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Friday 13 March 2026

School calendar

 Term dates 

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w/c Monday 16 March 2026 – Week A

   
Tuesday 17 March Year 9 and Year 10 MFL trip to Calais, France, leaves at 2.00pm
Wednesday 18 March Kids College - 3.45pm to 5.00pm
Thursday 19 March Year 12 Virtual Parents' Evening - 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Friday 20 March Year 9 and Year 10 MFL trip to Calais, France, arrives back at school at 11.45pm 

PTA – Expression of Interest

As part of Denefield 50, we are exploring the possibility of setting up a Parent Teacher Association (PTA). A PTA is led by parents/carers and supports the school through fundraising and community events. At this stage, we are simply gauging interest. There is no commitment required.

If you would like to be involved or would like to find out more, please complete the short expression of interest form by clicking the button below. 

Register Here

Club of the Week

Science Club is a fun space for students who are curious about how the world works. Students can explore exciting experiments, take part in practical challenges and discover fascinating ideas from biology, chemistry and physics.

The club is led by Dr Dover and runs every Tuesday at lunchtime in P205. Students who would like to join can meet Dr Dover in P205 to sign up.

We have many more exciting extra-curricular clubs. Click the button below to see the timetable.

Extra-curricular Timetable

Denefield Events

Key Stage 5 Pride of Denefield Awards Evening

This week, our Year 12 and Year 13 students and their parents/carers were invited into school for the Key Stage 5 Pride of Denefield Awards.

A student from each year group was selected by teaching staff from every faculty to receive an Excellence in Subject Award, recognising their commitment, progress and achievement in their chosen subjects.

In addition, several special awards were presented, including the Extra-Curricular Award for outstanding contribution to activities beyond the classroom, the Sixth Form Award for Resilience, and the prestigious Morrish Cup.

Each award was presented by members of staff who shared thoughtful reflections on the students’ journeys. Drawing on feedback from teaching colleagues, support staff and their own experiences working with the students, they delivered personal and heartfelt tributes that highlighted the dedication, character and achievements of each award winner.

Photos and more details about the awards will be shared in our End-of-term Newsletter. Keep an eye out! 

Denefield Upcoming Events

Save the date

Save the date for our upcoming Virtual Parents' Evenings. More information on how to register for the evening will be shared soon. 

Denefield Vacancies

 

Click on the adverts below to apply for the role. 

The Wellbeing Hub

We are pleased to share with you a curated pack of resources to support your school’s involvement in Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16th to 20th March). This annual event is an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of neurodivergent individuals within your school communities.

Access the pack here: Neurodiversity Celebration Week 16th - 20th March

Community News

 

The Academy of Real Assets

Entries are open for our 2026 Academy of Real Assets’ Creative Competition! Kindly sponsored this year by JLL, L&G - Asset Management, Simmons & Simmons, and Valor Real Estate Partners LLP.

We’re asking students across the UK to think creatively about real estate, real assets, the built environment, and the future of our communities with the prompt:

"My Favourite Building…" and we would love you to get involved too!

We’re welcoming submissions in a variety of formats, including:

  • Writing: an essay of up to 800 words maximum, or a poem 
  • Film: create a one-minute video. 
  • Art: design a piece of artwork. 
  • Photograph: capture an image 

We will publish the winning entries online and in a professionally designed hardback book, distributed to over 3,000 schools, employers, universities, and the media.

We will also celebrate the winners, parents/ guardians and teachers at our London launch party at Simmons & Simmons’ office on 15th July 2026, where you can meet and connect with members and potential employers. You will be able to receive advice about careers in real estate and real assets, discuss work experience opportunities, and more.

How can YOU get involved?

We would love to support you in making our 2026 Creative Competition the most impactful yet. Here is how you can help:

  • Spread the word
    Share the Competition with your friends, parents, and schools, youth clubs, or community organisations in your community.

  • Promote on social media
    Boost our message by sharing the Competition on your social media platforms. Your support really does make a significant impact, reaching a wider audience and inspiring others to join in. Your student Competition Pack has full details plus some creative assets (ready to post social graphics and a poster) for you to use. 

https://www.acadrealassets.com/competition/

https://www.acadrealassets.com/submissions/

  • Students and Academy Members (companies) Enter 
    Members (Academy companies) enter to complement the students’ submissions. The contrast between student and Member thoughts on the same subject makes for a stronger book, and their insights provide a compelling comparison between seasoned wisdom and your fresh ideas.

Why enter?

  • Great on your CV

    Universities and employees have said they are looking for more than just great grades but also young people who have taken initiative outside of school and shown interest in the professional world. The Academy has a large cooperate membership that can be put on your CV as a competition winner.

  • Opportunity to showcase your skills

    You may not be passionate about the built environment but you are passionate about art, photography, creative writing or film. Its an opportunity to have your work publish and seen across London.

  • Great Chance to Network

    Our Book Launch celebration brings our schools parents and members (companies) together. You can speak direct with top firms ask them for insight even find out about work experience. Maybe make a contact for later. It helps us open cooperate doors for you.

All the details you need to enter and share the Competition are in: https://www.acadrealassets.com/competition/

 

The Olly Stephens Trust

The Olly Stephens Trust would like to inform you that the Government is consulting on the impact of Social Media use on young people. Olly’s Work encourages you to respond to the surveys, either as a member of the public, professional, parent or young person.  

The Government is consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as gaming sites and AI chatbots, restrictions on addictive design features and risky functionalities, and better support for parents and families.

This consultation closes at 11.59pm on 26 May 2026.

Growing up in the online world: a national consultation - GOV.UK

There are three surveys to choose from: 

  1. Full consultation for anyone  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/growinguponline/
  2. Survey for parents and carers of young people aged 21 and under  https://survey.savanta.com/?id=a957374a58Sa03ba4b9&lng=en-G
  3. Survey for children and young people (aged 10 to 21) 

https://survey.savanta.com/?id=3194f31681S2a727403&lng=en-GB

Thank you for supporting Olly’s Work and recognising that we need action to protect young people from online harms. 

All Yours - Mental Health and Period Education Advocates

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