26th September 2025
save the date
Every Thursday in term time – Tiny Tiddlers - 8.50am – 10.30am
Tuesday 30th September – Principal Tour – 9am
Wednesday 1st October – Tea & Talk: Introduction to Year 3 – 8.50am
Wednesday 8th October – Tea & Talk: Introduction to Year 4 – 8.50am
Wednesday 8th October – Year 6 NCMP
Thursday 10th October – PTA Autumn Event – 3.15pm – 5pm
Tuesday 14th October – Tea & Talk: Welcome to EYFS – Nursery parents – 8.50am
Wednesday 15th October – Individual and sibling photographs
Thursday 16th October – Open Evening 4.30pm – 6.30pm (Little Mariners closes at 4.30pm and no extra-curricular clubs – see below for more details)
Friday 17th October – Year 6 cake sale – 3.15pm
Friday 17th October – Academy closes for half term – 3.10pm pickup
Monday 3rd November – Academy re-opens
Shaping the Future – A Wonderful Day at Darlinghurst Academy
Dear Parents and Carers,
What a fantastic day we have had here at Darlinghurst Academy! Today’s Shaping the Future event was a true celebration of imagination, creativity and aspiration – all brought to life through our vibrant circus theme. From the moment the children arrived, the school was buzzing with excitement, colour and energy.
A Circus of Possibilities
Throughout the day, pupils took part in a range of themed activities designed to inspire curiosity, teamwork and self-belief. Just like performers in a circus, our children juggled new challenges, balanced their ideas with those of others, and showed the courage to “step into the ring” with confidence. It was wonderful to see how much joy and pride they took in every moment.
Inspiring Our Pupils
We were especially delighted to welcome a special guest from our PTA, who joined us to share their time and wisdom. Their visit offered our children the chance to hear real-life stories of perseverance, creativity and success, helping them see just how many exciting opportunities the future holds. We are so grateful for the inspiration they provided – it truly lit up the room!
Shaping Bright Futures
Days like today remind us of the importance of preparing our children not only with knowledge, but also with the skills and values that will shape their futures. Creativity, resilience, collaboration and confidence were at the heart of every activity, and it was a joy to see these qualities shining through in our pupils.
A Big Thank You
We would like to extend our thanks to our dedicated staff, supportive PTA and of course you – our parents and carers – for helping to make today such a success. Together, we are ensuring that Darlinghurst Academy is a place where children feel inspired, valued and ready to reach for the stars.
We are so proud of our pupils and all they achieved today. The laughter, excitement and enthusiasm filling our school corridors were a true reflection of the wonderful community we share.
As always, enjoy your family time together
Mrs Nicholls
in the spotlight
shaping the future
Senior prefects
We are proud to introduce our senior prefect team! Not only were all their speeches outstanding but their conduct and kindness is testament to their strength of character. Together they celebrated each others newly appointed roles as an outcome of a democratic vote.
The head prefects for 2025 are:
Cillian and William
with the Vice Prefects :
Liyana and Evie
And the senior prefects:
Hetty, Jasmine, Estella, Esther and Anaya
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