Governors involvement from the Curriculum committee

The Curriculum committee meets every half term and yesterday governors thoroughly enjoyed listening to a group of year 3 children sharing French songs and confidently sharing their extensive knowledge on the geography and culture of France.

Governors were also super impressed with how articulately another group of children from across the school, could talk about physical and human geography. They explained how they use their skills and equipment to carry out tasks. Governors were happy to hear them talk about trips they had been on and the use of such technical vocabulary. Children were proud to share their geography books with governors, which clearly show progression from year 1 to year 6. Governors look forward next time to talking to mathematicians across the school.

New member of staff

Miss Cooper joined our Pastoral Team last week. The children have all given her a lovely welcome to the school. You’ll see Miss Cooper on duty in a morning and at the end of the day, along with Mrs Powell and Mrs Byrne-Corbett.

Regards

Newdale Team

 

 

Ofsted Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are delighted to be able to share with you our Ofsted report. Following our recent inspection, we are so proud to now be able to tell you that we have retained our Outstanding judgement. It was recognised that the Newdale teams work continually hard to ensure the highest standard of education for your children. We hope you will agree after reading the report, that the essence of Newdale shines through.

From the quality of education and personal development to behaviour and attitudes and safeguarding we have excelled in all of these areas right from our Nursery provision through to Year 6. Though the report cites no points for development, we will continually work to remain at the forefront of educational thinking and challenge ourselves.

We are especially proud of our whole school community: your children truly shine and all our dedicated teams play such a significant part in this ongoing success, which you will read within the report.

Every single child matters in this school and this report highlights this fact. Rest assured, we will continue to work as hard for your families as we always have.

Please click on the link below to view the full report.

Newdale Primary School Nursery – Final Report

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Career Day – 30th June

If you would like to help us during our Career Day, please can we ask that a note is written in your child’s reading diary by no later than Tuesday 13th June in order for teachers to plan ahead appropriately. Thank you

 

Sports Day 2023 – start times

Reception – 11th July – starts at 9:00am

Year 1 & 2 – 12th July – starts at 1:15pm

Year 3 & 4 – 11th July – starts at 1:15pm

Year 5 & 6 – 10th July – starts at 1:15pm

Health and Safety Governor Committee Update

Governors met on Friday 26th May as part of the Health and Safety committee. They spoke to children in year 3 and 4 regarding the behaviour systems used across our school. It was clear to Governors that the children like the systems we have in place and believe them to be fair. The children could clearly see the benefits of following the BeSMART code.

The governors also spoke with the site manager, Mr Thomas. They asked him about the checks he carries out linked to site safety/maintenance, water safety, road/ traffic management and electrical safety. Governors were satisfied that his understanding of policy and procedure is robust and that his training is of a high level.