Dumpton School Spring Review

2024

Spring

The

Term Review

FOUNDED 1903

I hope flicking through the pages of this lovely review of our Spring Term gives a sense of the incredibly varied and wholesome lives that our pupils lead at Dumpton.

From some record-breaking academic scholarship results, to more National Finalists (well done to the U13 Boys Hockey team and our super Swim Squad), to the performing arts brilliance of the Spring Spectacular and our Senior production of Mary Poppins, it has been a most busy, but most successful term. We also hosted our first ever ‘Dumpton Talks Week’ - with nearly 150 of you joining us across the week for a series of talks from experts about issues relevant to bringing up children in what is becoming an ever more complicated modern world.

But perhaps my highlight of the term was our inspirational Global Citizenship Day. I was so proud of our pupils, but also proud that we as a school are putting Global Citizenship at the heart of our education. We firmly believe that children will benefit from understanding their place in the wider world, and from nurturing a desire to help support our planet and all the people who live on it. Not only does this give them a sense of agency, purpose and fulfilment in the

face of some of these global challenges (after all, as we know, the best antidote to worrying about something is to feel like you are doing something about it!), but I truly believe we are helping them grow into the changemakers and innovators of a future where our economy is likely to be driven by sustainability and environmental issues. As US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken recently said: ‘the Green Economy is the future’ - and I hope we are giving the pupils at Dumpton a significant headstart in this regard.

It’s incredibly energising spending time with your children, and seeing how determinedly and positively they enact the school’s ‘Be Kind and Aim High’ values in all that they do here at Dumpton. Whatever doom and gloom you might read and see in the news, I can promise you this: if the pupils at Dumpton are anything to go by, our planet is in the safest of hands.

Christian Saenger, Headmaster

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Pre-Prep Meet our Catering Team Dumpton Friends Dumpton Talks

Performing Arts Scholarships

Global Citizenship Day

The Dumpton Way - Celebrating Our Virtues Staff Changes and Term Dates

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Year 1 built th eir own green houses in Science.

Year 2 learnt all about chicks with M the life cycle of r Cox.

Reception wrote messages in a bottle about saving our oceans, as part of Global Citizenship Day.

Year 1 create sculptures usi d some fantastic ice ng flowers an d leaves.

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Reception learnt all about the Post Office this term.

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Year 2 dressed up in character for their Greek Day this term.

Year 2 cooked recipes from around the globe for World Food Day.

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Year 6 enjoye sunshine with d some time in the the Dumpton chicks.

Senior Prep sc hool girls together this played Netball term.

Year 8 helped Pre-Prep classes with reading and maths.

Senior Prep School boys played Hockey together this term.

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All Prep school pupils took part in the annual House Singing Competition this term.

Year 6 enjoye d co classroom fire oking on the outdoor for Pancake D ay.

Prep The whole school got into the spirit of World Book Day.

Year 3 solemnly swear they are up to no good.

80’s spirit with Year 5 got into the 19 the House for l oo the whole sch Singing Competition.

Year 7 pupils made an effort with character fancy dress for World Boo book k Day.

Food Technology Year 5 collaborated in m. ter s lessons thi

Year 6 had an interesting Science practical dissecting the heart and lungs.

Year 4 tried to teach the act like parrots.

chicks to

Year 5 enjoyed practical Science this term.

Year 8 made and tested choice chambers for detritivores with a Science practical this term.

A word from Steph Jones Catering Manager at Dumpton

Such a lot has changed in the 36 years I have been at Dumpton; circa 100 pupils, with a majority being boarders and staff of around 40.We were responsible for 3 meals and snacks 7 days a week then, 1 meal and a snack for 300 pupils and 100 staff today. We have always tried to keep the favourites on the menu – Bolognese, Roasts, Fishy Friday to name a few. The difference in this era compared to 1988 is that the menus are nutritionally checked by a dietician to confirm we offer a wide range of foods and also meet the School Standards. What has not changed, is the enthusiasm for foods the children have. Whilst the pupils like traditional puddings there is a definite swing towards fresh fruit with the odd “treat day”. Smoothies always go down well and

when possible we minimise the use of sugar and use natural honey or apple juice instead.Yoghurt Bar is another favourite, fresh raspberries and strawberries with perhaps a crumble or flapjack sprinkled makes a tasty dessert choice.

Match teas are a favourite part of the week for Parents and children alike.The Catering department always enjoy termly themes; from Christmas to Easter, themed foods to match a play or our Family Afternoon. Occasionally we get involved with fancy dress to match – which the children always enjoy.

Our Catering team of 11 have a wealth of experience in catering; we work together to constantly improve our offering, including listening to the children when they ask if they could have a certain dish to try.

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Meet our Catering Team

Dumpton Friends

Let us introduce you to some of the wonderful volunteering parents.

RACHEL WOLFENDEN has served the Dumpton Community as Chair of Dumpton Friends for the past two years.

During her time she has organised many successful events and fundraised to help with pupils’ chosen charities. Rachel is stepping down at the end of this academic year. Rachel has Bear in Year 6 and Coco in Year 4 and Lola in Reception.

