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Friday 12 December 2025

School calendar

 Term dates 


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w/c Monday 15 December 2025 – Week A

   
Tuesday 16 December Christmas Concert - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Friday 19 December End of Term – Early finish for all students at 12.50pm

Together for Denefield – Building a Legacy for Our Students

Dear Parents/Carers

As we prepare to celebrate 50 years of Denefield in September 2026, we are inviting our community to help us build a lasting legacy for our students.

Government funding covers the essentials, but it does not provide the extras that strengthen our students' experience of school. To mark this milestone, we have launched the Denefield 50 Appeal, with a goal of raising £50,000 to improve student spaces, sports facilities and enrichment opportunities. The School Council will help prioritise how the funds are used.

Examples of possible improvements include more outdoor seating and covered social areas, updates to sports facilities and further investment in extra-curricular clubs.

Every contribution matters. Monthly donations of £5, £20 or £100 help us plan ahead, and one-off gifts are equally valued. Together, these contributions will support current students and those who join us in the years to come.

To support our appeal, please click on the button below. 

Denefield 50

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make Success for Life a reality for every student.

How can students participate in Denefield 50 Fundraising?

As part of Denefield School’s 50 Years Anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to launch a whole range of exciting fundraising activities—and we would love for our students to get involved!

Once they have raised money, students will also have a say in how it is used by selecting from our Fundraising Shopping List. This list includes items like benches, outdoor gym equipment, and other improvements that will benefit all students. In this way, they will see exactly how their efforts contribute to making our school an even better place.

We have put together a list of fun fundraising ideas to inspire them. Once a student completes an activity, please use the form below to tell us what they did and how much they raised. We cannot wait to celebrate their contributions as part of this milestone year.  

Denefield 50 Fundraising Form

Students can submit their fundraising total easily through Scopay, the school's online payment system. In Scopay, go to Trips and Events and choose the 'D50 Fundraising Challenge' category to pay the amount raised. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment. They can pay as many times as they need to throughout the year. If you do not have a Scopay account, please contact the Front Office for assistance.

If you need anything or have any questions about your fundraising activities, please contact Mr Mundell (jml@denefield.org.uk) or Mrs Ali (sal@denefield.org.uk)

Please note that parents’ contributions will go entirely towards school improvement projects, while money raised by students will be split equally between our chosen charity, LaunchPad and the school.

Launchpad is a local charity that works to prevent homelessness and help people rebuild their lives. They support anyone at risk of losing their home, whether due to unexpected changes, difficult circumstances or a housing crisis.

Thank you for helping make Denefield’s 50 Years Anniversary an event to remember. 


Dates to Remember


Denefield Upcoming Events

               

Denefield Christmas Concert

We are pleased to share that our Christmas Concert will take place on Tuesday 16 December, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. The evening will include Christmas favourites for all the family. Come along and enjoy performances from students in Years 7 to 13… and some staff too!

Seasonal refreshments will be available to purchase from 5.30pm, with all proceeds supporting Denefield 50. Final tickets are available to purchase. Click the button below to buy tickets.

Buy Tickets

We look forward to welcoming families for an enjoyable and festive evening.

 

Christmas Lunch by Harrison Catering

Our school caterers, Harrison Catering, will be offering Christmas lunch on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 December. Please see below for menu and prices. For those not wanting the Christmas lunch, there will be the usual selection of pizzas, paninis and pasta, as well as sandwiches, soup and the salad cart.

 

Festive Jumper Day

We are celebrating the last day of term, Friday 19 December, with a Festive Jumper Day. All staff and students are welcome to wear any festive or winter-themed jumper of their choice.

Please note that this is not a non-uniform day. Students must wear full school uniform and may only replace their usual jumper with a festive one.

A minimum £2 donation is required and can be made via Scopay, the school's online payment system, to support the Denefield 50 appeal.


Wellbeing Hub

 

Tellmi’s 24-Day Christmas Wellbeing Challenge

One of the best ways for young people to manage their wellbeing is by sharing how they feel. Tellmi is a multi-award-winning mental health service, available FREE to young people aged 11 and older. It is a safe, moderated app where students can share their feelings and receive support from peers and professionals every day, including evenings and Christmas Day.

This festive season, Tellmi is launching a 24-Day Christmas Wellbeing Challenge. This challenge aims to help young people feel better, connect in a safe environment, and celebrate the season positively. Each day features a small task designed to enhance wellbeing, promote kindness, and encourage reflection.

Students can participate by downloading the Tellmi app and accessing the challenge in the Directory section.

Learn more about Tellmi by reading our Parent FAQ’s: Tellmi 

Drug Awareness Campaign – Government Information for Parents and Carers

We would like to share the following national guidance from the government-funded FRANK campaign. This is part of a UK-wide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the risks young people may face online and in the community. We want to reassure families that this is for information only and does not relate to any concerns at Denefield.

The campaign focusses on increasing awareness of the dangers linked to ketamine, counterfeit medicines purchased online and fake ‘THC vapes’ that may contain harmful synthetic substances. It aims to help young people stay informed and know where to access support if they need it.

Key risks highlighted include:

  • Long-term and potentially irreversible bladder damage caused by ketamine

  • Counterfeit medicines containing dangerous synthetic opioids sold online

  • Fake ‘THC vapes’ that may contain harmful synthetic cannabinoids such as Spice

Key resources

Talk to FRANK web pages and videos

https://www.talktofrank.com/news/ketamine

https://www.talktofrank.com/news/dangerousdrugs

https://www.talktofrank.com/news/cannabisvapes

Talk to FRANK factsheets (for schools and colleges though useful for parents and carers)

Factsheet - THC vapes

Factsheet - Ketamine

Factsheet - Fake medicines

TikTok content

THC vapes

Counterfeit medicines

Ketamine


Community News

 

 

 


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