At Dallimore Primary and Nursery School, every pupil takes part in an annual Faith Week. This provides an opportunity to deepen understanding of different world religions and cultures through engaging lessons, assemblies, practical activities, visitors and discussion. Learning is designed to develop respect, curiosity and understanding of the diverse communities that make up modern Britain. 

Our Faith Week programme is carefully planned so that pupils encounter a range of world faiths as they move through the school. EYFS and Key Stage 1 explore Christianity through the festival of Advent and Judaism through Hanukkah. As pupils move into Key Stage 2, they build on this learning and also study Islam through Ramadan and Hinduism through Diwali. 

During Faith Week, pupils take part in additional focused Religious Education lessons, whole-school assemblies and learning tasks linked to the faith being studied. These experiences help children understand the beliefs, traditions and celebrations that are important to different faith communities. 

Christianity - Advent
Pupils learn about Advent as a season of preparation and anticipation before Christmas. They explore themes of hope, reflection and the significance of the birth of Jesus. 

Judaism - Hanukkah
Children learn about the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, including the story of the miracle of the oil, the significance of the menorah and the importance of faith and perseverance. 

Islam - Ramadan
Key Stage 2 pupils learn about Ramadan as a month of prayer, reflection, fasting and generosity. They explore the importance of community and the celebrations that mark the end of the holy month. 

Hinduism - Diwali
Key Stage 2 pupils learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights, exploring themes of goodness, community, celebration and kindness. 

Through Faith Week, pupils develop a greater understanding of different beliefs and traditions, learn to value diversity, and build the knowledge and respect needed to thrive in a multicultural society. These experiences support pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and complement the wider Religious Education curriculum.

Outdoor Week is a highlight of the school year, giving children the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom through a range of practical and adventurous experiences. Throughout the week, pupils take part in activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, resilience and independence while making the most of our outdoor spaces and local environment.

Activities may include outdoor learning challenges, environmental projects, forest school experiences, team-building tasks and opportunities to develop practical skills. Outdoor Week encourages children to embrace new experiences, build confidence and develop a greater appreciation of the natural world while supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Our annual Science Week is a celebration of curiosity, investigation and discovery. Throughout the week, children take part in a wide range of hands-on activities designed to develop their scientific knowledge, enquiry skills and understanding of the world around them.

The week is often launched with an exciting whole-school visit from Fizz Pop Science, whose interactive demonstrations and experiments inspire awe, wonder and enthusiasm for scientific learning. Children also take part in practical investigations, STEM challenges, workshops and special projects that encourage them to think critically, ask questions and test their ideas.

Where possible, we invite visitors from scientific and technical professions to share their experiences and discuss the many career opportunities available within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through these experiences, children gain a deeper appreciation of how science influences everyday life and are encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning, exploration and discovery.