School Newsletter
06.02.26
Good afternoon,
As we approach the final week of the first spring half term, it is a good moment to reflect on what has been a positive and purposeful start to the year. Pupils have returned with focus and enthusiasm, and it has been a pleasure to see their commitment to learning across the school. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to a busy and rewarding final week before the half-term break and hope it provides a chance to celebrate successes and finish the term strongly together.
Information for Parents/Carers of all years
Year 11 Art Intervention Evenings
To support Year 11 GCSE Art students with their exam project, we will continue to offer two after-school intervention sessions on Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.
We strongly encourage Year 11 students to attend at least one of these sessions, as they provide valuable support in managing the demands of the exam and help students achieve their full potential.
All exam deadlines must be met to ensure students are fully prepared for their Art exam on 29th and 30th April.
Matilda The Musical
Westfield School presents Tim Minchin's Tony Award winning musical 'Matilda Jr'. Performed by our very own Westfield students and inspired by the beloved Roald Dahl book and film adaptation.
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Join us as our Westfield students perform their version of the show.
Tickets are now on sale for each performance:
Wednesday 18 March https://matilda18march.eventbrite.co.uk
Thursday 19 March https://matilda19march.eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 20 March https://matilda20march.eventbrite.co.uk
Community Tree Planting Event – 8 February 2026
Students and families are invited to a community tree planting event taking place this weekend. This is a free family event where you will learn how to plant a tree and help plant a brand new hedgerow in Killamarsh. Please book your free ticket using the following link – biscuits will be provided! https://buytickets.at/kidsplanttrees/2024637
AMRC Training Centre - Latest Apprenticeship Vacancies
Please follow the link below to view the latest apprenticeship vacancies. For anyone that hasn't applied yet - the application process starts with the form on the website. Anyone that has passed the interview stage can log into their Maytas hub account and log interest in the vacancies there.
https://amrctraining.co.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-vacancies
Transfer from ParentPay to Arbor Payments
As previously advised we will be moving the school payment system from ParentPay to Arbor payments, via the Arbor Parent Portal over February half term.
Similarly to ParentPay you will be able to make payments and top up accounts for trips, meals, revision guides and resources by logging into your existing Arbor Parent Portal.
To allow us time to transfer any existing balances in ParentPay across to Arbor we will remove all payment items from ParentPay on Friday 13th February. School meal balances will be removed at the end of the school day.
Account balances will be transferred at the start of the half term break with the view to be able to launch Arbor Pay to parents and carers on Thursday 19th February.
Please see below for links to guidance on using Arbor. If you have any further queries please contact enquiries@westfield.chorustrust.org
Quick Introduction to Arbor
Parent Guide
Payments, Clubs and Trips
How to Top up Accounts and view payments
Top up accounts and viewing payments in the Arbor Parent App – Arbor Help Centre
Profiles, Messages and Meetings
Good news stories
Y9 GCSE photography trip to Rother Valley
Well done to our Year 9 Photography students who visited Rother Valley this week to capture wildlife and natural landscapes. Despite the extremely cold weather, students had a fantastic time and returned with a wealth of stunning photographs to support their GCSE exam projects.
Beau Selected for England Orienteering Team
We are delighted to share the news that Beau has been selected for the England Orienteering Team. She will represent England at an international competition in France this March, a fantastic achievement and a reward for her hard work and dedication.
Beau is one of eight juniors from South Yorkshire Orienteering Club to be selected, underlining the strength and depth of junior talent within SYO. This level of representation is a real testament to the club’s coaching, support, and commitment to junior development.
Congratulations to Beau on this well-deserved selection, and best of luck competing in France.
Dates for your diary
12/02/26 – Educational visit, Bodyguard Lyceum Theatre
12/02/26 – Future bound educational visit, indoor rock climbing at Awesome Walls
16/02/26 – 20/02/26 – Half term break
23/02/26 – Year 7 and Year 8 BAE roadshow (taking place in school)
02/03/26-06/03/26 – Year 11 mock exams
05/03/26 – Year 11 Be Inspired Apprenticeship Fair, Sheffield Arena
Reminder of our contact emails
safeguarding@westfield.chorustrust.org
attendance@westfield.chorustrust.org
enquiries@westfield.chorustrust.org
sendadmin@westfield.chorustrust.org
As always, thank you for your ongoing support.
Mrs G A Jones
