Christmas Fair 2016

Newfold's Christmas Fair proved to be another amazing community event, this year.  So many people came out to enjoy a festive Saturday morning and the atmosphere was really great.

Take a look, below,  at some of the pictures straight from the morning. 

Georgeous cakes for sale on the cake stall.

A wonderful effort from our community of bakers.

Guess the weight of the cake.

The Tombola

Santa's Grotto was as popular as ever.

Raffle Tickets

Hyacinths being sold by Newfold Gardening Club.

Rudolph Lollipops

The Book Stall

Santa's Gift Shop

Christmas Crafts for Children

Food galore!

The Photo Booth

Lola enjoying the tombola.

More crafts for sale.

A big thank you to everybody who made the event possible - the Friends of Newfold, parents and carers, Newfold staff, the children and anybody who donated items to make the Christmas Fair the success it was.

Newfold's Macmillan Coffee Morning

On Friday the 30th of September, Newfold hosted another very successful coffee morning to join in with the World's Biggest Coffee Morning in conjunction with Macmillan cancer support.

So many delicious looking cakes and bakes were donated by our fantastic school community to raise money for this very important charity.

It was great to see so many families and friends sitting together to enjoy a piece of cake and a cuppa.

Thank you very much to the ladies who organised the event and to those who donated or baked cakes.  It is very much appreciated. Lots of time and effort had obviously gone into making the event look great.

In addition to the coffee morning, Newfold's children were allowed to wear non-uniform for the day in return for a £1.00 per family donation.  They each enjoyed a treat at morning break, of juice and biscuits.

Macmillan Cancer Support is an organisation that supports families who have to deal with the worries that come with a cancer diagnosis. It is a very popular charity and we are proud to be able to help such a worthwhile cause, here at Newfold.

For further information about the work of Macmilan, please click here.

Newfold's Gold Sports Award

 

Here at Newfold, we have a long tradition of excellent sporting provision.  Over the past five years we have looked to extend these opportunities for our community too. 

In recognition of the outstanding sporting opportunities we provide and the exceptional commitment to sports at Newfold, we have been awarded the

 

'Sainsbury's School Games Gold Award'.

 

On Monday 16th November, we had some special visitors in our assembly, to present us with the award.  Pictured are Jordan Flores from Wigan Athletic, Mike Grundy - Professional Wrestler and Sara Bayman - England Netball Player and a former Newfold pupil.

 

 

We are very proud that our work has been recognised and appreciated by the external moderators and thank you to all the staff, volunteers, parents, carers, governors and children whose dedication and enthusiasm has helped us to secure the highly sought after, Gold Award.

 

Our Head Boy and Girl proudly accepting the award on behalf of our school. Also pictured is Mr Brendan Gibbons who has given many years service to the school as a volunteer football coach.

If you would like to find out more about the Sainsbury's School Games Gold Award, please click here.

Newfold's Head Boy and Girl 2015

Well it's that time of year again; (Where does the time go?) the time when we vote in our Head and Deputy Head Boys and Girls.  The competition was fierce, this year.  Many of our Year 6 children prepared speeches in the initial stages of the selection process.  Thank you to you all for your wonderful efforts.

 

It was really great to listen to the short - listed candidates, who delivered some pretty impressive speeches to try to win the coveted title of Head Boy or Girl here at Newfold.  We enjoyed listening to each and every one of you.

 

The speeches were done, and it was then time for our children to vote for their favourite.  The candidates campaigned all week.  'Vote for me' posters started to appear around school and flyers were handed out.  One candidate even had his own blog! Wow!

 

The votes were in.  Mrs Yates had the nerve-wrecking job of counting them up, before the winners were finally announced in assembly on Monday morning - September 21st.

 

And the winners are...

 

Jack and Angel

(pictured above)

The Deputy Head Boy and Girl are...

Joseph and Robyn

 

And how do they all feel to be awarded these exciting roles at Newfold?  Well we asked them and this is what they said.

 

Jack - Head Boy

 

I felt amazed.  Before Year 6, I had been dreaming of becoming Head Boy.  When Mr Edge read my name out, I was shocked that I got the role.  I want to learn everybody's name so we can talk and discuss ideas.  I would also like to help the school to become an even better place. I will work with Joseph to try to put a smile on everybody's face.

 

Angel - Head Girl

 

I am as happy as can be to be your new Head Girl.  To the people who voted for me, I am so grateful.  It has made me more determined.  I would like to introduce 'Learning Buddies'.  People can team up to help each other to learn.  It's a real honour to be your Head Girl and well done to all of the other candidates.

 

Joseph - Deputy Head Boy

 

I was excited and felt different.  I want to help all children to enjoy Newfold. I want to be one of the best (Deputy) Head Boys.

 

Robyn - Deputy Head Girl

 

I was amazed.  I didn't think I would get it.  Thank you to everyone who voted for me.

 

Well done Guys! We look forward to seeing you in action, over the coming year.