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We spread positivity all around us

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We dare to be great

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We are committed to anti-racism, diversity and inclusivity

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Committed to improving the life chances of all children

Where we have the capacity to make a difference we are morally bound to do so.

We understand that our pupils are the future of our community. Therefore, everything we do at David Livingstone Academy strives to ensure that each child is successful; better placed to make knowledge-informed decisions about their future, and that of the world.

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Featured / 11 Oct

We are very pleased to announce the launch of the new David Livingstone Academy website, designed and developed by school website design agency Cleverbox. We would welcome your views and feedback on our new website. Contact Us

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School News / 1 Aug

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School News / 1 Aug

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It's Art and DT week at David Livingstone Academy. Pupils in Year 1 did some observational drawings of daffodils using pencils for shading. #Passion pic.twitter.com/4692M387b1— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) March 28, 2024

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On Friday, Year 1 had a fantastic day out at Capel Manor Farm in Crystal Palace Park. They enjoyed meeting all of its residents, including the goats and the geese! pic.twitter.com/5x4Qfy0DnY— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) March 18, 2024

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Our Debating Team won their latest round at the semi-finals today of the STEP Debating Championships. The competition was held in a skyscraper in Central London. Congratulations, Team! pic.twitter.com/F1uCZkiVvP— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) March 15, 2024

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Today, we had a special assembly to congratulate our Debating Team on their huge success in the first rounds of the STEP Debating Championship. They have made it through to the quarter finals! pic.twitter.com/iUk0NFBlg0— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) February 9, 2024

Twitter - @dl_academy / 9 Feb

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Beautiful examples of geometric art inspired by Islamic art and architecture. pic.twitter.com/vjd5W5Sxfk— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) February 9, 2024

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Year 1 have spent the week researching, designing and making their animal inspired pencil holders. Well done, Year 1! pic.twitter.com/YpF6mBSZnr— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) February 9, 2024

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Year 6 have been working on their sewing skills to create these attractive pencil cases. pic.twitter.com/KT4s0MhV2E— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) February 8, 2024

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Year 6 have been learning about sustainability, energy and resources in Geography and this impressive person has been researching sustainable city planning in Curitiba, Brazil. Brilliant work! pic.twitter.com/6xE63i8kf0— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) January 10, 2024

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Year 1 have been studying the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat and learning all about primary and secondary colours pic.twitter.com/sWXtwNbx3n— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) December 21, 2023

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Its been Art and DT week across our academy and Year 4 have been making pneumatic mechanisms. They're brilliant! pic.twitter.com/w7DOkrceVp— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) December 21, 2023

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Thank you so much @SWLiteracy for the birthday package. We can’t wait to use the poems with the children! pic.twitter.com/Kq6VhqVCed— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) March 31, 2023

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Today is our pre-loved book sale. Find something you like and a friendly member of our school community with an honesty box, and then her enchanted in magical realm of reading. #WorldBookDay pic.twitter.com/4nGQupIc45— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) March 3, 2023

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Cat’s out of the bag. Colleagues across STEP and Complete Maths have been working to bring our granular punctuation, grammar and sentence curriculum. With their platform and our teaching expertise, we think we have got something that will help really help… pic.twitter.com/jdONSaU3MX— Neil Almond 🇺🇦 (@Mr_AlmondED) January 23, 2023

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Twitter - @dl_academy / 24 Jan

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This looks super interesting. Primary colleagues - do take a look.Nice work @Mr_AlmondED @thesteptrust and @LaSalleEd https://t.co/uYCHYXknA4— Tom Rees (@TomRees_77) January 24, 2023

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This looks super interesting. Primary colleagues - do take a look.Nice work @Mr_AlmondED @thesteptrust and @LaSalleEd https://t.co/uYCHYXknA4— Tom Rees (@TomRees_77) January 24, 2023

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We are delighted to inform you that Hawkes Farm Academy has been awarded the RACE Charter Mark Bronze Award! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/3EyDhAExDr— Hawkes Farm (@hawkesfarm) January 16, 2023

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We are delighted to inform you that Hawkes Farm Academy has been awarded the RACE Charter Mark Bronze Award! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/3EyDhAExDr— Hawkes Farm (@hawkesfarm) January 16, 2023

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We are thrilled with how many of our academicians have taken part and being successful in the @LaSalleEd competition. We can’t wait to celebrate their successes next week! https://t.co/xcsZEJKxLi— DL Academy (@DL_Academy) January 13, 2023

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Pupils from the following Primary schools have won a £10 book token:🎉 @DL_Academy @thesteptrust🎉 @_TudorAcademy🎉 @LuctonSchool🎉 @BosvigoSchool🎉 @FontaineAcademy— Complete Maths (@LaSalleEd) January 11, 2023

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