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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…
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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”]
