Not sure what to read? Here is a random selection of posts from our blog over the years.
Published: 18 November 2015
Today there have been lots of takeovers going on around school - Lucas and Myrah were working in reception, Steven and Billy with the site supervisors…
Published: 09 July 2025
We have had a busy few days and we haven’t finished yet! All pupils have been set the challenge to ‘walk-a-mile’ this week. We are trying to incorporate ‘morning movement’ into our day too. We have three orienteering trails…
Published: 24 January 2020
This week, following requests at School Council, we started to have activity clubs at lunchtimes run by school counsellor Sharon. On Wednesday…
Published: 04 March 2016
We all awoke to snow again this morning, and lots of it! After managing to battle the sudden snow storm that hit during Wednesday’s morning rush hour and keep school open and running, unfortunately the heavy over night snow meant that we had to close today…
Published: 29 November 2012
Today, six staff and four pupils had a great time when they visited the Kidz up North exhibition which was held at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton…
Published: 20 June 2019
The pupils and staff have arrived at Waddow Hall where they are staying for the night after a busy day trekking. Here they are busy…
Published: 21 November 2016
We had so many takeovers going on today, we just had to share this one with you too! As you know we are a Rights Respecting School and take our UNICEF work very seriously. This morning, Ammarah worked with Assistant Head Linda…
Published: 21 July 2016
This morning we held our very final assembly of the year to say goodbye to our leavers. It is always a happy occasion tinged with sadness as we reflect on so many happy memories and exciting ventures for the future with our children, staff and families….
Published: 24 November 2021
A12 have been able to visit YouthZone for the first time in a while. Pupils will be accessing the gym and boxing gym. Pupils have begun to increase their physical stamina by using the gym equipment…
Published: 20 June 2025
What an amazing day we had today at the Inter-Schools Athletics Competition at Broadfield Special School over in Burnley! Our children took part in 12 brilliant activities - from javelin, hockey, tennis, and long jump to…
Published: 29 June 2015
Today we celebrated Newfield’s 3rd year of Wiggle-a–thon and it was yet again a success. The students enjoyed dancing and…
Published: 01 May 2026
We’ve been making the most of the nice weather and using our bodies to take part in learning inside and outside of school. Class 8 enjoyed taking their maths session outside as part of their physically active learning. They enjoyed jumping on different shapes and stating how many sides…
