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  • 17/04/23

    Opal Newsletter

    We have survived another winter outdoors! The weather always tests our play spaces and brings new challenges. Unfortunately we lost our shed during some strong winds and had to get rid of a lot of our loose parts and resources as a result of this. However, most of the children have come to school...
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  • 14/03/23

    Latest Newsletter March 2023

    For all the latest news and dates for your diary please see the attached  Newsletter March 2023.
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  • 07/03/23

    World Book Fair

     The book fair will be in school from Tuesday 7th March 2023 until Monday 13th March 2023.   The Book Fair will be open the following times:   7th March 3.30- 4.15pm   8th March 8:30-9:00am   3:30-4:30pm   9th March 8:30-9:00am...
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  • 03/03/23

    World Book Day

    This week we have celebrated all things books and reading for fun! We have shared stories, danced stories, talked about our favourite books and made our own book characters. Reading for fun opens up new worlds for children. It gives them the opportunity to use their imagination to explore new ideas...
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  • 13/02/23

    Mental Health Week

    Last week was Children’s Mental Health week. During the week we looked at how we can positively connect with each other and explore the positive benefits that connecting with others brings.
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  • 13/02/23

    Book Week 2023

    Book Week 2023 When we return from the half term break we will start the week with a celebration of reading. It provides a fantastic opportunity to focus on reading for pleasure, supporting children's autonomy in book choice, and embedding a habit of reading that brings a wide range of benefi...
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  • 10/02/23

    Family Support

    This year, we are very excited to be continuing our work with the Autism Education Trust and Darlington’s Parent Carer Forum.  We are offering a number of FREE workshops for parents this term as detailed below.
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  • 07/02/23

    Darlington Parent Carer Forum

    Multi Agency SEND Conference. Bannatynes hotel, Thursday 16th February 2023 10am - 2pm.
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  • 30/01/23

    Newsletter January 2023

    For all the latest news and dates for your diary please see attached an updated West Park Academy Newsletter.
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  • 12/01/23

    Great North Air Ambulance

    On Friday 6th January 2023 there was a school assembly with Great North Air Ambulance Service -GNAAS. Mrs Black presented a cheque on behalf of the staff that took park in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in June 2022, the amount was for £4120.00. Mascot Percy was in attendance which the ch...
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  • 15/12/22

    Christmas Letter

    Dear All, As the first term draws to a close, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on how far the children have come since September. Looking at work in books, dropping into lessons and walking around school, I see staff and children working hard, thinking hard and being curious. The chil...
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  • 15/12/22

    Rockin' Tigers

    Yesterday, the children enjoyed a performance from Durham Music Service Rock Band, 'Rockin' Tigers'. They were entertained with rock classics, such as 'Eye of the Tiger' and 'Sweet Child of Mine' as well as more modern songs from well-known movies, ending with some Christ...
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