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Children in Need 2020

Children in Need 2020

Published: 13 November 2020

Friday 13th November is supposed to be unlucky… but today it is also the day we celebrate the annual Children in Need fundraising event! The way we celebrated was slightly different this year… but somethings never change. As usual pupils and staff were wearing anything spotty or Pudsey related for a donation of £1. We also had an art competition - again any entries that are spotty…
MOVER of the Week

MOVER of the Week

Published: 09 November 2020

Our award this week goes to Dylan for improving skills in his gait trainer. He is now walking in a much more controlled way, slowing down, stopping and starting and NOT crashing…
Bonfire Activities 2020 - part III

Bonfire Activities 2020 - part III

Published: 06 November 2020

Many of the groups activities in school have been themed around this special event during this week - and also children leaning at home with teacher Danielle have enjoyed live sessions and YouTube videos…
Bonfire Activities 2020 - part II

Bonfire Activities 2020 - part II

Published: 05 November 2020

Over in the school for Autism, pupils had a bonfire WOW event to start the learning for the half term off with a bang! In the main hall the pods were set up with lots of bonfire and firework themed sensory trays to explore. Pupils could then access the studio and experience a bonfire and firework display whilst eating chocolate apples…
Wellbeing Breakfast - Takeaway Autumn 2020

Wellbeing Breakfast - Takeaway Autumn 2020

Published: 22 October 2020

This morning we held our half termly staff Wellbeing Breakfast - but as with many things at the moment it was different due to COVID! Staff could not come together to enjoy breakfast and a chat with colleagues before the school day, but they weer able to put in an order and collect a breakfast treat, to enjoy before the children arrived. Linsey, Laura, Lois and Helen prepared the toasted treats…
Art Exhibition - WMHD 2020 - Part 2

Art Exhibition - WMHD 2020 - Part 2

Published: 08 October 2020

Here are more images from our art exhibitions celebrating World Mental Health Day 2020…
World Mental Health Day 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020

Published: 08 October 2020

Today we are celebrating World Mental Health Day 2020 - this actually falls on Saturday 10th October - and because it’s a Saturday, it means we can really relax and focus on our wellbeing and emotional health with our families! We held a very exclusive 2 venue Art Exhibition…
Pumpkin Exploration

Pumpkin Exploration

Published: 06 October 2020

This week Class 6 are exploring all things autumnal with the story of Pumpkin Soup, they have explored props from the story, stirred the soup, seasoned it and found pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. They enjoyed the pumpkin activities and then did some lovely art work printing pumpkin pictures…
Optimistic October

Optimistic October

Published: 02 October 2020

Our staff have done a really good job, supporting the children with the return to school after COVID and a 6 month period at home for many of the children. We hear from many parents who are delighted to have children back in school and we are sure that you will agree that in these challenging times…
Learning at Home Autumn 2020

Learning at Home Autumn 2020

Published: 02 October 2020

Whilst the majority of our staff and children have returned to school, some members of the Newfield Family are having to remain at home, due to health conditions. Nevertheless, we are determined to continue to support learning and have therefore been working hard on developing a ‘learning at home’ offer. Teacher Danielle has been delivering live online…
Harvest 2020

Harvest 2020

Published: 02 October 2020

As I’m sure you’ll understand, we are not having a harvest assembly this year and cannot really collect food within school for the food bank as we have in previous years. This does not mean however that we cannot celebrate Harvest in our classes. In the school for Autism, pupils in A11 have…
Nature and Art

Nature and Art

Published: 30 September 2020

S2 have been exploring nature and had some unusual visitors this week. Norman the snail and Diamond and the slug cam in - all COVID checks took place and animal welfare was ensured at all times! All of the children got the opportunity to…
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