Welcome to Dhoon School, a lively, creative community rooted in strong traditions and local links. We believe every pupil deserves to feel they truly belong, to be happy, and to be ambitious.

Our innovative, engaging curriculum is designed to ensure high standards for all of our children, with a strong focus on inclusion and underpinned by our Dhoon High Five:

CREATIVITY, INDEPENDENCE, COLLABORATION, DETERMINATION, CURIOSITY

Joining the Dhoon family means embarking on an exciting journey filled with discovery, growth, and support. We look forward to welcoming you and your child and working together to make their learning experience inspiring and rewarding.

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Reception | Discovery Through Play
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Our Reception children have also been stepping back in time to explore what a visit to the seaside might have been like during the Victorian era. To bring their learning to life, part of the classroom was transformed into a wonderful Victorian seafront, complete with an ice cream parlour, beach hut…

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Class 2 | Lowry-inspired Dhoon School!
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Continuing our 150th anniversary celebrations, Class 2 have been looking back at the history of Dhoon School and bringing the past to life through art. Inspired by the style of L. S. Lowry, the children created this wonderful representation of the original Dhoon School building as it would have app…

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Class 2 | Victorian Botanical Art
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As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, Class 2 have been exploring the fascinating world of Victorian botanical art. Inspired by the detailed plant studies that were popular during the Victorian era, the children carefully observed and painted leaves, flowers and ferns, creating a stunning…

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Reception | Little Writers, Big Ideas
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This lovely display shows the fantastic writing our Reception children have been working on during their Spring topic. The children have written simple sentences independently, using their phonics to sound out words and share things they love about spring. They are beginning to form letters clearly…

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Fantastic Fun at the Folk Awards!
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A huge well done to all our children who took part in the Manx Folk Awards recently! A special mention goes to Class 2, who performed an original Manx song written and composed by our very own Miss Sowrey - and were awarded the first place trophy for their wonderful performance! An incredible achie…

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Cross Country Competition
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A huge well done to our Cross‑Country running team, who performed brilliantly at the Isle of Man Schools Cross Country event at Nobles Park. The children showed fantastic determination, resilience, and great sportsmanship throughout this tough event and should be very proud of what they achieved! A…

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