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🌟 Did you know Rydal has its very own nursery? 🌟

Come and spend a day with us to see all the fun, learning, and little adventures our children get up to every day! From messy play to creative work, there’s never a dull moment. 🎨✨

Curious to find out more? Click the link below and see why our nursery is a place full of smiles and discoveries! 👇
rydal.nalp.org.uk/nursery/

#RydalNursery #EarlyYearsMagic #ASchoolWhereEveryoneIsWelcome #TheRydalAcademy
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So proud of her 😭😍

Tori Mackay look at little man 💙

Joanne Harper

✨ Ready to give your child the best possible start? ✨
We’d love for them to be part of our amazing Rydal School community! 💙

The deadline for Primary School Applications for September 2026 is fast approaching and we don’t want you to miss out!⏰

✅ Make sure your application is completed no later than 15th January 2026.

At Rydal, everyone is welcome and every child is supported to shine 🌟

📩 Apply today by clicking the link below:
www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/apply-online/

#TheRydalAcademy #PrimaryAdmissions2026 #Recption2026 #ApplyNow #DeadlineApproaching
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✨ Ready to give your child the best possible start? ✨
We’d love for them to be part of our amazing Rydal School community! 💙

The deadline for Primary School Applications for September 2026 is fast approaching and we don’t want you to miss out!⏰

✅ Make sure your application is completed no later than 15th January 2026.

At Rydal, everyone is welcome and every child is supported to shine 🌟

📩 Apply today by clicking the link below:
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/apply-online/

#TheRydalAcademy #PrimaryAdmissions2026 #Recption2026 #ApplyNow #DeadlineApproaching

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Rach Hendo-Durham look who's child is on it now lol

Omg I love her little face 🥰

Aww Rach Hendo-Durham x

🎄✨ Our Wrap Around pupils are spreading some festive magic around town! ✨🎄

They’ve been busy creating beautiful gingerbread-themed decorations for this year’s Christmas Tree Festival, where shops across town are displaying trees designed by schools and community groups. How exciting! 🧡🍪

You can spot our tree at Woodland Creations in Queen Street Shopping Centre – so next time you’re in town, pop in and see if you can find our wonderful gingerbread creations! We’re so proud of their hard work and creativity. 🌟

#TheRydalAcademy #ChristmasTreeFestival #RydalWrapAround #Creativity
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🎄✨ Our Wrap Around pupils are spreading some festive magic around town! ✨🎄

They’ve been busy creating beautiful gingerbread-themed decorations for this year’s Christmas Tree Festival, where shops across town are displaying trees designed by schools and community groups. How exciting! 🧡🍪

You can spot our tree at Woodland Creations in Queen Street Shopping Centre - so next time you’re in town, pop in and see if you can find our wonderful gingerbread creations! We’re so proud of their hard work and creativity. 🌟

#TheRydalAcademy #ChristmasTreeFestival #RydalWrapAround #Creativity

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When is the kids school play

✨ Rydal’s Wrap-Around Magic: Fun, Friends, and Learning ✨

Did you know that Rydal has its very own before and after school wrap-around provision? We’re thrilled to announce that it will soon have a brand new name – so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

Meet Mrs Leech, our Wrap-Around Manager, and hear what our amazing pupils have to say about our wonderful provision. 💬

Spaces are still available! ✅ Contact the school office ☎️ or visit our school website 💻 to find out more and book your place.
rydal.nalp.org.uk/

#TheRydalAcademy #RydalWrapAroundProvision #RydalWhereEveryOneIsWelcome
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Love all the wrap around teachers 💕 my kids think its the best parts of the day x

Love this! ❤️

Awww my little Kylan 😍❤️

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👋 Hello from Mrs. Galey! 👋

It’s always nice to put a face to the name! 😊

We know that choosing the right school for your little one is a big decision, and the application process can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. That’s why we’re hosting our Primary Application Workshop sessions to guide you every step of the way.

Whether you’d like support with your application or you simply have a few questions, we’re here to help! 💬✨
Rydal – where everyone is welcome. 💙

Just click the link below to book your slot today – we’d love to see you there!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/rydalacademy

Or, if you prefer, you can apply online directly by hitting the link below 👇
www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/apply-online/

#TheRydalAcademy #PrimaryApplicationSession #PrimaryAdmissions2026 #ApplyNow #September2026
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🎓✨ What an amazing time our wonderful Year 6s had at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College! ✨🎓

They explored the college through an exciting treasure hunt, discovering different courses and getting a real feel for life at QE.

They also took part in lots of fun, hands-on activities all about future careers – inspiring big dreams and even bigger ambitions! 🚀💡

🔊 Listen to what they aspire to be…

The future is looking bright! 🌟

#therydalacademy #queenelizabethsixthform #aspirations #FutureCareers #year6
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Imogen said she loved it and wants to go there to do her A levels 🙂

Go marsha you look great sweetheart x

Elizabeth Bell

✨ Spend a day with our amazing Reception class (RT)! ✨

From reading to phonics fun, from hands-on maths to all the joyful learning moments in between – our little learners are always busy discovering something new, all with big smiles on their faces. 💙📚🔤

Who wouldn’t want to be part of our incredible school community? It’s not too late – apply now for September 2026 by clicking the link below! 🎒🌟
🔗https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/apply-online/

#TheRydalAcademy #ReceptionClass #EarlyYearsMagic #SchoolLife #ApplyNow #September2026
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Well done jaxon mammy is very proud x

Well done! Wonderful children!

Julie Todd

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Creative Crafting in Year 5! 🧵✨

Year 5 got creative in their Design and Technology lesson, making their very own cushions with button detail! 🧵✨

From choosing their own fabrics, to sewing on buttons, to stitching everything together, they really had the best time!

We can’t wait to see the finished product! 🎉🪡

#TheRydalAcademy #DesignAndTechnology #Year5 #CreativeCrafting
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Go on son ur doing absolutly amazing keep it up x

Tiffany Hughes x

✨ WORK WITH US ✨

We have a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team at Rydal!

If you are enthusiastic, professional, reliable, and motivated to provide a positive school meal experience for our pupils and staff, we’d love to hear from you.

🕛Application Deadline: 28th November 2025 (Midday)

Apply online by clicking the link below 👇

recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/nalp

#JoinOurTeam #WorkWithUs #EducationTrust #ApplyNow
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✨ WORK WITH US ✨

We have a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team at Rydal!

If you are enthusiastic, professional, reliable, and motivated to provide a positive school meal experience for our pupils and staff, we’d love to hear from you.

🕛Application Deadline: 28th November 2025 (Midday)

Apply online by clicking the link below 👇

https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/nalp

#JoinOurTeam #WorkWithUs #EducationTrust #ApplyNow
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