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Charity at Christmas

Charity at Christmas

Published: 16 December 2024

Newfield does a lot of fundraising and supports many charities, however, this Christmas we have been delighted and overwhelmed to receive some amazing gifts for our children from the kind people of Blackburn, via the Dunelm ‘Delivering Joy’ initiative. Back in October…
Jack and the Beanstalk Comes to School!

Jack and the Beanstalk Comes to School!

Published: 29 October 2024

We were thrilled to host Jack and the Beanstalk right in our school hall, thanks to the incredible team from M+M Productions! This lively performance captivated our pupils from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 3, bringing the excitement of theatre directly to them in a familiar, comfortable setting. The show, made possible by generous support from Happy Days, was a hit…
Developing Outdoor Spaces

Developing Outdoor Spaces

Published: 01 October 2024

B and Q came into school today to help us to designing develop one of our outdoor spaces in the primary age phase. They painted flowers and trees on the walls, painted some of the musical outdoor equipment and refreshed our pergola with bright…
Pantomime Fun 2022

Pantomime Fun 2022

Published: 05 December 2022

Children and staff from S1 and S3 went to King George’s Hall this morning to watch the Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. There was lots of lights, music and dancing and we loved every minute of it. Everyone was booing the baddies Fleshcreep and the Giant…
Tree Planting with River Ribble Trust - part I

Tree Planting with River Ribble Trust - part I

Published: 16 March 2022

As you may be aware we are working on developing our outside spaces so that children have a nicer environment to learn in. Today we have begun working with the fantastic volunteers from River Ribble Trust, to plant all of the trees and bushes to enhance our site…
Developing our Gardens

Developing our Gardens

Published: 04 February 2022

We are working as a team with pupils, staff, governors, families and friends of Newfield - to improve our outdoor spaces and enhance the outdoor learning opportunities for all. Last week after school on Thursday evening staff stayed behind to prepare the ground, in readiness for a delivery of mmm to plant, which will eventually grown into a hedgerow and give the site some shelter and nature for wildlife. This week…
Donations to School

Donations to School

Published: 30 November 2021

We are very fortunate in that lots of people and companies donate items to school, and at this time of year people are particularly generous. Thanks to everyone who has given something to Newfield this year for our annual Christmas Fair - we couldn’t hold it last year, but we are back in a COVID secure manner on Friday this week! All visitors need to show a negative lateral flow…
Pizza Donation

Pizza Donation

Published: 22 February 2021

We are fortunate to have been given a donation from Morrison’s Supermarket in Blackburn of some pizza kits which children in school were very happy to see and take home to cook with families. The company had an incentive running during half term…
Chocolate Donation

Chocolate Donation

Published: 15 December 2020

We have received a donation of 88 selection boxes from Morrisons supermarket in Blackburn. Today, Ryan the Community Co-ordinator. brought them up to school. In the photo you can see Ryan with the selection boxes and Gemma receiving them on behalf of the school…
Book Donation

Book Donation

Published: 09 December 2020

The Book Trust has sent us a wonderful selection of books to stock up our library. We will look forward to reading these…
Christmas Trips 2019

Christmas Trips 2019

Published: 12 December 2019

This week some lucky pupils have been having special seasonal trips to the cinema and pantomimes. We are very fortunate to have been donated some ticket s to see Cinderella at King George’s Hall by our good friends from the British Lions. On Monday primary class C6 went along and had a lovely time, and today secondary class S4 had great fun…
Millercare Donation

Millercare Donation

Published: 13 November 2019

We were very happy to meet Jim Rolfe from local company Millercare today, as he came to school to give us an almost brand new buggy for free! The buggy is a very nice, expensive model that is not needed, and rather than throwing it away, Millercare, who provide specialist equipment and mobility aids, thought that we might know a child…
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