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๐โจ Merry Christmas to our wonderful Rydal Community! โจ๐
From all the staff and pupils, we hope you have a lovely Christmas. Thank you for being such an amazing part of our community – hereโs to a bright and happy New Year! ๐๐
๐ School will reopen on Tuesday 6th January 2026.
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๐ Wrapping Up the Year in Style! ๐
What a fantastic last day of school we had! We dived straight into the festive spirit with our Christmas jumpers ๐โจ and a delicious Christmas lunch ๐๐ฝ๏ธ.
We absolutely love seeing these big, beaming smiles on our pupilsโ faces, itโs the perfect way to end the year! ๐
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โจCelebrating Our Attendance Superstars!โจ
What a fantastic way to wrap up the term! Our Attendance Assembly was full of smiles, pride, and plenty of well-earned stickers. So many children achieved their silver and gold awards, and a few even made it into the raffle! ๐
And speaking of luckโฆ here are our fabulous winners:
โจ Anya-Mae and Aiden each won a ยฃ25 voucher for achieving attendance over 96%.
๐ Adara took home a ยฃ100 voucher for an incredible 100% attendance this term!
Huge congratulations to all our pupils this term ๐ Your effort and commitment really shine.
And rememberโฆ everyone gets a fresh start in January. ๐คฉ Who knows? Next time, the winner could be YOU! ๐๏ธโจ
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Dean Boyes look at our little princess xxx
๐ Did you know Rydal has its very own nursery? ๐
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, thereโs never a dull moment. ๐จโจ
Curious to find out more? Click the link below and see why our nursery is a place full of smiles and discoveries! ๐
rydal.nalp.org.uk/nursery/
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So proud of her ๐ญ๐
Tori Mackay look at little man ๐
Joanne Harper
โจ Ready to give your child the best possible start? โจ
Weโd love for them to be part of our amazing Rydal School community! ๐
The deadline for Primary School Applications for September 2026 is fast approaching and we donโt want you to miss out!โฐ
โ Make sure your application is completed no later than 15th January 2026.
At Rydal, everyone is welcome and every child is supported to shine ๐
๐ฉ Apply today by clicking the link below:
www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/apply-online/
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Rach Hendo-Durham look who's child is on it now lol
Omg I love her little face ๐ฅฐ
Aww Rach Hendo-Durham x
๐โจ Our Wrap Around pupils are spreading some festive magic around town! โจ๐
Theyโve been busy creating beautiful gingerbread-themed decorations for this yearโs Christmas Tree Festival, where shops across town are displaying trees designed by schools and community groups. How exciting! ๐งก๐ช
You can spot our tree at Woodland Creations in Queen Street Shopping Centre – so next time youโre in town, pop in and see if you can find our wonderful gingerbread creations! Weโre so proud of their hard work and creativity. ๐
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When is the kids school play
โจ Rydalโs Wrap-Around Magic: Fun, Friends, and Learning โจ
Did you know that Rydal has its very own before and after school wrap-around provision? Weโre thrilled to announce that it will soon have a brand new name โ so keep your eyes peeled! ๐
Meet Mrs Leech, our Wrap-Around Manager, and hear what our amazing pupils have to say about our wonderful provision. ๐ฌ
Spaces are still available! โ Contact the school office โ๏ธ or visit our school website ๐ป to find out more and book your place.
rydal.nalp.org.uk/
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Love all the wrap around teachers ๐ my kids think its the best parts of the day x
Love this! โค๏ธ
Awww my little Kylan ๐โค๏ธ
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๐ Hello from Mrs. Galey! ๐
Itโs always nice to put a face to the name! ๐
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. Thatโs why weโre hosting our Primary Application Workshop sessions to guide you every step of the way.
Whether youโd like support with your application or you simply have a few questions, weโre here to help! ๐ฌโจ
Rydal – where everyone is welcome. ๐
Just click the link below to book your slot today – weโd love to see you there!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/rydalacademy
Or, if you prefer, you can apply online directly by hitting the link below ๐
www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/apply-online/
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๐โจ What an amazing time our wonderful Year 6s had at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College! โจ๐
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! ๐๐ก
๐ Listen to what they aspire to beโฆ
The future is looking bright! ๐
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Imogen said she loved it and wants to go there to do her A levels ๐
Go marsha you look great sweetheart x
Elizabeth Bell