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Head teacher blog June 26th 2015
It really has been a fabulous week at Farfield. Last weekend we had a most spectacularly successful ‘PTA Camp-Over’ with 75 families camping and over 500 people on site during the day. The weather was glorious by the evening and children and adults appeared to have a great time – we have had some Read…
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Camp-Over Success (again)
Despite a wet start, we had a fantastic Camp-Over 2015 event at the weekend. By the evening, the sun was shining and the weather was glorious! 75 families camped and we had just over 500 people on site as we played and socialised for hours on end… What was particularly good, was that we Read…
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Head teacher blog June 19th 2015
Where has the sunshine gone? This weekend, we are welcoming 75 families camping and a total of just over 500 people on site for the second Farfield PTA Camp Over. It might not be the sun-soaked affair that it was last year – and we might need a jumper – but I am sure Read…
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Head teacher blog 12th June 2015
It has been a lovely, sunny end to a good week at the school. It was the first week for a while that has been a ‘normal’ week: no one on a residential and a week that hasn’t been dominated by tests. I have been showing lots of new families around the school prior Read…
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Sky Ride Leeds this Sunday 14th June
We are always keen to promote cycling at Farfield. Families might like to take part in the latest Sky Ride event in Leeds this weekend: http://www.goskyride.com/leedsskyride
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Camp-Over – Friday deadline
It looks like the Camp-Over on 20th June is set to eclipse last year’s event in terms of numbers attending. Already well over 60 families are staying the night and we have sold lots of day tickets too. There will be a ceilidh band, Bird of Prey display and lots of other attractions. Hopefully, Read…
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Head teacher blog 5th June 2015
It has been a quiet week at Farfield: Year 6 have been on residential! After Year 5’s successful residential in the Yorkshire Dales in the week prior to half term, Year 6 have enjoyed a largely sunny week in Northumberland walking Hadrian’s Wall and learning about the Romans. Our girls’ cricket team enjoyed a Read…
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Head teacher’s blog 22/5/15
This week, Year 5 have been on residential in the Yorkshire Dales. The weather at the start of the week was rather wet and wild but they showed Farfield grit and determination and battled through! They have enjoyed walking, mountain biking and caving and have learnt about rivers, rocks, national parks and the history Read…
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Head teacher blog 15th May 2015
It has been a very busy week – mainly dominated by KS2 SATs. Year 6 have worked incredibly hard over the months and this week was a chance for them to really shine and show what they can do. The children should be very proud of theirs efforts this week. The tests are now finished Read…
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Head teacher blog 8th May
It was lovely to meet the new, and not so new, Nursery parents at our Wednesday open evening and it was particularly pleasing to hear that we had been recommended to a number of families. I have also been showing prospective parents around the school and, this morning, as the sun shone, the school Read…
