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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

5 years ago
Posted on 14th Jan 2021 by

E-safety top tip – live lessons

The children are adapting so well to the new ways of learning.  We are receiving many positive comments from children, parents and staff about the live lessons which are taking place every day.  Thank you for your support at home to help make these lessons a success!

As you know, online safety and the safety of our children is very important to all staff at Newdale.  Therefore we want to share with you our latest code of conduct for children to adhere to during live lessons.  Please can you ensure your child knows and follows these rules:

  • Cameras.  We would like the children to have their cameras turned on for the beginning of each session.  It is important for the children to be able to see their peers and it is the perfect opportunity for them to say hello to their friends.
  • Recording.  Each live lesson is recorded so it can be seen at a later time or be referred back to.  If you do not wish for your child to be on the recording then you will need to ensure they have turned their camera off at the appropriate time.  Each teacher will announce when the recording is about to begin.
  • Clothing. Pupils need to be in appropriate clothing during the live lessons.
  • Location.  Parents need to take responsibility as to the location of where the live lessons take place.  We recommend that if your child is attending any live lesson from their bedroom, then they should keep their bedroom door open.

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

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5 years ago
Posted on 13th Jan 2021 by

Free School Meals

There has been a lot of publicity around the offering of free school meals in the press.  On 8th January we informed you that we would be working with Edenred Uk and was waiting for further guidance from the Department of Education.  Because we understand this is taking some time for the guidance to be released, we have ordered our own vouchers in the hope that they will be processed swiftly.  As our post stated on 8th January if you are desperate for food we can in the short term offer packed lunches, please do not hesitate to contact our school office or pastoral team for more support.  I can assure you our team are working very hard to ensure that vouchers are received as quickly as we possibly can.  Many thanks for your patience and understanding in this difficult time.

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5 years ago
Posted on 12th Jan 2021 by

Overviews of Maths content

Dear parents and carers,

Over the next few days, you will see your class teachers sharing overviews of maths content with you on a single sheet of paper.

These are called knowledge organisers and contain the essential parts of learning that your child will be covering in that unit of work. We need our children to know more by remembering more and these will help them to understand what are the essential parts that they need to know at the end of that unit of work.

The work that is set for your children will relate directly to the content on these. You can support your child by going through these with them and identifying if there are any aspects on there which your child needs extra work on. Your child’s teacher will be able to help you with this.

As always, if any help or support is needed, please get in touch.

Kind regards
Mrs Bishton

6 years ago
Posted on 07th Jan 2021 by

E-Safety Top Tip: YouTube

Some children might want to create and share their own videos on YouTube.

If you decide that it’s ok for them to do this, help them think about what they’re sharing in them and who can see them. You should set up the account together and set it to private so only their friends can watch them and disable comments.

You should also remind them that they shouldn’t share private things, such as:

• personal information, like names, other social media accounts, their school or location phone numbers
• other people’s personal information
• links to join private group chats
• photos of themselves
• photos of their body, such as sexual photos or videos

For more information you could visit the NSPCC parent guide.  https://www.net-aware.org.uk/networks/youtube/

If you have any other E-safety concerns during this lockdown period please get in contact with class teachers or our pastoral team.  We can help you and give you advice.

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6 years ago
Posted on 06th Jan 2021 by

PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTION: BALLOT PAPER

Dear Parent,

PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTION: BALLOT PAPER

The parents standing for election are listed on the ballot paper enclosed. Personal statements of the candidates are reproduced on the reverse of the ballot paper.

The number of parent governors to be elected is one. You should cast your vote by marking X in the box provided against the candidate(s) of your choice. Each parent has one vote for each vacancy irrespective of the number of children s/he has at the school. This means that in this election, you may vote for only one candidate. You may not cast more than one vote for the same candidate. Should you do so your ballot paper will have to be declared ‘spoiled’ and discounted.

The ballot paper (Form 5) should be returned to me via your child or by any other means you may prefer not later than 12 noon 12th January 2021. Any ballot papers received after this time cannot be counted.

A “Parent”, in relation to this election, includes anyone who is not a parent but who has parental responsibility for, or who has the care of, a registered pupil at the school.

Please find all information in the link below.

Parent Governor election letter Jan 2021