Headmaster's Newsletters

Dear Parents It is only the first full week of the term, but we welcomed back some very happy, but very weary Y5and Y8 pupils today after a fairl...

What a brilliant three days. Things have been buzzing with enthusiasm and positivity here at Dumpton since the children returned on Wednesday. It has ...

In my last letter of the year, I am really proud to announce that Dumpton has been shortlisted for the ‘Independent Prep School of the Year’ Award. Th...

This week we were fortunate to have not one, but two Sports Days – events which I think always reflect the very best of Dumpton. 

As this newsletter shows, there is an incredible range of experiences and opportunities for the pupils here at Dumpton – but for all the exciting co-c...

From some record-breaking performances at the Wessex Regional Athletics meets, to Y7’s conquering an 8 mile hike in the Purbecks, some brilliance fro...

This week at Dumpton, our theme of the week was ‘Living our Values.’ You will not, I hope, need reminding of our core values at Dumpton. ‘Be Kind’ and...

As I write, outside my study window I can see the Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep children and staff are enjoying a lovely picnic on the front lawn togethe...

One of the joys of a Prep School is seeing our youngest and oldest pupils come together – in very few other settings can children as much as ten years...