Lucky Dip

Not sure what to read? Here is a random selection of posts from our blog over the years.
Back to School 2023

Back to School 2023

Published: 08 September 2023

We have had a great start to the new academic school year this week, with staff training and then welcoming back our fabulous children in the glorious sunshine. All of the children and young people were delighted to be back - which is so lovely for the staff as we see their happy faces, it makes everything so rewarding! We have got straight down to business getting back to learning with…
Wonder Dome Planetarium

Wonder Dome Planetarium

Published: 19 October 2021

Today the School for Autism had their end of term WOW event. We had Dennis from the company WonderDome visit with a mobile planetarium. We took a trip through space, sang space songs and walked on the moon. Dennis gave us lots of information about space…
Bag2School April 2024

Bag2School April 2024

Published: 19 April 2024

Today we had our fundraising event using Bag2School to recycle and reuse pre-loved clothes, and raise money for our RRSA link school orphanage in Kenya. The students helped to weigh and load up the Bag2School van and did a fantastic job…
EYFS Stay & Play

EYFS Stay & Play

Published: 12 November 2021

This week we have had our first stay and play sessions for our youngest children in the SEND school, where parents, siblings and other family members have been able to join in the class and spending time with their children, learning what they get up to all day here! On Wednesday, Class 3 enjoyed a wonderful stay and play session…
Remembrance Day Celebrations

Remembrance Day Celebrations

Published: 09 November 2012

To commemorate Remembrance Day, we at Newfield School have been exploring the themes behind the event, trying to give a perspective of what the event means. Each class created artworks in recognition of the event, taking the opportunity to celebrate everyone’s creativity during a special remembrance assembly…
Curriculum Activities for Summer 21

Curriculum Activities for Summer 21

Published: 27 April 2021

We’ve had a busy week so far - some of our children have been delighted to go swimming at Darwen leisure centre as it re-opens for private sessions - what a fantastic treat after such a long time not getting in the water, they all absolutely loved it! Back in school, we have had Alistair, the community potter in…
TG1 Sealife Centre Trip

TG1 Sealife Centre Trip

Published: 28 June 2018

TG1 went on their class trip to the Sealife Centre at the Trafford Centre today. We had a lovely tour of the centre learning about turtles hatching their eggs and looking at the special effects. We saw a variety…
Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition 2019 - Main School - part II

Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition 2019 - Main School - part II

Published: 17 June 2019

The Duke of Edinburgh expedition for main school has gone well so far today. We set off nice and early and were waved off from school by Jenny, Geoff and Vicki! We spent the day at Brockholes Nature Reserve where we completed a 3 hour walk. We then stopped for lunch in the floating…
RRSA Visit to Seashell Trust

RRSA Visit to Seashell Trust

Published: 12 July 2019

Today pupils and staff from the RRSA steering group went to Seashell Trust in Cheadle. Seashell Trust is a school we have been collaborating with when doing our work of the RRSA & UNICEF. We met lots of students and staff who welcomed us…
Duke of Edinburgh Award

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Published: 07 October 2013

We are delighted to announce that this year, for the first time, we will be taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. A group of our older pupils will be learning lots of new and interesting skills, which will lead them towards achieving the internationally famous award…
Summer Trips 2022 - part II

Summer Trips 2022 - part II

Published: 21 June 2022

A7 enjoyed their end of term treats on Tuesday. In the morning we visited Ribchester park, the weather was kind to us and all the pupils and staff had lots of fun playing on the park and running around the big field playing with balls and inflatables. When we arrived back in school, we spent the afternoon…

School Art Project

Published: 25 September 2013

We know it seems like a long way off, but we are busy making Christmas cards! Newfield is taking part in a Christmas card project in partnership with Arts Projects for Schools (APFS). The funds raised by people buying cards designed by the children will be put towards our new minibus fund…

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