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Friday 2 October 2026

w/c Monday 5 October 2026 – Week B


Monday 5 October	Year 6 Day Tours – 8.50am to 9.30am and 9.50am to 10.30am (only by booking)
Thursday 8 October	Year 7 Humanities visit to Windsor – 9.00am to 3.00pm
Thursday 8 October	Sixth Form visit to Newbury Careers Expo – 9.45am to 1.30pm
Friday 9 October	Year 6 Day Tours – 8.50am to 9.30am and 9.50am to 10.30am (only by booking)

Denefield events

DF50 Fest

On Friday 25 September, we celebrated 50 years of Denefield with DF50 Fest, bringing together current and former students, staff, families and friends of the school.

One of the most special parts of the evening was welcoming back so many former students and members of staff. There were lots of familiar faces, old friends and colleagues reunited, memories shared.

The evening was filled with our photo exhibition, school tours, live music, football, food, refreshments, a fantastic raffle and lots more.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to all the staff, volunteers, PTFA members, performers, sponsors and supporters who helped make the celebration possible. Have a look at the few glimpses from the evening below.

We will be sharing lots more from DF50 Fest on our Instagram page, so follow us as we continue to look back on the reunions, celebrations and special moments from the evening.

Denefield Official Instagram

Denefield upcoming events

Race for Life

We are excited to be bringing our school community together for Denefield’s Race for Life this October.

On Friday 16 October, students will have the opportunity to get involved, have some fun with their friends and help us raise money for Cancer Research UK and the important work they do.

The day will also be a non-uniform day. Students can come to school in comfortable non-uniform clothing suitable for taking part in the Race for Life activities. We ask for a minimum donation of £2 for non-uniform, although families are very welcome to donate more and support our wider Race for Life fundraising.

There will also be some friendly competition between our four Houses. Kentwood, Langley, Norcot and Sulham will be competing to see which House can raise the most money. Donations can be made more than once, so please keep supporting your House if you can.

When making a donation, please make sure you select the correct House fundraising page and include the student's name and tutor group with your donation. For example: Joe B – 11S2- GPE. This will help us identify donations and keep track of each House's fundraising total.

House donation pages:

Kentwood – Donate to Kentwood
Langley – Donate to Langley
Norcot – Donate to Norcot
Sulham – Donate to Sulham

Anyone who would like to support Denefield's Race for Life but is not donating on behalf of a student can use our general fundraising page: Donate to Denefield's Race for Life.

Headteacher's Open House

Our next Headteacher’s Open House will take place on Monday 19 October, from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

This session will focus on upcoming changes to our mobile phone policy. Parents/carers are also welcome to raise any other questions or topics they would like to discuss.

Please sign up in advance and submit any questions you would like us to address.

Sign Up Here

Announcements

Cycling to School – Student Safety Reminder

As the mornings and evenings begin to get darker, we would like to remind students who cycle to school to take extra care and make sure they are travelling safely.

Quick Checklist for Students

✅ Roadworthy push bikes only (no electric assist bikes or scooters)

✅ Helmet on and fastened

✅ High‑vis/reflective clothing

✅ Lights and reflectors (use in low light/dark)

✅ Know your route, junctions, roundabouts, and signals

✅ Dismount at the school gate and lock up in the designated area

Please take a few moments to check your bike and equipment before travelling. Staying visible, prepared and aware of other road users can help make your journey to and from school safer.

For full guidance, please read our Cycling to School Policy here.

Bikeability Holiday Courses

For students who would like to develop their cycling skills and confidence on the road, West Berkshire Council is offering Bikeability Holiday Courses during 2026.