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4 years ago
Posted on 13th May 2022 by

Online top tip – dealing with upsetting content

Raising children in the digital age seems to be getting tougher, with the world currently experiencing so many uncertainties. From the continuing impact of COVID-19 to the war in Ukraine, right now children across the globe can scarcely go online without being exposed to unsettling stories, images and ideas. Reassuring a concerned child can be difficult, especially when bad news feels omnipresent. We’ve put together some advice to help you in discussing upsetting events with young ones.

In the guide, you’ll find tips on a number of tips such as encouraging your child to ask questions, setting limits and to emphasis hope.

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4 years ago
Posted on 13th May 2022 by

Year 5 Chance to Shine

After being inspired by Lewis Carroll and Ogden Nash, children have written their own non-sense poems focusing on rhyme and rhythm. We hope you can spot some other poetic devices as well.

Well done to the children on the photo in Miss Harrison’s class who received a headteacher sticker from Miss Cook for their great work!

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4 years ago
Posted on 10th May 2022 by

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022

10.5.22

 The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022

 Our school will be celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Thursday 26th May.

 We are inviting all children to come to school wearing red, white and blue for the occasion (this can be a combination of all three colours or children can select one of the colours if that is easier).

 As part of the celebration, the children will learn a lot more about what the Jubilee represents and the life and work of our Queen. They will also be creating a piece of artwork, inspired by Her Majesty The Queen which will be displayed as part of the decorations on the day.

 We will be enjoying a traditionally English whole school fish and chip lunch on that day and hope that all children will be able to eat outside – street party style (weather permitting).

 We know the children will enjoy this once in a lifetime event and will look forward to telling you about their day. 

 Thank you for your ongoing support.

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Newdale Primary School and Nursery

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4 years ago
Posted on 10th May 2022 by

Careers Day

Dear Parents and Carers,

At Newdale, dreams and aspirations are harnessed and nurtured. This is the vision for all of our pupils. We teach all children to become self-confident and to take control of their own lives and create their own futures.

To support our pupils to have dreams and aspirations, we plan a careers programme to help inspire them to work towards the jobs of their dreams.

Our school is a place where everyone gets excited about their next steps and futures. We would like to invite you to share your occupations with our children.

Our careers programme has successfully run in school previously and we are looking for willing volunteers to lead activities with pupils or participate in talks.

This years will take place on Thursday 9th June.

We are looking for people who want to share their experience of their own job – The more varied the occupations the greater the learning experience we can provide.

If you are interested, please email the office and we will get back in contact with you.

Many thanks

Miss Broadhurst

 

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4 years ago
Posted on 10th May 2022 by

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party

Lawley & Overdale parish council are holding a Queen Jubilee Family Party on the Green Open Space, Off Waterloo Road, Overdale (e.g., where the park is located), just down from the School.

It will take place on Sunday 5th June 2022 between 11.00am – 15.00pm.  There will be free buffet food and several free children’s activities such as inflatables, face painting and traditional garden games, plus some music playing from the different decades.

Please click on the link below to view more details.

Overdale Queen’s Jubilee party – Lawley and Overdale Parish Council (lawleyoverdale-pc.gov.uk)

4 years ago
Posted on 06th May 2022 by

E-Safety Top Tip – What Three Words app

What Three Words is an app which can give precise locations all over the world. Therefore it would be useful in an emergency, for example if a child was lost or needed medical attention. The child or lost person would be able to share their 3 words so that their location could be found.
If your child has their own phone, we recommend that you download this app so they are able to tell you their exact location.
More information about the app can be found here:
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
4 years ago
Posted on 06th May 2022 by

Nursery opening time

Please note that nursery will continue to open it’s doors at 8.30, earlier than the main school time of 8.40.

Thank you

Mrs Lisa Curnow

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4 years ago
Posted on 06th May 2022 by

Proposed changes to the structure of the school day

6.5.22

Dear Parents/Carers,

As you know, Newdale’s official start time is currently 9:00 am. Anyone arriving after this time is classified as late. However, we have encouraged children into school at 8:40 am for many years now and the vast majority of children are in school at this time to complete early work.

I wrote to you on April 1st outlining the Government message that all schools need to offer a minimum of 32.5 hours schooling for all children. It was suggested in this proposal that the official start time for all children in school becomes 8:40 am rather than this being an optional time. Therefore, anyone arriving after this time would subsequently be classified as late.

The consultation period ended today, and I can now share the responses we had.

Thank you to the 6 parents who responded to this proposal. Most responses were very positive about the change: it had no impact on them because their children are already in school at 8:40am every day. In addition, it would mean they have less stress in getting to work on time. A few parents wanted more information about gate opening and classroom door opening times (see below) and one grandparent commented that their early routine was stressful already without having to accommodate a 20 minute earlier start.

This is one of those decisions we must make that simply cannot please everyone. If we looked at extending the school day after 3:10, we would cut short what we know is optimal learning time in the morning: children are fresher and more able to grasp learning than they are at the tail end of the day. We do also have parents who would struggle with school pick ups linked to having multiple schools to get to.

We are lucky in that we do have wraparound care on offer, and we are looking to extend this if we can.  

Based on the responses we received and ultimately the impact that a change would have on children’s learning, the Governors and I have made the decision that we will move to the proposed time change from Monday 6th June (straight after half term).

Clarification of new opening times:

Gates will open at 8:30 am

Classroom doors will open at 8:35 am

Registers will be taken at 8:40 am

Home time will remain as 3:10 pm

 

We thank you for your support.

Miss Cook

Headteacher