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Please read the articles below to keep up to date with life at West Park Academy.

November 2022

  • 25/11/22

    GOld School Games Mark

    We have been awarded the Gold School Games Mark for our school - this recognises our school's commitment to keeping young people active and celebrates the sports provision that we have developed for our children.
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  • 24/11/22

    A Letter from Peter Gibson

    We have had some children in school who have been nominated for the Green Heart Hero Awards 2023 by Darlington's MP, Peter Gibson.
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  • 22/11/22

    TikTok & Social Media

    We are aware that a number of our children access the app TikTok.  Like all social media websites there are a number of benefits for use and most users have positive experiences online.  However, this app has a rating of 13+ due to the nature of the content users could potentially acc...
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  • 21/11/22

    World Cup

    As a treat today, those that wanted to were able to watch England’s first match of the 2022 men’s World Cup.
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  • 16/11/22

    Parked Cars

    There were a number of vehicles parked in a dangerous manner today. 
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  • 14/11/22

    Odd Sock Day

    This week we are celebrating Anti-Bullying Week. To start the week we are wearing odd socks to show that we stand together against bullying.
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  • 11/11/22

    Rememberance Day

    Today many of our children took part in  a live Remembrance Assembly which brought children across the country together in an interactive event to explore Remembrance. The children were so thoughtful and respectful as they listened and observed two minutes silence at 11 o clock.
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  • 10/11/22

    Latest Newsletter

    For all the latest news and dates for your diary please see attached an updated West Park Academy Newsletter
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  • 09/11/22

    Sickness and Diarrhoea

    Viral gastrointestinal illnesses It is not uncommon for viruses which cause vomiting and diarrhoea to circulate among children (for example norovirus, also known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’).
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  • 09/11/22

    West Park Family Support Newsletter

    Please have a look at Family Support Newsletter below, there are lots of information for parents.
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  • 04/11/22

    Open Event - Reception 2023

    Starting Reception is a big step in a young child's life, and we aim to help you with your choice of school as much as possible.
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  • 04/11/22

    Ten Pin Bowling

    Sports Events This week some children represented our school at the Tees Valley Pantathlon Ten Pin Bowling event and the Darlington Inclusion Festival. At the Tees Valley Bowling event, there were 8 schools and 16 teams who took part and we finished in 3rd place overall, which is a fantastic...
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