About Primary School

My name is Matthew Dagan and I have been part of the Riverside community for over twelve years. I come from the United States where my initial teacher experiences were based in Special Educational Needs and Student Support. I am continually amazed by our dedicated staff and am proud to be part of a strong leadership team that guides our School. I am married to my wife, Lucie, and share two children.

I strongly believe that the primary school years provide a tremendous opportunity for students to learn, grow and challenge themselves in numerous ways. It is also a special time where we all have the opportunity to foster curiosity, self-efficacy and empathy among our students.

The Primary School aims to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of each individual student. We offer an exciting and engaging curriculum, including our wide-ranging specialism subjects, Outdoor Activities and Skills for Life Programmes that support the challenging, caring and community-based environment in which our students thrive. We take great pride in facilitating the development and growth of our students.