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✨ Meet our fantastic Reception teachers and discover the magic of our Reception provision! ✨

Are you still exploring schools for a September 2026 start? Look no further! Join our school, where everyone is welcome 💙

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

#therydalacademy #PrimaryAdmissions #september2026 #ApplyNow #aschoolwhereeveryoneiswelcome
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My daughter is loving her first year at school. Very emotional first week of starting but the teachers scooped her up and told me at home time she had smiles within 10 mins of seeing whats on offer. Highly recommend this school all 4 daughters have been there or are there now x

Beverley Godfrey your George x

Rydal Academy – Closure Notification

Dear Parent / Carer,

Unfortunately, we have returned to school today to find a fault with our boiler system which has become more significant during the course of the day.

The school will be closed to ALL pupils (Nursery to Year 6) tomorrow, Tuesday 6th January and until further notice. We are hoping to remedy the situation as quickly as possible but are currently being advised that this will take a minimum of three days once works begin. I will update once we have further information and a confirmed return date.

Class teachers will message tomorrow (Tuesday 6th January) morning via the RMP App and email with leaning grids for the week, as well as setting work on the school Apps. such as TT Rockstarts, LearningEggs and Mathletics.

Apologies for the significant inconvenience we know this will cause.

Yours in public service,
John Armitage
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Ashley Green yours go here don’t they lol xxx

Gemma Bays x

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🎄✨ Merry Christmas to our wonderful Rydal Community! ✨🎄

From all the staff and pupils, we hope you have a lovely Christmas. Thank you for being such an amazing part of our community – here’s to a bright and happy New Year! 🎉💙

📅 School will reopen on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

#TheRydalAcademy #RydalCommunity #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
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🎄✨ Merry Christmas to our wonderful Rydal Community! ✨🎄

From all the staff and pupils, we hope you have a lovely Christmas. Thank you for being such an amazing part of our community - here’s to a bright and happy New Year! 🎉💙

📅 School will reopen on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

#TheRydalAcademy #RydalCommunity #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays

🎁 Wrapping Up the Year in Style! 🎁

What a fantastic last day of school we had! We dived straight into the festive spirit with our Christmas jumpers 🎄✨ and a delicious Christmas lunch 😋🍽️.

We absolutely love seeing these big, beaming smiles on our pupils’ faces, it’s the perfect way to end the year! 💙

#RydalFestiveFun #Christmas2025 #HolidayCheer #SchoolSmiles
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🎁 Wrapping Up the Year in Style! 🎁

What a fantastic last day of school we had! We dived straight into the festive spirit with our Christmas jumpers 🎄✨ and a delicious Christmas lunch 😋🍽️.

We absolutely love seeing these big, beaming smiles on our pupils’ faces, it’s the perfect way to end the year! 💙

#RydalFestiveFun #Christmas2025 #HolidayCheer #SchoolSmilesImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

✨Celebrating Our Attendance Superstars!✨

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! 🌟

And speaking of luck… here are our fabulous winners:
✨ Anya-Mae and Aiden each won a £25 voucher for achieving attendance over 96%.
🏆 Adara took home a £100 voucher for an incredible 100% attendance this term!

Huge congratulations to all our pupils this term 👏 Your effort and commitment really shine.

And remember… everyone gets a fresh start in January. 🤩 Who knows? Next time, the winner could be YOU! 🎟️✨

#therydalacademy #AttendanceSuperstars #AttendanceWinners #nexttimecouldbeyou
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✨Celebrating Our Attendance Superstars!✨ 

 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! 🌟 

 And speaking of luck… here are our fabulous winners: 
 ✨ Anya-Mae and Aiden each won a £25 voucher for achieving attendance over 96%. 
🏆 Adara took home a £100 voucher for an incredible 100% attendance this term! 

 Huge congratulations to all our pupils this term 👏 Your effort and commitment really shine. 

 And remember… everyone gets a fresh start in January. 🤩 Who knows? Next time, the winner could be YOU! 🎟️✨

#TheRydalAcademy #AttendanceSuperstars #AttendanceWinners #NextTimeCouldBeYou

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Dean Boyes look at our little princess xxx

🌟 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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