Great Park Academy

📣 Sharing news from the NHS – Neurodiversity Welcome Events

We’re pleased to share these free NHS drop-in events for families who think their child may be neurodiverse or are waiting for an autism or ADHD assessment.

These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about support available in your local area, including:

✨ Autism & ADHD assessments
✨ Support for parents and carers
✨ Local activities and groups
✨ Mental health services
✨ And more

📍 Upcoming sessions:
📅 Fri 10 July | ⏰ 10am–12pm | 📌 Cowgate Centre
📅 Fri 21 August | ⏰ 10am–12pm | 📌 The Haven, Kenton

💬 No booking required – just drop in and speak to friendly professionals.
If this could help your family, we’d encourage you to attend 💙

Our Year 5 pupils recently took part in a dedicated Poetry Super Learning Day, where they explored language, performance, and creativity through a variety of engaging activities.

The year group also enjoyed an engaging visit to Jarrow Hall, bringing their history topic to life through hands-on experiences.

Sports betting has become increasingly visible online, appearing across apps, websites, social media, sports coverage and gaming spaces.

Even when young people are not legally old enough to gamble, they may still encounter betting messages through adverts, influencers, tipsters, friends or adult accounts.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Easy online access
• Gambling becoming normalised around sport
• Peer and influencer pressure
• Free bet offers
• Impulsive spending and chasing losses

It also offers practical advice for parents, carers and educators on starting calm conversations, setting safer digital boundaries, spotting warning signs and finding support.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/577v8

Year 10 mock exams start on Monday, 15th June and run until 25th June.
✨We’re really proud of how hard students have been working – this is a great opportunity to build confidence and show what they can do.
These exams don’t define their future – they’re part of the journey.

📅Parents and carers can view the full exam timetable on our website and continue to support students at home during this important time.

Good luck to all of our Year 10 students – we’re behind you all the way! 💙
👉 View the timetable on our website: https://www.greatparkacademy.org.uk/mock-exam-timetable

You eat with your eyes first! 🍰
Food Preparation and Nutrition students have been perfecting their dessert plating and presentation skills ahead of next year’s practical exam, don’t these plates look fantastic? 😋🍓

The fun hasn’t stopped at our Great Park Academy Ford Castle residential! 🌟

We’ve packed activities into every waking hour, from archery and high challenges to the thrilling leap of faith, and our students have embraced every moment with enthusiasm and courage. 🏹🧗‍♀️

They’re having such an incredible time that they don’t want it to end… but they’re definitely looking forward to sharing all their amazing stories with family and friends back home! 😊

☀️ Ford Castle Residential Update ☀️

Another fantastic day for our Great Park Academy students at Ford Castle! 🏰 With plenty of blue skies overhead, students have been making the most of every opportunity to build their teamwork skills and try something new.
From tackling challenges together to learning new skills, it’s been brilliant to see everyone supporting one another, showing resilience, and growing in confidence throughout the trip. 🌟
The positive attitudes and sense of adventure on display have been incredible – we’re so proud of everything our students are achieving! 👏
📸 Here are a few more highlights from a truly memorable experience...

🌟 Hello from Ford Castle 🌟

Our Year 6 students are creating unforgettable memories during their residential trip.🏰✨ From outdoor adventures to team-building challenges, everyone has shown fantastic enthusiasm, resilience, and teamwork throughout the experience.

It’s been wonderful to see students stepping out of their comfort zones, building confidence, and creating lasting memories with their peers. 😊

Everyone is displaying a positive can-do attitude, and we couldn't be prouder. 👏

Year 6 have become real life investors this week. They invested their money in various companies, tracked the stock movement and calculated profit and loss as the stock market changed. Great fun!