Friday 1 May 2026

w/c Monday 4 May 2026 - Week B

Local Roadworks - Please Plan Ahead

Roadworks are currently taking place in the local area and are causing delays on some routes to school. We ask that parents/carers factor this into their journey times to ensure students arrive on time and ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued support.

Denefield Alumni - We want to hear from you!

Denefield turns 50 this year and we are looking for YOU!

If you were ever a student or staff member at Denefield, we want to hear from you. We are building an alumni community and would love you to be part of it.

There are loads of ways to get involved: attend the 50th anniversary event, share your old school photos and memories, or simply stay in touch with what is happening at the school.

It takes about a minute to sign up - https://eu.jotform.com/261032516436046

If you have some photos or stories to share, please send them to us via sal@denefield.org.uk. 

Denefield Events

Key Stage 3 Pride of Denefield Awards Evening

Last night we celebrated our Key Stage 3 students at the Pride of Denefield Awards, recognising the achievements, character and contributions of students across Years 7, 8 and 9.

It was a wonderful evening filled with applause, proud smiles and a real sense of community. Students were honoured across a range of categories, from academic progress and subject excellence to kindness, resilience and contribution to school life. Each award reflected the values we hold dear at Denefield, and every student recognised should feel rightly proud of their achievement.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff who nominated, organised and supported the event, and to the families who joined us to share in the celebration. Your presence made the evening truly special,

Congratulations once again to all of our Key Stage 3 award winners. You make us proud every day.

More photos and the full list of winners will be shared in our end-of-term newsletter. 

Year 10 Work Experience - Success Story

We are so proud of our Year 10 student Victor R., who spent three days on work experience at Imperial College London earlier this month. 

Victor worked with the photography and communications teams, exploring the campus, meeting professionals, and taking part in real projects. He threw himself into every day with a great attitude and came away having learnt so much.

Best of all, Victor wrote about his experience himself, and his blog has been published on the Imperial College website, which is a fantastic achievement in its own right. 

At Denefield, we believe in preparing our students for life beyond the classroom, and Victor is a wonderful example of what our young people can achieve when they step up and seize an opportunity. We could not be more proud.

Read Victor's blog here: Stepping up to Work Experience with Victor Richards! - Realising our digital ambitions

Year 5 Information Evening

Year 5 pupils and their parents/carers are warmly invited to join us for an Information Evening here at Denefield.
Thursday 7 May, 6.00pm to 7.00pm for Year 5 children currently attending Long Lane Primary School, Downsway Primary School, Westwood Farm Junior School and Purley C of E Primary School.

Thursday 14 May, 6.00pm to 7.00pm for Year 5 children currently attending any other primary school.

You can join us in the Da Vinci space at Denefield for our Information Evening. Mr Towill will explain about what makes Denefield the excellent school it is today, and how we nurture and develop the children who arrive with us in Year 7 into young adults who leave us in Year 11 or Year 13.

You will also hear from staff and students and find out about our subjects, teaching, facilities and pastoral care – all of which give our young people ‘success for life.’ You will learn about our transition and induction processes, which ensure that when students arrive with us in Year 7, they are happy and confident in their new school.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentations, and we aim for the evenings to end by 7.00pm. We hope you can join us on the relevant evening above, and we look forward to having the opportunity to speak to you. Please note, no booking is required for this event.

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. 

Year 11 Prom

The Wellbeing Hub

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