School Uniform

As the weather is getting warmer, please can you ensure that your child has a water bottle, a sun hat and wears sun cream to school. If your child needs to reapply sunscreen during the day, we ask that it’s kept in their bag with their name on, and then applied by the themselves when appropriate.

Just a quick reminder about our uniform policy…

At Newdale our school colours are navy blueblack and grey.

We request children wear a navy jumper or cardigan and grey or black skirts / pinafores or trousers along with a light blue collared shirt. If you would like to order uniform with our school logo on, please do so via Baker and Sons Schoolwear in New Street, Wellington 01952 641897.  This is not compulsory: uniform without a logo is acceptable as long as it matches our chosen colours. In warmer months, blue gingham dresses / black or grey smart shorts can be worn.  Please ensure that these are of an appropriate length and aren’t too high above the knee.

All children need to wear sensible shoes (no heels or trainers please). In the colder weather, girls are permitted to wear black, navy or grey tights.

PE Kit

We have decided that we will continue with allowing children to come to school in their School PE kit on PE days. The reasons for this is linked to the time it takes for some children to get changed often eats significantly into the actual time carrying out PE lessons. It is also much simpler to do this, when looking at the lack of private space for children to get changed, and the unhygienic option of them getting changed in the toilets.

The school PE kit is as follows –

A plain or school logo navy PE top

Plain navy shorts or tracksuit bottoms

A plain or school logo navy sweatshirt/hoodie

Black pumps or trainers

We do ask that no sports logo kit is used as school PE kit please – they must be either plain or with the Newdale logo. It is important that everyone abides by our uniform rules as we know how important is it that children feel part of our Newdale team.

Thank you for your continued support.

We hope you continue to enjoy this glorious weather.

Photo Consent for Careers Day

As you all know, we had a fantastic careers day this week. We are very grateful to the people that came in to share what they do with our children.

Some of our visitors have asked if they can be sent some of the photoshots we took to put on their social media eg the police would like some to form part of their safer neighbourhood work.

We know who does not give photo consent in our school, but just wanted to check everyone else is happy for this to happen.

If you are not, please contact the office by Friday lunchtime.

Kind regards,

Year 2 Careers Day

Year 2 had a great day on careers day today! The children looked amazing in their occupation outfits. We were visited by the dentist and a dental nurse. Even Cpl Goodwin came in to talk to us and gave us a taster assault course. What a great day we had! Image preview

Year 2 Pirate Day!

Year 2 had the best day on their pirate adventures! Even the adults had the best day too!

Here are us scallywags in action! Hope you enjoy watching the videos as much as we had on our adventures!

Water Safety

With the weather warming up and the temptation to go for walks and play outdoors, often looking for spots to keep cool, the risks near water for children can increase.

We know how excited children get by the water but standing too close to the edge can be dangerous. Please look at the attached link with the SAFE message, to Stay Away From the Edge.

It’s never too early to start talking to your children about staying safe near water.

Talk to your children when you’re out and about near water, whether you’re walking or cycling, out on a trip to feed the ducks or look at the boats.

There is a fantastic video and song to help your child learn about water safety and even a downloadable free story book with lovely pictures.

For early years and primary infants: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/water-safety-tips-for-parents

Water safety book

 

Year 2 Pirate Day – Tuesday 17th June

Ahoy me ‘arties!

Year 2 will be walking the plank and taking part in a yo ho ho fun filled day as pirates. This will be next Tuesday 17th June.

We invite all the children in year 2 to come dressed as a pirate ready to set sail on our adventures for the day! You do not need to go out and buy a new outfit but can come dressed as scruffy as you like! Jeans/shorts, t-shirt and face paint for an eye patch as an example.  The adults will be putting on their scruffy rags too and dressing up as pirates! The rougher the better, after all they arrrrr little scallywags!

The children are invited to stay for tea with us at school that day (as stated on parent pay so please respond to) and we ask for children to be collected at 5pm from the back of the school hall.

We can’t wait to sail the seven seas and have a ‘Jolly Roger’ time with them all!

Any questions please email the Year 2 team

Year 2 Healthy Lifestyles Week

Year 2 have had he best week during Healthy Lifestyles Week.

We have taken part in our wheelie session, Zorbing, Inflatables, Zumba, Bounce Fitness, 1K run a day, a dance a day, mindfulness and used the jungle gym too.

Here are just a few pictures to capture the week.

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Year 2 Healthy Lifestyles week

YAYYYYY! Healthy Lifestyles Week!

Our favourite week of the year!

Healthy Lifestyles week is the first week back after half term.

The children are able to wear their PE everyday to school during the week as we will be completing several physical activities each day. Please bring a hat and water bottle too as we will be outdoors a lot.

On Tuesday 3rd June, children will be participating in their wheelie day so can bring in a bike or a scooter. The children MUST bring in a helmet to wear while they use their bike or scooter. If they don’t have one unfortunately they cannot participate. We only have a few at school but not enough to lend out to all children.

 

Free School Meals

Dear Parents/Carers,

We already have many families who enjoy the benefits after applying for Free School Meals and we urge you to reconsider if you meet the criteria listed below.

By applying for Free School Meals, very often parents think it is all directly linked to school dinners- it isn’t! If you qualify for Free School Meals, it also means that you are entitled to significantly reduced prices for school trips, breakfast clubs and after school clubs. There are many other benefits that your child could directly receive to potentially support them at home and if needed, with their learning at school.

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

Please follow the below link as this will take you to the Telford & Wrekin website where you are able to access more information and download an application form which will be sent directly to the team. Or alternatively, speak to a member of staff in the school office for support in applying.

How do I apply? – Free School Meals – Telford & Wrekin Council