News & Updates

28/03/24

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

26/03/24

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

28/02/24

We pride ourselves in being at the heart of our community and enjoy liaising with other community groups...

28/02/24

At West Park we constantly encourage the development of skills and qualities within pupils...

08/02/24

Details of our Year 9 KS4 Curriculum Evening are on the school’s website ...

10/01/24

We are delighted to announce that we are working with Bridge the Gap again this year...

19/12/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

18/12/23

Our Christmas Showcase took place last night and it was another absolutely amazing event...

29/11/23

Click the link below to read the latest Library Newsletter...

20/11/23

We are delighted to announce that we are working with Bridge the Gap again this year...

25/10/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

13/11/23

The theme is SPOTTY! Pupils can come in spotty clothing or something Pudsey related for a voluntary donation of £1. This can be made via ParentPay.

Pupils can bring some spare change on the day if they would like to get involved in some of the fundraising activities that will be happening around the school.

Click the link below for ParentPay

25/10/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

Non-Uniform Day

This Friday (27-10-23) will be our last day before the half-term break and a non-uniform day. We will be raising money for 'UNICEF'.

We ask that you make a £1 donation via ParentPay to help us support this cause. Thank you.

Please note: no crop tops, no ripped jeans, and usual jewellery rules apply

18/10/23

Click the link below to read the letter regarding parents evening...

11/10/23

Click the link below to read the West Park Parent/Carer & Pupil Contract...

29/09/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

22/09/23

Over the next few months, all pupils in Year 11 will be making choices about their future...

22/09/23

Over the next few months, all pupils in Year 11 will be making choices about their future...

20/09/23

Year 11 Pupils – last chance to purchase a Maths Revision Guide from school...

14/09/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

14/09/23

We are delighted to announce that we are working with Bridge the Gap again this year...

07/09/23

With the beginning of the school year, we can confirm the Eco Shop returns next week on Thursday 14th September....

06/09/23

Click the link below to read details of our opening evening on September 18th...

05/09/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

20/07/23

Donate your good condition or new out-grown school uniform to us, to help families...

18/07/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

17/07/23

Meet a range of minibeasts - from lizards and snakes to giant land snails and millipedes...

17/07/23

Channel you inner Bruce Lee with two expert led workshops...

14/07/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

07/07/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

06/07/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

School Uniform - Friday 7th July

06/07/23

The weather forecast is predicting a hot and sunny day tomorrow! Year 10 pupils in attendance will be allowed to wear their West Park PE Kit or normal school uniform.

04/07/23

As the end of term is approaching we know that parents and carers will already be thinking...

28/06/23

Students are encouraged to wear their West Park PE kit for the day, whether they’re competing or not!....

27/06/23

As part of our input for Year 7, we have been working with an organisation called ‘Positive Social’....

26/06/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

22/06/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

School Uniform - Monday 19th June

16/06/23

By the end of the weekend there is some changeable weather due to come our way. With this in mind, we will return to wearing normal uniform on Monday.

16/06/23

Please be advised that the closing date to buy tickets is Monday 26th June via ParentPay...

16/06/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

School Uniform - Friday 16th June

15/06/23

All year groups will continue to be allowed to wear their West Park PE kit or normal uniform tomorrow.

We will monitor the weather for next week and will provide another update tomorrow.

School Uniform - Thursday 15th June

14/06/23

All year groups will continue to be allowed to wear their West Park PE kit or normal uniform tomorrow.

We will continue to monitor the weather and will provide another update tomorrow.

School Uniform - Wednesday 14th June

13/06/23

All year groups will continue to be allowed to wear their West Park PE kit or normal uniform tomorrow.

We will continue to monitor the weather and will provide another update tomorrow.

School Uniform - Tuesday 13th June

12/06/23

The weather forecast is predicting another hot and sunny day tomorrow! All year groups will continue to be allowed to wear their West Park PE kit or normal school uniform.

We will continue to monitor the weather and will provide another update tomorrow.

12/06/23

We would like to invite you to attend a virtual Year 7 parents' evening on Tuesday 27th June 2023.

School Uniform - Monday 12th June

11/06/23

With the hot weather likely to continue, we will give our pupils the option to wear their West Park PE kit or normal school uniform tomorrow (12/06/23). This will apply to all year groups.

