows and appreciates that they are valued and that they will be supported through an effective curriculum, positive ethos and effective partnerships to become a successful learner, an effective contributor, a confident individual and a responsible citizen.
• Ensure an effective inclusive curriculum which reflects and plans for the priorities within the CFE and is supported by leading edge practice in IT.
• Ensure there is a clear focus on learning and teaching
• Ensure all pupils are supported and challenged to reach their full potential in all curricular area.
• Embed the competencies of the CFE in our curriculum and continually seek opportunities to foster confidence, responsibility and self esteem.
• Promote a positive, inclusive ethos where children are supported to contribute, respect and care for themselves and others.
• Promote personal achievement through the broadening of experience of the world as a catalyst towards informed and responsible citizenship.

School roll: 45

Dunbog PS is situated on the main A913 approximately 6 miles east of Newburgh. It lies beneath Norman’s Law and is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. We have a large rural catchment area and our pupils come from the many beautiful village and hamlets surrounding our school.

Most children are transported by bus and many children also come by car. Some pupils are able to walk/cycle to school and we regularly organise special events to encourage our pupils to walk and cycle.

The main school building houses two spacious carpeted classrooms, cloakrooms, toilets and an office. Our front hall is welcoming and we regularly change wall displays to make our school as inviting and interesting as possible. It is a delightful building dating from 1839 with major additions in 1951. The original clock and bell add to the attraction.

Our school also has a hut annexe which has our P6/7 classroom and a staffroom.

Our classrooms are well equipped and resourced with many modern facilities including smart boards, lap tops and computers.

The garden playground area around our school is well cared for with many flower tubs and baskets adding colour throughout the year.

P1/2 have direct access from their classroom to an outdoor garden/play area. We are very grateful to Fife Council for funding this work as it has added an “Outdoor Learning” activity and made it accessible to our pupils. The garden area is well maintained and provides countless learning opportunities for everyone. There is a willow tunnel, raised garden beds and nooks and crannies with cosy seating areas.

Our school is linked to Dunbog Hall by a safe pathway. Parent car parking facilities are also provided at the hall car park. The hall is in an excellent condition and we use these facilities for PE, drama, dance, music and school productions. School lunches are also served in the hall.

There is disabled access to the hall and we have portable disabled access to both the main school building and annexe.

Our school is full of character and steeped in history. It attracts many tourists. We love it!

Daily Timetable

Morning : 9.00 a.m. - 12.35 p.m.

Interval 10.40 a.m. - 10.55 a.m.

Lunch 12.35 p.m. - 1.25 p.m.

Afternoon 1.25 p.m. - 3.05 p.m.

School Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORM

We encourage all our children to dress smartly in school uniform in our school colours. On school trips we ask that all pupils have a school jumper or cardigan.

Embroidered polo-shirts in white, sky blue or royal blue

Embroidered Jumpers, cardigans & fleeces in bright royal blue

Trousers, Shorts or skirts in grey or black Blue summer dresses

SCHOOL CLOTHING GRANT

We can provide free school meals and a school clothing grant of £100.00 per child if you are on a low income.

To qualify for free schools meals and school clothing grant you must be in receipt of one of the following:

• Income Support
• Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
• Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)
• Child Tax Credit only with annual income below £16,105
• Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit with annual income below £6420
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
• Universal Credit including those with a take home of pay of up to £610 per month
• Long Term Incapacity Benefit (school clothing grant only)
• Widows Allowance if not in full time employment (school clothing grant only)
• Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit with annual income below £69,00 (school clothing grant only)

If you don't meet these criteria, but your child is in P1-3, they can still receive free school meals.

Free school milk will only be given if the above criteria are met.