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Messages emailed to all parents on the day the news is published.

5 years ago
Posted on 27th Jan 2021 by

E-Safety Top Tip for Parents – TikTok

TikTok is a social media platform that lets you create, share and discover 60 second videos. You can use music and effects to enhance your videos and you can also browse other people’s videos and interact with them.

Even though the official age rating for this app is 13+, we are aware that there are children in our school using TikTok at home.  Did you know that there is a Family Safety Mode for this app? This allows parents to link their own TikTok account to their child’s and then they are able to manage screen time, turn features on and off and also oversee their child’s digital wellbeing.

For more information on Family Safe Mode and for extra tips, please see the TikTok parent guide below. (click image to enlarge)

Please remember that Newdale staff are very experienced in supporting E Safety and are only happy to help should you need advice and support.

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5 years ago
Posted on 27th Jan 2021 by

Question & Answer Session

Dear Parents, Carers and Children,

Follow the link below to join Mrs Powell and Mrs Huda’s question and answer session every Wednesday at 2pm. We have set aside some time where you can ask any questions you have and also let Mrs Powell and Mrs Huda know how you are feeling and how you are getting on with your online work.

If you are logging in as a guest, please can you use the child’s name so we know who is in our session. There might even be some special guests joining us from time to time. Please click on the link below to join.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTYyY2IyM2MtMWRlYy00ZjlhLTljNmYtM2EyN2Y3MGZlMmVj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223813cfda-52af-4ca5-b8e3-231579770aba%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b7fbccd2-c777-41b6-ba22-f40bcd017bf1%22%7d

Thanks

Mrs Huda
Pastoral Team

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5 years ago
Posted on 25th Jan 2021 by

Update- 25.01.2021

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are delighted to have been able to remain open today, despite the conditions on our site.

Luckily the Newdale team managed to clear enough space on the site to allow staff to get on and carry out their jobs.

We are very keen to support children with consistency of our offer and of course working parents.

The arrangements at the end of the day are slightly altered due to where the site is most easily accessible.

Home time pick-ups are at the location listed –

Year 5&6- Collection from the back of the hall (where sports clubs are normally released)

Year 3- Collection from the back of the hall (where sports clubs are normally released)

Year 1&2- Collection from the year 1 decking at the front of the school

Year 4 & Reception- Collection from the steps up to school opposite the visitor car park

Thank you for your continued support.

 

 

 

 

 

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5 years ago
Posted on 25th Jan 2021 by

Telford Child Sexual Exploitation inquiry

25.1.21

Dear Parents/Carers,

You may be aware that in 2019 Telford & Wrekin Council commissioned an independent inquiry to fully investigate child sexual exploitation in Telford & Wrekin from 1989 to the present day to identify if, and where, public, and other services have failed and where possible, to establish who is accountable for any failure/s and to make recommendations for the future.

At the end of last year, the Chair launched an advertising campaign and made a further call for witnesses to come forward and give evidence to the inquiry. The inquiry is keen to hear from anyone who has relevant information about child sexual exploitation in the Telford area, including:

  • Victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation, and their families
  • Those who work/have worked in child protection, healthcare, education, or the investigation of criminal offences
  • Anyone who has seen something in the community that is helpful for the Inquiry to know

As members of the community, you may have information to share. You can share information with the Inquiry in a safe and supportive environment and independent support services are available to anyone who gives evidence to the Inquiry. Further information can be found at www.iitcse.com and the Inquiry can be contacted on the details set out below.

Regards,

Miss Cook

Headteacher

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5 years ago
Posted on 25th Jan 2021 by

School is open- 25.01.2021

School is open as normal today. A couple of points to consider when dropping and collecting your child/ children from school;

  • The car park is closed to parents/ carers and visitors, we ask if you can park away from school and walk the rest of your journey.
  • Only the main gate will be open to enter and exit the school.
  • Please dress your child/ children in warm suitable clothing.

 

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5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 by

Contacting school of a positive Covid-19 result over the weekend

If your child receive’s a positive Covid-19 result over the weekend please contact school immediately ideally by email on newdale.primary@taw.org.uk.  If you are unable to do this please text our emergency mobile number 07765147868. Please provide your child’s name and class teacher and we will contact you.

