Not sure what to read? Here is a random selection of posts from our blog over the years.
Published: 20 November 2017
This week the children are once again taking over the school, experiencing adult roles and being involved with decision making across the school. Our first Takeover today saw Adam join Class 4 to work as a TA. He helped work with a small group during…
Published: 25 October 2013
Today we said goodbye to two members of staff, Janet and Tracy, at a special assembly. After a leisurely lunch, both ladies were presented with cards that the children had made, along with flowers and gifts at the afternoon assembly which included a lively performance by the choir…
Published: 18 May 2015
Today our pupils enjoyed our termly instalment of Film Club. The films chosen by the pupils were ‘A Turtles Tale’ and ‘Cats and Dogs’ which fitted nicely into one of our current science themes which is about animals…
Published: 14 September 2012
Ramadan and Eid fell during the school holidays this year, so on our return we decided to mark this important occasion. To celebrate Eid Ul-Fitr, which marks the end of a month of fasting, we had several things happening in school. The staff and children planned during the week and then all had a fantastic time on Friday.
Published: 13 July 2013
Today we held our wonderful Summer Fair and what an amazing day we had! Colin the Town Crier opened the event by introducing our special guest Peppa Pig, and her minder! The entertainment was fantastic…
Published: 21 May 2015
Today our friend, John Hill, came back to carry out our annual assessment for Flagship Status of the Inclusion Quality Mark. It was great to see him again, and thankfully he was impressed…
Published: 28 February 2014
Today the secondary department food technology group used fair trade ingredients to make a banana loaf and a tea loaf to sell on the tuck shop during fair trade fortnight…
Published: 18 December 2017
This morning our singing, signing choir went to sing for the residents of Queens Lodge nursing home in Blackburn. They delighted the old folk as well as the staff with their renditions of Christmas songs…
Published: 12 May 2015
Today in International Nurses Day and we want to say a massive ‘thank you’ to our fantastic nursing team, based here in school. Lorraine, Claire, Cate and June…
Published: 14 July 2016
Well what a fantastic evening we’ve had at our ‘Fire & Ice’ Prom. It was one of the truly great highlights of the Newfield calendar! The hall looked fantastic, transformed into a magical fire and ice kingdom and guests arrived via the red carpet in all their fine clothes…
Published: 10 March 2015
Today carrying on our theme of God the Protector we have been looking at how this has been represented in Islam. Classes in primary spent a session in the pods taking part in tasks themed around the Journey to Madinah…
Published: 15 September 2017
The works on site continue to progress in spite of the terrible weather. This week we have focused on the following:
• The boarding
