Year 2 Snow Day

Good Morning,
We hope you are all keeping safe and warm at home. Here are a few gentle learning ideas that you can try throughout the day:

Year 2 Snow Day home learning ideas

These are suggestions to support home learning in a fun, relaxed way but you may already have some fun ideas. We know life and work continues for parents so complete as much as you can with no pressure. You can send photos to Newdale.year2team@taw.org.uk. The most important thing is that everyone stays safe and enjoys the day together.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming the children back soon.

The Year 2 Team

Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday, 15th January 2026

Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday, 15th January 2026

Next week, we will be submitting important information to the Department for Education (DfE). This data directly affects the level of funding our school receives. As you know, the more funding we receive, the better the provision we can offer for your children.

One key part of this funding is the number of children who take up Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) on Census Day. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day—whether that’s a hot dinner or a school sandwich. Some families choose to send a packed lunch instead, but on Census Day it really helps the school if as many children as possible take up their free meal.

To support this, we have planned a popular menu choice: big breakfast, along with our well‑liked school sandwich option.

We would be extremely grateful if you could encourage your child to try a UFSM meal next Thursday. Your support makes a real difference to the funding we receive and, in turn, to the opportunities we can provide for all our pupils.

Many thanks,

Miss Cook

Free School Meals

Many of our families are already benefiting from applying for Free School Meals, and we encourage you to check whether you may also be eligible.

It is a common misconception that Free School Meals are only linked to school dinners — there is so much more to it. If you qualify, your child is also entitled to reduced prices for school trips, breakfast club, and after‑school clubs. In addition, there are a range of other forms of support your child may receive, both at home and in school, to help them with their learning and wellbeing.

Families with children from Reception to Year 6 can apply for Free School Meals if they receive certain benefits and have an annual income of £16,190 or below.

To find out more or to apply, please follow the link below to the Telford & Wrekin website, where you can access further information and download the application form. Alternatively, our school office team will be happy to support you with the application process.

Telford & Wrekin Council | Free School Meals

Miss Cook

Y2 Times Table Rock Starts Launch Day – Friday 16th January

On Friday 16th January, Year 2 will be celebrating our ‘Times Table Rock Stars’ Launch Day!  We would love all children to come dressed as rock stars for the occasion… think bold outfits and big hair!

Throughout the day, the children will enjoy a range of fun and engaging times‑table activities to kick off our learning in style.

Please note that Forest School will still take place as usual in the afternoon, so children will need to bring their Forest School clothing with them.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of learning and rock‑star fun!

Thank you for your continued support,

Year 2 Team

KS1 – Year 1 and 2 Hockey club Monday

We have an exciting club this half term with our hockey specialist TA Mrs Goodwin. She is offering hockey club each Monday to Year 1 and 2 this half term to provide a fun session whilst upskilling children.

There are still a few spaces available and it is not too late to sign up for the rest of the half term. Please see Parent pay for more details.

Hope to see you there!

 

Year 2 Nativity – Friday 12th December

We cannot wait for parents and family to see our Y2 Nativity this Friday. We kindly ask that if you have a pushchair, or a young child, that you sit towards the back of the hall or at the side as this would make it easier for you should you need to pop out if they become unsettled. We also ask that you arrive promptly as the show will start at 1:30pm. Doors will open at 1:20pm.