🎉 YEAR 6 OPEN EVENING 🎉

Calling all Year 6 pupils! Are you ready to see what life at Dyke House Academy is REALLY all about?
We are opening our doors for an action-packed Year 6 Open Evening, and EVERY single department is putting on a show you won't want to miss! 🌟
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Here is just a sneak peek of what’s waiting for you:

🔬 SCIENCE: Step into our labs for jaw-dropping live experiments and interactive hands-on fun!
🏆 SPORTS & PE: Test your skills in our amazing sports facilities with fun physical challenges!
🎨 DRAMA, MUSIC & ART: Immerse yourself in creative showcases, live music, and stunning art displays!
🌍 HUMANITIES & LANGUAGES: Travel the world through interactive history quests and language games!
📐 MATHS & ENGLISH: Take on mind-bending puzzles, code-cracking challenges, and creative storytelling!

...Plus guided tours, delicious tasters, and the chance to meet our brilliant teachers and inspirational students!

🗓 Tuesday 6th October 2026
⏰ 4:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Dyke House Academy, Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ

No need to book—just bring your enthusiasm and your family! Who’s excited?! 🙌

🔔 Year 11 Update: Schedule for the Rest of the Week!🔔

Great job on completing Day 1! Here is your quick checklist for Tuesday 22nd through Friday 25th September:

⏰ 07:45 AM Warm-Ups & Free Breakfast: Tuesday (Maths) and Wednesday (English Language).
📚 2:30 PM -... 3:30 PM - Enrichment

Keep pushing, stay focused, and make every session count this week! 🎓✨

Keeping our children safe online is a partnership! 🛡️

Emerging trends like AI "fruit" videos show how quickly harmful content can appear behind friendly images. Take a look at the graphic below for practical tips on protecting your child, along with trusted support resources... like the NSPCC, CEOP, and Internet Matters.

If you ever have worries about your child's online safety, please reach out to us at the academy—we are always here to help

🌟 WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU TOMORROW! 🌟

Want to be in with a chance of winning Full House Friday and being an Attendance Hero? 🎟️✨ Every single day in school counts towards winning those fantastic £5 and £50 vouchers! 💰

Here is your quick checklist to make sure ...you're all set for a brilliant day ahead:

👔Uniform – Tie, blazer, shirt, trousers/skirt (black tights if needed), and plain black shoes.
✨Standards – Friendly reminder: no makeup, jewellery, false eyelashes, or nail polish, please!
⏰Timing – Please arrive at the Academy by 8:15 AM so you are ready for Lesson 1 at 8:25 AM.
🎒Equipment – Full equipment packed and ready to go (don't forget your bag!).
🥣Breakfast – Delicious breakfast starts bright and early at 7:30 AM!
🧠Mindset – Bring your positive energy, support, and encouragement!

Be here, be ready, and let’s make tomorrow count! See you bright and early in the morning! 👋🚀

🏫JOIN OUR TEAM - BRIDGE MANAGER (SECONDARY) 🏫

Are you supportive, proactive, and keen to help students reach their full potential? We’d love for you to join us as a Bridge Manager!⭐

This is a fantastic role helping students overcome barriers to learning, build ...confidence, and thrive in a safe, positive environment.

View full details and apply here:
https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/203053?aisId=12&rmId=3353

⏰Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 4th October 2026

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them in the comments below! 👇

✨ What’s on the menu this week? ✨

Next weeks menu is here, and our diner team has another great lineup prepared for our students! Take a look at the menu below for the full selection, from warm daily mains and world flavours to fresh deli options and homemade treats. 🍲🥗🍰
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⚠️ Important Reminders for Parents & Carers:

Strictly Nut-Free: As a nut-free academy, we kindly ask that no products or snacks containing nuts are brought onto the school premises.

Allergy Updates: Please contact us immediately if your child has any food allergies or dietary requirements that we don't currently have on record.