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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…
More Christmas Fun

More Christmas Fun

Published: 13 December 2024

There have been lots more fun and educational themed activities the week as we head towards Christmas. Class S6 have worked very hard all week making a Christmas Ginger Bread House (it’s actually cinnamon). They have made it completely from scratch, following…
Student Christmas Lunch 2024

Student Christmas Lunch 2024

Published: 13 December 2024

Today all of our children enjoyed a special Christmas lunch - we had decorate the halls and pupils had made placemats and table centrepieces to make the occasion more special - we even had crackers! Pupils enjoyed a traditional turkey roast lunch and then…
Pre-Formal Festival WOW

Pre-Formal Festival WOW

Published: 12 December 2024

Pre-Formal classes gathered in the hall which was transformed into a vibrant inclusive sensory festival. There were lots of different activities based on the curriculum theme this term - Festivals and Light - The wow event brings this theme to a close…
Explorers Exploring!

Explorers Exploring!

Published: 12 December 2024

Today some of our younger pupils had the wonderful opportunity to explore Santa’s Grotto in Oswaldtwistle. Hosted by the Ozzy Elves at Union Road Community Church, this magical event is a true community effort, with everyone pitching in to transform…
Christmas Activties

Christmas Activties

Published: 11 December 2024

Everyone is busy continuing to develop new skills and enjoying activities, but of course at this time of year, lots of the work is seasonally based around Christmas! Pupils in S3 have been creating their own Christmas themed junk modelling stackers using cardboard boxes and reusing other materials. They have painted them and independently designed these amazing trees and snowmen - very original artwork…
Sensory Christmas 2024

Sensory Christmas 2024

Published: 10 December 2024

This week we are celebrating Christmas using all of our senses in an extravaganza set up in our immersive studios. Children have been able to walk, sledge, look, listen, touch and explore lots of resources linked to Christmas. They have heard sleigh bells, smelled cinnamon, felt icy…
Panathlon Challenge - Ten Pin Event

Panathlon Challenge - Ten Pin Event

Published: 09 December 2024

This morning 24 of our secondary pupils went down to Peel Leisure and Retail Park in Blackburn to join in with the Panathlon Foundation’s SEN Inclusive Secondary Ten Pin Event. They had a fantastic morning representing Newfield and joining in with their peers from the local area…
Christmas Fair 2024

Christmas Fair 2024

Published: 06 December 2024

This morning we celebrated our annual Christmas fair and were delighted to welcome so many visitors - parents and families, former staff, partners from other local agencies and the local authority and many friends of the Newfield Family. We were joined by the Mayor of Blackburn along with one of his Mayoresses - his daughter Emma, who just happens to be a former Newfield teacher - so we were thrilled to catch up with her and show the Mayor around Newfield…
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,…
Parent Workshop - Communication

Parent Workshop - Communication

Published: 28 November 2024

This week we ran a parent workshop on ‘Supporting Communication at Home - AAC and supporting spoken communication’, the session was attended by one of the speech therapists who works with school and was delivered by Assistant Head Sarah. The turnout was lovely and it was great to speak to parents. The session covered what is meant by communication and…
MOVE Day Award

MOVE Day Award

Published: 24 November 2024

Last week we were absolutely thrilled to find out that we’ve been awarded the MOVE DAY award! Our amazing HLTA Aimie leads MOVE throughout school and is an inspiration to staff, making sure that they become as passionate as her in supporting the children to develop their physical skills. Aimie and…
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