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This weekend, Ryan, the partner of one of our Learning Support Assistants, will be taking on the London to Brighton charity bike ride to support our **‘Reach for Our Stars’** campaign.

**‘Reach for Our Stars’** is a heartfelt fundraising campaign created in memory of Teddy, Amie and Rubie — three much-loved pupils of our school who touched the lives of everyone around them. We want to honour their lives by creating something positive and lasting: specialist sensory spaces that will support children every single day when they need comfort, calm and understanding.

Each room has been thoughtfully designed to reflect their unique light, legacy and individual interests, while providing pupils with a safe and nurturing environment. These spaces will support children who experience sensory, physical and emotional needs, helping them to feel regulated, reassured and able to access learning in a way that works for them.

Ryan’s challenge will help us get one step closer to bringing these special spaces to life. We are incredibly grateful to him for taking on this challenge and helping us **Reach for Our Stars**. ⭐

If you feel you are able to make a donation, no matter how big or small, we would be incredibly grateful for your support. Every contribution will make a difference and help us create these lasting spaces in memory of Teddy, Amie and Rubie.

**You can make a donation using the link below:**

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In Memory of Alexa 💜

As we look towards a new academic year, it is with unbearable sadness that we pay tribute to our much loved colleague and friend, Alexa Burns, who passed away in July after facing a short illness with such courage and strength.

Although Alexa was part of our school family for only a relatively short time, the impact she made will stay with us forever. She was an exceptional teacher whose warmth, kindness and dedication touched the lives of our pupils, families and colleagues. She brought light into every room she entered, and her energy, compassion and unwavering commitment to the pupils she worked with made her truly special.

Those who knew Alexa will remember not only her professionalism and talent as a teacher, but also her spirit, her humour, her generosity and her ability to make people feel valued and cared for. She had a gift for bringing joy to others, and her presence strengthened our school community in countless ways.

Above all else, Alexa's greatest love was her family. She spoke so often and so proudly of her husband, Ste, and their children, who were her absolute world. The love she had for them shone through in everything she did.

Hundreds of people whose lives she had touched gathered to celebrate her life, and there was an overwhelming sense of the light she brought into the world. Along with so much sadness, there was warmth, laughter, love and appreciation for the extraordinary person she was.

Alexa leaves a lasting legacy in our school, and she will always be remembered . Her influence can be seen in the lives she has changed, the friendships she built and the memories she leaves behind.

Our thoughts are with Ste, their children and all of Alexa's family and friends. We are honoured to have known her, grateful for the time we shared with her, and committed to ensuring that her memory continues to have a place in our school for years to come.

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After 12 years of dedicated service, we say the biggest thank you to our Chair of Governors, John Glasby, as he retires from his role at Alfreton Park School.

John has been instrumental in shaping the school we know today. Over the last decade, his leadership, vision and unwavering commitment to our pupils and families have helped make some truly transformational developments happen, including our swimming pool and our new school building.

John's approach to leadership has never been conventional, and that's exactly why it worked. He has always been driven by passion, determination and an absolute commitment to doing what is right for our school community. He challenged thinking, encouraged ambition and never accepted that something couldn't be done simply because it hadn't been done before.

On a personal level, I owe John an enormous debt of gratitude. He has taught me so many things over the years, but the greatest lesson has been to think differently, to look beyond the obvious and to find solutions where others see barriers. In John’s words, “think outside the box!”

I know I speak for Emma and myself, and no doubt for our predecessor Cheryl too, when I say that the opportunities he gave us, and the confidence he placed in us, are things we will be eternally grateful for.

As we celebrate John's incredible contributions, we would also like to say thank you to four other governors who are retiring from the governing board. Our Vice Chair, Bill, and fellow governors Francine, Richard and Becky. Collectively, they have given many years of time, expertise, challenge and support to the school. Last week's governing board meeting was an emotional one, with more than a few teary eyes around the table as we reflected on everything they have helped us achieve together.

We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to Alfreton Park School and the difference they have made to the lives of our pupils and families, and we look forward to celebrating with all 5 of them together with staff and pupils in school in October.

While their contributions can never truly be measured, their impact can be seen every day in the experiences of the children, families and staff who benefit from the legacy they will leave behind. We know they will be no strangers and look forward to seeing them at school events in the future!

Thank you, John, Bill, Francine, Richard and Becky, for your years of dedication, friendship, wisdom and support. Alfreton Park School is a better place because of each of you, and we wish you every happiness in the next chapter.

As one chapter closes, another begins. We are excited about the future and look forward to welcoming our new members of our governing board in September, as we continue building on the strong foundations that have been laid over many years.

Watch this space! 💚✨

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