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Headteacher’s blog 6/3/2020
This week we had our termly full Governors’ meeting and it was a typically interesting, challenging and supportive meeting. One of the issues discussed was a range of challenges as regards grounds and buildings and it is good to have expertise in these areas on the governing body. We have recently asked for nominations Read…
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Headteacher’s blog 28th February 2020
It has been a positive start to the new half term. I have done quite a bit of teaching in Y6 this week which is an absolute pleasure. I spent an hour in each class looking at changes in technologies, transport and sources of power across the industrial revolution and into modern times, I Read…
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Headteacher blog 14th February
It has been a positive half term with lots of good progress and exciting, engaging lessons. Every week, the class blogs give a wonderful insight into the life of the school and it is wonderful to see the rich, vibrant curriculum shining through. On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of covering class 4K for Read…
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Cross Country City Finals at Temple Newsam
We were proud to take 6 teams (30 children) to the Leeds Cross Country finals at Temple Newsam on Wednesday. The Y3 and Y4 races were 900m and the Y5 and Y6 races were 1500m. In huge races of 140 children, each of our runners did us proud. Whilst we await the final team Read…
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Headteacher blog 7th February 2020
We were very proud to send 6 teams (30 children) to the Leeds Cross Country finals this week at Temple Newsam Park. 1120 runners from across the city took part in 8 races – the best school teams from across the city. An average of 140 children were in each race and each of Read…
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Headteacher blog 24th January 2019
It’s been a good, busy week at Farfield that has been more enjoyable as it hasn’t rained! Year 1 have been particularly busy with a glass art workshop with local artist Kate Park and a trip for 1G to Cartwright Hall (1P go next week). The football pitch has been well-used too, with our Read…
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Headteacher blog 17th January 2020
Yet another wet and muddy week at Farfield but better (drier) weather is coming! We have managed to squeeze in a squelchy U11 football cup match (victorious vs Shire Oak) and the girls had three indoor games (won one, drew one and lost one) that were much more comfortable. We are all fed up Read…
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Head teacher blog 10th January 2020
It is good to be back in school. This week, we have welcomed Mr Dan Hemming, our new deputy headteacher, to Farfield. Mr Hemming is an experienced deputy head with lots of energy, experience and expertise – he will be a great asset for the school. Over the holidays I had the great pleasure Read…
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Headteacher blog December 13th 2019
It was great to see so many people supporting our PTA Christmas Fair on Wednesday and the event, along with the raffle, raised about £1700 for their funds. Many, many thanks to all the volunteers that made it happen on the day and in the preparations; these things don’t just happen miraculously at 3.30! Read…
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Headteacher blog Friday 6th December
At this time of year, I do lots of school tours for prospective parents. If it is a morning tour, we typically see English and maths lessons and the school seems calm and orderly. In the afternoons, the curriculum is usually more varied and we see more science, PE, topic, cooking, farming, music, art Read…
