Dunning Primary School
Background
Construction work on the upgrading of Dunning Primary School began during November 2007 and will last for approximately one year. During the works, the school will be improved and extended with new facilities including five semi-open-plan classrooms, two large activity areas, an open-plan Learning Resource Centre, full-size gym hall and dining hall. The original school house will be retained as part of the upgrade.
Pupil Capacity
Primary - 125
Consultation
Preparation for the new school has been ongoing for some time. A thorough consultation process included the following Council Services and school and community representatives:
Education & Children's Services
- Projects Manager
- School Improvement Service Manager
- Operations Manager
- Childcare Development Manager
- Catering Manager
Property Division
- Construction Manager (Architecture and Engineering)
- Manager, Projects & Finance
- Estates Surveyor
Information Services / Technology
Planning
Dunning Primary School
- Head Teacher
- Principal Teacher
- Staff Representative
- School Board Chairperson
- Parent Teacher Association Representative
- Pupil Council Representative
Other Group Members
- Local Elected Member
- Community Council Representative
Decant to Auchterarder
During the building works, staff and pupils have decanted to accommodation within the Community School of Auchterarder. The process was carefully planned to ensure an enjoyable experience for the pupils and staff of both schools.
The regular meetings to arrange the decant involved:
Education & Children's Services
- Projects Manager
- School Improvement Service Manager
- Operations Manager
Dunning Primary School
- Head Teacher
- Principal Teacher
Community School of Auchterarder
- Secondary Head Teacher
- Primary Head Teacher
- Depute Head Teacher
Parents and carers are being kept informed of developments on the project by means of regular school newsletters; copies of these may be accessed through the links on the right of this page.
It is intended that the upgraded school will re-open for pupils and staff in time for the 2008 Winter Term.
