Farsley Farfield Primary School

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Headteacher’s blog March 2nd 2018

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It’s a tricky decision for head teachers deciding whether or not to keep a school open in bad weather. Early morning is a stressful time: trying to get to school earlier to assess roads and site, communicating with staff to work out how many can reasonably get in and estimating likely attendance rates. Thursday Read More

Head teacher’s blog 22nd February 2018

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It is cold but we have had a very bright week at Farfield. On the school farm we have started sowing seeds for the new gardening year! For me this is an important moment: not withstanding a cold snap for the next few days, the sight of seed trays and plant pots is a Read More

Headteacher blog 9th February 2018

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This week has given a good picture of a typical week at Farfield in terms of community support, engaging curriculum, sports and inclusion. Community support and engagement has been evident in the big turn-out of families for the Year 1 art gallery, a full classroom for a Year 6 briefing on SATS and their Read More

Headteacher’s blog 2/2/18

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Year 5 are studying the Anglo-Saxons this half term and they went on the 72 bus to Leeds City Museum for a workshop to support their studies. Travelling by bus was actually part of the educational purpose of the trip: providing a new experience for some of them and opening their eyes to the Read More

Headteacher blog January 26th 2018

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It has been a good week in Key Stage 1 with both year groups having special days. Year 1 welcomed local artist and Farfield parent Kate Park to school for a glass art workshop during which each child made a piece of glass-based artwork. On Thursday, Year 2 enjoyed a 1960s-themed workshop with an Read More