🎉 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?! 🙌

🌟 PROUD TABLE SUCCESS! 🌟

Our students never fail to amaze us! Today’s PROUD table was buzzing as pupils brought over their fantastic work to share their progress, celebrate their achievements, and collect some well-deserved rewards! 🎉🏆

Special shoutout to William H, ...Lola H, Annie M, Hayden S, Cassidy H, Nancy B and Harry J — pictured below proudly displaying their amazing accomplishments! 📸👏

Take a look through the photos to see our superstars in action. Keep up the incredible effort, everyone—you make us so PROUD!

See you at the PROUD table at the same time next week! 🙌

Seaton Carew FC is holding inclusive, safe, and fun football sessions for boys and girls in Years 7 & 8! These sessions welcome young players with a wide range of physical, learning, and mental health needs to learn and play together. 🗓️

Thursdays | 5:00pm – 6:00pm 📍 ...Hornby Park, TS25 2AZ

📸 School Photographs Have Arrived! 📸

All school photo previews were handed out to students this morning to bring home!

If you would like to purchase your child's photograph, please place the completed preview slip in the provided box at either Main Reception or Student ...Services by Monday, 28th September 2026.

Thank you!

📢 IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS & CARERS 📢

A quick reminder to all families that Dyke House is a strictly nut-free school. We have pupils with severe nut allergies, so your cooperation is vital in keeping everyone safe.
Please ensure that your child does not bring any food ...items into school that contain nuts or traces of nuts.

❌ Examples of items that are NOT allowed include:

• Nutella (and other chocolate hazelnut spreads)
• Snickers
• Kinder Bueno
• Peanut butter
• Cereal bars or bakery goods containing nuts

🔍 Packed Lunches: If your child brings a packed lunch, please check the packaging on all items beforehand to ensure they are nut-free.

Thank you so much for your continued support and help in keeping our school community safe!

JOIN OUR TEAM - TEACHING ASSISTANTS 🏫

Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to help young people succeed? We’re looking for Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team at Dyke House Academy!

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver targeted learning support, build ...student confidence, and help every child reach their full potential.

View full details and apply here:
https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/202500?aisId=12&rmId=3361

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 11th October 2026

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