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Mad Science

Mad Science

Published: 21 March 2025

Today our Primary classes had the opportunity to meet a Scientist and experience some fun experiments up close. Our first sessions focused on energy and motion and lots of fun was had with snakes in a can, pecking woodpeckers and peddling to make the plasma light come on. The children loved…
Comic Relief 2025

Comic Relief 2025

Published: 21 March 2025

Today we joined the nation to celebrate Red Nose Day and to raise money for Comic Relief. We asked people to dress in something funny or RED and to donate £1; we had cake sales with a whole range of delicious treats; and children had fun accessing red themed activities in our studios in class groups…
International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness

Published: 20 March 2025

Today is International Day of Happiness - The theme for this year’s Happiness Day is “Caring and Sharing,” highlighting the role of kindness and generosity in fostering stronger communities and improving overall well-being. The United Nations marks March 20th as…
Life skills in and out of School

Life skills in and out of School

Published: 18 March 2025

Students in TG3 have had another busy week getting up to lots of exciting adventures, working to develop their confidence, independence and lifeskills. They have been out in the sunshine, working on gardening skills and creating ‘fairy houses’ out of natural materials to decorate our trees and provide shelter for insects! They used physical skills and collaboration skills working together to make them, and hang them…
British Science Week 2025

British Science Week 2025

Published: 14 March 2025

This week has been British Science week and the theme has been ‘Change and Adapt’. To celebrate this each Key Stage was set a challenge to complete, with a prize for each winner! Our youngest pupils in Explorers were tasked with creating 3D models of animals, linked to their Amazing Animals theme…
Exciting New Explorers Outdoor Provision

Exciting New Explorers Outdoor Provision

Published: 13 March 2025

Today was a fantastic day at Newfield as we opened our brand-new Explorers Outdoor Provision! Our pupils had an amazing time discovering…
Post 16 @ Canalside Activity Centre

Post 16 @ Canalside Activity Centre

Published: 07 March 2025

This half term TG4 will be attending Canalside in Blackburn with support from Sporting NRG where they will take part in a variety of outdoor learning activities…
World Book Day 2025 part II

World Book Day 2025 part II

Published: 06 March 2025

Here are a few more photos from World Book Day…. We’ve had lots going on with older students supporting younger children to look at books, with class 4 enjoyed sharing stories with S8. Some pupils also enjoyed a story and music with music man, teacher Greg in the afternoon…
World Book Day 2025

World Book Day 2025

Published: 06 March 2025

The theme for world book day this year is ‘read your way’ which suits us wonderfully here at Newfield! We have dressed in the clothes we like to wear to read in ranging from pyjamas, to our weekend chill clothes and of course some fabulous dress up outfits…
Physical Skills and Pancake Day

Physical Skills and Pancake Day

Published: 04 March 2025

Children had a flipping good time today, using their literacy, communication and physical skills, having a go at making pancakes for Shrove Tuesday! Some children enjoyed making choices of fillings to make their own delicious treats. Some enjoyed reading the recipe…
Art in the Curriculum

Art in the Curriculum

Published: 28 February 2025

We have had a very creative week in school with children exploring and creating some fantastic pieces of artwork which illustrate their learning. In S3 they have been looking at artist Jackson Pollock in their work towards the arts award…
Ten Pin Bowling Superstars

Ten Pin Bowling Superstars

Published: 26 February 2025

Following our Key Stage 3 involvement and success in the Local Panathlon Ten Pin bowling competitions in December, one of the four Newfield School teams, with the highest score, qualified to compete in the Lancashire Special School County finals, representing Newfield school, BwD. Today, the team of six students have taken part in the event …
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