Dunannie
A Day in the Life
The School Day
From 8am: Early drop off in the Library
8.30 - 8.45: Arrive at school - Year 3 start at 8.30am (Monday to Thursday)
Nursery:
Morning sessions end 12.00 noon or 1pm. Afternoon sessions run 1.00pm to 3.30pm. Children are collected from 3.20pm.
Reception Class finishes at 12.00 noon on Wednesdays in the Autumn and Spring terms and the children stay for five whole days in the Summer term.
Reception to Year 3:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08.45 | First Morning Session (8.30 Monday to Thursday – Year 3) |
| 10.00 | Outdoor play (Nursery and Reception) |
| 10.30 | Snack |
| 10.35 | Outdoor play (Years 1, 2 and 3) |
| 11.00 | Second Morning Session |
| 12.00 Noon | Lunch |
| 12.30 | Lessons such as French, Reading, Music |
| 1.00 | Orchard Play Time (Wednesdays 12.30pm) |
| 1.30 | Afternoon Session |
| 3.30 | School day ends |
| 3.30-4.30 | After school Activities and Swallow Club |
| 4.30-5.25 | Late Swallow Club (including supper) |
Assembly
There are three School assemblies per week. These may be taken by a member of staff or a visiting speaker or by the children, usually in the form of a Class assembly. Parents are invited to at least two class assemblies during the year.
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