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

December 2022

  • 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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  • 12/12/22

    Water Safety

    With the tragic news at the weekend of the young children who lost their lives on the ice, we will be talking to the children about the dangers that ice poses.
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  • 12/12/22

    Information from Public Health on Strep A

    December 2022 You will have seen coverage on the news of Group A Streptococcal infections, including sadly a small number of deaths in children, over recent days. Please be assured that severe group A strep infections are exceptionally rare. This letter is intended to give some background advice...
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  • 09/12/22

    Magic of Winter

    This week we have been enjoying being outdoors. It is so good to be out and about - wrapped up warm and exploring the magic of winter. Thank you to all the parents, carers and grandparents that came along on our welly walks Today at lunchtime we were enjoying the frost and ice on the field...
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  • 08/12/22

    Defibrillator at West Park Academy

    We are pleased to announce our new defibrillator is now in service. It is located on an external wall next to the front gates of the school where it can be accessed by the local community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Many thanks to the fantastic fundraising efforts of West Park Academy staff an...
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  • 01/12/22

    Christmas hampers

    Christmas Hamper Tickets are on sale £1 per ticket at the school office.
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  • 01/12/22

    Nasal Spray Flu Immunisation

    Immunisation Nurses will be attending school on Friday 2nd December 2022 to administer the nasal spray flu immunisation to the children that were absent earlier in the week, where parents have given consent.
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