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Not sure what to read? Here is a random selection of posts from our blog over the years.
Fundraising for School - School Angel

Fundraising for School - School Angel

Published: 07 May 2019

We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with a new charity called School Angel which will help our school to raise money, along with many other schools in the UK. School Angel works with lots of big shopping brands in the UK which have agreed to donate a portion of the profit they normally make on your online shopping, if you use the School Angel website to visit their shop…
Terrific Trolls!

Terrific Trolls!

Published: 05 July 2017

The Secondary Department put on a very colourful and lively performance of the Trolls today. All the performers…
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Published: 17 March 2016

Class 5 were learning about St Patricks Day and why it is an important day to celebrate for people who are Irish…
Autism Building Update

Autism Building Update

Published: 02 February 2018

If you venture out into the rear playground you will see just how quickly the new school is taking shape and looks more school-like every day. Last week Geoff, Vicki and Bill had a tour…
Staff Leavers Assembly

Staff Leavers Assembly

Published: 17 July 2017

This morning we held a special assembly to say goodbye to the staff who are leaving us this summer. Some staff had family members come along, because they have been with us so long that we really are all part of the same family! We said goodbye…
Witton Pilot Project Uniform Shopping

Witton Pilot Project Uniform Shopping

Published: 17 October 2012

Yesterday, our group of pupils who will be taking part in a pilot project going into the mainstream lessons at Witton Park High School went shopping for their Witton uniforms…
Eid Sensory Day

Eid Sensory Day

Published: 14 October 2013

This week, lots of our pupils and staff will be celebrating Eid at home with their families. Today, everyone had a lovely time being creative at the Eid Sensory Event. There were sessions in the Hall and the Studio which gave everyone the opportunity to be involved with Eid al-Adha; and there was a Henna stall where some pupils got some lovely designs applied to their arms or hands…

Respecting Children's Rights

Published: 11 February 2015

This afternoon our RRSA steering group had their regular half termly meeting to discuss our work on spreading the message about Children’s Rights. They have recently reviewed the whole school charter and made…

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…
Outright – a nationwide celebration of child rights

Outright – a nationwide celebration of child rights

Published: 20 November 2014

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). In 1989 the global community made a set of commitments to children when it adopted the convention, which states that all children have one thing in common – their rights…
Meet the Headteacher

Meet the Headteacher

Published: 10 October 2019

This morning we invited parents and carers into school to meet Rik, our new headteacher who joined the Newfield family at the start of September. Parents and carers…
Class 4 Summer Trip - The Flower Bowl

Class 4 Summer Trip - The Flower Bowl

Published: 04 July 2019

Class 4 had a fantastic time today when they went to The Flower Bowl and Barton Grange. They had a look round at all the lovely plants - smelling the flowers and looking at the fancy…

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