We will continue to monitor the weather and will provide further updates throughout the week.

05/06/23

Following the huge success of our second-hand book sale at WestFest last year... we need your help!

25/05/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

25/05/23

Unfortunately, due to illness, John Boyne the author of the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, is unable to visit West Park School on Friday 26th May...

28/04/23

We are delighted to announce that we will be working with Bridge the Gap, a children's mental health...

20/04/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

30/03/23

As we are approaching the Easter holidays, some parents may be taking the opportunity to purchase school uniform items...

30/03/23

On 3rd July, the Immunisation Team will be visiting the school to vaccinate our year 8 pupils with the HPV vaccine. Please click the link below for more information...

28/03/23

This newsletter is a collation of all the opportunities we have heard about from employers and universities...

14/03/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

14/03/23

This newsletter is a collation of all the opportunities we have heard about from employers and universities...

13/03/23

We would like to invite you to attend a virtual Year 8 parents' evening on Wednesday 29th March 2023...

08/03/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

17/02/23

As we are approaching half term, some parents may be taking the opportunity to purchase school uniform items...

16/02/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

16/02/23

We would like to invite you to attend a virtual Year 10 parents' evening on Wednesday 8th March 2023.

10/02/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

03/02/23

Click the link below to read the latest copy of Library News...

30/01/23

Could all pupils who utilise the school catering facilities please complete the satisfaction survey by Monday 20th February.

27/01/23

We would like to invite you to attend a virtual Year 11 parents' evening on Thursday 9th February 2023.

26/01/23

Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, we have had to rearrange the Year 11 Leavers Prom.

26/01/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

20/01/23

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

12/01/23

Students in Year 9 are being offered their Teenage Booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio) and Meningitis ACWY vaccinations. Consent forms must be submitted by 8.30 am on 27th February 2023.

22/12/22

Click the link below for more information.

20/12/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

Product Safety Alert

20/12/22

OPSS has issued a new Product Safety Alert for baby self-feeding products presenting a risk of serious harm or death.

This follows a previous safety alert about baby Self-Feeding Pillows / Prop Feeders published on 30 November 2022 and applies to all baby self-feeding products. Baby self-feeding products are designed to enable a baby to be attached to a bottle so that it may self-feed with little to no assistance from a caregiver holding the bottle and controlling the feed. This is inconsistent with NHS guidance in relation to safe bottle feeding.

15/12/22

Every year children are at risk when they are tempted to play on the ice formed on open waters and adults find themselves at risk as they attempt to save them. Please read the attached poster to learn how to stay safe.

15/12/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

Older Youths in the Area

09/12/22

Please be aware that we have had reports of older youths in the area wearing balaclavas and masks.

These youths have been sighted around Spondon and are being particularly unpleasant to different members of the community.

Please report any concerns to ourselves and the police and encourage your child/children to keep safe at all times.

07/12/22

We are offering our Christmas Menu on the 12th, 13th, and 14th of December!

05/12/22

Click the link below to learn more about the upcoming Flu Vaccinations for years 7, 8, and 9 pupils...

02/12/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

29/11/22

I am delighted to be writing to you regarding the opportunity for you to purchase a Class of 2023 Yearbook & Leavers' Hoody for your child...

Inset Day Reminder

23/11/22

Please be reminded that this Friday (25-11-22) is an Inset Day and the school will be closed to all pupils. Thank you.

18/11/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

16/11/22

FREE adult & children's clothing, blankets, food and toiletries. Everyone welcome!

08/11/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

04/11/22

Omegle is a social media site that advertises itself as a place where you can 'chat with random strangers online'.

02/11/22

We would like to invite you to attend the rescheduled virtual Year 7 Form Tutor parents' evening on Thursday 17th November 2022...

21/10/22

We are delighted to inform you that from Tuesday the 8th of November, the NHS School Health Team are offering our pupils the opportunity to see a school nurse in drop in sessions that will be held every other Tuesday during break times in school. There is no need to book or to ask permission- anyone can go!

These sessions are entirely confidential and will not be discussed with school staff unless a safeguarding issue is disclosed to the nurse.

If you have any questions about this service, please contact deborah.sheffield@westpark.derby.sch.uk.

21/10/22

FREE winter clothing, blankets, toiletries and a range of food. Come and take what you need!

