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. The students can also take part in a fashion show which will take place during PM tutor time, to showcase and celebrate traditional and modern dresses from around the world. To take part in the fashion show, students can contact Ms L McKay.
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. The students can also make a payment in cash on the day via tutors.
Later in the day, from 4.30pm to 6.00pm, everyone is welcome to attend our Culture Day Showcase. This event will feature music, food, face and henna painting and games. Just a reminder to please bring some cash with you on the day.
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.
Headteacher's Open House
We are pleased to invite you to the first Headteacher’s Open House of the year. The event will include updates from the Headteacher, followed by an opportunity to address questions from parents/carers.
We look forward to welcoming you and to continuing to build strong relationships that support every student’s success.
Click the button below to sign up.
Denefield Year 6 Tours
We are happy to invite all the Year 6 students and their families to join us for a morning tour of Denefield. Come and see lessons in action and get a real feel of life at Denefield. The tours run on selected dates between Monday 29 September to Friday 17 October from 8.45am to 9.35am.
The bookings are now live on our website. Please click the button below to book.
The deadline for secondary school applications this year is Friday 31 October 2025.
If you live in West Berkshire, please click here for more information and to make your online application.
If you live in Reading, please click here for more information and to make your online application.
In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding your child’s potential next steps with us at Denefield, please do not hesitate to contact us at transition@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.
Whole School Read 2025
This year, all students will be reading The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd in tutor time sessions. The novel follows Ted and his sister Kat as they race across London to solve the disappearance of their cousin. With its fast pace and intriguing clues, it promises to spark plenty of discussion.
Look out for regular updates and activities from our library team on Instagram at Denefield Library Instagram. For more information or any query regarding the Whole School Read or the use of the library, please contact Mrs B Fogarty at bfy@denefield.org.uk.
