Summer Review 2024

2024 The

Summer Term Review

FOUNDED 1903

Excerpt from Speech Day 2024 “I’d like to start my speech by travelling back in time to 490 BC.Yes children, that’s nearly before even your parents were born!

In Ancient Greece, a teacher called Protagoras, was asked by a potential customer what his son would stand to gain if he was taught by him. “Why should I part with my money and pay you for an education for my child?”

It’s a question as relevant today as it was 2500 years ago.

Protagoras’ response was elegant in its simplicity: “Each day he spends with me, he will become a better person.”

I think this perhaps the purest, noblest, most beautiful view of our role as teachers, and indeed as parents.

All those years ago, Protagoras recognised that for all the importance of the knowledge he would impart – geometry, philosophy, literature - the most important outcome of his education was not to build intellect, but build character.

Parents will know that this notion lies at the heart of a Dumpton education too. And I would argue in the strongest terms that as we prepare these amazing children sitting here today for their futures - a future full of opportunity, but one where robots and AI will be a dominant force, it will be even more the case that it is our children’s character, not simply simply their cognitive ability, that will provide the key to their success, and, of course, their happiness.”

Christian Saenger Headmaster

Contents 1

Nursery

2

Pre-Prep

3

Prep

4

Summer Sports Days

5

Performing Arts - Peter Pan

6

Leavers' Programme

7

Speech Day

8

Summer Ball

9

Dumpton Friends

10

The Dumpton Way - Celebrating our Virtues

11

A Fond Farewell

12

Term Dates

Nursery

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icks to count Dandelions use br . and build

making We spent a lot of time outside . full use of our bikes and scooters

Bluebells wor ked hard counting skil on their ls.

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imaginative Bluebells explored y. la rolep

Bluebells visited Dandelion s classroom.

Both Nursery classes enjoyed expressing theselves in paint.

getting creative Dandelions enjoyed g in our Art Room. intin and messy body pa Nursery children are really improving their confidence in the water as part of their weekly swimming lessons.

Nursery love to play in the r doo different areas of the out Nursery garden.

in ayed puzzles Dandelions plnd English.

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Dandelions u sed th textures and e sand to explore sculptures.

Painting the sun re bring out the ally helped to sunshine!

Pre-

look after Pre-Prep loved to help allotment. the on the Dumpton ducks

Pre-Prep aimed high compet ing at Sports Day.

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Pre-Prep performed for parent and their class with an instrumental concert.

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Reception produced some beautiful artwork.

Reception en jo Nursery outd yed revisiting the oor garden ar eas.

Pre-Prep chil dren im their Country pressed parents with Dancing show .

Reception had a trip to Hengistbury Head and learnt all about coastal erosion and how to look after our coastline.

Year 1 enjoye d Pirate ship as a great day out on a part of their topic.

Prep

Year 2 had a great day together in the sunshine at a local beach.

Year 1 identified who lives in ponds.

Year 1 made some natural islands as part of their topic of island life.

ture Reserve Year 1 explored our Na a range of d ere cov dis ponds and ats. creatures in their habit

Year 1 & 2 enjoye coastline a d exploring our loca nd an ice cr l eam!

ir siblings into Reception welcomed the friends. class to meet their

Year 2 did some scavenger hunts around Brownsea Island and discovered a range of wildlife.

Year 2 loved exploring Brownsea Island.

onderful day Year 1 had a was pirates! dressing up

d science practical Prep children conducte ilies as part of fam for nts experime our Family Afternoon.

rtly and dressed sma eir peers rs ve ea L 8 r with th Our Yea eir last term celebrated th and staff.

Prep children lo around the sc ved showing families hoo some of their l and showcased work du Family Aftern ring our oon.

The Junior and Senior Swim Galas were full of fun and House spirit.

Year 5 visited and learnt all about the history of Corfe Castle.

Year 7 practi ced for Scot through the P land with a hike urbecks.

Year 3 enjoy a

residential ca at Dumpton. mp on site

Year 3 enjoyed their first camp out at school.

Prep children held a zero wastage plant and cookie sale to raise funds for United World Schools.

