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In partnership with parents, Park Academy seeks to cultivate the development of the whole child. We challenge and strive to empower all students to achieve their potential: academically, socially, physically and emotionally so that they can make a positive, meaningful contribution to society.
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Stories from our community
It was so so lovely to welcome our Park families and community to the Big Breakfast this morning! A great start to the day filled with smiles, conversations and connection. 🍽️🌞 #CommunitySpirit #BigBreakfast #ParkFamily @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/3Eu3H6F5cg— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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During our “Drop Everything and Read” session, Year 6 teamed up with Reception for peer reading, sharing stories and inspiring a love of reading across all ages! #ReadingForJoy #PeerReading #LoveOfReading @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/H2YODM5EKH— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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As part of our whole school book, Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, we explored the inspiring themes of this book for Black History Month. 📚✨ Listen to one of our Year 4 pupils proudly read their work! 🎤🌟 #BlackHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/TrcBtD6yDW— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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Our Year 1 & 2 pupils had an exciting visit from Zoo Lab! 🐍🐢 They got up close with fascinating animals, linking perfectly to their Geography and Science topics. It was an amazing hands-on experience that sparked curiosity! 🌍🐾 #Geography #ScienceInAction @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/F7lEb4n7K5— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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Our Year 3 & 4 pupils had an incredible experience at the Natural History Museum! 🌋 The visit brought their Volcanoes topic to life, with hands-on learning and interactive exhibits that sparked curiosity and deepened their understanding.🌍 #Georgraphy #Volcanoes @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/fhz59unjPe— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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Our pupils have been diving into the wonders of the digestive system! 🫀🔬 From learning about each organ to investigating how it all works, curiosity and excitement are flowing through the classroom. Science in action! #Science #HandsOnLearning pic.twitter.com/8qDVgyRRNS— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 10, 2024
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Celebrating 10 amazing years! 🎉 We danced, laughed and reconnected on cherished memories at Park, while also looking ahead to an exciting future. Here’s to many more! Happy 10th Birthday! #Anniversary #LookingForward #MilestoneMoments @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/vHVUMd1bE6— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 10, 2024
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Reception has been diving into phonics! Last week they learned the sounds ‘i’, ‘n’, ‘m’, and ‘d’. Here they are exploring phonics in fun ways—helping animals escape from ‘igloos’, making Muddy Dinosaur footprints and creating paper plate dinosaurs! #PhonicsFun @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/fAuJGAihqT— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 3, 2024
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Next Tuesday is Park's 10th Year Anniversary and we're inviting you to join us for a special celebration in the courtyard! 🎉🎈 There will be fun, music and light refreshments for all to enjoy as we mark this exciting milestone. 🥳 Don’t miss out! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/zAdX0tu9pw— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 2, 2024
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Year 2 have been enjoying ‘Can You Sleep, Little Bear’ and have been hard at work writing their own unique story openings. 🐻✨ Have a read and see how they've reimagined this heartwarming story. #CreativeWriting@thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/wbtu01uzfo— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 2, 2024
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Today in Year 4, we explored the digestive system! 🧠🔍 Pupils matched organ outlines to their names and placed them in the body. After reviewing a detailed diagram, we dug deeper into how each organ plays a role in breaking down food! 🍎@thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/GareN43WH4— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 1, 2024
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Exciting times ahead! Year 5 and 6 have started their swimming lessons and are ready to dive into success! 🌊🏊♀️ With hard work and determination, they’re building confidence, strength and skills in the water. Let’s achieve our goals! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/AaAm4SR2NY— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) September 30, 2024
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Our Year 5 and 6 pupils had an amazing time at the British Library’s ‘Voyage into Maps’ workshop! 🗺️ They explored maps, atlases and various different items, enhancing their geography skills and supporting this term’s UK mapping topic. #BritishLibrary @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/xX75acQJQm— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) September 25, 2024
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Happy #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages! 🌍✋🏽We celebrated our relaunch of our Makaton journey! We recapped everything we learned, building on the foundations of inclusion and communication we set last year. #InclusionMatters #Makaton @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/pkeqUXN5FC— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) September 25, 2024
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Today, our pupils wore their jeans proudly for #JeansForGenes Day! It was amazing to see everyone come together in their denim to raise awareness and support for children and families affected by genetic disorders. 💙👖 #GenesDay #Support @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/751HRkLIwy— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) September 20, 2024
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Year 4 have been writing some fantastic pieces inspired by Flat Stanley! From detailed adventures to imaginative twists, their creativity and storytelling skills are shining through. It’s amazing to see their unique takes on this exciting story. Well done! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/d6u9NXQ53g— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) September 17, 2024
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Did you know there are over 115 species of Pine trees? Some are just 10ft tall, but many reach over 100ft! The tallest ever grew 268ft in Oregon's National Park! 🌲 In Year 4, the children loved learning about the unique characteristics of our class' tree name and its origins! pic.twitter.com/8q8CsOb7JA— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) September 12, 2024
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Celebrating success
91%
Phonics
2024
25
out of 25
20.4 National (2023)
88%
Maths
73% National (2024)
92%
Reading
74% National (2024)
88%
Writing
72% National (2024)
88%
Combined
61% National (2024)
2023
Outstanding
Ofsted Rating
