01/04/26
Mayor's Song Contest
On the 6th March, some of the choir took part in the annual Mayor’s singing competition at the Dolphin Centre. The children sang ‘What Dreams are Made of’ from the Disney movie Lizzie McGuire.
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01/04/26Epilepsy Awareness Day
On 26.3.26 West Park took park in Epilepsy Awareness Day is a special day to help people learn more about epilepsy and support those who live with it.Read Full Story
27/03/26Live Well, Work Well Darlington
Please see attached Live Well, Work Well Darlington Spring Edition 2026.Read Full Story- 26/03/26
Smart Watches
Dear Parents/Guardians, Children must not be sent to school wearing smart watches. Devices with messaging, calling or location-sharing features pose safeguarding risks and interfere with the school's ability to maintain a secure environment for all pupils. Our procedures are in place to...Read Full Story 
19/03/26Meningitis Awareness
Meningitis Awareness Information Please see information below from the Northern Child Network, NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB. Meningitis awareness Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent which may be a cause for concern for some. It is always important to...Read Full Story
05/03/26Epilepsy Awareness Day 26.03.26
Epilepsy Awareness Day in on 26.3.26 is a special day to help people learn more about epilepsy and support those who live with it. On days like Purple Day, people around the world wear purple to show understanding, kindness and solidarity. It’s a time to raise awareness, challenge myths...Read Full Story- 04/03/26
Transition Year 7 information 2026
Please find attached the Darlington Transition Programme March 2026 for children transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7.Read Full Story 
11/02/26Your School Lottery
Welcome to West Park Academy Lottery. This lottery has been set up specifically to raise money and make a difference for our children! It's a fantastic way to bring Parents, Carers, Teachers and the wider community together, in partnership with our school, and at the same time give somethi...Read Full Story
06/02/26Parking
Parking this morning has been extremely dangerous. People are illegally parked on the pathways and grass verges, despite several reminders about this.Read Full Story- 03/02/26
27/01/26Lumiere Event
West Park Lumiere Event will be on Thursday 19th February 2026, from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. All children will be participating in creating art installations for our Lumiere event, applying their learning in STEM and art. The installations will focus around the theme 'Our World' and will s...Read Full Story- 19/01/26
January Money Help
January is always a tough month for most people, probably more so than ever this year with the cost-of-living crisis, if you are experiencing financial problems, please remember you are not on your own, help is at hand, please speak to someone.Read Full Story