20/10/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

20/10/22

There are currently issues with the water supply across Spondon. Unfortunately, this means that we no longer have water coming into the school buildings.

With this in mind and with a focus on staff and pupil safety we have made the decision to close at 1.00 p.m...

19/10/22

The Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance supports people in Derby who are experiencing food poverty, through food provision, signposting, education, and advice. Read the document below if you need support...

18/10/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

14/10/22

We would like to invite you to attend a virtual Year 11 parents' evening on Tuesday 8th November 2022...

03/10/22

Are you 16-25? Looking for something different? Are you stuck needing direction? Click the links below to learn more about the Prince's Trust Team Programme!

16/09/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

14/09/22

Over the next few months all pupils in Year 11 will be making choices about their future careers and education...

13/09/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

09/09/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

09/09/22

West Park would like to express sincere condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

06/09/22

Please click the link below to learn more about our upcoming Year 6 Open Evening next Monday...

GCSE Results

26/08/22

Our amazing year 11 cohort have achieved an absolutely incredible set of results this year. Their hard work, maturity and determination has really shone through resulting in excellent grades across all subjects. I wish every one of them every success for the future and look forward to hearing about all of their successes in the years to come.

Well done!

- A very proud Mr McGregor.

22/07/22

The Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance supports people in Derby who are experiencing food poverty, through food provision, signposting, education, and advice. Read the document below if you need support...

21/07/22

We would like to inform you of our exciting new reward system that will be launched in September. The platform is called Epraise and is an online service for schools that helps parents/carers to engage more with their children's education.

Please click the link below to learn more...

GCSE Results Day

21/07/22

GCSE results day will take place on Thursday 25th August 2022.

Pupils can collect their results from the main hall from 9.30am until 12 noon. Results will also be emailed out to pupils' school email address. Please ensure you know your login details before results day.

19/07/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

15/07/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

Derby's Summer 2022 Term Break - Financial Support

15/07/22

Derby City Council is delighted to continue to offer children and families financial support for Free School Meals during the Summer Term break 2022.

For those that are entitled and currently receive free school meals will receive a £60 voucher that can be used at any of the following nine supermarkets, Aldi, Asda, Farm Foods, Iceland, Morrisons, M&S, Sainsbury, Tesco and Waitrose.

Your voucher code must be redeemed by 29 September 2022.

12/07/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

08/07/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

05/07/22

We have been informed by NHS England that sometime during the summer of 2022 the HPV vaccine used in the programme will switch from Gardasil to Gardasil 9. Please click the link below to read more about this...

28/06/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

27/06/22

As the end of term is approaching we know that parents and carers will already be thinking about replacing uniform for next year and possibly taking advantage of some of the pre-holiday discounts that uniform shops offer...

20/06/22

We will be holding a second-hand book stall at our WestFest event this year and would be grateful for any donations of good quality books or comics you no longer require for this event.

Please drop off any donations to our main Reception by Tuesday 12th July.

15/06/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head regarding Brian Walker...

15/06/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

09/06/22

From the 1st of September 2022 we are pleased to announce that Aspens will be our new catering provider. Click the link below for an introduction from Aspens...

26/05/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

26/05/22

Click the link below to read all the information you need to know regarding the upcoming year 11 prom...

26/05/22

The Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance supports people in Derby who are experiencing food poverty, through food provision, signposting, education, and advice. Read the document below if you need support...

20/05/22

Click the link below to read the latest Year 11 West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

May Term Free School Meals

20/05/22

Derby City Council is delighted to continue to offer children and families financial support for Free School Meals during the May Term break 2022. We will begin to issue vouchers electronically w.c 23rd of May. If you haven't provided the school with an email address, your voucher will be posted.

The voucher code will give your family access to a £10 voucher that can be used at any of the following nine supermarkets, Aldi, Asda, Farm Foods, Iceland, Morrisons, M&S, Sainsbury, Tesco and Waitrose.

13/05/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

Year 11 Maths Revision Session

11/05/22

In order to support our year 11s further with Maths preparation for their GCSE examinations, we are pleased to offer a revision session during half-term for any interested pupils. The session will take place on Wednesday 1st June, 10am to noon, in S block.

This will provide an opportunity to revise key topics in preperation for papers 2 and 3. Places must be booked and can be done so by completing and returning the parental consent slip that has been provided to all year 11 pupils. Further copies are available from the Maths department or available to download from FireFly. Please return these by Friday 20th May.

