Mission Statement

Dunnikier Primary and Nursery School - working together in partnership with parents, other agencies and its community - will provide a safe, caring, stimulating and supportive environment where all children are equal and valued.  Our children are encouraged to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. We will meet challenges positively, with confidence and determination in order that learners achieve and develop into independent and informed members of the community.  They will develop an understanding of environmental and cultural issues, fostering respect for themselves and others. We will value and empower all staff to deliver high quality learning opportunities within an ethos of continuing professional development.

School and Nursery Values

Pupils, parents and staff agreed 5 main values which underpin all activity within our school and nursery.  These are: Respect, Responsibility, Confidence, Challenge and Fun.

School and Nursery Aims

To promote a climate of mutual respect, working together with all parents/carers, partners, other agencies and the wider community to meet the needs of all individuals.
To provide a safe, caring and supportive learning environment, whilst stimulating active learning & enquiring minds, promoting responsibility and independence in learning and life.
To motivate and inspire all learners and raise attainment and achievement across the curriculum through actively reflecting on and improving our practice, thus producing literate and numerate pupils able to respond confidently, creatively and critically to a changing society.
To develop pride in our school and community, promoting equity and fairness for everyone and empowering all to assess risks and take informed decisions.
To ensure a robust quality assurance framework is embedded and high quality, focused professional development enable continuous overall improvement.

Partnerships

We work in partnership with parents, Speech and Language, School Nurse, Social Work, Community Police, Educational Psychologists, Health Visitors and other agencies as required to ensure we meet the needs of all our children.

Dunnikier School opened in 1893 and has always been known locally as ‘The Red School’.  Between the old building and the more modern extension (dating 2010) we accommodate 14 classrooms, which are used flexibly, dependent on school roll.

In addition we have administrative offices, a large gym hall, a dining area and a general purpose room.  Our large, open hallways are used for groupwork and play.  Our nursery is part of the extension and comprises two open-plan playrooms and a secure outside play area.

ACCESSIBILITY

Pupils and adults who have mobility difficulties can access all areas of the school.

School hours 

Morning: P1 – 7 9.00 – 12.35

Lunch: P1 – 7 12.35 – 13.25

Afternoon: P1 – 7 13.25 – 15.05

Interval: P1 - 7 10.40 – 10.55

Nursery Hours:

09.00 - 15.00

There is no doubt that the positive ethos of the school is reflected in the wearing of the school colours. Wearing our uniform enhances the feeling of "belonging" to the school. It also increases our security as it makes any visitor to our buildings or grounds easier to identify. We are proud of our school colours and are sure that the wearing of them adds a sense of pride and of responsibility to the wearer.  A huge thank you to parents and pupils for supporting the standard of school uniform.

Uniform guidance

Navy sweatshirt/cardigan
White school shirt or polo shirts
Dunnikier school tie which can be worn for events as requested.

The sweatshirt and tie are the main identifiers for pupils when they are at events with other pupils from other schools.  Dunnikier badged cardigans, sweatshirts and polo-shirts can be purchased at our induction events and shared finish in May if preferred.

• Black or grey trousers/skirts
• Black shoes/trainers (or dark boots in winter)
• Navy blue checked dresses or school shorts in summer
• Pinafores grey / black
• Suggested colour of tights-dark, e.g. plain black, grey, blue.

P.E. kit

• T-shirt (no football team tops)
• Shorts/leggings/Jogging bottoms
• Suitable safe gym shoes (No Crocs for safety reasons)
• Sports jumper/hoodie for outdoor P.E