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RRSA Re-Accreditation 2026

RRSA Re-Accreditation 2026

Published: 27 January 2026

This morning a group of staff and students were involved in the re-accreditation of the Rights Respecting School Award and I’m pleased to say that we passed with flying colours. Thank you to all those involved in the process, both today and for all of the…
RRSA Steering Group 25

RRSA Steering Group 25

Published: 21 October 2025

Here are some of our RRSA steering group members who met today for our first meeting of the academic year. The school supports the UNICEF initiative which helps people to understand about the rights that all children have. During the meeting we named our Rights Respecting School Mascot - Sophie…
International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness

Published: 20 March 2025

Today is International Day of Happiness - The theme for this year’s Happiness Day is “Caring and Sharing,” highlighting the role of kindness and generosity in fostering stronger communities and improving overall well-being. The United Nations marks March 20th as…
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…
Friendship Week 2024

Friendship Week 2024

Published: 14 November 2024

This week we have been celebrating friendship all over school. On Wednesday our RRSA group met for their half termly meeting. Today in C3 Dolphins children have worn odd socks (on our feet and our hands) representing how we are all different! They have also…
Helmshore Primary School Visit

Helmshore Primary School Visit

Published: 09 July 2024

Today we welcomed some students from Helmshore Primary School who have been learning about ‘Diversity’. They came into our school to meet our students and learn a bit more about disability awareness as well as about the work we do to support UNICEF as part of the Rights Respecting School Award. We explained about The RRSA steering group and the work we do to support Kenya and to promote information about all children throughout the world having ‘Rights’…
RRSA Steering Group Meeting Summer 24

RRSA Steering Group Meeting Summer 24

Published: 07 June 2024

This afternoon we had our RRSA steering group meeting. It was good to come together after a busy week to think about our rights and responsibilities. We were again busy making posters for our ‘Newfield Bake Off’ which we are organising…
Bag2School April 2024

Bag2School April 2024

Published: 19 April 2024

Today we had our fundraising event using Bag2School to recycle and reuse pre-loved clothes, and raise money for our RRSA link school orphanage in Kenya. The students helped to weigh and load up the Bag2School van and did a fantastic job…
RRSA Steering Group Meeting March 24

RRSA Steering Group Meeting March 24

Published: 22 March 2024

Today the RRSA steering met up to discuss what is our next charity event to raise money for love for Kenya charity. After Easter we will be completing our bag 2 school event - this is when pupil and staff families from Newfield fill a bag of pre-loved clothes and bring into school. We get them weighed and…
International Day of Happiness 2024

International Day of Happiness 2024

Published: 20 March 2024

Today is International Day of Happiness, as delegated by the United Nations. As you know, every day at Newfield is a day filled with happiness - we hope you’ve had a happy day today! Class 5 went on their weekly outreach visit…
Fairtrade Tuck Shop

Fairtrade Tuck Shop

Published: 05 March 2024

Today as part of Fairtrade Fortnight we held a special tuck shop selling only Fairtrade items. We have been thinking about the people around the world who grow food for us and how it is important that they get paid a fair price for it. We had our special decorations up…
BwD Youth Elections 24

BwD Youth Elections 24

Published: 05 March 2024

Today Michaela and Freddie came into school from Blackburn with Darwen and introduced the young people who are standing for the youth elections. Some of our students from the School Council and RRSA steering group met up with their peers in school. We discussed…
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