Year 1 Summer Term

Hi all. We hope you all had a great half term break and are looking forward to this half term . Please find attached a copy of the Summer 2 Curriculum.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Mrs Evans, Mrs Sturrock, Mis Lowe, Mrs Humphries and Mrs Goodwin

Summer 2 in Year 1- What is my child learning about

Here are our PE and Forest School Days:

PE : Wednesday and Thursday

Forest School: Friday

Achievement Assembly

Friday 22nd May 2026 

This week Year 2 have impressed their teachers this week by showing determination and resilience in their SATS and Year 5 had a fantastic time visiting Shrewsbury this week. The children enjoyed an informative boat tour on the Sabrina, worked on mapping the Dingle and also explored and enjoyed the Quarry park. 

We hope you all have a lovely half term and we look forward to welcoming the children back to school on Monday 1st June.  

Times Tables  

Miss Squire’s class have won the trophy this week with an impressive 90% accuracy on Times Table Rockstars – well done! 

 

House Points 

We have been really impressed by how well the children have followed our Behaviour Code this half term and gained lots of points for their houses. With an impressive 1995 points, Ironbridge are the winners for summer 1 – well done, Ironbridge! 

Achievers of the week: 

Year 6 achievers: Elsa for her contagious passion and enthusiasm for learning across the whole curriculum Skylar for her excellent contributions to class discussions 

Year 5 achievers:  Eliza for a big effort in her writing and Maths this week, pushing herself and working well with others. Rosie, for always trying her best in all lessons, always wanting to join in and having a great work ethic. 

Year 4 achievers: Mr Stubb’s achiever for excellent work with his times tables this week. Jake for focusing on listening carefully. 

Year 3 achievers: Emilia for consistently being ready, respectful, kind and safe. You are a true Newdaler! Kyresse for being a fabulous helper and for persevering with his maths work. 

Year 2 achievers: May for showing resilience, positivity and kindness this week. Lunar for being a confident, independent learner this week showing that she can and she will!  

Year 1 achievers: Rheya for always being ‘ready, respectful, safe and kind.’ Mason for his great progress in maths especially recalling his doubles. Keep it up!  

Attendance Winners  18th – 22nd May 2026

Winner of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Mrs King = 98.62%

Winner of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Mr Stubbs = 99%

 

Parent Survey

Dear Parents and Carers,

At Newdale Primary School and Nursery, we greatly value feedback from our parents and carers. We kindly ask that all families complete our annual parent survey by Friday 5th June 2026 using the link below.

 

https://forms.gle/8q5MmKxwDGCQXTJH8

 

If you would like further information about any of the questions before completing the survey, please visit our school website or Facebook page, or speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.

 

To say thank you, families who include their child’s name on the survey will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of our high-street gift card prizes:

1st prize: £25

2nd prize: £15

3rd prize: £10

 

Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Kind regards,
Miss Cook

Reminder – Healthy Lifestyles Week – Monday 1st June – Friday 5th June

Please see below details for this year’s Healthy Lifestyles Week taking place in the first week back after half term.

Children to wear PE kit everyday that week.

Contributions can be made via ParentPay. Thank you for your support!

Ice cream and lollipop sale to return again tomorrow!

Thank you to all of those people who bought a lollipop or ice cream at our sale after school today – we sold out of all 200 items!

Due to its popularity and the scorching temperatures forecast, we will be repeating the sale at the end of the school day tomorrow. Items will again be either 50p or £1. Please bring the exact change wherever possible.

 

Enjoy an end of half term treat whilst supporting us in fundraising for our fantastic Newdale children.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

Football kit day

Wednesday 3rd June we are asking children to come along in their football kits. If you don’t have these PE kits and similar wear will be fine. Trainers all week please.

Year 1 Wheelie Day

Hi everyone,

When we return after half term, we’ll be taking part in Healthy Lifestyles Week.

Please see the attached information about our Year 1 Wheelie Day.

Miss Lowe and Mrs Evans