Good luck to all year 11 pupils in their examinations!

10/05/22

Please complete the attached form if you are interested in booking a stall at our Spondon Queen's Jubilee event at West Park School.

10/05/22

We would like to invite all West Park pupils and their families to attend this 'SHOUTaboutSEND' inclusive event on Saturday 14th May at Derby Rugby Club.

The event is for all ages and abilities to come together and celebrate all things Sport, SEND, and Inclusion! We hope to see some of you there.

06/05/22

Please click the link below for the JCQ Information for Candidates document for our year 11 pupils.

25/04/22

The vaccination team will be attending school during the summer term to vaccinate year 8 students with the HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine

If your child is in year 8, please click the link below for more information regarding this and details on how to complete the consent form.

08/04/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head...

08/04/22

Want to be part of a festival this summer, created by, led by, and showcasing the young talent of Derby? There are lots of opportunities for young people to take part as a performer or work on the planning, technical, and marketing of the festival...

07/04/22

The Easter Promise provides free activities and free school meals for Derby city eligible families, funded by the Department for Education. Derby City Council is working in partnership with Community Action Derby to provide an active programme for the children to enjoy...

NOTE: Please be aware the link on the pdf is incorrect, the correct link is derby.gov.uk/easterpromise.

Free School Meals

06/04/22

Derby City Council is delighted to continue to offer children and families financial support for Free School Meals during the Easter Holidays 2022. A meal voucher will be sent out w/c 4th of April 2022. If you have not previously provided the school with an email address your voucher will be posted. Please remember to check your junk/spam box.

Non-Uniform Day

04/04/22

This Friday (08-04-22) will be our last day of term and a non-uniform day. We will be raising money for 'Spondon Green Spaces', an organisation which supports the enhancement of our local parks and the areas that we live in.

We ask that you make a £1 donation via ParentPay to help us support this cause. Thank you.

31/03/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head. This contains further information on the current COVID-19 restrictions...

24/03/22

The vaccination team will be attending school during the summer term to vaccinate year 8 students with the HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine

If your child is in year 8, please click the link below for more information regarding this and details on how to complete the consent form.

Year 11 Prom

23/03/22

In exciting news, we are pushing forward with plans for the Year 11 Prom!

We are carrying over a booking from the last two years and prom will be taking place at Derbyshire County Cricket Club on Friday 15th July.

18/03/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head. This contains information on the current COVID-19 situation, Year 6 transition, Calendar amendments, and more...

04/03/22

Click the link below to read the latest West Park Families Newsletter from the head. This contains information on the current COVID-19 situation, Year 9 options, Year 11 exams, and more...

25/02/22

Next week on Thursday (03/03/22) we are celebrating World Book Day! We will be providing vouchers to years 7 - 9, if any year 10 or 11 pupils wish to claim their voucher, they are welcome to collect them from the library.

21/02/22

If your child has missed the routine Year 9 vaccinations (Teenage Booster and Meningitis ACWY) and you have not previously completed a consent form, please follow the link below.

If we receive a completed consent form we will aim to see your child on the same day as the planned Year 9 session in school this year. However if this is not possible you will be sent a link to book an appointment at a local clinic.

09/02/22

Please take some time to read the attached document regarding changes to exams this year.

08/02/22

Please take some time to read the attached document from Derby City Council, this contains an update on the current COVID-19 situation.

Year 11 Leavers Hoodies

07/02/22

For those of you that are wanting one, the year 11 leavers hoodies MUST be paid for by 28th February or they will not be ordered. Payment needs to be made via ParentPay.

Pupils should visit Miss Birkinshaw if this is going to be an issue.

07/02/22

It's Children's Mental Health Week this week and we would like to share some valuable resources and links with you. Each day we will share a different trusted link/support service. As always, please get in touch with us at school if there is anything that you would like support with regarding your child(ren).

Face Masks

21/01/22

Mask wearing will no longer be required in classrooms from 20/01/22. Masks will continue to be worn in corridors and indoor communal areas. Thank you.

13/01/22

We will be continuing to use the e-consent for the Teenage Booster, and Men ACWY vaccination programme and will be offering vaccination to girls and boys in Year 9.