Friday 30th January 2026
This week Year 6 enjoyed a trip to Shrewsbury Prison where they learned about the history of the prison up until its closure, just 13 years ago. Guides explained how punishments changed over time; they were even locked up in the pillories and cells! Did you know that in Victorian times, you could be imprisoned for many years for stealing a handkerchief?
The Newdale Cup winners who will have a special treat next week:
Mrs Haymour’s class for really trying to show they are ready for learning and always being respectful to adults
House Points
This week, Wenlock lead with 327 points. They are closely followed by Severn with 315, Wrekin with 288 and Ironbridge with 282. Well done, Wrekin!
Achievers of the week:
Year 6 achievers: Emilia for showing the utmost respect on our year 6 trip to Shrewsbury Prison. She was a brilliant representative of Newdale. Erin for being consistently respectful to everyone that she works with.
Year 5 achievers: Niall for always being kind, respectful, knowledgeable, helpful and showing great resilience in Maths when we are looking at new concepts. Lily for really improving her weekly spelling score.
Year 4 achievers: Mrs Everall’s achiever for always using lovely manners in the classroom and listening carefully to instructions. Mr Stubb’s achiever for excellent effort in her maths and literacy this week as well as being respectful of others.
Year 3 achievers: Lennon for showing respect towards his books with beautiful presentation and persisting with his handwriting to earn a pen licence. Gianpiero for showing respect by listening to adults and working hard on his chance to shine write.
Year 2 achievers: Alisha for working hard in every lesson and persevering with her spellings. Jasper for being so respectful to staff and friends. We’ve noticed such a brilliant change in your attitude to learning. Fantastic job, Jasper!
Year 1 achievers: Manreet for always trying her best and bringing joy to our classroom. Her smile is infectious. Hilda for always being polite and respectful towards both adults and children. Hilda also completed a fantastic Chance to Shine write remembering all the important things needed for ‘good quality writing’.
Year R achievers: Amirah for amazing focus in Art this term. Miss Hailey’s achiever for amazing effort with their phonics this week.
Readers of the week – these children were entered into our weekly reading raffle:
Year 6 readers: Amalia for varied and detailed comments every day in her reading diary. Craig for being a brilliant reader.
Year 5 readers: Damian for reading once or more every day this week and aiming for the platinum award. Hannah always completing her reading tasks with extra effort and detail.
Year 4 readers: Freddie for a fantastic viper’s question. Ted for reading every day this week and exploring new vocabulary from his book.
Year 3 readers: Ollie for working so hard at home, it hasn’t gone unnoticed! Libby for trying really hard in her reading and reading every night.
Year 2 readers: Eve for reading every day and gaining lots of confidence with her reading. Mariyam for trying very hard to read multiple times a week and not giving up!
Year 1 readers: Darcey for her improved reading at home and being proud of her reading in school. Emily for reading every day this week, trying so hard in Phonics and doing an amazing job in Chance to Shine.
Winner of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
Miss Hill / Mrs King = 97.59%
Winner of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6
Mrs Everall = 99%