Many thanks

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5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 by

Telford & Wrekin Laptop Recycling Scheme

Do you have an old laptop that you no longer need? 💻
If yes, why not donate it to help support a child’s online learning? 🙋
❗ In the next two weeks, we are asking for donations of laptops in good condition, that we will collect & trade-in to buy new laptops to help children in our borough who don’t have their own computer at home for online learning.
☑️ Our Council has already provided 300+ laptops through the “Laptops for Learning” scheme – but more devices are needed, as during this lockdown, more children in our borough struggle to learn from home.
If you wish to donate, please note the following:
Laptops condition
☑️ The laptop(s) you are donating should be in good condition, with no damage to keys or casing and with a power supply.
☑️ Please delete any personal data (e.g. documents, photos) from the laptop(s) donated.
Pick-up – to avoid non-essential journey, we will pick up your donated devices from your home or business address in our borough.
To arrange the collection, go to http://orlo.uk/ht4vb
👉 Pick a convenient slot (either morning or afternoon) when you would like us to come and collect your device(s)
🛍️ Ensure your donated device(s) is inside a plastic bag ( to protect from weather conditions), with a label stating ‘For collection by TWC’.
🏠 The bag needs to be placed on your doorstep ready for collection (from 8.30am, for AM pickup slot and from 12.30pm, for PM pickup slot)
🤔 Should you have any issues/ concerns around your collection slot or if you want to change/cancel it after your booking, please email laptopcollection@telford.gov.uk
‼️ We are accepting only laptops for donations (and not other devices such as ipads, tablets) as we can only trade-in laptops for brand new devices that will be given to children who need them.
THANK YOU! ❤️
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5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 by

British Values’ Week – WB Monday 25th January 2021

British Values’ Week – WB Monday 25th January 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,

Every year, we dedicate a week in February for the children to learn about our British Values, which is in addition to other opportunities they are exposed to throughout the year. The fundamental British Values are defined as:

Democracy

The Rule of Law

Individual Liberty

Mutual Respect

Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs.

Promoting these British Values is a central part of our teaching and learning here at Newdale. Further information about these values can be found in the leaflet here: SMSC and Life Learning Guide for Parents 2021

During British Values’ Week, children will be completing a range of work across different subject areas to help shift the knowledge of these values from their short-term memory to their long-term memory. Please continue to support your child/children at home with their learning and encourage discussion around these values. If your child completes any additional work, such as making a traditional British meal, creating a poster etc, please post on their class homework blog.

Many thanks

Mrs Fenn

5 years ago
Posted on 21st Jan 2021 by

E-safety Top Tip – choosing an app for your child

There are lots of apps that say they are ‘educational’, but you’ll want to reassure yourself that’s the case and that they are right for your child.  The FEED check may help.

Fun – will your child enjoy the app? Will it keep their attention?

Educational – Is there a clear educational aim? Do you know what your child will learn? Will it keep them learning and allow them to progress?

Engaging – Will it help your child if they get stuck? Will it give them feedback and let them know when they’ve got the challenges right?

Design – Is it attractive and easy to use? Is it inclusive? Can an adult change the settings? Is it safe, with links to the internet and adverts protected behind a parental gate?

If you are ever unsure about an app, do not allow your child to use it until you know it is safe.  There are lots of websites which can give you more information about apps, for example the NSPCC app checker https://www.net-aware.org.uk/

Please remember that Newdale staff are very experienced in supporting E Safety and are only happy to help should you need advice and support

5 years ago
Posted on 18th Jan 2021 by

Update 18.1.21

 

Dear Parent/Carer,

 

Like everyone, we are hopeful that the end is now in sight with the rapid roll out of the Coronavirus vaccine.

 

Over the weekend we were however informed of two positive cases of children, one in Year 6 and one in our Nursery provision.

 

Unfortunately, we have had to put a number of children and adults into isolation in Year 6 and the same for Nursery. Clearly the ‘track and trace’ method of detection is so difficult when the children are so young in Nursery and hence the impact of this has been much wider.

 

We want to reassure you that we continue to strictly follow all guidance as far as prevention of spread of the virus is concerned in school and nursery. It is so important that you also follow the national guidance at home. Please keep a very careful eye on your children and do not send them to school if they are unwell. Unfortunately Coronavirus in children can very often result in there being zero symptoms, which of course makes it very difficult to detect.

 

As a resident of Telford and Wrekin, you are allowed to access regular testing. We know that lots of families are doing this, which really does help us keep a grip on the virus transmission. If you can please follow this link and look to book tests as regular as you can –

https://rapidtest.telford.gov.uk

We are delighted with our online learning offer and hope you can spare a few minutes later today filling in the parent survey so that we can see clearly see what is working well and areas that we need to tweak.

 

Paper packs of work are an absolute last resort and no where near as beneficial to your children as the online lessons. We have been trying so hard to support all families in gaining online access. If you still are struggling please do ring the office and we will do all we can to get you up and running.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

 

 

MIss Cook

Headteacher