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4 years ago
Posted on 01st Apr 2022 by

Year 6 SATs information

Dear Parents and Carers of Year 6,

A letter has been sent home today in the children’s reading diaries. This contains information regarding the SATs arrangements for this year, as well as the free Breakfast Club the children can attend that week (9th – 12th May), from 8.15am. A copy of the letter is also attached to this post.

If you have any questions regarding the arrangements for SATs week, then please get in touch.

Thank you,

The Year 6 Team.

SATs 2022 information for parents

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4 years ago
Posted on 01st Apr 2022 by

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update: vaccination offer to all 5 to 11-year-olds

For decades, vaccinations have protected our children and young people from potentially serious diseases, including measles, flu, meningitis and mumps.
By the time they leave school, a child will typically have been offered vaccinations against 18 different diseases or infections – the COVID-19 vaccine is one more vaccine that children will soon be able to have to protect them from illness.

We all want to get back to normal – we want our children to go to school, do the things they love and catch up on lost time spent time with family and friends. But COVID-19 is still active and causing some children to miss out on their education and things they enjoy.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation recommends that 5-11 year olds be offered the vaccine, which has been approved by the UK’s medicines regulator, to boost immunity and increase their protection against any future waves of COVID-19.
The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin wants to support families to make an informed choice, and to make things convenient and child-friendly for those who do decide to get it.

The COVID-19 vaccine is already making a big difference to help protect us all. The vaccine does not remove the virus, but research and experience in countries around the world shows it can prevent the worst effects of COVID-19 and reduce the risk of infection to your child and those around them.

From Monday 4 April, you will be able to get your child vaccinated at a site and time convenient for you – at either a vaccination centre, community pharmacy or GPs offering jabs for this age group. From Saturday 2 April you can view these sites and make an appointment through the National Booking Service or by calling 119.
Some walk-in sites are also available to vaccinate this age group. Simply check the walk-in finder website before attending to make sure they can vaccinate your child.
Children aged 5-11 with no other underlying health conditions will be offered two paediatric (child) doses of the vaccine, with at least 12 weeks between doses. A paediatric dose is smaller than doses given to those aged 12 and over.

If a child has had COVID-19 they will still get extra protection from the vaccine, but they will need to wait 12 weeks before getting vaccinated.

Those 5-11 year-olds who are more at risk from the virus can already get two paediatric (child) doses, eight weeks apart, and their GP or hospital specialist should have been in touch to arrange this, if not parents will be able book an appointment on the National Booking Service from 2 April.

To access a vaccination parents can:
• From Saturday 2 April*, book an appointment online via the National Booking System or by calling NHS 119.
• Walk-in to a 5-11 year old vaccination clinic* (no appointment required): COVID-19 Vaccination Walk-in and Pop-up Clinics (stwics.org.uk).
*Please note:
• Appointments will be available from Monday 4 April.
• Check clinics day & times on the day of travel as they are subject to change.
Children who have recently tested positive for COVID-19:
Please note that the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommend:
• Children aged 5 to 11 years will need to wait for 12 weeks following a positive test for COVID-19 before having their first or second COVID-19 vaccination.
• Children aged 5 to 11 years who are at increased risk, should wait 4 weeks (28 days) from a positive test result, before having their vaccine.
For further information:
There is more information about the COVID-19 vaccination. Resources for children aged 5 to 11 years can be found here: GOV.UK (www.gov.uk):
• COVID-19: A guide for parents of children aged 5 to 11 (publishing.service.gov.uk)
• What to expect after your child’s COVID vaccination – A guide for parents of children aged 5 to 11 years of age (publishing.service.gov.uk)
• COVID-19 vaccinations: A guide for parents of children aged 5-11 years of age at high risk (publishing.service.gov.uk)
• COVID-19 vaccination: consent form for children and young people or parents – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Frequently Asked Questions for parents of 5 to 11 year olds

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4 years ago
Posted on 30th Mar 2022 by

Easter Holiday Club

Please see attached letter for those families who are eligible for free school meals.

Remember…. if your annual household income is less than £16,190 you may be eligible.  It’s quick and easy to apply either go to the Telford & Wrekin Website or contact school for more details.

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 would mean 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.

Happy Healthy Active Holidays Easter 22 letter

 

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4 years ago
Posted on 29th Mar 2022 by

Easter Egg Raffle

There are lots of prizes to be won in the Easter Raffle this year!

Tickets can be purchased via Parentpay costing 50p each. The raffle will be drawn electrically using a random number generator on Wednesday 6th April.  All proceeds will go towards further developments to our astro sport facilities. Thank you to Magna for donating the very large chocolate Easter egg.

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4 years ago
Posted on 29th Mar 2022 by

Year 6 SATs Revision

Dear Parents/Carers,

A number of resources have now been uploaded onto Google Classroom to support your child with additional revision in preparation for SATs week, which is the week commencing 9th May 2022. These resources include support for Spelling, Reading and Maths.

Please encourage your child to access these resources from now until SATs week, as well as to continue to complete their homework and access Read Theory when outside of school each week. These resources are a valuable revision tool for your child during the Easter holidays, should they wish to complete some additional preparation.

Thank you for your continued co-operation.

The Year 6 Team.

 

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4 years ago
Posted on 28th Mar 2022 by

Ongoing Parking Issues

28.3.22

Dear Parents/Carers,

We completely understand that the location of our school is not ideal when considering access and parking for parents when dropping off and picking up. We are in the middle of an ever-growing residential area and are already hard pushed to fit all staff cars on site.

We receive regular complaints from residents about parking and access issues. Recently, a resident from Laurel Lane, Overdale called to relay an unpleasant confrontation involving one of our parents. The resident was returning home from work and unable to park outside her house due to a significant number of cars blocking the way. I believe that residents understand there is a school near by and therefore there will be two key points in the day where it is likely to be busy. What they do not understand is the levels of aggression they are receiving from some of our parents when they ask them to move so they can park on their own spaces/drives.

There are a lot of elderly residents living in the vicinity mentioned and we know that on one occasion the minibus that was trying to drop off residents, simply could not get near the houses. Of course, this is an issue when looking at emergency service access too.

As mentioned, we know that location of the school is not ideal, and we know the solution is not easy. We are keen to remain friends with our neighbours and want to support them as much as we can. We have advised that they call the police if they are continually verbally abused or find continuous illegal parking.

Please can you help us by respecting our neighbours and thinking about where you park. It maybe that parking further away, car sharing or allowing children to cycle could go some way to helping with the solution.

Thank you for your support,

Miss  Cook

Headteacher

Newdale Primary School and Nursery

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4 years ago
Posted on 25th Mar 2022 by

Reception Star of the Week

Mrs Sturrock and Mrs Evans’ star of the week this week is Violet for excellent Literacy work. Violet worked really hard to write extended sentences and had beautiful handwriting and presentation. Well done Violet.