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Farfield boy Yorkshire U10 bowler of the season
Congratulations to Umayr in Y6 having been awarded the accolade of Yorkshire U10 Tykes’ bowler of the year at a grand event in the Yorkshire CC Long Room. He received his award from Yorkshire cricketer Harry Brook. We have lots of skilful and enthusiastic cricketers in KS2 who love to play in the nets Read More
Read newsShow Time 2019-20
Show Time 19-20 is even bigger than last year: 49 pupils attending 5 of the 6 shows, and a lucky 33 of those also getting a ticket for The Lion King! [gview file=”https://www.farsleyfarfield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Show-Time-19-20-BEST-1.pdf”]
Read newsWest Leeds Cross Country
West Leeds Cross Country We took eight teams and about 40 runners from Y3-6 to the West Leeds Cross Country qualification competition at Stanningley Rugby Club on a cold, damp and very muddy Wednesday afternoon. In tough, slippery conditions, our children ran very well, showing determination and resilience. Some notable successes included Lillie winning Read More
Read newsPigs consultation
Well over 250 parents, children, staff and governors responded to the recent survey relating to the pigs on site last academic year and consideration of whether to repeat the project. Thank you for so many thoughtful and considered responses. The headlines from the consultation are here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/stories/SM-YV592YJ7/ Roughly 80% of respondents would agree with Read More
Read newsHarvest Festival 2019
This morning we welcomed lots of families to our annual Harvest Festival. Many thanks for all the donations which will be going to St George’s Crypt next week. We enjoyed singing, musical accompaniment, some super recording playing and a special guest Big Daddy tomato! Some Y6 children made fresh apple juice with our press Read More
Read newsYear 5 Duathlon
12 children from Year 5 took part in a Duathlon today at The Brownlee Centre. The children had to complete a 750m run, followed by a 2.5km cycle and then a final 350m run. Our children were split into two teams consisting of 3 boys and 3 girls in each. They were competing against Read More
Read newsSaturday morning Cross Country
16 children represented the school at the first cross country of the season in brilliant sunshine at Middleton Park. In fast races with up to 130 participants, our children ran very well and we were proud of them all. Our highest-placed finish was Isabel who came 7th in the U9 girls’ race. Many thanks Read More
Read newsAnother successful family session on the school farm
About 40 children and adults were on the farm this afternoon as we held our second family session this holiday. It was hot as we weeded and watered and harvested. Everyone got ‘stuck in’ and the children confidently tried a range of fruit and vegetables. We harvested some huge peppers that had a wonderful Read More
Read newsHoliday family session on the school farm
On Monday 5th August we had a successful couple of hours with a group of families watering, weeding, planting and harvesting. Everyone got ‘stuck in’ and we had a bountiful harvest (despite forgetting to cut the kale). At the end we sat around and discussed each vegetable and families helped themselves to big bag Read More
Read newsSuccessful residentials
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities are a real strength of the school. We have recently completed two residentials: Y5 at Stainforth and Y6 at How Stean Gorge. These videos give you a flavour of what went on: Abseiling: Gorge scrambling:
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