Meet Pippin

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There are proven physical and mental health benefits to being around animals. Extensive research has shown that the presence of an animal can have a positive impact on physiology and psychology and so help to reduce stress levels.

Stroking a pet for example, has been shown to lower blood pressure and the heart rate, bringing a calming effect.  In this way, pets may be used  to provide emotional support as well as provide a service. 

Our School Dog ‘Pippin’ has lived with Mrs Godfrey and her family since he was 8 weeks old, he is a beautiful black Labrador and very much a family dog.                 
He has the right temperament to work with children and adults within the school environment. Pippin is a very caring and well behaved dog.

Please read our School Dog risk assessment here.

Guidelines to interaction with our School Dog:
  • Under no circumstances will children have close interaction with the school dog unless the school has permission from parents/carers.
  • Once permission has been given no child shall be forced into interaction with the school dog if this makes them feel unhappy in anyway.
  • At all times, interaction with the school dog must be controlled and safe for adults, children and the school dog himself. If the following guidelines are not followed, interaction with the school dog will be cancelled.
  • At all times of interaction, there must be an authorised adult who takes the leading role when interacting with the school dog. If children, or visiting adults, do not abide by the guidance given by the authorised adult, the interaction will be cancelled.

OPAL Stay & Play

27 Sep 2024

We would like to invite all of our families to join us for an OPAL Stay & Play on Saturday 5th October from 10am - 12pm.

Donations for OPAL

15 Sep 2024

If you are thinking of having a pre-Christmas sort out please keep OPAL in mind for the usual donations.

Dunalley Pantry

05 Sep 2024

We would like to remind our families about Dunalley Pantry.
Set up to help families who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Free Uniform

01 Sep 2024

We have lots of unclaimed uniform items here at school, should you need anything for your child(ren) please pop along and see us.

Back to School

08 Aug 2024

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday 4th September

Dunalley Pantry

31 Jul 2024

Our Dunalley Pantry will be open during the school holidays.
9am to 10.30am on Thursdays 1st, 8th & 29th August


Helping where we can.

Exceptional Learners

22 Jul 2024

Thank you to all of our children for their hard work and perseverance this year. Visitors to our school always comment on our focused learners.

Non-uniform Day

24 Jun 2024

We raised £300 from our non school uniform day on Friday.
£150 each for the Air Ambulance & The Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Dunalley Diddies

03 Jun 2024

Open to parents/carers of babies 0-1yrs old, on Wednesdays 1.45pm-3pm. For more info pop along and speak to Hannah Street in Nursery & Pre-school.

Nursery & Pre-school spaces available

13 May 2024

Dunalley Nursery & Pre-school have sessions available for September 2024.
Contact us now for further information.