Denefield

08/10/2026

A reminder that Race for Life is coming to Denefield!

On Friday 16 October, students can come to school in non-uniform, with a minimum donation of £2.

Our House competition is also on! Kentwood, Langley, Norcot and Sulham are going head-to-head to see which House can raise the most for Cancer Research UK.

Please use the correct House link when donating and remember to include the student’s name and tutor group.

Kentwood: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/race-for-life-kentwood
Langley: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/race-for-life-langley
Norcot: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/race-for-life-norcot
Sulham: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/race-for-life-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: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/denefields-race-for-life

Which House will raise the most?
Every donation counts!

06/10/2026

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: https://form.jotform.com/260122388621048

30/09/2026

DF50 Fest - 3/3
And that's a wrap on our DF50 Fest memories!

From the Staff vs Alumni & Parents football match to live performances by Denefield All Stars and Bone Idle, the evening was full of entertainment, laughter and special moments. 🎶⚽

We ended the celebrations with a speech from our Headteacher, Mr Towill, who looked back on Denefield's journey, thanked everyone for their support and announced our raffle winners.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, especially our former students and staff who returned to celebrate with us. Thank you also to our performers, volunteers, PTFA, raffle donors, sponsors and everyone who helped make DF50 Fest possible.

Here's to 50 years of memories and many more to come!

29/09/2026

DF50 Fest - 2/3

One of the loveliest parts of DF50 Fest was welcoming so many familiar faces back to Denefield.

It was wonderful to see former members of staff including Mr Thomas, Mr Larner, Mr Lewin, Mr Orme, Mrs Sawyer, Mrs Collins, Mrs Carddock, Mrs Searle and Mr Guest, along with many more, returning to the school and catching up with old friends and colleagues.

For some of our former students, there were also familiar faces who are still very much part of Denefield today, including Mrs Tarrant, who many will remember as Miss Bird, and Mr Shaw.

From familiar faces catching up and old memories being shared, to our DF50 commemorative mugs, raffle and refreshments, there was something happening around every corner.
A big thank you to our newly formed Denefield PTFA, who ran the bar and snacks stall and helped make the evening such a success.

A huge thank you to everyone who came back, got involved and helped us celebrate 50 years of Denefield.

Part 3 coming out tomorrow!

29/09/2026

DF50 Fest - 1/3

On 25 September, we celebrated 50 years of Denefield with a very special evening bringing together generations of our school community.

It was so special to welcome back former students and staff, alongside our current students, families and staff, and see so many familiar faces reconnecting.

From our Memory Lane exhibition and Dene-Dogs served by our staff team to the Staff vs Alumni & Parents football match, there was so much happening throughout the evening.

We also loved seeing Bone Idle, a band made up of former Denefield students, back at Denefield and performing for us.

Most of all, it was wonderful to see different generations of the Denefield community together again, sharing memories and celebrating 50 years of our school.

Here are a few of our favourite moments from the evening.

More photos and memories from DF50 Fest coming soon...

29/09/2026

Denefield is getting ready to Race for Life!

On Friday 16 October, our school community will be coming together to take part in Race for Life and raise money for Cancer Research UK.

And the House competition is on! Kentwood, Langley, Norcot and Sulham will be competing to see which House can raise the most money. You can donate more than once, so every donation counts towards your House total and supports an important cause.

When donating, please use the correct House link and include the student’s name and tutor group.

Kentwood: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/race-for-life-kentwood
Langley: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/race-for-life-langley
Norcot: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/race-for-life-norcot
Sulham: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/race-for-life-sulham

It will also be a non-uniform day, with a minimum donation of £2.

Not donating on behalf of a student? You can still support us here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/denefields-race-for-life

Let’s see which House can raise the most!

28/09/2026

A few spaces are still available on our Year 6 tours this week!

If you would like another opportunity to visit Denefield, see the school during a normal working day and get a feel for life here, there’s still time to book.

Selected dates available this week
Tours at 8.50am and 9.50am

Spaces are limited, so book your place through our website.

We look forward to welcoming you to Denefield.

26/09/2026

25/09/2026

Our staff team is getting ready to take on the parents at DF50 Fest! 👀

Who will come out on top today?

Come along, cheer them on and enjoy the action as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.

Kick off at 6.00pm tonight!

23/09/2026

A huge thank you to all our generous donors! 💛

Thanks to the kindness of local businesses and friends of Denefield, we have 22 fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs at DF50 Fest this Friday 25 September. From racecourse tickets and pantomime seats to hampers, vouchers and a garden shredder, there is something for everyone.

Raffle tickets will be available to buy on the day. Come along, help us celebrate 50 years of Denefield and try your luck!