Dear Parents/Carers,

Wow! What a fantastic start to the new school year.

The children have settled in so well and are already enjoying the new routines and exciting things the teachers have planned. We simply could not have asked for a more positive start to the year. One of the highlights for the children has to be the fantastic new sports facilities that we have now. The main AstroTurf football pitch is already operational, and you may well have seen that the blue sports pitch is nearly finished. The children are trying their best to keep off the newly planted grass and will be able to play on the blue pitch after the final touches have been completed next week.

Just a few reminders:

• We do not permit parents to use their mobile phones on site at any time for safeguarding reasons.
• Year 5 and 6 children are permitted to bring in mobile phones to use in an emergency if they travel independently to and from school. These phones MUST be handed in to the teaching assistant as soon as they arrive at school. They will be locked in the office and then returned at home time. We do not take any responsibility for any mobile phones that are not handed in. All children in all other year groups should not have a phone on site unless discussed and agreed with the teaching team.
• Year 3 children who are not registered as Free School Meals now have to pay for their dinners. If you need more details or believe you may qualify for Free School Meals, please call the office on 01952 387720.
• Nail varnish and what we deem as ‘extreme’ hair styles are not permitted whilst the children attend school.
• Small stud earrings are permitted, but should be removed on PE days. If this is not possible, they will be taped for PE in line with health and safety regulations. Please ensure all other types of earrings are left for weekend and holiday use.
• PE kits – We are continuing to allow children to come to school in PE kits on their PE days. Please see the website or email your year group teachers for information around this and anything else to do with the lessons your children have.

Year Group emails are as follows:

Reception                                            newdale.yearrteam@taw.org.uk

Year 1                                                   newdale.year1team@taw.org.uk

Year 2                                                   newdale.year2team@taw.org.uk

Year 3                                                   newdale.year3team@taw.org.uk

Year 4                                                   newdale.year4team@taw.org.uk

Year 5                                                   newdale.year5team@taw.org.uk

Year 6                                                   newdale.year6team@taw.org.uk

If you have changed your contact details over the holiday, then it is very important that you let us know. In the unlikely event of an emergency, we need to be able to contact you straight away. Call the office and update if necessary.

You will all probably be aware that the Covid figures in Telford are the highest in the West Midlands at the moment. We thank parents who have kept children away from school if they suspect an infection and ask that you all please continue to keep a careful eye on your children’s health before sending them into school. We are continuing with many of our protective measures and we hope we manage to keep the virus out of our school.

Thank you for your continued support and fingers crossed next week is as positive as this one.

Miss Cook