Benfield School Working towards School of Sanctuary Status
Benfield School is hard at work and on their way to gaining school of sanctuary status: a recognised programme that identifies the school as one that fosters a culture of belonging, welcome and solidarity for those seeking safety. There are more than 415 schools...
World Book Day 2024 at Benfield School
This week, along with schools in more than 100 different countries around the world, we’re celebrating World Book Day! At Benfield School, we are passionate about the power of reading and encourage our pupils to read daily. World Book Day is a wonderful way to excite...
National Offer Day 2024 at Benfield
On this long-anticipated day, secondary school place offers are sent to parents and year 6 students. From today, applicants will be able to accept their offers from Newcastle City Council. At Benfield, we’re so excited to welcome a new cohort of students every...
LGBT History Month at Benfield School
This week Benfield school and it’s transition team has welcomed a number of pupils from local primary schools to take part in a number of exciting events to prepare them for life at Benfield when they start in September.
Benfield School Showcase Exciting Apprenticeship offers for Year 11 pupils
Last week National Apprenticeship week across the UK and here at Benfield School, we welcomed a number of exciting employers to talk with our current Year 11 students about apprenticeship pathways and some of the great career opportunities that can come with them! The...
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day took place on 6th February 2024 and this year's theme was all about change and influence online. You can find out more about staying safe online no matter your child's age through the link below. saferinternet.org.uk
Benfield Pupils Visit St James’ Careers Fair
On Tuesday 30th January, a number of Benfield Pupils visited St James' Park as part of their careers fair. Students had the chance to talk with both further education providers from around the region as well as local employers (which included solving some hands-on...
Measles Guidance
There have been recent localised outbreaks of measles centred around the West Midlands. There is a risk of further outbreaks in other areas unless urgent action is taken to increase Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination take up in areas with low MMR vaccine...
Benfield School Students Shine at Youth Climate Change Summit!
On Monday, November 13, 2023, Benfield School proudly stood at the forefront of environmental advocacy as our students actively participated in the Newcastle City Council’s Youth Climate Change Summit. Out of the 85 enthusiastic students present at the Northern Stage,...
Remembrance Day 2023
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” This Saturday is Remembrance Day. At Benfield, we held a commemorative...