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Father Christmas Visit 24

Father Christmas Visit 24

Published: 18 December 2024

Today we were delighted to welcome Father Christmas to school for the whole day… he had used his magic to bring down an igloo, some penguins and polar bears and a cheeky elf to help him, while he met all of the children and handed out the gifts that were provided by the kind people of Blackburn, via Dunelm’s Delivering Joy initiative. The children were thrilled to meet him and were all very happy to receive some lovely presents - we are pleased…
Bamboozle - The River

Bamboozle - The River

Published: 04 December 2024

Today we hosted Bamboozle Theatre Company for a performance of The River which is an interactive and immersive show. The multi-sensory environment was beautifully crafted to transport pupils into a world of gentle wonder,…
Paralympian Visit and World Food Day

Paralympian Visit and World Food Day

Published: 18 October 2024

This afternoon, we were visited by Mark Tompsett, who recently made his Paralympic debut at the Paris Paralympics, where he earned a bronze medal in the 100m Backstroke S14. His achievement came after a remarkable start to 2024, which included winning the Men’s S14 100m Backstroke European gold…
Newfield Festival 2024

Newfield Festival 2024

Published: 16 July 2024

Today we had a whole school wide celebration during our first ever end of year Newfield Festival day. We have had so much going on around school. Outside in the sensory garden we had Paris Bubbles performer Tony, who shared with us big bubbles, foaming bubbles and steam filled bubbles. Everyone absolutely loved it! The weather held off for us to enjoy the festival vibes outside. This morning we also had a very special visitor to school, the one and only Taylor Swift…
Secondary Celebration of Achievement Assembly 2024

Secondary Celebration of Achievement Assembly 2024

Published: 12 July 2024

Today was the turn of our secondary and post 16 age phase pupils to celebrate their achievements in a special assembly, as is our annual tradition. For our leavers, our class of 2024, it marks the end of their Newfield journey and whilst we are sad to see them go, we are hugely proud of the young people they have become during their time with us. We were joined by parents and family members…
Primary Celebration of Achievement 2024

Primary Celebration of Achievement 2024

Published: 11 July 2024

This morning, as is our annual tradition, we celebrated the acheivements of our primary age children in a special assembly. We were joined by parents and family members who were very proud to see their little people receiving awards for progress & achievement, courage and special mentions…
Children’s Literature Festival 2024

Children’s Literature Festival 2024

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…
Sensory Cook Stars

Sensory Cook Stars

Published: 22 May 2024

Today Class 7 had a lovely visit from Carrie Ann from cookstars. We made a rainbow salad. We explored lots of…
Bamboozle Theatre Company - Pulse

Bamboozle Theatre Company - Pulse

Published: 26 March 2024

Today we were joined by the Bamboozle Theatre Company who delivered 4 performances of ‘Pulse’ for some of our pre formal learners. Pulse is an intimate show for just 6 children and is specifically designed for children who might be described as having profound and multiple learning disabilities, delivered alongside 1:1 support staff…
Sports Development with Blackburn Rovers

Sports Development with Blackburn Rovers

Published: 14 December 2023

This term we have been working with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, who deliver inclusive sports programmes as pat of their DisAbility Sports and Wellbeing offer. Each week Brad from Blackburn Rovers has been coming into school, as part of our sports premium, to impact on Physical Development and PE skills for KS2 and KS3. He works with 7 classes, working with both the pupils, as well as…
Children in Need 2023

Children in Need 2023

Published: 17 November 2023

Today we are once again joining the nation to celebrate one of our favourite charity events - Children in Need. This is another one that is so close to our hearts because it involves children! We have dressed in spotty clothes, pudsey clothes and bright clothes and made donations to the charity. We have had lots of exciting activities going on around school including…
Sensory Story Session

Sensory Story Session

Published: 02 October 2023

Yesterday E2 and C3 were lucky enough to enjoy a multi-sensory story session courtesy of a visiting author – Salma Zaman. We started off the session by exploring one of the books she has written – Greedy Gertie…
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