Prep

Year 6 learnt how to descale, gut and cook fish on the firepit.

Year 7 visited the World War cem eter as part of their trip to Normandy.ies

nny weather and Year 4 enjoyed some su their camp. on slip slide action

Year 6 tackled team building and resilience activities together at Skern Lodge.

seabass and salad Year 6 made their own rced ingredients sou supper using locally otments. and herbs from the all

Year 7 visited the unique bay of Mont St-Michel a UNESCO World Heritage site.

ch at Old Harry Year 7 stopped for lun ir hike.

Rocks during the

Year 6 visited our Jurassic coastline to study the land formations and history of some of our iconic Dorset landmarks.

Year 8 enjoyed a range of watersp orts together at Poole Harbour.

Summer Sports Days

"The summer term started in typical fashion with torrential rain, wet pitches and usually when we wanted to be outside! However, it wasn't long before this all made way for long, hot summer days and plenty of opportunities for sport across the school. A resurrected sailing team took on the IAPS regatta at Portland, cricket teams entered IAPS competitions and many pupils competed in athletics events and sports days. By the end of the summer the smiles on all their faces said it all!"Aissa Randle - Director of Sports

Peter Pan

"What a swashbuckling performance from our wonderful Year 4 and 5! Enjoyed by all, the audience were hooked and the energy was flying high! Hurrah to all the crew and the Performing Arghh - ts!"

Natalie Warde - Performing Arts

Leavers’ Programme

“This year group tackled the Leavers programme with a desire to learn new skills, determination, and a fantastic sense of humour. Over the four weeks, it was lovely to share new experiences with them and finish off what had been a fantastic final year. Lots of laugh out loud moments, memories created, and lifelong friendships cemented. A wonderful end to their time at Dumpton.”

Heidi Clemmitt - Head of Seniors

Speech Day

“Speech Day was a wonderful occasion this year.The Performing Arts team produced some magic as usual, with the whole school singing in an incredibly uplifting opening performance. In our 120th year, we were joined by past Heads Andy Browning and Garth Watson, and speaker Sam Roberts enthralled the audience with his speech which covered resilience, grit, leadership and the art of being supportive parents. As usual we celebrated the achievements of all the children, but particularly our Y8 Leavers who received their Dumpton Diplomas - a wonderful record of their academic and personal achievements at Dumpton, as well as a poignant memento of their time here.”

Christian Saenger - Headmaster

Summer Ball

“Magical sunlight, magical surroundings, magical people! With fabulous food from Rebecca Green Catering, followed by dancing until the early hours, it simply was a brilliant evening. Our warm thanks to all the sponsors and all those who attended to make it so special.”

Hilary Shaw

Dumpton Friends

We welcome Kate Boxer Missen as Chair starting this term

Zara Dawe acts as Deputy Chair

Whats on 6 September 2024 DF Welcome Coffee Morning

9 October 2024 Macmillan Bake Sale

22 September 2024 Dumpton Stroll

3 December 2024 Wreath making workshops

3 October 2024 Quiz and Cheese Tasting supported by EAST STREET DELI,Wimborne

28 November 2024 Christmas Party

4 October 2024 Year 6,7,8 Disco

6 December 2024 Christmas Fayre

Nina Holmes is happy to support us all as Secretary for Dumpton Friends

Anthony Swift remains our Dumpton Friends Treasurer and Quiz Master

We thank Rachel Wolfenden for her years of hard work and care as Chair of Dumpton Friends

Enthusiasm

The Dumpton Way Resilience

Courage

Empathy

Creativity

Collaboration

Global Citizenship

Celebrating our virtues

A Fond Farewell

We said goodbye to a number of staff this Summer Term including Giselle Lockwood, Lucy Al-Masri, Paul Whitmarsh, James Harvey and Monty Hooker.

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 Tuesday 17 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 Friday 28 March: Term Ends Summer Term 2025 Tuesday 22 April: Staff INSET Wednesday 23 April – Friday 4 July: Summer Term Monday 5 May: Early May Bank Holiday Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May: Half Term Monday 7 July – Friday 18 July: Summer Holiday Club Friday 4 July: Term Ends

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