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Children in Need total
We raised a fantastic £471 for Children in Need. Thank you for everyone’s generosity.
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Farfield school trip features in outdoor learning showcase
An article written by Farfield teacher Kate Heap has appeared on a website promoting good practice in outdoor learning: https://scopeforimagination475473462.wordpress.com/2019/11/28/learning-beyond-the-classroom-with-literacy-inspired-outdoor-education/ This follows on from our school presenting their work at the recent national conference of Learning Outside the Classroom.
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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…
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Head teacher blog 29th November
It was a very decent turn-out at Farsley Lights on Wednesday evening given the weather. This event, along with next Tuesday’s Leeds Town Hall School’s Concert, always marks the start of our countdown to Christmas. This afternoon we have sent home Christmas Fair information and raffle tickets, and halls are resounding to nativity and Read…
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Headteacher blog 22nd November 2019
This week there has been a report about a global epidemic of inactivity amongst young people. Whilst the report focuses on 11-16 year olds, there have been similar concerns about younger children too. Having been on lunch duty all week, I have been really pleased to observe very high levels of physical activity in Read…
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Head teacher blog 15th November 2019
Yet another wet week at Farfield but that hasn’t dampened our spirits! Today the children and staff have come dressed spectacularly for Children in Need and they are raising lots of money for this good cause. On Tuesday and Thursday the Year 1 classes visited Skipton Castle; the guide commented on the children’s attentiveness Read…
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Show 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”]
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West 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…
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Headteacher’s blog 8th November 2019
It has been a miserable week weather-wise with heroic actions by the site staff preventing flooding of sections of the infant building (not classrooms). We really try hard not to allow weather conditions to spoil things that we like to do in school but we are certainly being stretched. Parts of the fields and Read…
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Pigs 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…
