Dear Parents/Carers,

We will be holding a free Halloween School Event on Monday 31^st October after lunch.  Children are welcome to change into their Halloween outfits or simply dress down after lunch (please label all items). Staff will be running a disco in the hall and carrying out Halloween fun events in the classroom. Children will go home in their outfits.

We appreciate that not all parents want their children to take part in Halloween events. If that is the case, please do let your child’s teacher know through the home school communication book. We will prepare something non-Halloween themed for them to enjoy.

Kind regards

Miss Cook

Dear parents/carers,

As a school we are proud to be always striving to deliver the highest quality education we can for your child along with offering them all of the additional experiences that we feel make our school so unique.

One of the many ways that you can support us is through completing the Ofsted questionnaire, ‘Parent View’ which is a five-minute survey that informs Ofsted how you think we are doing, but also helps us to make our school even better.

We would like to thank those who have already taken part but have had only 19 responses so far – even more responses will support us in how we can continue to grow from a parent perspective.

When Ofsted inspect us again, which we expect at any time, they will also seek the opinions of parents to help them gain a rounded view of our school.

Please let us know if you would prefer to complete this survey in school or follow the link below.

https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/login?destination=give-your-views

Many thanks for your continued support,

Miss Cook

On Thursday 20^th October, as part of our Earth day, there will be a second hand book swap shop.

Children can bring a book to swap on the day.

(Books in good condition only please)

Many thanks

Dear parents/carers,

As a school we are proud to be always striving to deliver the highest quality education we can for your child along with offering them all of the additional experiences that we feel make our school so unique.

One of the many ways that you can support us is through completing the Ofsted questionnaire, ‘Parent View’ which is a five-minute survey that informs Ofsted how you think we are doing, but also helps us to make our school even better.

We would like to thank those who have already taken part but have had only 19 responses so far – even more responses will support us in how we can continue to grow from a parent perspective.

When Ofsted inspect us again, which we expect at any time, they will also seek the opinions of parents to help them gain a rounded view of our school.

Please let us know if you would prefer to complete this survey in school or follow the link below.

https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/login?destination=give-your-views

Many thanks for your continued support,

Miss Cook

Personal Development

Dear Parents/carers,

Soon, we look forward to welcoming Buddy Bear back to Newdale for a visit! He likes to check that all the children are feeling safe and happy in school. Some of the ways we ensure this happens are below:

• The best way to find out how the children feel is to ask them! We carry out regular pupil voice sessions using a wide cross section of pupils, and ensuring they are different every time. We might ask about what they like or would like to improve about their learning or what ideas they have to further improve the school.
• Our Safeguarding Champions are visible to all pupils through their bright red jumpers – their role is to be ambassadors for the pupils: children of their own age who they can go to with worries, problems or solutions!
• This year you may have realised that we updated our BeSMART code to include Behaviour – as we are so proud of all children’s excellent behaviour in school, we wanted to celebrate the Be of Behaviour! Alongside the positivity of all teaching staff, our pastoral team do an excellent job in supporting with this and ensuring everyone feels listened to.
• Our weekly Achievement Assembly gives every pupil the opportunity to strive to be the best they can be, as well as the time to come together as a whole school team, recognising the contributions made by everyone in school.
• Daily assemblies include two based solely on the BeSMART code and Safeguarding… these are valuable opportunities to discuss kind friendships, road safety, e-safety to name a few. Our safeguarding champions and school parliament are often involved in these assemblies too.
• We also celebrate British Values each Thursday (and regularly in class), looking at current affairs and how it impacts all our lives. We want to help you to grow your children into citizens for the future. Alongside this, our extra-curricular opportunities such as residential trips, cinema and theatre experiences, regular visitors to the school, walks around the local area, family events and so much more ensure we support your child’s wider development.

We hope you can let us know if you have any further ideas to develop our school even more.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook