Elsa Wooldridge

2 months ago
Posted on 04th Mar 2026 by

REMINDER – Book Swap Day

After the amazing success of last year’s Book Swap Day, we’re bringing it back!

On Thursday 5th March, we’ll be running another second‑hand Book Swap Shop to celebrate World Book Day.

 How it works:
Children can bring in a book they’ve finished with (in good condition, please!) and swap it for another book. It’s a brilliant way to discover exciting books and share favourites with friends.

 Got spare books at home?
If you have any extra books you’d like to donate, we would be hugely grateful. Every extra book helps to ensure lots of children can take part.

If your child is taking part, please can they bring their old book/books into school on World Book Day on Thursday 5th March.

Children will swap books at their allotted time during the school day.

 Let’s make this World Book Day full of stories, surprises, and lots of happy readers!

2 months ago
Posted on 04th Mar 2026 by

Playground donations needed

We would be very grateful for any children’s items you no longer need that could help enrich play during break and lunchtime. We are especially looking for things like footballs, tennis balls, hoops, skipping ropes, or small trikes and bikes that the children can enjoy outdoors. Picnic blankets are also a good option if you have any spare!

 If you happen to have other suitable play equipment in good condition, we would be delighted to make use of it. Your donations make a real difference to the children’s play experiences and are truly appreciated.

Thank you for your support.

2 months ago
Posted on 03rd Mar 2026 by

REMINDER – World Book Day Potato Character Competition – Where Stories Get Spud-Tacular!

To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 5th March 2026, we are inviting children to take part in a fun and creative competition at home.

 What to do:
Create a book character using a potato from home. Children can decorate their potato using craft materials, costumes, or props to represent a character from a favourite book.

Here are a few examples:

  • A potato dressed as Harry Potter with glasses and a lightning scar
  • A Matilda potato holding a tiny book
  • A Mr Men / Little Miss potato painted bright colours
  • A Gruffalo potato with felt ears and tusks
  • A simple potato with paper eyes and a drawn-on costume

 Please bring the finished potato character into school on: Thursday 5th March 2026

There will be prizes awarded for creativity and effort.

This activity is completely optional, but we hope lots of children will enjoy taking part. Please support your child in a way that suits your family, and remember that simple ideas are just as wonderful as detailed ones.

Thank you for helping us make World Book Day a fun and memorable celebration.

2 months ago
Posted on 03rd Mar 2026 by

REMINDER – World Book Day – Stories that Add Up – this Thursday!

On Thursday 5th March, the children at Newdale will be celebrating World Book Day, alongside NSPCC Number Day.

Children will enjoy a range of fun activities that combine the magic of stories with the power of numbers. They can:

  • Take part in maths-themed reading challenges
  • Solve story-based puzzles and problems
  • Explore books that bring maths to life

Dress-Up Theme:
Children are welcome to dress as their favourite book character or get creative with a maths-inspired costume (numbers, shapes, patterns – let their imagination run wild).

 

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Newdale Primary School and Nursery
Newdale,
Marlborough Way,
Newdale,
Telford
TF3 5HA

Headteacher: Miss R Cook B.Ed (Hons) NPQH
School Business Manager: Mrs R Western

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