Friday 19 September 2025

w/c Monday 22 September 2025 – Week B

Denefield upcoming events

Denefield Culture Day 2025

We are excited to announce that Denefield will be holding a Culture Day on Thursday 2 October 2025, organised in collaboration with our Sixth Form Culture Committee. This will be a celebration of the diversity, identity and creativity within our school community.

During the day, students can take part in a Non-Uniform Day by wearing clothing that reflects their personal, religious or national culture or identity. Clothing should be appropriate and respectful, in line with our school values. A minimum of £2 contribution is requested, with funds shared between a chosen charity and improvements to the school environment. Payment should be made via http://www.scopay.com, the school’s online payment system. If you have not yet set up your account, please contact reception to obtain your login details.

In the evening, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, everyone is welcome to attend our Culture Day Showcase. This event will feature music, food, games, and a fashion show celebrating traditional and modern dresses from around the world. Just a reminder to please bring some cash with you on the day, as stalls and refreshments will be cash only.  

Admission is free, and we hope to see as many families as possible. Please join us at Denefield to celebrate culture, identity and diversity. 

If you have any queries or would like to support the event, please reach out to our Head of Success for Life, Ms L McKay at LMY@denefield.org.uk.

The Great Bake-Off Challenge 2025

The Great Denefield Bake Off is back and is open to all students in Years 7 to 11, with plenty of house points to be won. 

As we celebrate Culture Day on Thursday 2 October, our first round is all about culture. For Round One, students are challenged to bake six cupcakes – either all the same simple flavour or a mix of flavours – and then decorate them to show their culture, identity, or traditions. Decorations could use colours, patterns, or symbols that reflect who you are and what culture means to you.

Entries are due by Monday 29 September at 3.10pm in the Design and Technology Office next to M106.
The eight best entries will go through to the final round on Wednesday 8 October.

We are excited to see the creativity, pride and celebration of culture that our students will bring to this year’s Bake Off.

Celebrating 50 Years of Denefield 1976-2026

In 2026, Denefield School will proudly celebrate 50 years of learning, growth and excellence. For five decades, our students and staff have shaped a school built on strong character values and a belief in success for life.

To help us mark this special occasion, we want to hear from those who have been part of Denefield’s journey. Whether you or someone you know is a former student, a long-serving member of staff, or a parent with stories to share, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for memories, photos, videos, stories, achievements etc. 

Big or small, every memory will help us tell the story of Denefield. Reach out to us via SAL@denefield.org.uk with your stories. 

Let us celebrate Denefield together.

Denefield Open Evening 2025

A huge thank you to all the families who filled our school with energy and excitement at our Open Evening yesterday. It was nice to see eager faces full of curiosity and enthusiasm.

The visitors explored classrooms, participated in different fun activities, toured the school and heard directly from our Headteacher about why Denefield is one of the best schools around. Our Head Students, Mollie and Tirzah, also shared their journey as leaders, and two of our Year 7 students, Alice and Jay, spoke confidently about their first weeks at Denefield, giving families a true insight into student life.

If you were not able to attend, or if you would like to see Denefield in action during a normal school day, our morning tours start from Monday 29 September until Friday 17 October. Booking details have been shared with parents/carers via email.