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Here you can read about all of our news and find out about some of the exciting activities that the Newfield family has been enjoying! Please make sure you check back regularly for our latest posts…
Art in the Curriculum

Art in the Curriculum

Published: 28 February 2025

We have had a very creative week in school with children exploring and creating some fantastic pieces of artwork which illustrate their learning. In S3 they have been looking at artist Jackson Pollock in their work towards the arts award…
Ten Pin Bowling Superstars

Ten Pin Bowling Superstars

Published: 26 February 2025

Following our Key Stage 3 involvement and success in the Local Panathlon Ten Pin bowling competitions in December, one of the four Newfield School teams, with the highest score, qualified to compete in the Lancashire Special School County finals, representing Newfield school, BwD. Today, the team of six students have taken part in the event …
Celebrating Love - Valentine's 2025

Celebrating Love - Valentine's 2025

Published: 14 February 2025

We have had a fun filled half term with lots of learning going on and this week we have been thinking about the half term holidays and the run up to Valentine’s day! Older students have held a Valentine’s enterprise, where there were a number of stalls selling
Bingo!

Bingo!

Published: 11 February 2025

Today, the post 16 department put their maths skills to functional use when they had a bingo bonanza afternoon. It was a great opportunity to socialise and enjoy a fun afternoon. There were prizes…
A Brilliant Children's Mental Health Week 25

A Brilliant Children's Mental Health Week 25

Published: 07 February 2025

We have all had a great time this week, with an extra special focus on our mental health and wellbeing as part of Chrildern’s Mental Health Week. Every day at Newfield is a happy one and we make sure that wellbeing of children, families and staff is front and centre of all that we do. Here are some of the things we have enjoyed doing this week…
Wellbeing Wednesday - CMHW 25

Wellbeing Wednesday - CMHW 25

Published: 05 February 2025

Today as we arrive at the middle of Children’s Mental Health Week we are having lots of fun on Wellbeing Wednesday! Staff enjoyed breakfast together before the school day started, with our Wellbeing Warriors serving toast, crumpets, pains au chocolat and lots of juices and hot drinks - it was great to catch up with colleagues before a busy day! In classes…
Children's Mental Health Week 25

Children's Mental Health Week 25

Published: 02 February 2025

This week we are celebrating all things to do with promoting positive mental health for everyone! We will be having lots of fun and thought provoking events taking places in school - both in class and during leisure times. We also have a staff wellbeing…
Lunar New Year 2025

Lunar New Year 2025

Published: 31 January 2025

S8 have explored Chinese new year today and made some snakes for racing like in the zodiac story of the animal race across the river. 2025 is the year of the snake. They folded paper and decorated the paper snakes in different colours and styles. They then set out ‘rivers’ using…
Looking forward to Spring!

Looking forward to Spring!

Published: 23 January 2025

t’s been cold outside and classes have been learning about different habitats as well as braving the weather to make plans for spring. S2 have been busy again planting the daffodil bulbs that were donated by B&Q. There are lots of bulbs…
English National Opera Project - part II

English National Opera Project - part II

Published: 20 January 2025

At the beginning of this year we told you about a project that we have been doing with English National Opera - We are excited to now tell you that Newfield is now on the map! 248 schools took part across the country in the Finish This… 2024-25 Project and our composition
Children and Adults Learning

Children and Adults Learning

Published: 17 January 2025

Another busy week - without the snow this time, as we fly through January in our 2nd week back after the holidays. Some children have been practising their fine and gross motor skills, as well as turn taking by playing ball games with their friends. Staff attended a first aid refresher workshop on Thursday covering paediatric first aid…
Ofsted Report

Ofsted Report

Published: 16 January 2025

We are delighted to be able to announce that following our visit and inspection from Ofsted on the 3rd and 4th December 2024, we have received the report and have been graded as ‘Good’ in all areas. The report is very positive and highlights many areas of strength…
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