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July 06, 2026
Our Year 5 pupils and school choir recently enjoyed a fantastic day at the Lionheart Fringe Festival, held at The Cedars Academy.
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June 05, 2026
Year 4 recently enjoyed an exciting residential visit to Gulliver’s Valley, packed with adventure, new experiences and plenty of fun with friends.
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May 06, 2026
This half term, Year 3 at Newhall Junior School have been learning about their local area in history. Their key question has been, ‘Why should we preserve our locality?’
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April 28, 2026
Last week, our Year 3 pupils enjoyed a lovely walk around the local area as part of their history topic, ‘Why should we preserve our locality?’
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March 19, 2026
Our Year 6 pupils recently enjoyed an unforgettable residential trip to Lea Green, where they took part in a wide range of exciting activities designed to build teamwork, resi…
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March 18, 2026
We celebrated British Science Week 2026 with a full programme of activities designed to spark curiosity and encourage pupils to think like real scientists. This year’s theme,…
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January 28, 2026
This week, our Year 6 pupils had the chance to become real mini detectives during their latest Mini Police session. The art room was transformed into two mysterious crime scen…
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January 22, 2026
Our Year 3 pupils enjoyed an exciting and imaginative drama workshop on Friday 16th January as part of their history topic The Bronze Age to Iron Age.
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January 09, 2026
Our school choir had an incredible time performing at the recent Young Voices concert at Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena. This was our third year attending and the children t…
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December 04, 2025
We were thrilled to welcome so many families to our recent Community Roadshow, where parents, carers and pupils enjoyed exploring a fantastic range of stalls and activities, a…
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December 01, 2025
Our Year 6 pupils recently took part in an exciting drama workshop based on A Christmas Carol, a story they will soon be exploring in their Writing lessons.
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November 17, 2025
This week Year 3 enjoyed a trip to Calke Abbey as part of our geography topic “Why is climate important”. The children learned about the UK’s temperate climate and thought abo…
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November 09, 2025
Year 4 had an amazing day when Sue and Cat from Widget Workshop came to visit. They transported the children back in time to the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt and filled…
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November 07, 2025
We were thrilled to welcome pupils back after the October half-term into our brand-new temporary building, allowing our children to continue learning in a modern and inspiring…
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November 05, 2025
On Tuesday 4th November, Year 6 embarked on an exciting educational journey to Cadbury World, where chocolate and history came together in the most delicious way!
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October 27, 2025
Throughout October, our pupils took part in a range of activities to recognise and celebrate Black History Month.
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October 08, 2025
Our Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils laced up their trainers and took to the course at Linton Primary School for a cross-country event organised by the South Derbyshire Active Schools P…
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October 02, 2025
This term, our Year 3 pupils took part in an exciting Stone Age workshop that brought their History learning to life.
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September 27, 2025
We’re really pleased to share that Newhall Junior School has been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for 2025/26 by the Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership.
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September 24, 2025
Our Year 6 pupils had a wild surprise this month when the Rainforest Roadshow returned to school, bringing with it a collection of creepy crawlies and fascinating facts.
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July 24, 2025
On Tuesday 22nd July, Newhall Junior School joined forces with Mercia Academy and Newhall Infant School to host a Summer Gala in support Freya, a Year 3 pupil currently receiv…
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July 02, 2025
Sporting fever gripped Newhall Junior School in June as we welcomed not one, but two amazing Team GB athletes – Oliver Hynd MBE and Georgina Forde-Wells – as part of National…
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June 26, 2025
On Monday 24th June, our school hall was transformed into a stage of wonder and excitement as we welcomed the brilliant performers from Magical Mayhem for a special assembly.
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June 17, 2025
Our Year 4 pupils had an unforgettable time on their residential trip to Gulliver's Valley, with non-stop laughs and excitement.
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May 19, 2025
Recently, our Year 3 pupils embarked on a fascinating journey into the past with a visit to the historic Calke Abbey, as part of their History topic on local listed buildings.
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May 12, 2025
Our school was abuzz with excitement at the start of May as staff and pupils came together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a vibrant Union Jack-inspired picni…
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May 01, 2025
This term, our Year 5 pupils have been diving into the exciting world of Grime music as part of their music curriculum.
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April 24, 2025
Year 4 pupils recently hosted an engaging Roman Workshop, inviting parents and carers to witness their impressive learning journey.
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March 18, 2025
This half term, our Year 6 pupils embarked on an unforgettable residential trip to Lea Green, packed with thrilling activities and invaluable life lessons.
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March 10, 2025
In early March, Newhall Junior School buzzed with excitement as children and staff dressed as their favourite inspirational figures for World Book Day.
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February 14, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Newhall Junior School has been awarded the prestigious Silver Space Education Quality Mark (SEQM).
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February 06, 2025
Our Year 4 pupils have enjoyed learning all about living things this term and, most importantly, the steps they can take to protect them from potential danger.
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January 31, 2025
At the end of January, our fabulous school choir at Newhall Junior School enjoyed a magical time at the annual Young Voices Concert.
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January 27, 2025
In January, we were thrilled to welcome our local Member of Parliament, Samantha Niblett, to Newhall Junior School.
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December 20, 2024
This academic year, in collaboration with Derbyshire Police, our Year 6 pupils are once again taking part in the Mini Police programme.
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December 20, 2024
Recently, our Year 5 children travelled to the Derby Reach Conference Centre where, for the first time ever, they had the opportunity to watch not one, but two festive perform…
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December 12, 2024
Our Year 4 pupils embarked on an enthralling trip to the land of sand, pyramids and Tutankhamun in December as they took part in a fantastic Ancient Egyptian workshop.
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November 26, 2024
As part of their Space unit in Science, our Year 5 pupils had an amazing time participating in Astro Camp, where they had the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of spa…
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November 07, 2024
Throughout October, pupils from each year group at Newhall Junior School enjoyed engaging with Black History Month.
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October 14, 2024
Our school was a hub of intergalactic excitement this week, as pupils came together to mark World Space Week – the largest space event in the world.
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October 13, 2024
Newhall Junior School was invaded by a host of exotic animals and creepy-crawlies recently, as the Rainforest Roadshow – and some of their little friends – came to visit the Y…
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October 03, 2024
We were delighted to welcome two children’s book authors to Newhall Junior School at the start of October.
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September 27, 2024
For the first time, we were thrilled to have recently been recognised as a Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in three separate areas: Environment, Reparative and Right-…
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September 17, 2024
In September, our Year 3 pupils participated in a fantastic Stone Age workshop.
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July 01, 2024
Today – 1st July 2024 – we are delighted to announce that we have officially joined Lionheart Educational Trust.
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June 27, 2024
Our pupils were treated to a Sports Day with a difference at the end of June as, rather than the school fields, they competed on Shobnall Leisure Complex’s athletics track!
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June 13, 2024
Our amazing choir recently visited Sunnyside School, where they performed a collection of songs during their assembly.
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