Our school community will provide a caring, safe and supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to be creative, challenged and happy in their work and play, and where the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) are respected and valued by all.
Starting Reception in 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
We are delighted that your child will be joining our Reception class this year and we welcome you and your family on behalf of the whole school community.
It is important that we receive all relevant information/completed forms prior to the start of school in September. Please find further information/links on how to order e.g. school uniform below. Please get in touch with us via the school office if you have any additional questions.
Even though your child will receive free school meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meal Funding, we would appreciate if you could complete Merton's Pupil Premium and Free School Meals application form. Any qualifying family who registers their eligibility by completing this form will help raise money for the school. Find out more here.
Best wishes,
Anna Healy and Lisa Carmen (Co-Headteachers) and Annabel Johnstone (Early Years Lead)
Reception 2024 Parent/Carer Welcome Meeting Welcome Letter from the PTA (Parent-Teacher-Association)
Find out more about the PTA here.
Parent/Carer Information Pack
Please find information regarding the school day, required equipment and other important topics in the 'New Parent/Carer Information Pack' which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
Parent Information Pack 2024-2025
Please find information regarding term dates and staff training days here.
All About Your Child ('All About Me')
We hope that you will be happy to complete the 'All About Me' form/poster with your child to be displayed in the classroom.
Please only share information (including photos) that you feel comfortable to share.
Please click on the photo to download the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I order school uniform for my child?
All information regarding school uniform requirements can be found here.
How can I contribute towards Dundonald's school fund?
Please find out here how you can contribute towards Dundonald's School Fund. Boosting School Fund Donations with Gift Aid (Letter from the PTA)
How will the school communicate with new parents/carers?
The school uses a service called Arbor to communicate with parents/carers of registered children. To use Arbor we will collect your email addresses and mobile number from the Reception Enrolment form. When your child starts at Dundonald Primary School you will be sent either an email or text message from Arbor and asked to verify your Arbor account.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
You might find the following information useful: A Day in Reception
10 Ways to Support Your Reception Child
Preparing Your Child To Start School.pdf