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Posted on 16th Apr 2026 by Mrs Millington

Donations to school fund

As a school, we are committed to ensuring that all our children continue to have a variety of opportunities to engage through a wide range of trips, visits and visitors. We believe that these experiences help to provide meaningful learning opportunities, as well as support children with their personal development.

As many of you may already be aware, as a school we subsidise our school visits using our own funds as well as money raised from school events. Although our budgets are certainly becoming tighter, we still appreciate that the cost of living has caused many families to also have financial concerns. Where we can, we will continue to contribute towards school trips so that parents are still not paying the full cost. However, our levels of subsidy simply cannot remain as high as they have always been in the past due to budget constraints.

We have a had number of parents who have asked if they could contribute extra amounts towards trips to support those in our school community who may be struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis. If you would like to do this, please contribute via ParentPay. Every penny will go towards the trip costs.

We thankyou for your ongoing support.

2 days ago
Posted on 15th Apr 2026 by Mrs Millington

WhatsApp Issues

Dear Parents and Carers,

We would like to draw your attention to some ongoing concerns regarding children’s use of digital devices outside of school. Recently, we have become aware of large WhatsApp groups involving our pupils. This has unfortunately led to issues such as inappropriate language being used and a high number of disagreements.

As you may know, WhatsApp has a minimum age requirement of 13. Children in primary school are often not yet ready to use such apps responsibly, which is why these restrictions are in place. Despite our Year 6 teams speaking with pupils about online safety and the age limits for apps like WhatsApp, the problem continues.

We kindly ask that you regularly review your child’s online activity and talk with them about how they are using digital platforms. Your support in reinforcing these messages at home is invaluable.

When issues arise outside of school, they can take up significant time during the school day, time that should be focused on learning. By working together, we can help ensure that children remain safe online and fully engaged whilst in school.

Thank you for your continued support.

Miss Cook

3 days ago
Posted on 14th Apr 2026 by Mrs Millington

Message from Miss Cook

Incident Update

Dear Parents and Carers,

I want to express my sincere thanks to the children for remaining as calm as possible and for following adult instructions so well today. I am also incredibly grateful to so many members of our local community who rushed forward to support us as we navigated a very difficult situation.

The teams at Newdale moved straight into emergency mode, acted calmly, and followed our procedures to the letter. The emergency services were outstanding and undoubtedly prevented the situation from becoming far more serious. We are extremely thankful for their swift and professional response.

At this stage, we are unsure whether Rock Road will be open tomorrow. Please consider alternative routes, including Brookes Avenue, and think about parking slightly further away and walking in if necessary.

To support this, we will operate a late register system tomorrow. There is no need for families to rush, as access routes may be limited. Children can arrive any time up until 10am without late marks being recorded.

We will be carrying out reassuring circle times and debriefs with the children, and we would appreciate your support in talking to them at home about the fact that school is safe and that we are very much looking forward to welcoming them back tomorrow.

It is never pleasant to have to put emergency policies and procedures into real-life action, but it is reassuring—for us and, we hope, for you as parents—that everything ran smoothly throughout the event.

Thank you so much for your support and for trusting us with your children.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Miss Cook

Headteacher

1 month ago
Posted on 10th Mar 2026 by Mrs Millington

Online Safety letter – Year 6

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are writing to make you aware of a number of recent incidents involving some of our Year 6 pupils not being as mindful as they should be when using the internet and online platforms at home. While many children use technology confidently, they do not always recognise the risks or understand how quickly situations online can escalate.

To help us keep all pupils safe, we are asking for your support with the following:

Regularly check your child’s online activity, including the apps, games, and websites they are using, as well as any messages or group chats they are part of.
Have open conversations at home about online safety, including how to behave responsibly, how to respond if something makes them uncomfortable, and why it is important to speak to a trusted adult if they are unsure about anything they see or experience online.
Review privacy settings together and ensure your child only communicates with people they know in real life.
Remind them that their actions online have real‑world consequences, just as they do in school or in the community.

We continue to teach online safety as part of our curriculum and address concerns as they arise, but your involvement at home makes a significant difference. Working together helps ensure that children develop the awareness, resilience, and good judgement they need to navigate the online world safely.

If you have any questions or would like further guidance on supporting your child online, please contact the school office or follow the link from the NSPCC below.

Thank you for your continued support.

Keeping children safe online | NSPCC

Kind regards

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Newdale Primary School and Nursery

1 month ago
Posted on 03rd Mar 2026 by Mrs Millington

Supporting Young Carers in Telford Schools

Do you have a child who helps care for a family member or friend with an illness, disability, or mental health issue?

If so, your child might be a Young Carer! Young Carers often take on extra responsibilities, like helping with household chores, personal care, or emotional support.

At Newdale, we want to support our Young Carers and ensure they have the help they need to thrive. That’s why we’re working with Telford & Wrekin Council and other local organisations to identify and support Young Carers in our school community.

If you think your child might be a Young Carer, please get in touch with us. We can offer

– Support with schoolwork and attendance

– Emotional support and guidance

– Access to local resources and services

– Opportunities to connect with other Young Carers

To find out more or to let us know about your child, please contact Mrs Millington in the school office or our pastoral manager, Mrs Byrne Corbett.

Let’s work together to support our Young Carers in Telford! 🌈

2 months ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2026 by Mrs Millington

Attendance Winners 23rd – 27th February 2026

Winner of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Mrs Evans / Mrs Sturrock = 100%

Winner of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Mr Jackson = 100%

3 months ago
Posted on 14th Jan 2026 by Mrs Millington

Attendance Winners 5th – 8th January 2026

Attendance Winners 5th – 8th January 2026

Winner of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Miss Lowe = 96.37%

Winner of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Mrs Everall = 96.67%

3 months ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by Mrs Millington

Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday, 15th January 2026

Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday, 15th January 2026

Next week, we will be submitting important information to the Department for Education (DfE). This data directly affects the level of funding our school receives. As you know, the more funding we receive, the better the provision we can offer for your children.

One key part of this funding is the number of children who take up Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) on Census Day. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day—whether that’s a hot dinner or a school sandwich. Some families choose to send a packed lunch instead, but on Census Day it really helps the school if as many children as possible take up their free meal.

To support this, we have planned a popular menu choice: big breakfast, along with our well‑liked school sandwich option.

We would be extremely grateful if you could encourage your child to try a UFSM meal next Thursday. Your support makes a real difference to the funding we receive and, in turn, to the opportunities we can provide for all our pupils.

Many thanks,

Miss Cook

3 months ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by Mrs Millington

Free School Meals

Many of our families are already benefiting from applying for Free School Meals, and we encourage you to check whether you may also be eligible.

It is a common misconception that Free School Meals are only linked to school dinners — there is so much more to it. If you qualify, your child is also entitled to reduced prices for school trips, breakfast club, and after‑school clubs. In addition, there are a range of other forms of support your child may receive, both at home and in school, to help them with their learning and wellbeing.

Families with children from Reception to Year 6 can apply for Free School Meals if they receive certain benefits and have an annual income of £16,190 or below.

To find out more or to apply, please follow the link below to the Telford & Wrekin website, where you can access further information and download the application form. Alternatively, our school office team will be happy to support you with the application process.

Telford & Wrekin Council | Free School Meals

Miss Cook

4 months ago
Posted on 17th Dec 2025 by Mrs Millington

Y6 Swimming Sessions

Please log onto ParentPay for information on swimming sessions starting January 2026.