Playtime snacks and drinks from September

Dear Parents/Carers,

Each day, we offer fresh fruit for all children and milk for our younger children to have at playtime.

We are more than happy for children to bring in their own fruit if you prefer to provide this.

However, due to our healthy lifestyles agenda and the fact we need to carefully monitor who is eating what due to allergies, it is important that parents do not supply children with alternative snacks to fruit or vegetables please.

We are of course happy with children bringing water bottles into school, but we also stress that it must only contain only water. Water is by far the best liquid to keep children hydrated in school.

Thank you for your support in this matter.

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Family Lunch

Dear Parents/Carers,

We welcomed 310 parents/grandparents into our school today. Thank you so much for coming, especially in this extreme heat.

We were considering cancelling the event due to the weather, but now we are delighted that we carried on. The children simply love showing off their school to you!

The kitchen team worked tirelessly under extreme conditions to prepare and the other Newdale teams went above and beyond as they always do.

Thankfully, this heat is due to ease over night so we should enjoy a much more comfortable last few days.

Kind regards

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Update

18.7.22

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are constantly monitoring the weather apps and adapting our offer accordingly.

As the peak has remained at 3 – 4 o’clock, we are cancelling the Crossbar outdoor football club today and tomorrow.

All classrooms will remain open at play and lunchtime to provide shade. We are also opening up forest school which has fabulous natural shade. Mr Thomas is busy putting up our gazebos to increase our shade options.

We are going ahead with our family lunch but may bring the times forward a touch. More information to follow. We do suggest that you bring in an umbrella if you have one, as these will offer you some shade. Please don’t arrive way in advance as of course, that would leave you waiting outside in the sunshine for longer than is necessary.

Staff are aware of the need for extra precautions and will ensure all children in their care drink plenty of water etc

Just when we think the massive pressures of Covid have left us, mother nature hits us with another challenge to deal with.

As ever, we will do our very best for our school community.

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Summer Fayre

Dear Parents/Carers,

Our successful Summer Fayre this year raised an amazing £1563 profit for our school.

We have now received the invoice for our 5 picnic tables which are going to be enjoyed by our children for many years to come.

We have purchased lifelong recycled plastic benches at £615 each.

Thank you for attending the fayre and spending your hard-earned pounds and pennies.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Catering vacancies with T&W

Would you like to earn some money whilst your children are hard at work at school?

Catering vacancies are available within Telford and Wrekin Schools. To view jobs and apply, please visit www.wmjobs.co.uk and search “Catering” within 5 miles of “Telford”

 

Online Safety Top Tip – Stats and facts!

Young children (6-10) – Online safety advice

Early use of digital technology has been shown to improve language skills and promote children’s social development and creativity.

But it’s not without risks for young children, who may come across inappropriate content or begin to copy what older children do online. 

When was the last time you spoke to your child about online safety?

For advice on how to keep your child safe online please see the guide below, written by Internet Matters.

Internet-Matters-online-safety-Age-Guide-6-10s

If you need more support or guidance with online safety please contact a staff member or send us an email newdale.primary@taw.org.uk