KATE BOXER-MISSEN is kindly taking over from Rachel as Chair for September 2024.

Kate has Tristan in Year 4, and twins Sienna and Lucas in Reception.

ANTHONY SWIFT kindly remains as the Dumpton Friends Treasurer and Quiz Master and has Felicity in Year 2.

If you would like to be involved with our friendly parents as part of the Dumpton Friends committee, for a particular event or just general help please do get in touch with Kate on email friends@dumpton.com to find out more.

We are grateful to Dumpton Friends for organising the annual Easter Egg Hunt and other events

Dumpton Talks

We were delighted to host a series of talks at Dumpton this Spring Term. Fantastic visiting speakers provided insight on different elements of parenting and shared wisdom about how best to bring up our children in a modern world. All the talks were so well received and we know all those who attended took away some useful tools to consider when raising our children.

In a full week of talks we enjoyed time with Melissa Clinton, Head of Wellbeing at Canford School speaking to us about creating and maintaining good habits, with a particular focus on sleep habits.

We explored the world of tech with Harriet Perrett, Assistant Head (Middle Years) at Clayesmore School. ‘Bored and brilliant:free the mind from technology to ignite creativity’. Harriet shared how Clayesmore approach this ever-changing landscape for Pre-Prep through to teenage years.

Tony Pulis, former Premiership football manager and player gave an inspiring talk about life before and after professional sport and how important it is to cultivate good behaviours and work ethic to achieve your dreams.

We had some practical and insightful strategies from Dr Alisha Azzopardi on motivating and fostering resilience with our children, and how to recognise how our own upbringing affects our approach to parenting.

Dr Preetpal S Bachra, Deputy Head - Pupil Development at Bryanston gave an extremely interesting talk on ‘Parenting Tweens and Teens’, with particular focus on identifying pressures for our children and how to navigate the school years ahead.

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Mary Poppins

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I couldn’t be prouder of both casts! So much hard work, collaboration and dedication on show; practically perfect in every way!

NATA L IE WA R DE Performing Arts

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Putting on a show like this requires such a huge amount of collaboration from staff and pupils alike, and what a team they all were! This was such a fun show to put on and it was such fun to recreate such a classic.

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SA R A H OA K ES Director of Performing Arts, Head of RSE & PSHE

Scholarships 2024

James Scholarship and sic Mu rd nfo Ca ic Scholarship em ad Ac Canford

Maya Canford Academic Scholarship

Tilly Bryanston Sports Scholarship and Canford Sports Scholarship

Samuel rship Rounder Schola ll A on st an ry B

Amelia Clayesmore Sports Scholarship

Frederick Bryanston Performing Arts Scholarship

Austin hip sic Scholars M Canford u

Marni hip orts Scholars Sp on st n Brya

Alexander Canford Academic Scholarship

Georgina Bryanston Sports Scholarship

Indiana arship orts Schol Canford Sp

William Bryanston Sports Scholarship

Rafferty Bryanston Sports Scholarship

Sofie Canford Academ ic Scholarship

Sabela arship demic Schol ca A rd Canfo

Zach Millfield Sports Scholarship

Global Citizenship Day

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Dumpton’s annual Global Citizenship Day brings the whole school together to make sustainability a priority, with each year group sharing their experiences.

This year, pupils have planted a new copse of trees in Tarrant Monkton, participated in Surfers Against Sewage’s Million Mile beach clean in Bournemouth, worked with Wimborne Council to clean up public recreation spaces and supported volunteers at Wimborne Community Garden, learning the value of locally produced food.

This year’s theme was Bright New World, inspired by the book by Cindy Forde.

Her refreshingly optimistic workshop, empowered pupils to imagine a future world where humans have managed global challenges successfully. She really encouraged the children to have a voice and it was such a privilege to benefit from her insight and incredibly positive energy. We were also delighted to welcome local endurance swimmer, ocean activist and founder of Project Planet Earth, Oly Rush, who truly inspired Pre-Prep with his love of the ocean and concern for its health.

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Margo Cox, Head of Global Citizenship, Head of Geography

The Dumpton Way

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Collaboration

Courage

Global Citizenship

Resilience

Empathy

Celebrating our virtues

Staff Changes

Tim Harrison

Dumpton Bus Driver We welcome Tim to our Dumpton Bus Driver team.

Tony Adams

Dumpton Bus Driver We say goodbye to Tony who drove our Blandford route, and wish him well for the future.

We are deeply sad to share that we have lost Steven Bearwood, a member of our Domestic Housekeeping Team; we send our deepest condolences to his family.

Term Dates 2024/25

Autumn Term 2024 Monday 2 September: Staff INSET Tuesday 3 September: Staff INSET Wednesday 4 September: Term Starts Thursday 24 October to Friday 1 November: Half Term Wednesday 18 December: Term Ends

Spring Term 2025 Monday 6 January: Staff INSET Tuesday 7 January – Friday 28 March: Spring Term Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February: Half Term Monday 31 March – Tuesday 22 April: Easter Holiday Monday 31 March – Friday 4 April: Easter Holiday Club

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