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Anita is running the London Marathon 2024 in aid of Sheringham Woodfields School. We all wish Anita the very best of luck. We all know you’ll smash it. There is still time to sponsor Anita via the online page here: https://localgiving.org/fundraising/AnitasMarathon/
Anita will be wearing a T-shirt designed byt pupils across all phases of the School Well done to Reggie, Yasmina and Kayla for having your designs selected.
Sheringham Woodfields School has just celebrated 20 successful years of education since its official opening by HRH The Princess Anne in 2003.
On 11th September 2023, the school’s guest of honour, Lady Dannatt MBE, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, joined pupils, former staff members and representatives of Norfolk County Council in the school hall for a day of celebration. Lady Dannatt and guests enjoyed a tour of the school where pupils work was displayed and admired, after which The Lady Dannatt presented Pupil Award Certificates to pupils from within the Sixth Form.
Annette Maconochie, Head Teacher, spoke enthusiastically about the celebrations, saying: “20 successful years of specialist education is a milestone worth celebrating. On the day, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The school organised a magician, a balloon sculptor, a face painter and Bertie’s Amazing Creatures. By special request from the pupils, we were able to enjoy a disco with a professional DJ and singing along to a karaoke. We all had a wonderful day and look forward to seeing what the next 20 years have in store.”
Sheringham Woodfields School has come a long way since it opened its doors in 2003 when around 26 young people, all with complex needs, crossed the school’s threshold. Since then, countless numbers of children and young people have benefitted from the teaching and care of its dedicated staff. Today, the school has 155 pupils, and an additional two pupils joining in January 2024.
Sheringham Woodfields School is a purpose-built school for pupils with complex learning and health needs situated on the outskirts of Sheringham. It offers exceptional facilities both within the school buildings and in the outside play areas, and it now employs over 160 members of staff to teach and care for its pupils.
During the Summer Holidays, the team at Hay Travels completed a sponsored bike ride, with proceeds coming to Sheringham Woodfields School.
Today, 22nd September 2023, pupils from Willow Class along with Jake Millin (Class Teacher and Upper School Lead) collected a cheque for an amazing £630.00 from the team at Hays Travel in Sheringham (https://www.haystravel.co.uk/sheringham-branch)
A very big thank you to everyone who donated so generously and to the team at Hays Travel who hosted the event and did many miles on the bicycle.
Pupils and staff from Elm Class visited Blickling Hall (National Trust) on Friday 30th September 2022 to enjoy a Frozen Light Production (https://www.frozenlighttheatre.com/) of a ‘Night Out In Nature’.
Night Out In Nature is a outdoor sensory installation performance for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities (more information available here: frozenlighttheatre.com/currentshows/nightoutinnature)
All pupils (and Staff!) had an amazing time exploring everything on offer during the morning session. Its the first time the School has been able to access such an event at Blickling Hall…. and we hope it won’t be the last.
Sheringham Woodfields School are proud to be part of the 2022 Norfolk Open Studio event. On 30th September 2022 and 7th October 2022 the School is displaying its artwork for members of the communtiy to come and view free of charge. We are open to the public between 930am and 230pm on both dates.
Below is a snap shot of some of the amazing artwork on display.
Pupils and staff from Sheringham Woodfields School supported with the Time Capsule project at the site of the new swimming pool being constructed in Sheringham (The Reef). Read the full press release here: https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/news/2021/july/time-capsule-buried-at-the-reef/
When you drive past Sheringham High School do you ever notice the newer, single story building to the right of the main school?
Like most people you probably assume it’s part of the High School but it’s not; it’s an entirely separate school, Sheringham Woodfields.
Woodfields is a remarkable and unique place in many ways. Most significantly, all our children have complex special needs (SEND). Here are a few other things that make Woodfields a very special place:
Following the sad and unexpected death of our Chair of Governors, the much loved and respected Carole Fields, our already stretched Governing Body is now urgently in need of new recruits.
We are seeking individuals who are willing to give up a little of their time, we meet six times a year, to support a brilliant team of dedicated staff who enrich the lives of some of our most challenged, and challenging, children.
We would like to talk to individuals from any background; education, business, public or third sector. If you’d like to find out more, please contact me for an informal chat.
Thank you.
Steve Thurlow
Chair of Governors
01263 712937
stevecthurlow@outlook.com
Pupils from the the secondary department enjoyed a fully funded trip to London on Thursday 13th June 2019 to watch Aladdin in the West End. Setting off early from School, pupils travelled via coach with a stop off at Birchanger Services. The afternoon performance of Aladdin was enjoyed by over 30 pupils from the school.
A big thank you to Neen for organising another successful London Theatre Trip. A thank you must also go to the staff who worked many extra hours to support this trip and make it possible.
Whilst some of the secondary pupils enjoyed a trip to London, those remaining at the school got to enjoy a sweet treat over lunch. Instead of the normal dessert, the school provided an ice cream van for pupils (and staff) to enjoy.
