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  • 18/05/26

    Safeguarding Advice for Parents/Carer

    Safeguarding Advice for Parents and Carers: Viral “Squishy Toy” Trend We are aware of a viral trend circulating online where children are encouraged to heat soft “squishy” toys (sometimes called NeeDoh or jelly cube toys) in a microwave. This is extremely dangerous. Whe...
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  • 11/05/26

    Programme of Dates 2026

    Please see dates for a look around secondary schools September 2026.
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  • 20/04/26

    Starting Reception September 2026

    DfE updates  Starting Reception  Starting school is an exciting milestone. To help make the transition into Reception as smooth and positive as possible, the DfE ask that you share the following resources from Starting Reception with parents and carers...
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  • 02/04/26

    School Council

    The school council played an important role in shaping our locality yesterday. They worked alongside Bussy Armstrong, developers and the council to give their feedback on the proposed designs for a new play park near Cow Green Lane. 
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  • 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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  • 01/04/26

    Epilepsy 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.
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  • 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...
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  • 11/02/26

    Your 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...
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  • 03/02/26

    Latest Newsletter

    For all the latest news and information.
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  • 11/09/25

    Communication Via Arbor

    We have switched text messaging and emails from Teachers2Parents (Eduspot) to Arbor. All messages to parents will be sent direct to your Arbor app: the Arbor logo will show on your notifications informing you there is a message waiting. This will include Head bumps, letters etc Pleas...
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  • 24/04/26

    2 year old provision on site

    You may be aware we have recently been successful in receiving funding for a 2 year old nursery. We are opening our 2 year old provision from September 2026. We are offering both 30 hour and 15 hour provision. We will be opening initially with reduced capacity and aim to grow with a phased roll o...
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  • 27/03/26

    Live Well, Work Well Darlington

    Please see attached Live Well, Work Well Darlington Spring Edition 2026.
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