Twelve experiences every child will have before they leave Dallimore

We are committed to providing every child with a wide range of memorable experiences that broaden horizons, raise aspirations and help them develop into confident, well-rounded individuals.

The Dallimore Dozen is our commitment that every child will benefit from a carefully planned programme of memorable experiences that broaden horizons, build character, raise aspirations and prepare them for future success.

These experiences have been chosen because they develop confidence, resilience, leadership, cultural capital and a strong understanding of life in modern Britain.

Our Aim

By the time children leave Dallimore, they will have:

✔ Explored their local community and the wider world

✔ Experienced theatre, culture and enrichment

✔ Developed an understanding of different faiths and cultures

✔ Built resilience through challenge and adventure

✔ Contributed positively to their community

✔ Met inspirational people and role models

✔ Developed teamwork, enterprise and leadership skills

✔ Raised aspirations for their future

✔ Built confidence, independence and character

✔ Created lasting memories that will stay with them for life

What experiences will children have?

🌱 Early Years Foundation Stage

🌳 Explore Our Community

Children regularly visit local parks, shops, the library and places of interest, helping them to develop a sense of belonging and understand the community in which they live.

🐑 My First Big Trip

Children take part in their first significant educational visit beyond school, such as a farm, zoo, nature reserve or country park, sparking curiosity and a love of learning.

🎨 Key Stage 1

🎭 Theatre Experience

Every child enjoys a live theatre performance or professional theatre company visit, helping to develop creativity, imagination and confidence.

🚌 My Second Big Trip

A memorable educational visit that broadens children's understanding of the wider world, such as a museum, seaside, science centre or heritage site.

🌍 Lower Key Stage 2

🕌 Faiths and Cultures Experience

Children visit a place of worship and meet visitors from different faiths and cultures, developing respect, understanding and appreciation of diversity.

🧗 Outdoor Challenge Day

Children participate in adventurous outdoor activities that develop resilience, teamwork, confidence and determination.

💷 Enterprise Challenge

Children design, create, market and sell a product or service, raising money for a chosen cause while developing teamwork, communication, leadership and financial awareness.

🚀 Upper Key Stage 2

❤️ Community Action Project

Children make a positive contribution to the local community through charity work, fundraising, environmental projects or community partnerships.

💼 Careers Day

Pupils meet professionals from a wide range of occupations, helping them to understand future opportunities and raise aspirations.

🍽️ Dallimore Celebration Meal

Children take part in a special dining experience that develops confidence, social skills and cultural capital while celebrating their journey through primary school.

🌟 Inspirational Visitors

Pupils meet inspirational individuals from a variety of backgrounds who share their stories of perseverance, achievement, service and success.

🏕️ Across Key Stage 2

Residential Experience

Every child is given the opportunity to attend a residential visit, developing independence, resilience, teamwork, confidence and lifelong memories.

Enrichment for Every Child

Alongside the Dallimore Dozen, all children take part in a range of whole-school enrichment experiences that further strengthen our personal development curriculum.

🌍 Faith Week

Children learn about different faiths, beliefs and cultures through visitors, workshops, assemblies and learning experiences that promote respect, tolerance and understanding.

🌳 Outdoor Week

A week dedicated to outdoor learning, adventure, environmental awareness and teamwork, helping children build resilience, confidence and a lifelong appreciation of the natural world.

🔬 Science Week

A celebration of curiosity, investigation and discovery, providing children with hands-on STEM experiences, practical investigations and opportunities to meet experts from scientific fields.

We want every child to feel that they can make a positive difference. Through our Pupil Leadership Programme, children are given meaningful opportunities to contribute to school life, share their ideas and take responsibility for improving their community.

By taking part in one of our leadership groups, pupils develop important skills that will benefit them both in school and beyond. They learn how to communicate effectively, listen to the views of others, work as part of a team, solve problems and take initiative. These opportunities help children grow in confidence and understand that their actions can have a real impact on the people around them.

Our pupil leadership opportunities include the School Council, Eco Team, Wellbeing Committee, Playground Buddies, Mini leaders, Sports and Health Leaders and Reading Committee, giving children the chance to take responsibility, develop confidence and make a positive contribution to school life.

Leadership opportunity	How pupils benefit.
School Council	Learn how to represent others, share ideas and contribute to school improvement.
Eco Team	Develop responsibility and understand how to care for the environment.
Wellbeing Committee	Promote kindness, inclusion and positive wellbeing across the school.
Mini Leaders	Build leadership skills by organising games and activities for younger pupils.
Playground Buddies	Support friendships and help create welcoming and inclusive playtimes.
Sports & Health Leaders	Promote healthy lifestyles and encourage participation in physical activity.
Reading Committee	Inspire a love of reading and encourage others to enjoy books.

Our School Council gives pupils a genuine voice in school improvement. Representatives gather views from their classes, identify priorities and work with staff to bring about positive change. Children develop leadership skills, confidence and an understanding that their opinions matter.

We participate in the Eco-Schools programme. Eco-Schools is a global initiative empowering young people to drive environmental change. It's a structured learning programme designed to foster sustainability within our school and wider community.

The Eco Team helps pupils become responsible citizens who care for the world around them. Members lead environmental projects, carry out audits and promote sustainable practices across the school, helping to develop responsibility, teamwork and stewardship.

The Wellbeing Committee works to ensure that Dallimore is a place where everyone feels safe, valued and included. Pupils help promote positive relationships, gather feedback and support initiatives that encourage kindness, belonging and emotional wellbeing.

Playground Buddies help make playtimes enjoyable and inclusive for all children. They support friendships, organise activities and look out for others, demonstrating kindness, empathy and leadership in action.

Our Year 6 Mini Leaders play an important role in school life by organising and leading games and activities for Key Stage 1 children each Friday lunchtime. Through this role, pupils develop confidence, responsibility and leadership skills while helping to create happy, active and inclusive playtimes for younger children.

Sports and Health leaders encourage active lifestyles and positive wellbeing. They support sporting events, promote participation and inspire their peers to make healthy choices while developing confidence, communication and organisational skills.

  The Reading Committee champions a love of reading across the school. Members promote reading initiatives, share recommendations and help create a culture where reading is valued, celebrated and enjoyed by all.