Not sure what to read? Here is a random selection of posts from our blog over the years.
Published: 15 September 2021
S2 have been reading the bee man and have been doing lots of activities around bees, beehives, honeycomb and honey. We had a team challenge in class to build as many hexagon cells to make a…
Published: 25 November 2022
On Thursday we were delighted to host a cluster meeting for colleagues who also work within the Inclusion Quality Mark framework. Our visitors from a range of other flagship inclusion schools were absolutely blown away by Newfield. They took part in MOVE and Disability Awareness sessions and spent time in some classes and touring the school - with some students showing them round and talking about what they think of school…
Published: 24 May 2023
We value our staff very highly, because we know how hard they work to make sure all of our children are safe, happy and enjoying learning. Each Wednesday, the wellbeing warriors offer a lunchtime chat session, where any staff can drop in over their lunch break either…
Published: 15 May 2018
This morning in Class 7 we had a visit from a local Iman who runs a Madrassah (an after school club) for children with special needs to learn about Islam…
Published: 04 December 2015
Today we held our annual Christmas Fair and it was absolutely fantastic! There were stalls selling all sorts of decorations, gifts, sweets and toys - lots of things…
Published: 07 July 2022
After a 2 year gap where we have not been able to hold a prom for our leavers, we were absolutely delighted to be able to hold one again and for 2022 our theme was ‘Black and White’. And what a fabulous night our older students, families and staff had tonight. The post 16 department all got dressed in their finest and arrived to find that the hall has been turned into an event suite, all decked out with the decorations that…
Published: 04 September 2019
After 2 days of staff preparation for the new school year, with our new head teacher Rik, today we were delighted to welcome back all of our lovely pupils from their summer holidays…
Published: 09 December 2013
Today, pupils in Tutor Groups 1, 2 and 3 went to Lytham St. Annes to watch the pantomime ‘Mother Goose’ at the Lowther Pavilion. They had a fantastic time, and were really excited to have the chance to meet the cast when they were all dressed up before the show, as you can see in the photo…
Published: 28 February 2024
Our children love getting out and about in the community, playing, learning new social skills, developing independence and building their cultural capital. This afternoon, Class 5 have had a fabulous trip to Appletrees, the BwD short breaks provision that many of our children attend. They all enjoyed playing on the bikes…
Published: 20 December 2013
This morning R1 and R3 enjoyed a visit from the Music Man, Peter Adamson. The pupils all enjoyed listening to a range of songs including Postman Pat, Fireman Sam, Tellytubbies, Rock Around the Clock and of course some Christmas songs…
Published: 04 July 2023
Today, our School Nursing Team, in association with our Family Wellbeing Coordinators, organised a coffee morning aimed at the students leaving us this July. An adult social worker, financial advisor and carers network staff attended and provided…
Published: 05 June 2024
On Wednesday 5th June we had a visit from Blackburn library staff as part of the Children’s Literature Festival 2024. The idea behind the festival is to encourage every child regardless of culture, background or ability to be immersed in reading and writing through…
